Many of this year’s projects focus on the equitable transition to the clean economy and providing resources to access the benefits of the federal Inflation Reduction Act.
“We’re at the beginning of a clean energy revolution in America – one led by young entrepreneurs like these,” said
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“Young people hold the keys to a cleaner economy and a more sustainable world,” Sternlicht said. “These young business leaders and their projects illustrate how we can unlock the promise of a better environment and a better economy through entrepreneurship, innovation and passion. I’m thrilled through E2 we can help them execute on their great ideas.”
In addition to support for their projects, fellows also receive mentorship from E2 members across the country and membership into E2’s Emerging Leaders program. For information on past E2 1 Hotels fellows and their projects, visit https://www.e2.org/fellows.
2024 E2 1 Hotels Fellows & Their Projects
Develop a virtual community for current and prospective clean energy installers from disadvantaged communities and nontraditional backgrounds that provides resources about succeeding as a technician.
Create a video series exploring the unique narratives of three Black clean energy business leaders that will be shared on social media.
Provide an online resource for small businesses to identify, track and use the tax incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Produce and disseminate a white paper about a regenerative agriculture green bank as a path to scale regenerative ag practices sooner.
Develop a six-month educational programming about local energy policy to be provided to Black women business owners.
Nenha Young,
Execute comprehensive outreach to develop a robust communication strategy amplifying the economic development opportunities for low-income and disadvantaged communities in the clean energy transition.
ABOUT E2
E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Our members have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies, created more than 600,000 jobs, and manage more than
ABOUT 1 HOTELS
As a mission driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, 1 Hotels cultivates the best of sustainable design and architecture, together with extraordinary comfort and an unrivaled level of service. 1 Hotels – which launched in 2015 with the opening of exclusive properties in
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