… of creating intentional ways of gathering and how thoughtful connections can make a big difference. Even Hillary Rodham Clinton recently wrote about the need to rebuild our … of were not new concepts to solve, but rather new building blocks for how to even go about problem-solving. Perhaps what our climate future is in need of are more leaders ready to … of creating intentional ways of gathering and how thoughtful connections can make a big difference. Even Hillary Rodham Clinton recently wrote about the need to rebuild our …
… land in eastern Montana. The tribal government has prepared engineering plans for a 150 kWh solar project in the community of White River. The requested project would provide clean, … loan principal, plus interest, would be paid by the tribe through the cost savings of solar, which run around $24,000 annually. This financing structure has immediate monetary … and when. Indigenized Energy works with tribal government to train tribal members in solar installation and maintenance, creating good jobs on the reservation. After our meeting …
… the science behind natural disasters. Mary wanted to understand how we could attack the problem of man-made natural disasters at the root, instead of waiting to deal with the … ends. Fossil fuels are finite resources, but we have alternatives through nuclear and solar energy, which can provide for a better and clean future.” To push forward as a … advance clean energy and environmental justice. “There are organizations helping to build solar panels and working to develop wind power farms, and then there are the banks that are …
… idea. 1. Talk to people: This is a great way to force a founder to get clarity on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows you to iterate and refine your idea, … during the ideation phase. 2. What do you talk to people about Identifying the problem that needs to be solved : This typically would involve speaking to potential … customers for your startup. Identifying reasons why the startup could fail : You are probably not the first person to have this idea. It is highly likely that your idea has been …
… the easy access makes the likelihood of finding someone interested in solving the same problem, with a complimentary set of skills much easier. A common pain point for those who … inspired. A founder’s journey can be extremely lonely and having a community to share and problem-solve with is something non-university founders would envy (based on discussions with … the easy access makes the likelihood of finding someone interested in solving the same problem, with a complimentary set of skills much easier. A common pain point for those who …
… supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. … Management) and Ivy Ocheing seek to create BOXI kit, a portable, customizable plug & play solar charging kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, …
… real estate to propel the idea of clean energy at the most basic level, is not without its problems. While Elwin is confident in the potential to transition to clean energy, he … he received while working alongside the rest of the PSiCE team at CBEY and credits Dr. Rob Klee for the connections he built while completing both his internship and graduate … real estate to propel the idea of clean energy at the most basic level, is not without its problems. While Elwin is confident in the potential to transition to clean energy, he …
… His love began in grade school when he created his first clean energy project, a solar oven. That, he reminisces, was the spark that ignited his passion for clean energy. … of hard for the older people to move around when it was dark. So I basically came and added solar lighting and also added some light in their garden, which was like a farm. I made sure … ourselves of the notion that renewable energy is for the rich. He believes that small-scale solar panels can greatly influence the clean energy sector in the Global South. For the …
… cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. The biggest obstacle to clean energy in lower-income and BIPOC communities is access. That’s … During his time as a PSiCE fellow, Marcus worked with PosiGen, a Connecticut residential solar energy company serving low-income communities. Marcus believed this was a perfect fit … in these communities while also improving the environment.” Marcus discussed one of the biggest obstacles in working with low-income communities: building trust. Working with …
… It makes it sustainable in the long term because instead of just coming in and building a solar farm and then leaving, you're coming into a community and the community itself is building its own capabilities to repair the solar panels and continue to build themselves up.” Hilary is also passionate about the law … It makes it sustainable in the long term because instead of just coming in and building a solar farm and then leaving, you're coming into a community and the community itself is …