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The Powering Tomorrow campaign presents a bold vision for our future, driven by the urgent need to transition to a clean energy grid. Our mission is clear: to harness the power of renewable energy and modernize our infrastructure to create a sustainable and resilient energy system for future generations.
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Our message is one of unity, inclusion, and determination. We must unite as a society, transcending political divides, and economic and industry barriers, to embrace innovative technologies, fully integrated storage, smart grid solutions, and policy reforms to propel us toward a cleaner, greener future, and thriving climate economy.
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We understand the crucial role that transmission and distribution infrastructure play in enabling the clean energy transition. We face challenges ranging from outdated systems to the need for massive upgrades and investments. However, these challenges also present incredible opportunities if we take decisive action now.
Customer Care @ Citizens Energy
Lowering my carbon footprint was always a concern of mine and happy to be apart of a program who helps the environment.
A little goes a long way, It doesn't cost to save the world. -Don't litter -Limit plastic use - Turn off unused lights -unplug all devices even when not using them, plant a tree.
Co-Founder - Aquasaic
To reverse the damage done to human and planetary health in her childhood home, Nikita's work has focused on studying environmental factors and their impact on human health, starting with direct physiological effects and expanding to community-wide implications. Throughout her academic career, she has researched the effects of nutrition on aging-related conditions such as heart and brain health. Leveraging her background in biomedical engineering, she is dedicated to reversing environmental degradation for the betterment of population health. Nikita got her bachelor's in biomedical engineering from Boston University and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently pursuing her postdoc in the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center for Aging at Tufts University in nutritional neuroscience.
I grew up on the Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia, where the increasingly detrimental effects of industrial waste in my childhood home on air quality, soil type, and water quality substantially changed her day-to-day experiences over time. Over the years, the relentless pollution caused corals to endlessly wash up on shore while severely harming human health. My mother and sibling developed location-specific asthma symptoms that have since improved upon their relocation. As these consequences affected my family’s, friends’, and communities’ day-to-day lives, I set out to reverse the damage done to human health and the environment. My exploration of avenues to mitigate these effects has led to my current path of climate entrepreneurship, where we are efficiently targeting these challenges.
It can be scary to make the leap, especially as a first-time founder. The way I approach it, as with any challenge, is to break the journey down into steps and to bring an openness to learning. The climate innovation space is incredibly diverse, with many voices that offer unique perspectives, and we will need each of them to solve the climate crisis.
Founder & CEO, McDermott Ventures
Pam McDermott is Founder and CEO of McDermott Ventures, a Massachusetts certified woman-owned business that has been providing strategic communications and public affairs consulting services to clients for over 30 years. She has built a reputation for her strategic involvement in the region’s emerging industries, including life sciences and renewable energy, providing innovative public strategies, based upon her expertise in public policy issues, community engagement and media relations, and stakeholder communications. Pam is a Trustee Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Foundation and was named a recipient of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Pinnacle Award in Entrepreneurship.
I have always been interested in communications and public policy, which taught me the impact that the local policy environment can have on the success of any business plan. Community consensus drives change, so learning how to influence public opinion and work with stakeholders is crucial.I formed my first firm with the goal of developing public consensus to support a business issue or a campaign initiative. Community engagement and education is critical to encouraging consumers, residents, decision-makers, and elected officials to support your position or project. It’s about not only having a solid business plan but also being able to effectively communicate its value to stakeholders.In the realm of renewable energy, for instance, demonstrating the environmental benefits, job creation potential, and economic advantages can help sway public opinion and garner support from local policymakers.
We exist in a world where we are inundated with information 24/7. Understanding how public opinion can affect your business or cause is critical to success. So my advice is to volunteer in campaigns, on behalf of non-profits, and within neighborhood associations – where you can learn how public perceptions are formed and changed, and what issues your specific community cares about most. Being actively engaged in social media and staying in tune with current trends is also essential for understanding and influencing public opinion.
Business Development Intern, Bioechem
I am the President and Founder of Bioechem, a company based on sustainability and innovation. I am interested in microbiology intercrossed with electrochemistry and physics, and that's exactly what my work at Bioechem allows me to do. All of our products are designed with environmental safety in mind, and our patented Biological Battery is making waves as an innovative power source. The battery is powered through microbial material, and is completely safe! It is both fascinating and rewarding work, and I am very excited to continue to contribute to our climate economy.
I hope to reduce the negative effects of climate change and create a more sustainable future.
Be persistent, and keep working hard at your goals and mission and you will succeed.
