Impact Stories: Local, Green Jobs in Clean Energy
Brandon Herman - Renu LEED Solar Inst. Manager
Senior Director of Field Operations for Renu Energy Solutions. Renu Energy is the solar company selected as the installer for Solarize the Triad, a PEA-led initiative launched in 2024 to provide the local community with cost effective solar and energy storage systems through a group purchase model
Cynthia and Jeff Redwine - Renewable Energy Design Group (RED Group)
Founders of RED Group with 14 years in the clean energy business installing clean energy systems.
Daniel Johnson - Blanco Tackaberry Law Associate
Blanco Tackabery’s Renewable Energy Financing and Development practice group
Isaiah Turner - Renu Solar Technician
solar technician at Renu Energy Solutions. Isaiah is also a recent graduate of Solarize The Triad’s workforce training program, which was led by Goler Community Development Corporation and Renu Energy Solutions, with financial support from Twin City Development Foundation
Jonathan Witt - Recurrent Battery & Data Scientist
a Data Scientist at Recurrent, an electric vehicle startup where he applies his unique blend of technical expertise and passion for climate action. His career journey took a non-linear path, one that seamlessly connects science, public policy, and environmental advocacy.
Sophie Mullinax - COO Brightspaces
an alumna of Wake Forest and the Chief Operating Officer at Bright Spaces. This solar development company prioritizes community-driven strategies to expedite the nationwide adoption of solar energy