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[TODAY] Join KidWind Project, Inc. for a Spark Session on Energy Justice on Wednesday, October 23, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (EDT). Each month, KidWind hosts guests who deep-dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome to join! This month's Spark Session will focus on Energy Justice and feature presentations from the following speakers: Alison Knasin, Ph.D., Lab Manager at Energy Justice Lab. The Energy Justice Lab is a research collaboration between Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania. The Lab’s mission is to explore, measure, and improve the equity and justice dimensions of society’s ongoing energy transition. Rozina Kanchwala, Executive Director at Ecologic.io & Director of EDICT (Empowering Diverse Climate Talent) Partnership at Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI). Eco.Logic leverages art and education to build connections and spark environmental action. The Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is building a multiracial, diverse, and inclusive community of changemakers working across sectors and disciplines to lead an equitable, decarbonized, and resilient energy ecosystem. Learn more and register online: https://lnkd.in/gZ7ED5jd

Apply Today for 2025 Spring Semester Wind & Solar Energy Project Funding. REpowering Schools, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and The AES Corporation supports educational initiatives focused on wind & solar energy. Universities, Colleges, and Community Colleges can receive up to $6,000 in seed funding for wind & solar energy projects during the 2025 spring semester to cover various project expenses that contribute to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field. Spring semester funding applications are due January 31, 2025. Learn more and apply online at https://lnkd.in/dxV4xc8A

Watch REpowering Schools Executive Director, Remy Pangle on PBS's This American Land with Robert Bullard, the "Father of Environmental Justice" discuss KidWind Project, Inc.'s founder Michael Arquin and the 'KidWind Challenge, a national challenge that brings #WindEnergy education into classrooms via WETA. #WindEducation #RenewableEnergy #KidWind #KidWindChallenge #Renewable #Education #REpoweringSchools

Join KidWind Project, Inc. for a Spark Session on Energy Justice on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (EDT). Each month, KidWind hosts a guest who does a deep dive into one element of renewable energy for the KidWind network. It's free to attend, and all are welcome to join! To learn more and register, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZ7ED5jd #RenewableEnergy #RenewableEnergyEducation #STEM #STEMeducation #Energy #EnergyJustice #RenewableEnergyIsTheFuture

Attend the upcoming Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) Business Conference & Lobby Day on Feb. 23-27, 2025, in Arlington, VA, with us! Apply for REpowering Schools' 'Conference Experiences & Student Symposia' program, where we provide support funding for conference experiences & hotel accommodations for those attending DWEA 2025. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gXAsgdjx

Apply Today for 2025 Spring Semester Wind Energy Project Funding REpowering Schools, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), supports educational initiatives focused on wind energy. Universities, Colleges, and Community Colleges can receive up to $6,000 in seed funding for wind energy projects during the 2025 spring semester to cover various project expenses that contribute to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field. 2025 spring semester funding applications are due January 31, 2025. To learn more and apply, please visit repoweringschools.org.

We echo this sentiment, and our thoughts & support are with our partners and colleagues affected by the hurricanes.

📣 ATTENTION STUDENTS Do you want to help lead the transition to 100% clean energy? Join the The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) internship program this spring! Gain practical experience and hands-on exposure to the clean energy sector! There are four undergraduate internships available across IREC’s departments, including: 📌 State Regulatory Engagement: Help the IREC team facilitate policies and regulatory reforms that allow more communities to benefit from clean, renewable energy 📌 Local Initiatives: Help local governments, regional organizations, and community leaders deploy clean energy solutions like solar, energy efficiency, and wind 📌 Workforce Development: Support the growth of a highly-trained and inclusive clean energy workforce that empowers individuals and communities 📌 Communications: Help promote IREC’s programs and clean energy objectives through key communications channels including websites, email marketing, social media, media outreach, and paid advertising Top highlights - ✔ February - April 2025 ✔ Average 20 hours/week ✔ Fully remote (hybrid for Puerto Rico-based interns) ✔ $20/hr ✔ College credit may be available Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until November 7 or until the position is filled. Apply here 📌 https://lnkd.in/g9cfjduv

Join George Szabo, PMP, EIT, NABCEP Associate, Director of Solar Design at Apex Clean Energy for our fall College Student Network Webinar Event. When: Wednesday, October 9, at 2:30 pm EST (11:30 am PST). Join via Google Meet by registering at https://lnkd.in/gCaZvCX9 George Szabo has a diverse work experience in renewable energy, specifically in solar design and engineering. George is currently working at Apex Clean Energy as the Director of Solar Design, where they are responsible for project management leadership and serves as a technical board member for major equipment, energy modeling, and design strategy. George also works on design and optimization analytics for wind, solar, and storage projects. Prior to this, George worked as a Senior Solar Energy Analyst at Apex Clean Energy, where they were the senior project design lead and energy modeling expert for utility-scale and distributed energy solar projects. Throughout their career, George has demonstrated expertise in project management, energy modeling, design strategy, and technical due diligence. George is a PMP and EIT certified, as well as a NABCEP Associate.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program is currently offering support to local and regional governments, Tribes, municipal and cooperative utilities, and community-based organizations to help them set and reach their clean energy goals. Join peers from across the country and learn from experts at U.S. Department of Energy national labs on one of these three topics through the new C2C peer-learning cohorts: - Distributed wind - Microgrids - Renewable energy & energy efficiency in Appalachia Learn more and apply by Oct. 31 at nrel.gov/c2c/cohorts