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SUMMARY:Join Leaders in Energy at ACE Ecolabeling Annual Meeting in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/join-leaders-in-energy-at-ace-ecolabeling-annual-meeting-in-arlington/
LOCATION:Navy League Building\, 2300 Wilson Boulevard\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170426
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T130738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115847Z
UID:6976-1493078400-1493164799@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Join Leaders in Energy at NVCC Green Festival
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/join-leaders-in-energy-at-nvcc-green-festival/
LOCATION:8333 Little River Turnpike\, 8333 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T130936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115856Z
UID:6980-1495272600-1495288800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Experience the Living Building Challenge at the Alice Ferguson Foundation
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/experience-the-living-building-challenge-at-the-alice-ferguson-foundation/
LOCATION:Alice Ferguson Foundation\, 2001 Bryan Road\, Accokeek\, MD\, 20607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T131025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115557Z
UID:6983-1496340000-1496349000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Energy Infrastructure and Cybersecurity with Author\, Marc Elsberg\, of "Blackout"
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/energy-infrastructure-and-cybersecurity-with-author-marc-elsberg-of-blackout/
LOCATION:Make Offices Clarendon
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T131121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115550Z
UID:6986-1502985600-1503001800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Jobs - Current and Future Trends Plus Green Career Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-jobs-current-and-future-trends-plus-green-career-workshop/
LOCATION:DC Sustainable Energy Utility
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T131250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115543Z
UID:6989-1505845800-1505853000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion of Blackout: A Novel
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/book-discussion-of-blackout-a-novel/
LOCATION:Arlington Independent Media\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T131409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115539Z
UID:6992-1506619800-1506630600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Building a Circular Economy in the DMV Region
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/building-a-circular-economy-in-the-dmv-region/
LOCATION:University of the District of Columbia
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T131530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115534Z
UID:6995-1508434200-1508445000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Improving Resilience Through Microgrids & Battery Storage
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/improving-resilience-through-microgrids-battery-storage/
LOCATION:Edison Electric Institute\, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171009T131612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115528Z
UID:6998-1512151200-1512162000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:4th annual Four Generations in Clean Energy and Sustainable Solutions Event
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/4th-annual-four-generations-in-clean-energy-and-sustainable-solutions-event/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171213T101303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115520Z
UID:7556-1516298400-1516307400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Project Financing: Where the rubber meets the road
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/project-financing-where-the-rubber-meets-the-road/
LOCATION:WeWork Wonder Bread\, 641 S St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171213T101524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115516Z
UID:7563-1516816800-1516827600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-workshop/
LOCATION:1525 Wilson Boulevard\, 1525 Wilson Boulevard\, #550\, Arlington\, VA\, 22209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Janine Finnell":MAILTO:jfinnell@leadersinenergy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20171228T144908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115509Z
UID:7637-1519383600-1519416000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Clean Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza - University of Maryland
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/4th-annual-clean-energy-and-sustainability-extravaganza-university-of-maryland/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180226T014001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T115503Z
UID:8372-1520964000-1520969400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:2nd Working Group Meeting on Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/2nd-working-group-meeting-circular-economy/
LOCATION:Shop Made in DC\, 1330 19th Street NW\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180330T170209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132454Z
UID:8525-1524074400-1524079800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Circular Economy Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/circular-economy-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Creative Space\, 8121 Georgia Ave\, Suite 600\, Silver Spring\, MD 20910\, MD\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180330T141721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132445Z
UID:8517-1524139200-1524142800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career Momentum
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-momentum/
LOCATION:1525 Wilson Boulevard\, 1525 Wilson Boulevard\, #550\, Arlington\, VA\, 22209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180330T142111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132440Z
UID:8520-1528462800-1528477200@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Leadership Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-leadership-retreat/
LOCATION:Potomac Overlook Regional Park\, 2845 Marcey Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180831T181537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132435Z
UID:9579-1537617600-1537635600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Circular Economy Technical Tour
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/circular-economy-technical-tour/
