Capital is one of the most important factors limiting the establishment, expansion and growth of minority-owned businesses. Without adequate funding, minority owned firms face significant challenges in reaching their full potential. At the same time, marginalized communities – including communities of color, rural and low income communities – also lack the cost savings and other […]
As innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, business owners and other professionals, we reject the idea that at least a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 is unattainable or harmful to business. That’s because we know first-hand the power of American innovation and the ability of American companies and workers to get the job done – as […]
Looking forward, earlier this month Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm set a new direction when she tapped Jigar Shah for the position of LPO Executive Director. On Shah’s impressive clean tech resume is membership in the business organization E2, which advocates for environmentally beneficial economic policies. “E2 supports policies that advance diversity and equity and […]
In a recent letter I co-signed organized by the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) and sent to federal lawmakers – including Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a Republican whose district lies just west of Warren; Rep. Tim Ryan, a Warren-area Democrat who helped secure initial funding for Brite Energy Innovators a decade ago; and Sens. Rob Portman, […]
Immediate and bold climate action is an economic imperative. We are falling behind China, which has outspent the U.S. in clean energy investments by hundreds of billions of dollars over the last decade. In doing so it has claimed the mantle of global leader in production, export, and installation of solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, […]
Impactful business leaders do more than build companies, they help build a better world. From Bill Gates to Jeff Bezos, business leaders are increasingly joining in the call for action to address the economic costs of climate change and expand the economic benefits of climate action. How can you add your voice as well and […]
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The E2 1Hotels Fellowship supports emerging business leaders develop and implement projects that amplify the business and economic case for smart policies to address pressing environmental issues. This is the final webinar in our series showcasing our 2020 fellows who are working on a diverse set of issues ranging from clean water, energy and agriculture. […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S House is poised to pass the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, which includes the potential for funding increases to important energy efficiency programs; solar energy development for low-income communities; research in energy storage and provisions to address environmental justice issues. It also includes a phase-out of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a greenhouse […]
The E2 1Hotels Fellowship supports emerging business leaders develop and implement projects that amplify the business and economic case for smart policies to address pressing environmental issues. This is the second webinar showcasing our 2020 fellows who are working on a diverse set of issues ranging from clean water, energy and agriculture. Please join us […]