Remote energy leaders, apply now to the Energy Leadership Accelerator
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October 2, 2024
The Energy Leadership Accelerator program is now accepting applications.
ELA is a new international network program designed to connect energy leaders from remote and islanded communities, including those in Alaska, Hawai'i, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, to advance local energy projects and workforce development.
This program pairs professional development with peer-networking opportunities and is ideal for individuals leading remote community energy initiatives.
The six-month program runs January to June 2025 and offers a blend of virtual learning, peer mentorship and an in-person component in Alaska. Cohort members will collaborate on the tools and strategies needed to equip their local workforce for the adoption of emerging energy technologies for microgrids.
The program will culminate in a 10-day Alaska Leadership Lab, featuring renewable energy site tours and fireside chats with experts in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kotzebue and Cordova.
Energy leaders looking to drive local, resilient energy futures are encouraged to apply.
The application is open through Thursday, Oct. 31. Visit the website to apply. For questions, please contact Annalise Klein at asklein@alaska.edu or Pintian Chen at pchen@rmi.org.
ELA is a collaboration between the University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Center for Energy and Power and the RMI, and is supported by the National Science Foundation’s Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies program.