Empower innovation event

Empowering
Sustainable,
Equitable Places

February 24th and March 1st, 2022

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Attendees learned about upcoming place-based initiatives, learned how to start and sustain cleantech partnerships, and connected with potential partners for current projects and future funding opportunities. Breakout sessions focused on a variety of community types such as rural, urban, low-income and minority-majority communities and the specific concerns around environmental justice and inclusion in project planning.

Our goal was to help community leaders, developers, and clean energy technology creators meet and learn from each other, starting conversations that can lead to collaboration opportunities. Discussions explored how meaningful community engagement can support the advancement of sustainable technology deployments to create equitable and resilient places. This event was sponsored by the California Energy Commission.

WELCOME

Panel

Framing Visions for place-based Zero Net Energy Developments

PANEL

Framing a Vision for Sustainable, Affordable Housing

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS

Discussions to be started with a five minute presentation by panelists

PROMOTING YOUR PLACE

Learn how to create a profile for your place on Empower Innovation

NETWORKING

Connect with attendees through our virtual networking tool

CLOSING

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Watch the event here to learn:

How technology/project developers and communities can work together to better understand community priorities and determine which technology solutions are a good fit
How sustainable housing can leverage clean energy technologies and advanced construction practices to enhance affordability and save residents money
How to encourage and promote current place-based initiatives and inspire future ones
How to get involved in local development and support the advancement of clean energy technologies to bring benefits to your community
What funding and financial incentives are available for your projects