Alongside Volt Energy Utility & Microsoft, ERPR is excited to announce their second environmental justice program, launched by the development of our Hickory Solar Farm in Illinois. What makes this program extra special is our focus on workforce development and our partnership with Volt, a national African-American led renewables developer, plus our partnership with Sharing the Power Foundation. Our goal and commitment will be to ensure women and minority-owned businesses are front and center in developing Hickory. Microsoft joins us in the program as the clean power and RECs off-taker.
Paid internships at The Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF). Apply by April 1st! The positions are hybrid and based out Augusta for the summer of 2024.
E2Tech is also seeking firms, orgs, and agencies that would like to host ReMaine interns. Click here for the flier. Last year nearly two dozen entites received funding to host early career explorers.
Thank you to the Community Organizing Alliance (COA) for hosting a fantastic workshop on the pathways to Maine's clean tech community. Check out their civic engagement work centered around the voices and experiences of BIPOC and low-income Mainers here.
NPR had a story this week on the Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC. Sadly some of the 2,500 trees will need to be cut down. The Tidal Basin at the Washington and Jefferson Memorials has sunk about five feet in the past century, so the National Park Service has hired Maine-based Cianbro to do $112M in repairs.
It's not just New England that cares about offshore wind; the Canadian Climate Institute also has been exploring the potential for wind generation off of their Atlantic Provinces. Established in 2020 with support from their federal government, the Institute produces rigorous analysis, economic modelling, and in-depth research focused on incentivizing clean economic growth and low-carbon competitiveness, reducing emissions and accelerating Canada’s net zero energy transition, and making their economy and infrastructure more resilient to a warming climate.
E2Tech is creating monthly fliers / summaries about different segments of Maine's Green Economy. The first one can be downloaded here. The April issue will focus on sustainability and climate adaptation professionals. We welcome your feedback.