Kristin Landry, a 2018 Bay Area CELI alum, is making a significant impact in the energy sector by advancing the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid.
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WeaveGrid, co-founded by CELI 2014 DC alum Apoorv Bhargava and led by Chief of Staff Sanjna Malpani, a 2018 SF Bay Area alum, has been named one of TIME Magazine's Top American Greentech Companies of 2024. This recognition highlights WeaveGrid's innovative work in using software to expand access to electric mobility, save drivers money, and enhance grid resilience.
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2018 SF Bay Area Alum and Fervo Energy Co-Founder and CEO, Tim Latimer, and his team have recently announced breakthrough well test results at their full-scale commercial pilot, confirming the viability of Fervo’s carbon-free, next-generation geothermal technology. Tim and Fervo have since been featured in an in-depth report on geothermal power and the current attempts to frack for clean energy, courtesy of the New York Times. Congratulations Tim and team for these incredible accomplishments! We are so excited to see the technology's full potential!
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2019 DC Alum Nikita Naik was the recipient of a Gold Medal for Exceptional Service, the EPA's highest honor award, as well as an Office of Atmospheric Protection (OAP) Outstanding Team Award, as part of the AIM Act Allocation Rulemaking Team, which was responsible for issuing allowances to address climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons twice in 2022 and provided recommendations on more than 100 applications for allowances. Congratulations Nikita for these incredible recognitions!
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2019 DC Alum Andrew Reighart was awarded a Bronze Medal for Commendable Service as part of the Clean Air Markets Program Data (CAMPD) Team, which successfully launched the CAMPD application, enhancing accessibility to emissions trading program data related to fossil fuel fired power plants. Andrew was also awarded an Office of Atmospheric Protection (OAP) Innovation Award for his examination of CAMD business processes with an eye for improving experiences for CAMD staff and customers. Congrats on the recognition for your awesome work, Andrew!
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2015 DC Alum Cara Marcy was the recipient of an Office of Atmospheric Protection (OAP) Innovation Award as part of the §111 EGU GHG Standard-Setting Team, which developed a rigorous “best systems of emission reduction” standard for new and existing power plants in the forthcoming §111 EGU GHG rules. The innovative work from this team enables the EPA to propose considerably stronger and more defensible climate regulations for the power sector. Congratulations, Cara! Keep up the great work!
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2022 NY Alum Jasmine Graham has been appointed to the New York City Sustainability Advisory Board, which will guide the city's long-term resiliency and sustainability goals and help shape its 2023 strategic plan on climate. Congratulations Jasmine for being one of 26 distinguished civic leaders making up the board! New Yorkers are lucky to have you.
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2022 NY Alum Supratim Das was recently named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2023 List of rising stars powering a more sustainable future. Supratim is currently a Senior Associate at Electric Hydrogen, where he heads corporate development to enable clean, abundant hydrogen. Congratulations on your recognition, Supratim! We look forward to seeing what you accomplish next.
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Rozina’s sustainability-focused start-up, Rewilding Acres — an ecosystem restoration project that is transitioning commercial farmland into an organic, regenerative, and on-field educational site — has won the $5,000 annual BOOST award. BOOST (Building Opportunities for Original and Sustainable Thinking) serves as a platform for early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative products and services to provide sustainable change in the Midwest. Keep up the great work, Rozina!
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The GREEN AWARDS celebrate the most innovative projects and minds driving a greener world. CELI is proud to be selected as the 2022 Community Award winner, among six US-based initiatives building communities taking action towards sustainability. Thank you to the GREEN AWARDS nomination committee and jury and the wider CELI community for this incredible recognition!
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2019 SF Bay Area Alum Marisa Sweeney was recently named on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2022 List as a rising star in the energy space. Marisa is currently a Director for Generate Capital and is a trail blazer in the Bay Area clean energy ecosystem. Congratulations on your recognition, Marisa! Keep up the great work!
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2021 NY Alum Cristina Garcia was recognized by City & State’s New York City 40 Under 40 List as a rising star in city politics! Let’s congratulate Cristina for her continued leadership in advocacy for the environment!
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2021 DC Alum Jamal Lewis was awarded the 2021 Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Award by Black Millennials 4 Flint for his leadership within Environmental Justice. Let’s put our hands together for Jamal for all the amazing work he does in the community!
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The Cleanie Awards is the leading awards program celebrating people and brands driving the clean energy economy. The award, judged by industry peers, signifies how influential CELI has been with advocating for a sustainable future, specifically within the nonprofit sector.
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CELI is seeking a strategic planning & energy justice consultant to support organizational development for the purpose of mobilizing key stakeholders around equity strategies. RFP due Friday, December 3, 2021. Details on how to apply here!
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2018 Alum Isabel Harrison spent the summer working with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) on developing a report on decarbonizing industrial process heat.
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2015 DC Alum Tegan Campia started an emotional resilience consultancy, Carbon Culture, dedicated to supporting climate-aligned industries.
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2013 DC Alum Bettina Bergoo was interviewed about her work on increasing investment in clean energy in Virginia for this Energy News Network piece.
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2017 DC Alum Chase Counts of CHP Energy Solutions and their partners successfully advocated for proceeds generated through Virginia's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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2014 DC Alum Alissa Burger is currently working on transportation electrification with the Electrification Coalition.
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