LOCATION:C2 Management\, 351 Station Road\, Berryville\, VA\, 22611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180831T155742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132418Z
UID:9562-1538674200-1538685000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Utilities of the Future
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/utilities-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Edison Electric Institute\, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180923T152202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132331Z
UID:10001-1540458000-1540467000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Waste to Advance the Circular Economy
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/transforming-waste-to-advance-the-circular-economy/
LOCATION:Embassy of Canada\, 501 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20180831T161917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132233Z
UID:9566-1543600800-1543611600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Four Generations of Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainable Solutions Awards and Holiday Event
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/four-generations-of-leaders-in-clean-energy-and-sustainable-solutions-awards-and-holiday-event/
LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Condominium\, 1300 Crystal Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20181227T190336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132053Z
UID:10425-1548352800-1548363600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Innovative Clean Energy Project Financing
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/innovative-clean-energy-project-financing/
LOCATION:Clarendon Presbyterian Church\, 1305 N. Jackson Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Leaders in Energy":MAILTO:info@leadersinenergy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190131T161149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132050Z
UID:10669-1550228400-1550260800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Clean Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/5th-annual-clean-energy-and-sustainability-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Marvin Center\, Grand Ballroom\, The Marvin Center\, 3rd Floor The George Washington University\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Leaders in Energy":MAILTO:info@leadersinenergy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190221T140226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132002Z
UID:10900-1551290400-1551297600@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Feb 27 2019 Circular Economy Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/feb-27-2019-circular-economy-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:DC Department of Energy and Environment\, 1200 First Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Leaders in Energy":MAILTO:info@leadersinenergy.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190301T205743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T132006Z
UID:10938-1553243400-1553274000@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Green Career 1.0 and 2.0 Workshops
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/green-career-1-0-and-2-0-workshops/
LOCATION:1201 15th Street NW\, Washington\, DC 20005\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190301T210202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131825Z
UID:10941-1554422400-1554508799@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:EQ Skills for Green Leaders (Being Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/eq-skills-for-green-leaders/
LOCATION:DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190410T164643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131746Z
UID:11188-1555923600-1555952400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Engineering Sustainability Day - "Towards Zero Emissions and Beyond"
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/2019-engineering-sustainability-day-towards-zero-emissions-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Clark Hall Forum\, University of Maryland – College Park
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190412T140255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131742Z
UID:11196-1556183700-1556204400@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:NOVA Community College Annual Green Festival: Annandale Campus
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/nova-community-college-annual-green-festival-annandale-campus/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190509T150019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131737Z
UID:11316-1558184400-1558195200@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Eco Teen Action Network Open House
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/eco-teen-action-network-open-house/
LOCATION:Conservation Pavilion at Smithsonian’s national zoo\, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T071558
CREATED:20190509T145021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131001Z
UID:11312-1559151000-1559161800@leadersinenergy.org
SUMMARY:Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Fossil Fuels: In Search of the Next Better
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
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SUMMARY:From Homo sapiens to Geo sapiens – The Quest for the Earth-wise Human  
DESCRIPTION:We want you to see this year’s Four Gen! The 2021 4GEN Awards Celebration was full of hope and action. We got to hear and learn directly from seven extraordinary innovators – from all around the US and as far away as the Netherlands!  They spoke about clean energy\, nature-based solutions\, future-ready cities\, the circular economy\, and climate activism – with new visions for best ways forward.  It was a celebration to remember! Audience comments included: “This is an amazing event!”“WOW – this is so good. Speakers are EXCELLENT.“Such inspirational talks\, I love the thread of harmony with nature in all of them.” “Glad to see trailblazers of all ages and from around the world tonight!”								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n					\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									We are excited to let you know that we are readying a video of the program to make available to you in the near future.  This for those of you who want to hear something again – and for those who missed the opportunity to attend live.  The information that was shared was so full of wisdom and insight\, and exciting innovations\, that we know it is well worth visiting and re-visiting.  