The solar tours are a beautifully simple way for everyday people to learn what happens beyond the switch and, as with all intelligent consumers, knowledge is power. There is a cornucopia of options and mediums of learning so that anyone who can read and do simple math can become a local energy champion by either joining up with an existing transition taskforce or can start their own with support and assistance as needed. Reach out if you would like to know more about teams in your area.
You can also learn the basics on your own. Here are some free tools to help get you started on step 101: