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CICE Team Announcements & Hiring Opportunities |
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Welcome Emily Burlinghaus
Emily joined CICE in June 2023 as the Director of Policy and Research after returning from Germany, where she was a German Chancellor Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies in Potsdam. During her fellowship, she conducted research on improving the sustainability of battery supply chains for electric vehicles. Her work focused on considerations around the EU Batteries Regulation; comparative approaches to battery sustainability between the US and Europe; and social justice implications of the transition to battery technology. Prior to her fellowship, she was an assistant director at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, where she worked on nuclear energy, state-level energy policy, and coordination of the center’s annual Global Energy Forum.
She has served as a program officer at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani as well as a researcher at DC-based think tanks, including the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Center for Strategic and International Studies.
She is a graduate of New York University and is currently pursuing her MS in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins.
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Florida Chambers of Commerce are Leading Their Communities in Resiliency and Sustainability Efforts
With the start of the 2023 hurricane season, chambers and governments throughout Florida are reassessing their resiliency as they prepare for the next storm.
In one of the country’s most vulnerable areas, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is leading its community in this endeavor, recently organizing a trip to Lee County to learn from the chambers and cities still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.
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Bank of America CEO Speaks on the Advancement of a Clean Energy Economy at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference
The Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce held their annual Mackinac Policy Conference from May 30 to June 2 on Mackinac Island. This year’s conference focused on “the Power of &” which created dialogue among speakers and participants on why Michigan should be focused on an “and” approach, opposed to an “either or” when it comes to policy solutions. This sparked healthy and productive conversations and showed that the “Power of &” can bring polarizing sides closer to a middle ground.
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Chamber Leader, Miller Electric Company - Getting a Jump on Electrifying Transportation
At the groundbreaking of Miller Electric's new Electric Vehicle Innovation Design Center (EVIDC), Henry Brown, Miller Electric’s CEO, explained, “At Miller Electric we believe that sustainability and economic progress go hand in hand. We really see this as an opportunity to grow jobs and invest in our community”. Brown also noted that in ten years, half of cars for sale will be electric. Kerri Stewart, Chief Strategy Officer at Miller Electric and JAX Chamber Board member, added, “We are proud to spearhead decarbonization efforts in Jacksonville and Florida while revolutionizing the way commercial consumers engage with the EV industry.”
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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Adds New EV Charging Station
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has begun embracing the looming electric-vehicle revolution.
“Ninety-five percent of the people that come to visit us every year come by car,” said Karen Riordan, president and CEO of the chamber. “So as more and more people purchase electric car, we’re going to need to have these chargers. So we’re really trying to get ahead of it. Our stated goal is to become the electric vehicle charging hot spot of South Carolina.”
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San Francisco Chamber Foundation Collaborates to Promote Yes San Francisco, Urban Sustainability Challenge |
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The Yes SF, Urban Sustainability Challenge will bring together a community of organizations, entrepreneurs and leaders to help create a more sustainable and inclusive San Francisco as the city works to become a model for resiliency.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce CEO & President, Rodney Fong, said, “San Francisco has a generational opportunity to build on its core strengths as a global center of commerce, with a talented, educated workforce and a long history of leadership in technology and innovation, to refocus its energy on leading the fight against climate change.”
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Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Turbine Tour
August 28, 2023, 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM ET
Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy is hosting a tour of the offshore wind turbine installation located off the coast of southern Virginia. This tour is being offered to chamber of commerce and economic development executives, stakeholders, and policymakers in North Carolina and Virginia.
Location: Rudee Inlet, Virginia Beach
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Lunch will be served on the boat
Hotel Accommodations: Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center
- All room reservations need to be made prior to August 23, 2023, after this date all remaining rooms in the block will be released back into general inventory at the standard rates.
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This is a wonderful opportunity to see the turbines in their natural habitat and also hear from John Larson, Director of Public Policy and Economic Development for Dominion Energy, about the economic impact, supply chain, and job creation associated with the development.
*Scholarship funds are available, on a limited basis, for those who need assistance with accommodations and/or travel. If budget constraints are preventing your participation, please contact Michele Querry for assistance securing your spot on the tour.
If you have any questions and/or are interested in attending, please contact Michele Querry.
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Arizona's Explosive Growth in Clean Energy Jobs and Manufacturing and the Impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act
Virtual, September 12, 2023, 10 A.M. MST
Join us for a virtual session co-hosted by Arizona Forward, the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy.
Over the past few years, CICE has showcased the economic and financial opportunity in the clean energy sector and how Arizona has leveraged this opportunity to attract new businesses, create job opportunities, and mitigate climate change.
Fast forward to 2023 - Arizona has had much success, and more than one year into the implementation of the Inflation Reduction and Infrastructure Acts is advancing rapidly in the transition to clean energy.
This panel will be moderated by Kelly Barr, Chair of the Arizona Forward Board and former Strategy and Corporate Services and Sustainability Executive at Salt River Project and include opening remarks by Rob Elias, CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. During the session, we will provide a snapshot of where Arizona is today on several fronts:
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Business growth - the many announcements of manufacturing facilities coming to Arizona - Steven G. Zylstra, CEO and President, Arizona Technology Council
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Rapid development of a skilled workforce - filling the large number of jobs in battery and EV manufacturing and renewable energy projects - Joel Millman, Pinal County Workforce Development Manager
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Updated policies - state and federal government policies that support investment - Blaise Caudill, Policy Advisor on Energy for Governor Hobbs
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First Solar selects Louisiana as home of solar panel factory
The $1.1 billion facility is expected to be the largest capital investment in the state's history. The new site is slated for completion in 2026 and is expected to create more than 700 jobs.
Read more
www.utilitydive.com
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Korean electrolyte manufacturer to build $152M plant in TN
Enchem America Inc., a subsidiary of the Korean-based battery materials manufacturer, will build its second U.S. plant in Brownsville, Tennessee, in the growing "battery belt" across the South.
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www.timesfreepress.com
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The US climate law is fueling a factory frenzy.
In just 12 short months, Biden's Inflation Reduction Act has spurred more than 100 new cleantech manufacturing announcements and nearly $80B in private investment.
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www.canarymedia.com
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Vestas Announces $40M Investment in Colorado
Vestas plans to invest $40 million in its two Colorado factories for building expansions, production equipment, and new blade molds, which will provide the infrastructure needed to bring the V163-4.5 MW turbine to market and support the local...
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www.renewableenergymagazine...
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