Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JUNE 14, 2017

By Ana Galan and Elyse Green. Since we were kids, we have been surrounded by mentors, though we usually call them by some other name. They may have been teachers, trainers, managers, or, of course, family. They are our trusted advisors, the people that take the time to really understand us and the ones that help us to reach our full potential. ?. For women beginning their careers in cleantech and sustainability, mentoring relationships are invaluable.

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Vote Solar

JUNE 15, 2017

Developed and supported by a broad coalition of energy advocates across the United States, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Vote Solar released a set of principles today intended to help guide and unify future state-level solar rate advocacy work. Principles for the Evolution of Net Energy Metering and Rate Design provides a consensus view for regulators and stakeholders actively involved in the compensation for distributed solar generation.

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Climate-KIC

JUNE 14, 2017

Which three technologies are on track to reach a sustainable energy transition? How is Heineken trying to reduce its carbon footprint? And which European countries are planning a five-fold increase in offshore wind power? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. New self-driving electric RoboBuses are launching in Finland this […].

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JUNE 14, 2017

WCS Member of the Month is our new initiative to highlight the amazing stories of female leaders in the industry. One woman from WCS will be featured every month to share her accomplishments, ambitions, and advice for other women in the sector. For June, we are proud to spotlight WCS Member (and volunteer!) Melanie Lucas-Conwell who works at Google as Global Product Lead.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Climate-KIC

JUNE 14, 2017

In Glasgow, extreme rainfall, tidal rivers, aged sewage systems and the location of much of the city on a floodplain puts the city at risk of severe flooding events. Finding solutions to help reduce this flood risk and support adaptation was the focus of the “Glasgow Climate Resilience Innovation Challenge” last week (7 June) — […].

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