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This week we are highlighting Sophia Akin, Energy Data Analysis Fellow with The Energy Coalition, for #fellowhighlighttuesday. Check out Sophia's story below! "Hi everyone! My name is Sophia Akin, and I am one of the Energy Data Analysis Fellows at The Energy Coalition. My role is focused on helping empower cities in Southern California to identify and address their highest energy-consuming sites. We create reports to allow public agencies to visualize their utility consumption to highlight trends and abnormalities within their electricity and natural gas consumption. By strategically reducing energy usage in these sites, the project contributes to building resilience in communities and ecosystems. For example, once cities implement energy-saving measures in these identified sites, there will be a long-lasting impact on the city's overall energy consumption pattern, leading to a significant reduction in energy consumption. This not only benefits the environment, but also enhances the resilience of California communities by promoting sustainable energy practices. I love learning about the specific climate goals for each city, school district, or county we work with. I’m looking forward to getting to present some of the reports we’ve created to the agencies and facilitate conversations around their goals and areas for improvement." #americorps #californiavolunteers #sscfellowship #climatejobs #sustainability #bayareacommunityresources

🎥 SPOTLIGHT CLIP: This Memorial Day weekend - known as the unofficial start to summer - we are spotlighting those companies helping to solve #energy security challenges by researching how to build the #power grid of the future. America’s 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝 has been slammed these last few years by extreme #weather events and 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Aside from the #utilities #sector facing disruptions, thousands of lives have been lost, and hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent. There are first-of a-kind, private and public partnerships to build resilient #infrastructure, while accelerating 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. Here’s a snippet with Will McNamara, PMP, Investigator at the 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 (𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐒) 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦, representing Sandia National Laboratories, where he is an Energy Storage Policy Analyst. #policy #policymakers #climate #renewableresources #solar #wind #sustainability #generator #greenenergy #lithium #transformers #health #wellness #science #community #investment #electricity #technology #education #videoproduction #digital #media #content 🎬 𝗗𝗠𝗚 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 | U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | DOE Grid Deployment Office

Exciting times for the staffing industry! The U.S. government's $60 million climate jobs project aims to build a #ClimateReadyWorkforce across 9 projects nationwide. I see immense potential for our industry to play a role in skilled talent for industries like renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental resilience. This initiative presents opportunities for staffing firms to: Develop expertise in climate-related roles Explore partnerships with stakeholders Target marketing in regions benefiting from these projects Let's discuss how your staffing company can position itself for success in this growing market. Drop a comment or connect with me to explore further! #StaffingIndustry #GreenJobs #RenewableEnergy #SustainableWorkforce Sources

To make an effective and equitable transition to clean electricity systems we need tools to explore different options and their implications - and we need to be able to discuss them publicly. This collaboration is doing just that in the US and some of the same models are being applied by local teams in countries around the world so we can have informed global conversations about our shared opportunities and challenges. Rodrigo Bórquez N. Tarun Sharma Gang He Joyashree Roy Balachandra Patil

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 Expanding power transmission lines is critical for our energy future, yet the permitting process is fraught with challenges. This post explores these complexities and offers insights for effective navigation. 𝗧̲𝗵̲𝗲̲ ̲𝗛̲𝗲̲𝗮̲𝗿̲𝘁̲ ̲𝗼̲𝗳̲ ̲𝘁̲𝗵̲𝗲̲ ̲𝗖̲𝗵̲𝗮̲𝗹̲𝗹̲𝗲̲𝗻̲𝗴̲𝗲̲ Permitting involves regulatory hurdles, environmental concerns, and community opposition, each adding layers of complexity. Regulatory issues arise from navigating local, state, and federal laws, especially for lines crossing state borders. Environmental impacts require extensive studies to mitigate effects on ecosystems, lengthening the process. Community opposition, rooted in concerns over health, property values, and environmental effects, demands engagement and transparent communication. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Overcoming these obstacles requires collaboration, clear communication, and innovation. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: Forming partnerships among stakeholders, including government entities, environmental groups, and communities, can streamline the permitting process, leading to shared solutions. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Clear, open communication with stakeholders can build trust and support, alleviating opposition. 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Employing advanced technology and project management techniques can minimize environmental impact and optimize timelines. Using GIS mapping for route identification and advanced construction methods can address environmental concerns effectively. 𝗟̲𝗼̲𝗼̲𝗸̲𝗶̲𝗻̲𝗴̲ ̲𝗔̲𝗵̲𝗲̲𝗮̲𝗱̲ Efficiently navigating the permitting process is crucial for timely infrastructure expansion and a sustainable energy future. Understanding the challenges and employing strategic approaches will enable us to meet the demand for clean and reliable energy. #InnovationUncovered #SustainableSolutions #EnergyEvolution #BusinessTransformation Enjoyed this? ♻️ Repost if you find it useful ✚ Follow me, hit the 🔔 icon. You'll get notified on my next post.

📺 📻 🗞 📱 Media plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding of solar geoengineering, and effective, balanced coverage is key to informed dialogue and responsible action. In the newest article in DSG's science communications series, our Director of Communications Whitney Peterson dives into how media can bridge the #ScienceCommunication gap and drive the #SolarGeoengineering conversation: https://lnkd.in/g7rjB7Rw

It's no secret the key to a successful #renewableenergy project is a reliable, trained #workforce. It's exciting to see #workforcedevelopment programs like this one in #minnesota lead the way. #climatecorps #climateaction #energyefficiency #americorps

Tomorrow, our Executive Director Gustavo Quiroga will join a panel of industry leaders speaking on how to build tomorrow’s cleanteach workforce. The clean energy sector has grown by over 89% since 2010 in Massachusetts alone. But how do we ensure that communities most affected by climate change also have a stake in the energy transition? Join the conversation tomorrow to hear from LISC Massachusetts, Franklin Cummings Tech , and The American City Coalition (TACC), on building a diverse workforce. Join the conversation: https://buff.ly/4egvPi0

📣 📣 📣 Have a look at our new article in Nature Communications on how publics in 30 countries perceive carbon dioxide removal methods (CDR) and solar radiation modification (SRM) technologies, brilliantly led by Chad M. Baum, w. Benjamin Sovacool & Sean Low. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eb4z3Ssg 👉 If you want to get a quick overview, check out our "Behind the Paper": https://lnkd.in/ebvHkBer

“...there’s so much evidence now that [building locally] isn’t necessarily better for climate change, as the emissions impacts of a project might be significantly different elsewhere… They just feel like local energy is a good thing.” Gavin McCormick If you build a data center in solar-rich Northern California and invest in regional solar to power that facility, there won't be much of a difference in GHG emissions from the California grid. BUT, if you invest in a solar facility in Kentucky to offset the energy use of that same data center in California, you will displace significant fossil energy from that region, resulting in a greater climate impact. Now that we have access to location-specific marginal emissions data, we can see the impacts new projects have, and make better decisions for future projects. Gavin spoke with Phoebe Skok of Latitude Media about #emissionality and why some organizations aren’t looking at locational data. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grdu_DCa #Emissions #ClimateChange #Tech #BigTech #Climate #DataCenter #Energy