Erin Twamley, Education, Alabama
“I started my career in clean energy industry working at Department of Energy in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. I was focused on Energy Literacy and helped to support education and outreach initiatives for teachers and students. “
Kathy Hannun, Geothermal Heat Pumps, California
“Clean energy jobs tend to be hyper local, so investing in clean energy jobs has a lot of benefits for local economies in addition to the climate benefits.”
Cece Luciano, Thermal Batteries, California
“The frustrating reality about climate change is that it often disproportionately affects those that did the least to cause it. We’re already seeing this reality with changes in weather events, sea level, global temperatures, air quality, and more: those from disadvantaged communities and countries tend to see the brunt of these effects. Embracing clean energy allows me to be part of the solution to this problem.”
Sam Cote, Solar, Maine
“I want to do my part in making sure the green transition includes low-income communities like the one I came from. PLUS, who doesn’t want a cleaner, greener Earth and some more affordable energy?!”
Gabrielle Finan, Nuclear Energy, Virginia
“Technology with Small Modular Reactors is growing, and these plants have incredible economic potential to stimulate struggling coal communities, all while producing no direct emissions. Clean energy seems like the obvious choice, economically and environmentally.”
Chanel Jenkins, Solar, California
“Clean energy jobs will continue to provide reliable, and affordable power to help families, businesses and communities save money. Fossil fuel jobs will only assist with releasing large numbers of pollutants into the atmosphere, creating pollution levels.”
Elizabeth Boone, Electric Vehicles, Michigan
“The shift to electrificaiton is finally gaining some momentum. Detroit and Michigan businesses have the opportunity to reclaim leadership positions through innovations in mobility. This is a pivotal moment for technological advancement, workforce development, jobs creation across the mobility and clean energy ecosystem (the grid, green steel, hydrogen, last-mile solutions, etc). “
Sumana Seshadri, Solar, California
“Clean energy is vital to keeping the environment and current wildlife safe. I am an environmentalist first and foremost and the clean energy transition is a key part of preventing the harms from climate change.”
Isabelle Musmanno, Solar, Georgia
“My proudest accomplishment in clean energy was when I had the opportunity to teach and mentor Girl Scouts about the opportunities ahead of them in the growing industry at their annual conference.”
Brittney Boyd, Solar, Virginia
“What you permit, you promote. Investing in fossil fuel jobs is a silent indication that we are not serious about fixing global warming. Congress should be investing in training programs to help people working in fossil fuel plants transition to new clean energy jobs.”