The ASES Team is at the CityScapes Summit 2026 hosted by New Growth Innovation Network!
During Day 1 of the conference, ASES Board Chair Karen B. Soares helped facilitate a workshop exploring energy research and its influence on policy development and infrastructure planning in small- to medium-sized cities.
This workshop presented key findings from research exploring barriers facing Black and minority advanced-energy researchers at HBCUs and other higher education institutions. It also explored practical pathways to translate research into place-based solutions for small and medium-sized cities and provided actionable recommendations and opportunities for continued collaboration and funding.
We also concluded that small and mid-sized cities are ready for SOLAR! ☀️
Learn more at: newgrowth.org/cityscapes
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Ella Nielsen
Membership & Engagement Director
American Solar Energy Society
Boulder CO
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