This week, the world is coming together in San Francisco for the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS) to show that, despite actions taken by the Trump administration to undo environmental progress, the world remains committed to meaningful progress toward climate action. GCAS is bringing together national, international, and local businesses, investors, scientists, students, nonprofits, and … Continued
Note: Gina McCarthy served on the Energy Foundation Board of Directors from 2018 to 2020. Energy Foundation today announced that former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy has joined their Board of Directors. “Gina is a tireless advocate for American workers across the country, and her experience and insight will be invaluable as … Continued
The country’s first carbon market provides economic, health, and other benefits to nine participating Northeast states.
Last week, the 2018 California legislative session culminated in historic fashion. With years of scorching drought, devastating wildfires, and threat of utility bankruptcy serving as the backdrop, motivated policymakers passed a precedent-setting slate of clean energy policies—including a landmark renewable energy goal to achieve 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2045. It is … Continued
Susan Tierney is a senior advisor at the Analysis Group, an economic and policy consulting firm, where she focuses on electric industry and other energy issues. Sue served as the assistant secretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Energy during the Clinton administration. She was previously Secretary of Environmental Affairs, Commissioner for the Massachusetts … Continued
Nicole Systrom is Chief Impact Officer of Galvanize Climate Solutions, a climate-focused global investment firm delivering capital and integrated expertise to accelerate climate solutions and create long-term value for our investors. At Galvanize, Nicole oversees impact management and measurement, and leads an interdisciplinary team of experts in science and technology, policy, and market development. Nicole … Continued
Judith Henley provides support for Jane L. Breyer, the Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, and other members of the Strategic Partnerships team. She also functions as Team Lead for the other EF Executive Assistants. Judith brings over 20 years of progressive experience in supporting and ensuring effective workflow for C-level executives by providing high-quality … Continued
As Vice President, Programs and Equity, Adrianna leads and manages the coordination of U.S. Energy Foundation’s work to develop, foster, and sustain a diverse workplace with equity and inclusion as core values. She also works with our program teams on external equity strategies. A nationally recognized expert on strategic power-building, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and … Continued
As I.T. Manager, George Fedchanka implements technology strategies that align with the foundation’s goals to further the efficiency and effectiveness of internal processes. George coordinates the setting of policy and procedures, technical standards and methods, and priorities for the foundation. George comes to U.S. Energy Foundation from his role as an IT consultant supporting various … Continued
Susan Frank designs and stewards strategies and campaigns to grow the network of donors supporting work to advance clean energy and climate policies, while building and protecting U.S. Energy Foundation’s brand and visibility in the funding community. In addition to her external donor engagement role, she oversees funder-related operations and organization-wide communications, and leads the … Continued