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BIPOC Green Careers Summit during Climate Week NYC: Key Takeaways Our founder and CEO, Fatou Jabbie, participated in the BIPOC Green Careers Summit this Climate Week 2024, thanks to the invitation from Kristy Drutman and her team at Brown Girl Green. We are grateful for the opportunity to join this important event! Key highlights from the summit: ?Roles Without Formal Degrees: Solar panel installers, wind turbine technicians, recycling coordinators, and sustainable agriculture specialists. ?Value of Practical Skills: While higher education can be beneficial, it’s not always necessary for transitioning into green jobs. Certifications, workshops, and online courses provide targeted knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to green industry roles. Practical experience, internships, and project work are highly valued by employers, including USL Technology. ?Networking and Mentorship: Crucial for career advancement in sustainability. We encourage participation in industry events, professional organizations, and mentorship programs to foster growth and development. ?Evolving Job Market: The job market for green jobs is evolving, with a growing emphasis on skills-based hiring. This trend is creating more opportunities for individuals without traditional degrees to enter and advance in the green industry. ?Inclusion and Equitable Sustainability: Commitment to diverse perspectives and supporting underrepresented communities. Let’s build a sustainable and inclusive future together! #GreenCareers #Sustainability #Inclusion #Diversity #GreenJobs #USLTechnology

We had the NYSERDA Clean Energy Hubs team, last week in Albany on September 10th & 12th. This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers and explore new strategies to expand our impact, particularly within our diverse communities. Fatou Jabbie Workshop Highlights: ??Discussed unique aspects of urban and rural advising. ??Explored effective marketing and outreach methods. ??Addressed challenges of building lasting relationships with employers and promoting inclusivity. We left with new strategies, skills, and valuable connections from other Hubs. These insights will help us better serve our target clients and support NYSERDA and WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s goals for regional clean energy hubs, particularly our Manhattan Hub. Together, we are committed to driving sustainable change and ensuring that all communities benefit from the clean energy transition. ???? #CleanEnergy #inclusiveSustainability #CommunityImpact #NYSERDA #USLTechnology # #socailresposibility #innovativeideas

We are excited to share that?USL’s founder Fatou Jabbie recently attended?the?Building Energy Exchange in partnership with Institute for Market Transformation event “Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Leveraging High-Performance Leases”?in July. This event provided an from IMT gave an overview of high-performance leases,?invaluable insights and the latest strategies and technologies for reducing carbon footprints in commercial office spaces. The discussions highlighted how high-performance leases can address the misalignment of energy use responsibilities between landlords and tenants, offering solutions for fair cost allocation, enhancing compliance, and fostering better landlord-tenant relations and sustainability. Our founder’s participation underscores USL’s commitment to staying informed and engaged with the latest developments in sustainability and energy management. We look forward to implementing these insights to further our mission of creating a greener, more sustainable future. #Sustainability #EnergyManagement #GreenLeases #Decarbonization #WomenInLeadership #USL #brokers #attorneys #energyegineering #energyconsultant #lanlordtenantegagement

As a speaker on the panel focused on Sustainability and Data & Technology, USL founder, Fatou Jabbie, was able to share perspectives about the future of building decarbonization and energy efficiency in New York City. The discussion particularly underscored the crucial role of technology in meeting Local Law 97's stringent requirements and highlighted the importance of precise data collection and real-time performance tracking. The passion and energy from the attendees was incredibly inspiring, reinforcing our commitment to empowering communities with sustainable solutions and innovative technologies for a greener future.

We’re enthusiastic for the RETI Center's homegrown mission to build climate solutions by educating and training future leaders, innovators and creators of the sustainable economy. In June, we had the honor of sharing perspectives with students about the future of building decarbonization, and offshore wind in New York State and what opportunities are present. And where sometimes the challenges seem immense, the energy our city’s youth and local community are bringing to climate solutions inspire and motivate us, and we’re thrilled to be a part of their journey. With gratitude to Matt McEnerney, WEDG, Workforce Consultant at the Reti Center, for the invitation to participate.

The?Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)?is?seeking code enforcement professionals from Maine to West Virginia to share their insights on the current state of our field - from enforcement challenges to workforce diversity and training opportunities. Please consider taking the survey if you are in this field! The information will be used to develop training and resources that?will directly inform industry improvements. ?? https://lnkd.in/dne_fNzc

Recently, founder Fatou Jabbie had the privilege of speaking at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) Summit. The session, "Solution Spotlight: Advancing Energy Codes & Ensuring Disadvantaged Communities Enjoy the Benefits," moderated by the insightful Anilla Cherian, was an inspiring dialogue on the intersection of sustainability and equity. As a New York State Code Enforcement Official and an advocate for clean energy and sustainable buildings, Fatou emphasized the vital role of energy codes in combating energy poverty. These codes are not just technical documents but lifelines that ensure buildings remain efficient, reducing energy consumption and emissions over time. This is tied closely to the mission of USL Technology where we are dedicated to bridging the gap between project owners, disadvantaged communities, and the solutions and incentives that are driving sustainable change. In this light, energy codes provide a pathway to lower bills, improved health, and environmental protection for everyone in NYC. A heartfelt thank you to Anilla Cherian and the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), including Jennifer Marrapese, JD, MA, Kaitlyn Bulger and Cornelia Wu, RA, LEED AP, CPHC, for this incredible opportunity. Let's continue to champion clean energy codes and equity practices. #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyCodes #Equity #GreenBuilding #EnergyEfficiency #NEEPSummit

Congratulations to our Construction Management Building Blocks program graduates in New York! Our office recently invited the graduates of the NYCEDC’s ConstructNYC/Offshore Wind & Waterfront Pathways Program to join us for a one-day accelerated training. The 19 local and diverse businesses received their CMBB Certificate of Completion signed by our New York Building operations' General Manager?Sean Szatkowski and SVP - Account Manager?Theodora Diamantis. #ShapingOurFuture #BeBetterTogether #Construction #Development #Skanska #NYC New York City Economic Development Corporation | ESC Cabling KND Electric Teresa Gundersen Absolute Advanced Electric M TO-PROS Haydan Consultants Inc. Visual Citi Inc USL Technology Solvotek International

We’re grateful to have been invited to be part of Skanska's Construction Management Building Blocks (CMBB) acceleration program. As a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), this only strengthens our commitment to excellence in sustainable design through innovation, education, and inclusivity. We’re very proud to be part of this industry’s increasing support of diverse voices. #MWBE #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Innovation #Diversity #Skanska

In addition to significant benefits to human health and the environment, building and retrofitting green makes simple economic sense.