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Expanding Clean Energy Career Opportunities for Women and Minorities

The clean energy sector holds immense promise for the future, not only for its potential to combat climate change but also for driving economic growth and job creation. However, historically, people of color and women have been underrepresented in this burgeoning industry. Federal investments in clean energy have unleashed billions of dollars in private sector …

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Celebrating The Inflation Reduction Act

The HBCU Clean Energy Initiative celebrates the passing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act with over 360B designated for clean energy investments.  While much of the money is allocated towards broad change at an industry level, like building more solar and wind power, there are three ways the bill incentivizes consumers to make greener choices.  …

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HBCU Green Fund

Helping HBCUs Make Campuses More Energy Efficient as reported in Prism Reports With the consequences of climate change growing more dire every year, the need to remove barriers to environmentally-sustainable lifestyles has become increasingly urgent, especially for Black people. As the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report details, sea levels will continue to rise …

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Three Black Entrepreneurs Leading the Way in Sustainable Fashion

We’re finally at a point where most people have acknowledged the terrible impact humans have inflicted on the planet and are becoming aware of the dire consequences we will face if we don’t take decisive action soon.  Whether it’s the extinction of animals and habitat, rising sea levels, or the toxicity of our air and …

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How to Help Disadvantaged Communities Become Greener

Look around. From the stoves we use to cook our food to the lights we use to see at night to the air conditioning that helps make us more comfortable, energy is the common denominator. Despite being one of the fundamentals of modern life, billions of people across the world are living without basic energy …

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Solar Energy and Unions- Can They Become Partners?

As part of The American Jobs Plan, President Biden has committed to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. While the solar and wind industries are already growing their workforce much more quickly than the fossil fuel industry, Biden’s plan could increase clean energy employment exponentially.  However, a big question remains – can solar and wind energy …

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DOE Launches Initiatives to Accelerate Solar Deployment in Underserved Communities

MAY 4, 2021 New Efforts Include $15.5 Million to Tackle Barriers to Solar Deployment, Increased Focus on Expanding Clean Energy Access to Low- and Moderate-Income Communities and Fostering A Diverse Solar Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a slate of new efforts, including $15.5 million in new funding, to support …

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Three Ways the Biden Administration Could Help the Solar Industry

One of the first things that President Biden did when he took office was to put the U.S. back on a clean energy path.  He rejoined the Paris Climate Accord, installed a dynamic E.P.A. chief, and put forth an aggressive budget proposal that puts clean energy at the forefront of his plan.  If he can …

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