… one another in order to explore hard truths, make bold assertions, and create meaningful communities. It is hard to engage in conversation about the world’s great challenges and our … planetary community if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities - from New Haven to Hong Kong - we realized that we must first know those we are … a big difference. Even Hillary Rodham Clinton recently wrote about the need to rebuild our communities through connection . Perhaps what our Fellows were in need of were not new …
… her investments on companies that bring ownership and decision-making power to low-income communities in the US. We were there with Indigenized Energy , a nonprofit organization and CBEY partner that helps native communities pursue energy sovereignty and clean power. We had set up the meeting to exchange … currently underserves their people. The Office of Indian Energy reports that 23% of tribal communities are not connected to the grid, and only 30% own some portion of their electrical …
… She analyzed the effects of utility-based policies, such as Georgia Power’s recent rate cases, and the effects of Georgia state policies related to residential energy efficiencies. … This experience proved that energy costs are disproportionately harming low-income communities of color. “There needs to be better policies to address this inequity. … make impactful changes, but clean energy still operates within the confines of capitalism. Corporations must make intentional decisions beyond just “checking a box” to advance clean …
… professional life. When I was contemplating my decision, somebody said to me, “The best case scenario is you leave with a successful start-up and a degree, and the worst case is you leave with just a degree and a great story to tell”, and this truly caused the … there is an Entrepreneurship club or society providing a community for founders. These communities can be great ways to get support, find team members, get feedback on an idea, …
… Women- and minority-owned developers are often committed to doing impactful work in their communities, so we want to make sure that, as a historically exclusionary industry, that IPC … we can achieve in our lifetime. But in order to do so, the key is to ensure marginalized communities are included front and center and not left behind. “A just energy future is … sources as fast as we should be. But at the same time, making sure that under-resourced communities and historically marginalized communities are not left behind, and that the …
… program. Imagine developing a way to provide affordable, renewable energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's what Vijjasena … a second-year student at Yale University and small-scale investments for low-income communities is where he believes he can make a difference. His love began in grade school … sufficient to create a community charging station or a communal refrigeration center. It is communities investing in themselves to get much more value.” Energy access is the goal for …
… through the program. The biggest obstacle to clean energy in lower-income and BIPOC communities is access. That’s according to Marcus Mauney, a senior student-athlete pursuing … worked with PosiGen, a Connecticut residential solar energy company serving low-income communities. Marcus believed this was a perfect fit as the communities they served were reminiscent of his own and he had valuable insight to share. …
… in Clean Energy (PSiCE) cohort. Hilary’s goals through the program? – To highlight and showcase the need for energy equity within marginalized and BIPOC communities. This past summer, Hilary worked with the Indigenized Energy Initiative (IEI) to … in Clean Energy (PSiCE) cohort. Hilary’s goals through the program? – To highlight and showcase the need for energy equity within marginalized and BIPOC communities. This past summer, …
… YSE’s Rob Klee, former Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, examines … EPA Ruling Affect Climate Goals and What Are the EPA’s Options? Body YSE’s Rob Klee, former Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, examines … Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Certificate Program … YSE’s Rob Klee, former Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, examines …
… Chief Investment Officer - Nuveen Green Capital, Nuveen Services LLC Katie Dykes ‘99 & ‘06, Commissioner - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Dan Gross ‘92 & … Chief Investment Officer - Nuveen Green Capital, Nuveen Services LLC Katie Dykes ‘99 & ‘06, Commissioner - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Dan Gross ‘92 & … Chief Investment Officer - Nuveen Green Capital, Nuveen Services LLC Katie Dykes ‘99 & ‘06, Commissioner - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Dan Gross ‘92 & …