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Exciting day last week for #SolarForAll as we attended the ribbon-cutting for a new community solar system at The Cloisters, bringing affordable clean energy to over 325 households! This project is a major step towards providing clean, affordable energy to District residents. It will cut electricity bills by up $500 per year for income-qualified households anywhere in the District. It was inspiring to see the progress being made towards a sustainable and equitable energy future for DC residents, thanks to Horning, New Columbia Solar, and the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) for their leadership in this effort.

Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the vibrant launch of Vermont's New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Chapter! Our panel discussion, featuring Mari McClure (President and CEO, Green Mountain Power), June Tierney (Commissioner, Vermont Department of Public Service), and Sarah Adams (Vermont State Policy Advisor, ISO New England Inc.), provided valuable insights into clean energy projects and the essential contributions of women in our industry. The conversation centered around women's unique challenges in the industry, with each panelist sharing their personal experiences and advice for breaking barriers and driving change. The local leaders also discussed strategies for achieving a zero-outage goal, providing affordable energy to income-eligible Vermonters, and the importance of balancing reliability with decarbonization efforts. Events like this underscore our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the energy and environmental fields. Together, we pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future! 🌞💡 #NEWIEE #WomenInEnergy #EnvironmentalLeadership

The DCSEU is marking #EnergyAwarenessMonth with the launch of a brand refresh and an all-new website. Looking. So. Good. But hey, it’s more than a makeover! We’re rolling out new tools and resources that make saving energy and money easier than ever before. See for yourself when you check out our updated home on the web: https://bit.ly/4gOtuwh

Don't miss next week's TECH Clean California Quick Start Grant webinar! These pilots provide critical insights into how program administrators can improve equity and customer experience all at once, and there's a lot to unpack. RSVP at the link below 👇

Water heaters are an important part of #HomeElectrification but are typically replaced when they fail, causing many people to decide not to convert to heat pump water heaters (HPWH). In a report authored by VEIC experts for California’s statewide decarbonization initiative, CalNEXT, we explore the emergency replacement water heater market with a focus on the key decision factors for customers and contractors that may create barriers for Heat Pump Water Heater conversions. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/edN8EQXu #HPWHDay #MarketTransformer

Happy #CertificationNationDay! 🎉 We're honored and humbled to be Certified by Great Place To Work US for the third year in a row because the decision is based on feedback given directly from our people. It truly is a great feeling knowing our team feels valued and understands the key role they play in making VEIC #GPTWCertified Read more about what our employees had to say about their experience at https://lnkd.in/ehe6EUws

In the U.S., homes and commercial buildings are responsible for around 31% of greenhouse gas emissions. Since the IRA passed in 2022, state and federal policies have aimed to aggressively electrify the sector, but many current solutions don’t reach a key segment of the population: low- to moderate-income, or LMI, households.   According to a report by The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), we would save up to $2 trillion between now and 2025 if we decarbonize buildings equitably. Despite funds and technology being more accessible than ever, many LMI communities report difficulty finding incentives, navigating permits, and choosing contractors.   In a new sponsored piece, clean energy specialists at VEIC break down the barriers and solutions to designing equitable programs using case studies across the U.S. https://lnkd.in/gem_AT7S

Indigenous Peoples' Day provides a space to reflect on and acknowledge the long-held wisdom of native people and tribes. For decades, Indigenous people have led initiatives to address and adapt to the changing environment in ways that support us all. Today, federal funding is beginning to flow directly to tribal communities to recognize and support their important work and help all program leaders learn how to build a more climate-resilient world. Read more about how Native Americans are drawing on the past to prepare for the future at https://lnkd.in/emh-Cs9P #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Sustainability #ClimateAction #IndigenousKnowledge #ClimateCrisis

Who’s ready for the Virginia Clean Energy Summit? On Wednesday, you can catch Director of Consulting Operations, KC Bleile, MBA on the Maximize Virginia's Home Energy Rebate Program panel to discuss the ins and outs of federal funding opportunities. Then, on Thursday, Business Development Manager David Gelman will co-moderate the Zero-emission Vehicles Panel to dive into Virginia’s ever-evolving transportation electrification landscape. To register and find more details, visit https://lnkd.in/emFb5UyV. See you there!  

VEIC was recognized today at the 2024 VT Worksite Wellness Conference for winning a top #Gold award for Excellence in Worksite Wellness! A huge thank you and shout out to our #PeopleOperations leader, Jody Breault SHRM-CP, for her unwavering commitment to #wellness and her, along with the entire #PeopleandCulture team's, ongoing support of our #employees. I was thrilled and grateful to share in this celebration today and so happy to be part of this VEICcommunity that holds holistic #wellness as a top priority! #wellnessmatters #peoplefirst #globalmentalhealthday