About
When you join E2 as an Emerging Leader, you get a seat at the table and an open invitation to share your story of how your work is good for the economy and good for business.
EL offers an exciting platform for business leaders to dive into non market strategies and promote policies for a climate-resilient future. Our main offering is our Power and Policy Lab program that develops and presents stories to lawmakers, specifically designed for climate-focused business leaders.
Who can join?
Any early / mid career professional is eligible for the Emerging Leader rate of the E2 membership. You might be a great fit for us if you are working in climate, consulting, or innovation. You might be motivated by clarity, access, and learning how policy works, or perhaps you’re motivated by belonging, open doors, and community. Maybe you’re seeking mentorship and structure about how to change policy using the tools for business or maybe you need cross-sector networks and storytelling support. You want to know how you can make change, at your own pace.
What happens when I join?
- You receive a welcome email from the E2 team
- You learn about events from our email list
- You connect with your local chapter directors, who may share personal recommendations on how to get involved in our advocacy work at a state or federal level
- [Upcoming] You connect with the community on Slack, receive on-demand member connections, and advocacy training.
How do I join?
We have a rolling admissions process for our Emerging Leader memberships. You can use the form below to sign up and E2 staff will contact you about the program. Membership dues are $500/year which include a membership to Slack.
Testimonials
Ariel Fan
Greenwealth Energy Solutions
“My time spent with E2 speaking with legislators about the business-owner’s perspective and advocating for clean energy policy reform has been the most meaningful, defining work of my career so far.”
Lauren Hafford
Farms: Farmers Advancing Regenerative Management Solutions
“The change we need to create in the world is daunting, but connecting with a network of climate champions makes the work more joyful. When E2 facilitates advocacy days at the capitol, we can get in, speak up, and effect change. It feels like a secret back door to the place where policy happens. It’s very empowering.”
Karen Sweeney
The Energy Group
“E2 Emerging Leaders builds connections within the clean energy industry, allowing young professionals to exchange ideas with industry leaders while making sure our voices are heard in government.”
Cory Connolly
Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council
“With a small community in Michigan, connecting and building a national network of young professionals is critical. Together, we can continue to build the clean energy economy.”
Tim Mills
Arm Group LLC
“E2 is an incredible diverse group of energy and business professionals that I’ve had the pleasure of working with on the Federal and State level. I’ve had the opportunity to meet with representatives of Congress and the Senate on both sides of the aisle to discuss energy policy and climate change. Focusing on the environmental and economic benefits of these policies has allowed us to gain bipartisan support to help bring real tangible change to the country.”
Deepa Lounsbury
Extensible Energy
“Every citizen wants clean air, clean water, and a strong economy — E2 can help me advocate for our common goals through training, network building, and connections to political leaders.”