Archive for category: Leadership

09.14201809/14/2018

French Environment Minister’s Resignation: A Frustrated Call for Climate Action

By lercpaIn climate change, environmental impact, Leadership, Paris AgreementTags Environmental Law Institute, France, Miriam Aczel, Nicolas Hulot

On Tuesday, August 28, French environment minister Nicolas Hulot announced he was quitting Emmanuel Macron’s government—on live radio. During his interview with France Inter, a frustrated Hulot explained, “I don’t want to give the illusion that my presence in government means we’re answering these issues properly—and so I have decided to leave the government.”
Hulot, Macron’s most popular cabinet minister and former television presenter and environmental activist, said that his decision was “the most difficult decision of my life,” and was made on the spot—neither Macron nor Hulot’s wife were aware that he was going to resign.

08.14201808/20/2018

Networking, New Skills, and Learning from Others: An Interview with Spencer Schecht

By lercpaIn clean jobs, Green Career Momentum, Green Jobs, Green Leaders, Leaders in Energy, Our membersTags Green Drinks DC, Green Jobs Forum, Leaders in Energy, Miriam Aczel, Spencer Schecht

This coming week at our 5th Annual Green Jobs Forum, Spencer Schecht, co-owner of Green Drinks DC, will be running a workshop entitled “Fear is Your Copilot: Networking in Washington DC”.
We wanted to take the time to catch up with Spencer and hear about his experience as an early-career climate and energy professional in the DC area, and his tips and suggestions for clean energy jobseekers.

08.13201808/14/2018

Growing Green Careers, Jobs, and Businesses for a Clean Economy — Attend the Green Jobs Forum on August 16th in DC to learn more!

By lercpaIn clean jobs, Green Jobs, Green Leaders, Job Creation, Leaders in EnergyTags Carol McCaffrey, Green Careers Workshops, Green Jobs Forum, Janine Finnell, Leaders in Energy

Leaders in Energy will be holding its 5th annual Green Jobs Forum on the topic of “Growing a Regional Clean Economy” at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) on August 16th, from 5-9 pm. Pizza and beverages will be served.

08.11201809/04/2018

Skills you need to succeed in green energy and sustainability jobs

By lercpaIn clean jobs, green business, Green Career Momentum, Green Jobs, Green LeadersTags Clean energy leadership, Green Jobs Forum, Sustainable careers

As the demand for renewable energy continues to increase, the industry is looking to recruit high-caliber candidates to drive green energy business forward. For example, according to the “2017 U.S. Energy and Employment Report” published by the U.S. Department of Energy,the solar workforce increased by 25% in 2016, while wind employment increased by 32%. “Now Hiring: The Growth of America’s Clean Energy & Sustainability Jobs”, by the Environmental Defense Fund provides examples of jobs spanning energy efficiency and renewable energy, waste reduction, natural resources conservation and environmental education.

Individuals looking to enter these professions in the clean energy and sustainability sectors need to demonstrate competency in communication, an active interest in green energy, and a natural aptitude for all things technical. For those hoping to pursue leadership roles, an energy leader should be able to manage geographically diverse teams, coordinate complex technical projects and possess the ability to identify and run with new ideas.

08.02201808/03/2018

Green Leaders Examine United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals to Accelerate Local Action in Washington DC Region

By lercpaIn Green Leaders, Leaders in Energy, Our members, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Urgency of NowTags Green Leadership, Leaders in Energy, Local Impact, SDGs

On Friday, June 8th, Leaders in Energy held its inaugural Green Leaders for Local Impact Retreat at the Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington, Virginia. The event was co-hosted by the Nature Leadership Center. The purpose of this retreat was to celebrate the World Environment Day (June 5th) and examine how the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) can be translated into local actions.

07.06201807/06/2018

Getting the Interview for Your Perfect Green Job

By lercpaIn clean jobs, Green Jobs, Green Leaders, Job Creation, UncategorizedTags Communications, Green Career Momentum, Green Job Resources, Green Jobs

Leaders in Energy conducted a 5-session Green Career Momentum (GCM), from May 17-June 21, 2018, to help those seeking to land or create their dream green job. At each session, speakers in different sectors, e.g., clean energy, circular economy, natural resources, etc. provided their expertise for participants to learn about opportunities in the green economy. The sessions included interactive exercises to practice skills and opportunities for networking. Dr. Beth Offenbacker, Principle, Waterford Inc, and Director for Training and Development, Leaders in Energy, was the instructor.

