The Department of Energy launched the American-Made program to propel the nation’s clean energy sector forward by supporting entrepreneurs and accelerating the development of cutting-edge technologies.
While it is a well-known fact that solar is a sustainable and cost-effective energy source, it can be especially impactful for disadvantaged communities. Residents in lower to middle-income neighborhoods pay a disproportionate amount of their income towards energy costs, are exposed to lower air quality, and have limited economic opportunities. However, beyond the benefits of …
There comes a moment in history when society has both an opportunity and an obligation to act. As we finally acknowledge the wrongs committed against people of color, the time to act is now. And nowhere are those injustices more evident than as it pertains to environmental policies. Black and brown people are disproportionately exposed …
You’re looking at your electricity bill, and it just keeps getting higher every month. You’ve tried to cut back on the AC; you only use your dishwasher twice a week and unplug appliances when not in use. And yet, the bills keep getting higher. You’ve thought about getting solar, but you’re worried about the upfront …
April 22nd is Earth Day and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. And that means investing money, time, and innovation. It also means businesses, governments, and citizens working in solidarity to build a healthy and sustainable planet. So, what will you do to help? HBCU Clean Energy Initiative (CEI) has ten ways that …
The recently passed legislation known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could have far-reaching positive effects on lower-income families. The bill allocates an estimated 1.2 trillion dollars to improve roads, bridges, transportation, green energy, water management, internet access, and jobs. However, what does that mean for people living in neighborhoods and cities that have …
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As discussed in our previous blog, The Clean Energy Initiative CEI recently participated in the Greensboro Solar Cares Conference in North Carolina. Stakeholders were convened, such as community leaders, residents, and local and federal government representatives, to continue conversations on advancing environmental and economic equity through residential clean energy programs. As Henry Golatt (Co-director of …
Greensboro Homeowners Share Their Own Solar Savings Stories Read More »
With Congress’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and continued progress on the Build Back Better Act, the United States will usher historic levels of funding and investment in clean energy and climate technologies. Governments at all levels – federal, state, and local – as well as partners from academia and the private sector will be …
Virtual Discussion Series on Investing Opportunities in the Clean Energy Sector Read More »
