The Green Light Ep. 88 | Partnering with Microsoft & EDP Renewables on the First Ever Environmental Justice PPAs | Jean Nelson Houpert, Volt Energy Utility
Jan 14, 2025
Jean Nelson-Houpert, CFO of Volt Energy Utility and a champion of clean energy, dives into her collaboration with Microsoft and EDP Renewables on pioneering Environmental Justice Power Purchase Agreements. She discusses the challenges new developers face in securing funding and the importance of innovative financing. Additionally, Jean highlights the Sharing the Power Foundation, which supports HBCU students through impactful fellowships and scholarships, empowering the next generation in clean energy and promoting community involvement in environmental justice efforts.
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Enabling New Developers
- The clean energy industry should change traditional underwriting to help new developers.
- Explore public-private partnerships and community-based financing to empower local projects.
EJPPA Partnership
- Volt Energy partnered with Microsoft and EDPR on an Environmental Justice PPA.
- This funnels project revenue to Sharing the Power, a foundation supporting HBCU clean energy fellowships.
Lifelong Learning
- Continuously add tools to your toolbox through learning and new experiences.
- This advice from Jean Nelson-Huppert's professor shaped her career by emphasizing growth.