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Young Professionals in Energy – Spring Fundraiser to Benefit the Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund

April 10, 2014 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Where: Urban Future Lab 15 MetroTech Center Brooklyn 12th Floor
  • Hosted by: Young Professionals in Energy
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Join Young Professionals in Energy at their Spring Fundraiser benefiting the Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund and its 20/20 Vision of Solar in America. This is YPE’s first ever fundraiser and it’s sure to be a great time. All funds raised from the event will go toward advancing the BDR Fund’s vision of seeing 20,000 solar systems installed at K-12 schools by 2020.   YPE is teaming up with NYU’s Urban Future Lab and the Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy to host this event. It will be held at the brand new Urban Future Lab at 15 MetroTech Center, in Brooklyn. Come check out the space and learn about the great work the BDR Fund is doing.   SPEAKERS   Jigar Shah, CEO Jigar Shah Consulting and Co-Founder SunEdison Eileen Robertson, Chair of the Board of Directors, BDR Fund Paul Lightfoot, CEO BrightFarms Yolanda Seabrooks, Program Director BDR Fund Allison Kopf, Board of Directors, YPE   The Brian D. Robertson Memorial Solar Schools Fund was created to introduce students to solar power by seeing 20,000 solar energy systems installed at K-12 schools across the nation by 2020. The “20/20 Vision of Solar in America”™ will put solar electricity within reach of millions of students across the country – a goal that embodies Brian’s belief that education is critical for developing a green energy economy and strengthening our nation’s future.   

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