CEBN and Banks and Company are hosting a panel discussing barriers to entry in the clean energy sector and what intentional actions can build an accessible, inclusive, and diverse clean energy ecosystem.

In addition, information will be provided on how to apply for the Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize, which awards prizes of up to $200k. This American-Made Challenge funding opportunity is open to non-profits, universities, community-based organizations, small businesses and collaborations between them.

Panelists

Ralph Cleveland, President, American Association of Blacks in Energy

Larry Ivory, President, Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce

Prairie Bighorn, President, American Indigenous Business Leaders

Garry Harris, President, Center for Sustainability Communities

Steven McNeely, National Historically Black Colleges & Universities Alumni Associations Foundation

Esteban Perez, Director, LatinX Incubator, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Featuring a presentation from Rebecca Szymkowics and Rukmani Vijayaraghavan from the Department of Energy.

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The Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize will provide a total of $2.5 million in funding to up to 10 teams to advance ideas for a just and equitable transition. The winners of Phase One will receive cash awards of $200,000 each. Phase One winners will be eligible to participate in a Phase Two of the prize 12 months later, during which time it is anticipated that a total of $500,000 will be awarded to up to three teams. The deadline to apply is February 25, 2022.