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As we look toward a “vaccine spring” and re-entering the world as we knew it, we’re reflecting on what we’ve learned – and what we can’t forget – from the past 12 months. 

 “Decarbonization” is the buzz word of the day, and like many other buzz words, its meaning can be easily misconstrued. While the idea behind decarbonization is simple – reducing carbon emissions – it’s associated with a lot of ideas and opinions that are often irrelevant, and sometimes...

This is a pivotal time for energy efficiency in Washington with real momentum for doing something big on energy – necessitated by the economic losses of the last year and magnified by the threat of climate change.

One of my first jobs was an entry-level position taking payments for utility customers in Connecticut. I learned a lot in that job, but what has stuck with me most was the anguish of customers struggling to pay their bills, often as their power would soon be cut off and they processed what that...

The EmPowered programs provide a STEM-based curriculum for students to learn about timely energy issues and how their own families can use energy more efficiently. With ingenuity and perseverance, teachers have found innovative ways to use the EmPowered program to boost morale and keep students...

What a time to start as the Alliance’s new president. My first day with the Alliance was January 4, following nearly a decade served as president and CEO of the American Association of Blacks in Energy. In the past week alone, it has become undeniably clear that the year ahead will present a...

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