This article provides highlights from the Green Career Momentum session titled “Getting in the Door: Executive Communications, Resumes, and Cover Letter.” Skills were practiced during the session on techniques to develop rapport for successful interviewing. The session took place virtually on May 31, 2018.

06.30201807/06/2018

The Green Economy: Jobs and Career Trends You Need to Know About

By lercpaIn clean jobs, Green Career Momentum, Green Jobs, Green Leaders, Job Creation, UncategorizedTags Aparajita Banerjee, Beth Offenbacker, green careers, Green Jobs

On May 10th, the topic was “The Green Economy: Job and Career Trends You Need to Know About.” The speaker was Norman Christopher, Executive Director, Office of Sustainability Practices, Grand Valley State University and the author of the book Sustainability Demystified! was the speaker. The skill was “Identifying Energy Sustainability Jobs in the new Economy.” The Green Economy focus area was clean energy, energy efficiency, and the electric grid.

06.23201806/30/2018

Green Organizations ‘On the Inside’–Challenges and Opportunities

By lercpaIn clean jobs, Green Career Momentum, Green Jobs, Green Leaders, Job Creation, UncategorizedTags Beth Offenbacker, Dave Feldman, Green Career Momentum, Green Jobs, Janine Finnell, Miriam Aczel, Steve Offutt

On Thursday, June 14th, Leaders in Energy held the fourth Green Career Momentum (GCM) event at Green America. The GRM series has been held to assist Leaders in Energy members in find or create a dream green job. Each session has a specialized topic, speakers, skill, and green economy focus area.

01.20201806/26/2018

Leaders in Energy 2017 Year in Review

By lercpaIn Business, Green Jobs, Innovation, Leaders in Energy, Leadership, Networking, Our members, Renewable Energy, Resilience, Smart Grid, sustainability, Sustainable Solutions, Utilities, Year in ReviewTags 2017, Energy, Janine Finnell, Leaders in Energy, Sustainability, Year in Review

In 2017 Leaders in Energy continued to mature in its mission to build a community of leaders and a global action network to advance clean energy and sustainable solutions for a more sustainable energy system, economy, and world.

Our membership continued to grow in the Washington DC area, with 1,500 members on our mailing list, in addition to our LinkedIn group with over 2,900 members. We have a presence in most major U.S. metropolitan areas and over 100 countries.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Janine Finnell and our Board, Team Members and Advisors, the organization has provided important forums for clean energy and sustainability in the DC area, as well as nationally and globally. Our events last year came at a time of immense change and new threats, but also new opportunities to cement the transition to a green economy.

01.01201801/01/2018

Urgency for leadership to spark collective action and transformational change

By lercpaIn 4 Gen, Carbon pricing, clean energy, climate change, Economy, energy, Green Jobs, Innovation, Leaders in Energy, Leadership, Monthly Events, Networking, Nuclear, Policy, Renewable Energy, sustainability, sustainable buildings, Sustainable SolutionsTags 4 Gen, Clean Energy, Four generations, Kerry Worthington, Leaders in Energy, Leadership, Sustainability, Sustainable Solutions, Urgency of now

By KERRY WORTHINGTON

As 2017 wraps up, it is becoming clear that leaders need support and an audience. As Janine Finnell, Executive Director, Leaders in Energy, pointed out – change leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Susan B. Anthony did not achieve their visions alone. They always have a supportive team to light the spark of action. The Leaders in Energy community is a global support team to encourage collective action and sincere change.

What started off as a Linked-In group several years ago is now a multigenerational leadership and global action network. In 2017, LERCPA earned its 501(c)(3) status, conducted or participated in 14 events and workshops and expanded the number of its sponsors and benefactors. Much more is planned for 2018.

This 4th annual 2017 Four Generations of Clean Energy and Sustainable Solutions Awards and Holiday Event recognized leaders in each of the four generations in the workplace, e.g., Millennial, Gen X, Baby Boomer, and World War II/Traditionalist. The event was sponsored by ArlingtonGreen, Longenecker & Associates, and Waterford, Inc. The event benefactors donated door prizes (revealed at the end). This was also Leaders in Energy 50th event!