The current energy and infrastructure transition in the United States might seem incremental—even slow. But considering the breadth of plans emerging from cities across the country, the work ahead represents an incredible shift. According to the NRDC, “Achieving net zero by 2050 [a goal in line with many city and regional energy plans] will require generating 84 to 95 percent of the U.S. energy supply from renewable sources.”
Serving on the City of Cincinnati’s Energy Team as a FUSE Executive Fellow, I have contributed my federal climate policy expertise and aided in connections with diverse community stakeholders and organizations as a member of the Cincinnati Green Bank (CGB) Steering Committee.
Most people don’t think of local government as fast-moving. But when cities and counties bring in the right partners, they can tackle big problems with surprising speed.
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, I work closely with the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) to enhance its community engagement initiatives. With FUSE's support, we recently held an Innovation Lab to ensure community relations continue to be at the forefront of BSL's current and new initiatives.
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, I had the privilege of leading the Innovation Lab for the Community Taylor Yard Equity Strategy (TYES), an initiative by the 100 Acre Partnership and the Los Angeles Regional Open Space and Affordable Housing (LAROSAH).