We are gearing up for our 6th annual
Four Generations LEaders in Clean Energy & Sustainability Awards and Holiday Dinner
and hope that you'll be able to join us Dec. 6th to celebrate! This year's theme is
Alliances for Action: Coalitions, Collaborations, and Partnerships
, and there is also a special theme around the circular economy as our
Gen X and Gen
Z/Millennial awardees work on responsible consumption and plastics reduction. Additionally, our Four Gen Zero Waste Committee is also helping us to lead by example to make it a minimal waste event.
Leaders in Energy’s (LE) annual Four Gen Awards recognizes leaders of every age making a difference for a kinder, greener world. On December 6, come….
Learn and be inspired! Our award-winners are making progress in energy efficiency, clean energy, reducing plastics and food waste, and sustainable communities.
Feast on veg-friendly dishes, including Naked Lunch Bowls from MOM’s Organic Market
Bid on memberships, beautiful books, green education from local environmental and arts groups, and more at our Silent Auction including
driving
a top-of-the-line 2019 Nissan Leaf SV electric vehicle (EV) for a 4-day excursion of your choice
!
Celebrate with others working in green careers and businesses, clean energy and sustainability solutions—and those who want to
Bring your friends and family, at a discount! We need each and all of us to create the energy transition and re-green our ways!
Early bird THRU Friday, November 29th.
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Our Four Generations of Leaders
in Clean Energy & Sustainable Solutions AWARDEES
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Gen Z/Millennial: The Eco Teen Action Network (part of the
Global Co-Lab and
Smithsonian Optimism project) with its 3 Hubs on Climate Change, Responsible Consumption, and Zero Hunger. (The
Eco Teen Action Network Ambassadors are: Ashley Cheung, Eva Leikikh, Krithika Layalala, Kayla Peale, Sydney Rico, and Marieka Staheli)
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Gen X: Julia Cohen, Co-Founder and Manager of the
Plastic Pollution Coalition, comprised of over 1,000 organizations, businesses, and thought leaders in 60 countries working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impact on humans, animals, waterways, the ocean, and the environment.
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Baby Boomer: Eric Goplerud, Founder and Chairperson of the
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS), which helps people of faith develop local solutions to the climate crisis. FACS works with congregations to develop Green Teams to give them resources to implement sustainability initiatives, programs, and education for environmental stewardship.
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World War II: Andrew Euston, Urban Ecological Designer, who under several Presidential administrations, led one of the first Federal governmental efforts to recognize the importance of non-partisan efforts to integrate social, economic, and environmental planning and design in Community Sustainability programming at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. He also helped stimulate the formation of the President's Council on Sustainable Development and continues to explore ways in which to improve communities.
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Tickets
Early bird
, thru 11/29
$40 adults; Student/Jobseeker $30
Regular Price
$50 adults; Student/Jobseeker $40
At the door:
$60
Bring a friend & get 50% off 2nd ticket
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!!
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Four Gen Benefactors
Association of Energy Engineers – National Capital Chapter
Clean Energy Business Network
Potential Energy DC
Nissan
Resilient Virginia
Waterford Inc.
Be a Sponsor and Help Further Our Mission!
Contact:
John Gaffigan
jgaffigan@leadersinenergy.org, or
Leo Perez, lperez@leadersinenergy.org
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In This Publication
- Public Square
- Green Job Openings
- Events
- New Blogs
- Bookmarked
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If you have an upcoming speaking event, presentation, paper/blog, or anything else you imagine our shared network might find interesting please forward a link and information to
kylesaukas@gmail.com
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Have a job opening you wish to share with Leaders in Energy? Forward a link and contact information to
kylesaukas@gmail.com
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Pitch Night
December 4, 2019, at
Morgan Lewis, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004-2541
6:00 - 9:00 pm (Early bird THRU 11/22/19)
Host: Potential Energy DC
Four Generations of Leaders in Clean Energy & Sustainable Solutions Awards and Holiday Celebration
December 6, 2019, at Pepco Edison Gallery,702 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
6:00 - 9:00 pm (Early bird THRU 11/29/19)
Host:
Leaders in Energy
CAREER PERSPECTIVES LUNCH: PAST NCAC PRESIDENTS ON WHAT YOU NEED IN TODAY'S ENERGY INDUSTRY
December 13, 2019, at Chinatown Garden, 618 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Host: National Capital Chapter Area-U.S. Association for Energy Economics
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If you have an article that is published or have recommendations on content that is relevant to our community, please share with Kyle Saukas at:
kylesaukas@gmail.com.
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This webinar from the Center for Strategic & International Studies Energy & National Security Program highlights Sverre Alvik, Program Director for Energy Transition, to discuss DNV GL's Energy Transition Outlook 2019.
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Making high-temperature industrial heat from sunlight. This could be the breakthrough for decarbonizing cement and steel production.
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Could other development banks follow in the path of the European Investment Bank and quit investing in fossil fuel projects?
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The Climate Change Health Risks Facing a Child Born Today: A Tale of Two Futures
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We thank you for reading our newsletter and if you're interested in expanding your role with Leaders in Energy, join our community
here or learn more about volunteering by clicking
here.
Best,
Janine Finnell
Executive Director
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