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Bridging The Energy Efficiency Divide

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Pastor Kaloma Smith preaches at the oldest African American church in Palo Alto, and last year, he knew that the building needed work. It had an old heating system, no insulation, single-paned glass on all the doors, and a roof that needed to be replaced. Then Anthony Kinslow, a member of the congregation, suggested that AME Zion Church look into an energy audit—an analysis of how to approach repairs to make the most difference in energy efficiency. Kinslow, a lecturer at Stanford University and co-founder of Gemini Energy Solutions, specializes in energy efficiency equity with an eye toward racial and social justice. “Anthony was able to say, ‘this is a better investment of the dollars that you have,’” said Smith. With a quantified idea of which green upgrades would save the most energy, the church was able to make an informed decision about where to renovate first. With a new LED lighting system, the improvements pay for themselves, saving the church an average of $5,000 per month. P

Leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Bridging The Energy Efficiency Divide By Melina Walling , Former Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about intersections of climate, environment, and diversity. May 27, 2021, 06:37pm EDT May 28, 2021, 01:59pm EDT This article is more than 5 years old. The Vargases walk down Sorrel Avenue in Melvin, Iowa on April 25, 2021. James Year Pastor Kaloma Smith preaches at the oldest African American church in Palo Alto, and last year, he knew that the building needed work. It had an old heating system, no i

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