Our intention is to keep it available for you. We give continued thanks to all who supported our event via their sponsorship and donations. For those of you who haven’t seen the Four Gen Celebration yet\, and for of those who want a refresher\, information about all the awardees is below!   Stayed tuned for when we announce that the video is available for viewing. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Individual Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Catherine Zimmerman\, an award-winning director of photography\, celebrates her 46th year as a documentary filmmaker\, working primarily on education and environmental issues. Environmental videos of hers include global warming documentaries for CNN Presents and New York Times Television; Save Rainforests/Save Lives\, Fresh Farm Markets\, Wildlife Without Borders: Connecting People and Nature in the Americas\, and America’s Sustainable Garden: United States Botanic Garden. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN X Awardee: Lawrence E Jones\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, International Programs at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – A thought leader\, patent holder\, and award-winning practitioner in the energy field. At EEI\, he has launched initiatives including the Global Electricity Forum\, Africa Utility Power Sector Exchange\, and grown its programs to 90+ countries. Born in Liberia\, he believes if we discard old assumptions and adopt new mental models\, we can achieve universal access to clean energy\, including for Sub-Saharan Africa. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									MILLENNIAL Awardee: Chris Castro\, Orlando’s Sustainability & Resilience Director– A renowned sustainability professional\, clean energy enthusiast\, new urbanist\, and eco-entrepreneur with a passion to advance smart\, resilient\, and sustainable cities in balance with nature. He is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Orlando\, Director of Sustainability and Resilience\, and a ‘Future-Ready’ steering committee member – developing policies and programs to make Orlando one of the leading climate-action cities in America. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									GEN Z Awardee: Samir Chowdhury\, Bangladeshi-American Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Environmentalist and social entrepreneur at Stanford University – Originating from Bangladesh\, a country hit hard by climate disaster\, Samir founded Youth Climate Action Team\, Inc. – a global climate justice nonprofit composed of 1\,500+ youth organizers in 22 countries which has collaborated with the EPA\, the UN Environment Programme\, and the White House. He also lectures on empathy models of social change at Harvard\, Stanford\, and global climate events. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Edward Saltzberg\, Ph.D.\, Climate Educator – Inspired by Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring\,” he earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and led energy and environmental analyses for government agencies. In 2009\, he formed the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) to provide education on societal impacts from the degradation of natural systems. He helps Native American Tribes improve their well-being through resilient energy programs and also leads the Professional Education Program at George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute.  Ed says\, “Sound science\, and raising the level of understanding about the responsibility of living on Earth\, is what gets (him) motivated every day.” 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Our Group Awardees				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Circulair Friesland – Circulair Friesland\, in the Netherlands\, is striving to become the most circular region in Europe by 2025. It is bringing together business\, government\, education\, social enterprises\, and other relevant parties to minimize waste and emissions and to coordinate a wide range of sectors (agriculture\, biomass\, building\, education\, energy\, food\, mobility\, plastic\, and waste) to use each other’s resources\, knowledge\, and skills. This is helping the region to further an economy that allows companies to be profitable\, create jobs\, and work together towards a sustainable future. John Vernooij\, Chairperson of Circulair Friesland\, will speak on behalf of the group. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Engineering With Nature\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – The Engineering With Nature (EWN ®️) initiative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is intentionally aligning natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic\, environmental\, and social benefits through collaboration. As climate change brings more frequent and severe weather events\, ones that test the limits of concrete and steel\, EWN’s nature-based solutions for flood control help to restore natural ecosystem functions and habitat. Dr. Jeff King\, Program Manager and Deputy National Lead for the Program\, will speak on behalf of the initiative. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					READ MORE				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					REGISTER HERE				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Social Hour & “Green Wines” Demo 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Join us at the Awards Social Hour to rub virtual elbows and enjoy a “green wines” demo\, too! Thad Parsons\, owner of the Crystal City Wine Shop\, will conduct a virtual tasting featuring three wines to explore the intersection of sustainability and wine. He will share how sustainability weaves through local production\, environmental stewardship\, organic\, restorative and alternative practices\, plus sustainable packaging! Not a wine drinker? Thad will suggest non-alcoholic imbibements\, and how sustainably-produced bitters combine with seltzers and tonics for a refreshing alternative! You can also purchase the wines and bitters that will be shown in the demo – to enjoy during the program or thereafter! See the button below. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Purchase Green Wines for Virtual Tasting Here				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Four Gen Awards Sponsors!				\n				\n				\n				\n									Many thanks to our Clean Energy Leader sponsors – Longenecker & Associates\, and the Crystal City Wine Shop! If you would also like become a sponsor\, we welcome your support. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available that offer featuring you or your organization in connection with the event.
URL:https://leadersinenergy.org/event/from-homo-sapiens-to-geo-sapiens-the-quest-for-the-earth-wise-human/
LOCATION:VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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