Co-founder, ReVision Energy
After growing up in southern Maine and working as a roofer and lobsterman to help pay for Boston College, Phil started out as a journalist in Washington, DC before pivoting to startups and corporate social responsibility. He helped two companies make the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. while attracting awards for their social and environmental missions, then started the nonprofit Smart Energy Now to help schools acquire solar energy. Failing to get traction in the school sector, he joined three other partners to form ReVision Energy, a 100% employee-owned B Corp that has been consistently ranked the #1 solar company in New England by Solar Power Industry magazine.
Because the negative social and environmental impacts of 8 billion people burning fossil fuels in earth's closed atmosphere seemed like both an existential challenge and generational opportunity. I'm in the clean energy industry to help create the better future we know is possible for ourselves and generations to come through decarbonization, electrification, diversity, equity and justice.
Get heavily involved with the NECEC, Greentown Labs, SEBANE and the other industry-related nonprofits that are doing excellent work throughout New England to advance the clean energy transition. Attend networking events, volunteer your time and consider clean energy certification programs like those offered by www.nabcep.org (North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners). "Walk the talk" by decarbonizing your lifestyle, and get involved with environmental nonprofits like Conservation Law Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club and the smaller local land trusts and community-based nonprofits that are creating positive change at the local level where you live and work. In a nutshell, do everything in your power to demonstrably help reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon pollution so that you have the most authentic credibility possible regarding the urgent need for a societal transition to renewable energy combined with storage and hyper-efficient electric technology.
Citizens Energy Corporation
A lover of food and travel.
To be part of something greater than numbers on a spreadsheet.
Build a sustainable future for the ones that come after us.
Grain Ecosystem, Inc
Ryan J. Letourneau is the CEO of GRAIN Ecosystem, a sustainability startup dedicated to accelerating decarbonization. GRAIN Ecosystem empowers producers, investors, and equipment suppliers to deploy decarbonization projects faster and easier than ever before.Ryan holds an MBA from Brown University and IE University, as well as an undergraduate degree in International Business from Bryant University. He has lived in Chile, Serbia, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and currently resides in the United States. Ryan firmly believes that businesses can thrive by making a positive impact in the world.
I've always been globally minded, and I see global warming as a universal challenge that everyone on this planet must face together. Supply chain emissions, in particular, present a complex systems problem that necessitates collaboration across various sectors to develop and implement sustainable solutions. By prioritizing sustainability initiatives in supply chains, we can achieve positive outcomes for communities, including economic benefits, improved health, and enhanced safety. My work in sustainability, no matter where the intervention occurs, contributes to creating a better future for everyone worldwide.
Everyone has a unique talent or skill—something they excel at. The first step is to identify what your "superpower" is. The next step is to find a way to combine that superpower with your passion for sustainability. By leveraging your strengths and interests, you can make a meaningful impact on the environment and inspire others to do the same.
President
Dr. Ryan Letts, DBA is a US Army veteran and the CEO/President of Cleonmaye Corp. a Research and Development firm, specializing in magnetic levitation technologies. When Ryan served in the military, his primary role was as an electrical engineer providing electricity to the troops off the grid to support critical missions. Ryan leveraged his experience in the military and architecture to develop innovative Maglev systems with applications in clean energy, automotive, aerospace, heating ventilation, and air conditioning. Before founding Cleonmaye Corp. Ryan worked as an architectural project manager, VP of an electrical firm, business advisor, and business banker. As an avid supporter and advocate of the military and veterans, Ryan actively mentors veteran entrepreneurs. Ryan is also the Chair of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation committee at the Queens Chamber of Commerce and VP of STEM Education at AFCEA NY Chapter. In his spare time, Ryan does amateur photography and enjoys spending time in nature.
I chose my field because of my experience in the military and understanding first-hand how difficult of a challenge it is to produce clean energy sustainably.
Entrepreneurship isn't linear, build a team, respect and trust their advice, and together, you will go far. Sometimes you will have the right answer at the wrong time the challenge is figuring out when the time is right to implement your solution.
CEO & Founder, Commons
Sanchali founded Commons to empower people to take climate action through something they do everyday: spend money. Prior to Commons, Sanchali worked at Tesla and in social impact consulting at Dalberg, where she worked with communities directly affected by the climate crisis in Ethiopia and India. Sanchali holds a BA in Economics from Princeton and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
To address the climate crisis, we need sweeping policy change, corporate accountability, and technological innovation. But we also need collective changes to use our resources differently. Household spending influences 65% of global emissions. Commons helps people tap into the power of their spending choices to demand a greener economy.
Trust your instincts, and focus on solving problems that keep you up at night. If you can't stop thinking about it, you're probably onto something. Remember: no one can do exactly what you can do. You bring a unique perspective to the table.
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