S2E7 – Energy and Equity: How Are They Connected?
In this episode, we meet with McKenna Dunbar – who is currently a Building Electrification Lead at Sierra Club. McKenna is renowned for their unwavering commitment to environmental justice and equitable clean energy transitions.
- We learn about their research project turned into a passion
- We learn about navigating in a mainly white dominated space
- We learn about the power of environmental justice and community
Follow and connect with McKenna on socials:
Instagram: @mckennadunbar
Twitter: @mocokono
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/electrification/
Check out and donate to the Sierra Club:
https://act.sierraclub.org/donate/rc_connect__campaign_designform?id=7010Z0000027LIjQAM&formcampaignid=70131000001LjZ2AAK&ddi=N18MOTF008&_gl=11crrv9f_gaMTcwMzIyMTAxOC4xNjg2NTg1MTIw_ga_41DQ5KQCWV*MTY4OTYwNDY0MS4yLjAuMTY4OTYwNDY0NC4wLjAuMA
Check out Seventh Generations Climate Justice & Equity page: https://www.seventhgeneration.com/climate-justice
Check out OhmConnect, a company that helps you save energy and save money! https://www.ohmconnect.com/
Read this article about the importance of clean electric energy: https://www.fortum.com/newsroom/cleaner-world/electrification-biggest-climate-action#:~:text=Fossil%20fuels%20must%20be%20phased,consumed%20in%20new%2C%20sustainable%20ways.
Another podcast episode to check out:
The Electrification of Everything Sky to Sea by a16z Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KGzbcqxiiwLdxZbr7JX3i?si=92d14f17416d4875