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Join Jasper MacLean, Business Development Analyst at Sunrock Distributed Generation in NYC for our upcoming College Student Network webinar discussion on Wednesday, March 12, at 2:30 pm EST (11:30 am PST) via Zoom. To register, please visit ?? https://lnkd.in/gCaZvCX9 Jasper is a Business Development Analyst at Sunrock Distributed Generation in NYC. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023, studying environmental science and urban studies. Before Sunrock, Jasper interned in the nonprofit sector, on the EPA's energy efficiency team, and at an e-bike start-up in Vietnam. He was also the head of an orientation backpacking program for first-years in college. Jasper is passionate about connecting young people to climate-related jobs.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Renewable Energy Education Awards, honoring students, educators, and institutions impacting the future energy workforce. Presented by REpowering Schools & KidWind Project, Inc. Students, educators, and institution and industry leaders are asked to nominate themselves or others by March 31, 2025. The awards recognize the outstanding work that educators and industry leaders are doing to support renewable energy education at all levels to ensure a diverse and qualified workforce. REpS and KidWind will recognize individuals or organizations that don't readily fall into the education or industry categories (i.e., non-profits, legislators, state energy offices, etc.) for their contributions supporting renewable energy education and workforce development. To learn more and nominate someone for the awards, please visit https://lnkd.in/gK3n8gri

The Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Wind Power Fellowships are officially open! This prestigious program provides students and recent graduates with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the wind energy sector, gain industry insights, and build valuable professional connections. See below to learn more about eligibility requirements and apply!

Announcing Spring, Summer, and Fall semester funding applications are NOW OPEN for Wind Energy Project Funding to support educational initiatives. Empowering the Next Generation of Clean Energy Leaders through Wind Energy Seed Funding. Universities, Colleges, and Community Colleges can receive up to $10,000 in seed funding for wind energy projects to cover project expenses that contribute to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field. To learn more and apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/dxV4xc8A

Join us and industry leaders at the upcoming Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) 2025 in Washington, DC, for insights into the future of distributed wind energy. Keynote speaker, Michael Barnard, will share his expertise on the latest trends and opportunities in this sector, and engage in a day of lobbying and networking with policymakers and REpowering Schools. On Tuesday, February 25 from 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM be sure to join REpowering Schools as we host 'Student Presentations,' a parallel Student Symposium for college students and their faculty advisors undertaking wind and/or solar research through their Seed Funding program. This session provides the students an opportunity to present their projects. Posters from each participating school will also be displayed at the Tuesday evening reception, where distributed wind companies may find candidates for internships or employment. Discover more about the agenda or register at https://lnkd.in/gniqUpJZ

Microgrids meet macro-knowledge in KidWind Project, Inc. February’s Spark Session with Dr. Daisy Huang, microgrid expert and researcher with the University of Alaska Fairbanks! Organizers, educators, and students are all invited to join on Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm EST! To learn more and register, please visit https://lnkd.in/g2i77skS

Get ready for today's College Student Network Series webinar with Noelle P., Aspen Power's VP of Project Development. This webinar is designed to connect students with peers in their field, expand their knowledge, and provide invaluable networking opportunities with industry professionals. Learn more and register now at https://lnkd.in/gCaZvCX9

Join us tomorrow with guest speaker Noelle P.aige, Vice President of Project Development at Aspen Power. When: Wednesday, February 12, at 2:30 pm EST (11:30 am PST) via Zoom. To register, please visit ?? https://lnkd.in/gCaZvCX9 With a decade of experience in the sustainability space, Noelle Paige is passionate about working towards a future with more renewable energy deployment while supporting an inclusive working atmosphere within the solar industry. She has worked on development and finance teams for community solar, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale solar energy projects. Noelle serves as Treasurer on a National Nonprofit Board called EcoWomen, which works to empower women to seek leadership in sustainability and environmentally conscious fields. A retired professional ballet dancer, Noelle is also active in the arts community in Washington, D.C. Noelle earned her BA in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Master of Public Administration from DePaul University, for which she is the current Chapter Leader for the DC DePaul University Alumni Committee.

We're looking for design and documentation judges, turbine performance judges, and volunteers for the VA Renewable Energy KidWind Project, Inc. Challenges! If you're interested in playing a vital role in cultivating the young mind's of the next generation of renewable energy, we would love to have you! We're currently looking for judges and volunteers for the following dates and locations: ?? March 4th at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg ?? March 11th at Virginia State University in Petersburg ?? March 14th at Shenandoah University in Winchester ?? March 18th at Virginia Air & Space Science Center in Hampton ?? March 25th at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville ?? March 30th at Randolph College in Lynchburg ?? April 12th at James Madison University in Harrisonburg Visit https://lnkd.in/g-Yd7U8g to learn more and sign up

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Renewable Energy Education Awards, honoring students, educators, and institutions impacting the future energy workforce. Presented by REpowering Schools & KidWind Project, Inc. Students, educators, and institution and industry leaders are asked to nominate themselves or others by March 31, 2025. The awards recognize the outstanding work that educators and industry leaders are doing to support renewable energy education at all levels to ensure a diverse and qualified workforce. REpS and KidWind will recognize individuals or organizations that don't readily fall into the education or industry categories (i.e., non-profits, legislators, state energy offices, etc.) for their contributions supporting renewable energy education and workforce development. To learn more and nominate someone for the awards, please visit https://lnkd.in/gK3n8gri