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07.03201803/14/2018

Career Perspectives from Women Leaders in Cleantech

By lercpaIn CWEEL, energy, Extravaganza, Green Jobs, Leaders in Energy, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainabilityTags AEE, Careers, cleantech, CWEEL, Leaders in Energy, Sustainability, Women

Gender inequality is acute in the energy sector, especially in fossil fuels. People interested in the clean energy space recognize that the sustainability of the energy sector is increased when stakeholders make diversity and inclusion a priority. Therefore, as energy systems are reconfigured toward more renewable systems, gender equality should be addressed and prioritized.

The 4th Annual Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza at University of Maryland (UMD), College Park on February 23, 2018 began with an opening luncheon panel for the Council of Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL). The panel showcased three exceptional women who have championed sustainable energy movements in their respective fields.

04.03201806/26/2018

A great time to be part of clean energy project finance

By lercpaIn energy, Energy Efficiency, Green financing, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainability

On January 19, 2018, over 100 people attended the 4th Annual green finance event under the theme of clean energy project financing: where the rubber meets the road. This forum was timely, as the topic of clean energy has become more important than ever, stated Janine Finnell, Executive Director of Leaders in Energy.

With U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate agreement, Finnell highlighted that there has been lot of concern about where clean energy and climate investing is headed. Despite this, a growing number of American companies are still planning to invest in renewable energy, according to surveys by GreenBiz and others. This news is encouraging, and there are also a lot of innovations in clean energy financing at the state and local level.

19.02201802/19/2018

Want to Live in a More Sustainable World?

By lercpaIn energy, Extravaganza, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainabilityTags Association of Energy Engineers, Clean Energy, cleantech, Extravaganza, Leaders in Energy, Sustainability, Sustainable Solutions, University of Maryland

Leaders in Energy is a dynamic ecosystem of industry thought leaders and citizens who are actively creating a more sustainable world. February 23 is our annual Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza, this year at the University of Maryland. This annual event (our 4th) will be of direct value to Energy Managers / Facility Managers / VPs of Operations ... anyone who cares about optimizing how their respective organizations run. It will also appeal to those interested in electric cars, green building solutions, and solar energy. We provide a venue to network with others related to job opportunities and projects.

20.01201806/26/2018

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!

25.11201712/12/2017

10 great reasons to attend Four Generations on 12/1

By lercpaIn 4 Gen, clean energy, energy, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainabilityTags 4gen, Clean Energy, Four generations, Janine Finnell, Leaders in Energy, Networking, Sustainability

Here are 10 reasons why the Leaders in Energy Four Generations Awards and Holiday Event is the place to be this Friday night! It’s all about “The Urgency of Now!”

12.11201712/12/2017

Microgrids reach a tipping point

By lercpaIn Battery, energy, Innovation, Leaders in Energy, microgrid technology, Monthly Events, Networking, Resilience, sustainability, UtilitiesTags Battery, Microgrid, Resilience, Sustainability, Technology

Federal and local government and industry professionals discussed microgrid technologies and trends at a forum on October 19, 2017 at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). The event was cohosted by Leaders in Energy and Resilient Virginia and sponsored by EEI, eSai LLC, and Microgrid Knowledge.

The utilization of microgrids plus battery storage is increasingly seen as the wave of the future to help ensure energy reliability and security in an age of intense weather events and cybersecurity threats.

09.10201712/12/2017

Steps toward action in the circular economy

By lercpaIn Circular Economy, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainabilityTags Alliance for Regional Cooperation, Barbara Englehart, Beth Offenbacker, Circular Economy, Coffeffe, David Woessner, food waste, Janine Finnell, Jim Schulman, Kamran Zendehdel, Leaders in Energy, Peter Lowitt, Urban food hub

Every time your smartphone screen shatters, do you ever stop and think: why do I have to buy a new one? Why can’t we just replace the parts that still have some value? These questions were raised by Janine Finnell, Executive Director of Leaders in Energy, at the third annual Circular Economy event on September 28, 2017 at the University of the District of Columbia.

Several dozen participants from different backgrounds joined to learn about the circular economy and engage in small group discussions on how to expand its practices in our businesses, communities, and daily lives. The goal was to develop an action framework to further enable the circular economy in the Washington region.

23.08201712/13/2017

Clean energy professionals exchange career tips

By lercpaIn clean jobs, Economy, energy, Environment, Green Jobs, Monthly Events, Networking, Our members, Renewable Energy, sustainabilityTags Green Jobs, Janine Finnell, John Gaffigan, Tips, Trends

Leaders in Energy conducted its 4th annual Green Jobs Forum and Green Career Workshop on August 17, 2017. The sold-out event, with over 100 people participating, was held at the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) headquarters in Washington, DC.

22.06201712/13/2017

Water scarcity is a top global risk

By lercpaIn climate change, Monthly Events, Networking, sustainability, WaterTags Climate Change, Kimberly Davis, Sandra Postel, Sustainability, Water, Water scarcity

The World Economic Forum is sounding the alarm – water crises are the top global risk over the next decade. Competition for this essential and highly localized resource is aggravating geopolitical conflict in already stressed environments. This was one of the key messages from Sandra Postel of National Geographic, who delivered the keynote address at the April 25 Northern Virginia Community College Green Festival.