Nominations for your eco-hero for LE's Four Gen Awards due by Oct 25th! |
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This year's theme is "Regenerating - for a Positive Future" We were inspired to pick this title because this report from the World Economic Forum identified 15 systemic transitions with annual business opportunities worth $10 trillion that could create 395 million jobs by 2030!
Our categories this year are:
Clean, Efficient, and Reliable Energy
Big Picture, Long-term Planning for Sustainability
Circular Economy and Innovative Regional Development
Ecosystem Restoration
Innovative Businesses and Entrepreneurship
Regenerative Agriculture
Resilient Communities and Prosperity Redefined
Steady State Economy
Climate Restoration
You can also nominate anyone who fits our general theme (including self-nominations). We look forward to reading your incredible stories. See more about our past awardees at our Four Generations Hall of Fame. Our virtual Awards Celebration will be held on December 4, 2020, 6-9 pm EST. Nominations are due by Sunday, October 25th, midnight EDT. |
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Get excited for Virginia's Second Annual Clean Energy Summit! |
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Tuesday, October 20: Dr. Beth Offenbacker of Waterford, Inc. and the Director of Training and Development for Leaders in Energy, will speak at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit “Growing the Clean Energy Workforce” panel from 3:45-4:45pm EST. Visit the Waterford virtual booth at the Career Fair on Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 pm EST. The conference will highlight the many solar power, wind energy, and energy efficiency technologies that are creating opportunity for Virginia businesses while building a more reliable, responsive, and environmentally-friendly clean energy system. |
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LE's Circular Economy Working Group Update |
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On Wednesday, October 28 from 6:30-8 pm, LE's Circular Economy Working Group will host a discussion of regional economies and cooperatives with Jim Schulman, Executive Director of the Alliance for Regional Cooperation! |
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Webinar: SPACs and the
Energy Transition
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On October 21st, OurEnergyPolicy.org is hosting a webinar on special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on the role that they can play in responding to the climate crisis and fostering an energy transition! |
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Looking for a career shift? This workshop may help you take action! |
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We are surrounded by uncertainty about the virus, our job prospects, and political situation. Get insights on your career strengths and preferences and how these can be tailored for application to the “green” economy, e.g., clean energy, sustainability, circular economy, resiliency, etc. These Leaders in Energy Green Career Workshops (with Waterford Inc.) are designed to guide you in developing an actionable career plan. The workshops started on October 10th and will continue on October 24th. You can still sign up for the 24th, if you missed the first workshop.
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CWEEL Lunch & Learn on
Powering Personal Energy!
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The Association of Energy Engineers' Council on Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) is hosting a Lunch & Learn webinar on Wednesday, October 28th from 12:00-1:30 PM (EDT) called "Powering Personal Energy", presented by Nathalie Osborn. Register now to join them for a recharge to fuel success, unplug stress & positively energize! |
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Venture Summit coming up in November! |
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This exciting summit will feature 150 investors, 100 top innovations, and more than 1,500 attendees! Amazing networking opportunities may allow you to meet your next employer or colleague and facilitate the green transition in the business space. Register today using Leaders In Energy's Deep Discount Code: LEVIP. |
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Resilient Virginia's Resiliency Academy Fall 2020 Series |
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Resiliant Virginia is hosting a four part series on helping communities build capacity to adapt to the climate crisis. On October 21st, the "Community Resilience Planning Guide for Buildings and Infrastructure" session will feature Chris Clavin, Researcher and Environmental Engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). All webinars will take place from 1-2:30 pm EDT.
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The Energy Economy Speaker Series |
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The Maryland Clean Energy Center's webinars are still happening! The webinar on October 22,"Adding Resilience to the Energy Equation," will focus on climate resiliency in energy! Join Thursdays through November 5th, from 10:30 am – Noon.
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By Jake Johnson
As tension in the US Presidential race heightens around the issue of fracking, a Harvard study finding higher radiation levels down from fracking sites adds more to the discussion. Solutions to limit or even halt the practice would have to include investment and retraining programs in communities that rely on fracking. Such communities, in Pennsylvania for example, may decide the election.
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By Andrea Germanos
A new study from the IEA says found that solar energy is now cheaper than ever! The report found that solar could pass coal and make up 80% of global demand for new electricity generation. Activists note that such a change is not enough to limit warming to 1.5ºC and more action must be taken to accelerate the trend. Oil demand has fallen since the COVID-19 pandemic and may have peaked. |
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Leaders like Farooq Geelani, the Chief Conservator of Forests for Kashmir Valley, are working to protect the state's massive forests from deforestation and others are advancing climate policies that would protect glaciers that provide water to billions of people.
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