Happy Pride Month!
It is essential for LGBTQIA individuals to be a part of the solar energy industry because diversity and inclusion foster innovation, creativity, and progress. With LGBTQIA representation, the world can benefit from this community's unique perspectives, talents, and contributions, leading to a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
Here are some great resources for your reference:
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Out in Energy is a national umbrella network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) professionals working across the US energy and climate sectors, and across all energy sources and technologies. The Out in Energy network serves as a community development and visibility incubator for LGBTQI+ people working in energy and climate, with the goals of elevating the voices of Out energy and climate leaders, supporting the career development of younger Out professionals, connecting LGBTQI+ jobseekers with companies and government agencies, and creating a space for LGBTQI+ energy and climate professionals to connect and form a cohesive community across the country.
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From Triple Pundit: The energy sector still has a long way to go. Workers in the field report the least confidence in their employer's recruitment and hiring of members from the LGBTQ+ community compared to other marginalized groups, according to a report commissioned by the National Association of State Energy Officials. Panelists noted a few methods energy companies can utilize to better recruit and retain LGBTQ+ individuals, including mentorships, ERGs like Pride in Power, opportunities to socialize during work hours, inclusive language, and utilizing pronouns that make transgender and non-binary people feel safe as their authentic selves in the workplace.
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From Pride in Energy: Pride in Energy announced annual survey results with 40% increase in LGBTQ+ discrimination in energy industry since 2021
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Out in Climate: "Out in Climate is a non-profit dedicated to building community among LGBTQ+ professionals in climate and sustainability. Our mission is to foster networking and mentoring, and to uplift queer voices working on climate solutions. Since our founding in 2022, we've hosted 25+ events connecting 1,000+ queer professionals across a broad swath of organizations, including climate startups, investors, corporates, government, and NGOs."
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LGBTQIA+ Meets STEM | Queer Engineer: We are Queer Engineer International, a non-profit global network of engineering, technology, and applied science professionals and students. Together, we work to build resources and authentic community at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ and STEM.
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NOGLSTP is Out to Innovate – National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals "Who are we? We are scientific, technical, education, engineering, and math professionals who earn our livings in the fields of: materials science biomedical engineering geography archeology neurobiology meteorology oceanography medical technology physics electrical engineering biochemistry zoology psychobiology computer science epidemiology microbiology environmental science linguistics chemistry mechanical engineering science education sociology astronomy botany molecular biology anthropology law aerospace engineering science policy physiology ecology patent law geology health professions mathematics and more!"
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New York City Summit 2024 September 17th-20th | Lesbians Who Tech and Allies "A 3-day experience and neighborhood takeover in New York with tech, business and media leaders from all over the country. We build pathways for mid-senior women, women of color, and nonbinary leaders in technology, media, and business to have more economic power and access to jobs and leadership roles within all business, media, and technology areas."
Thank you, all!
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Ella Nielsen
Membership & Engagement Director
American Solar Energy Society
Boulder CO
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