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Happy Holidays from all of us at S2 Strategies! We are filled with gratitude for the incredible collaboration and innovation we’ve experienced in working with the brightest minds in the clean energy sector. 2024 has brought its share of challenges, and also significant strides toward building a flourishing clean energy economy. As we close out the year, we want to take a moment to express our appreciation for all the state leaders, federal partners, and clean energy stakeholders who we have had the opportunity to work alongside. Your dedication to progress continues to create prosperous communities and a cleaner environment for all of us. We hope you take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with your loved ones this holiday season. We look forward to the opportunities that 2025 will bring as we continue driving momentum for a clean energy future. Wishing you all a peaceful, joyous holiday season and a bright start to the new year! ✨

🎉 We are excited to announce that Alicia Noriega, CEM has joined our team as the new Program Director for the U.S. Green Bank 50! With her extensive experience, Alicia will be pivotal in advancing our mission to support the growing green and inclusive finance ecosystem. Her leadership will be instrumental in empowering state, local, and regional green banks to invest in clean energy projects that benefit disadvantaged communities. Welcome aboard, Alicia!

Thrilled to see such enthusiasm and commitment from our team and partners, inspired by Melissa Cheatham's recent session. Let's keep the momentum going!

Check out this episode of A Climate Change with Matthew Mattern! S2 Strategies co-founder Shara Mohtadi discussed our work, the critical role of state governments in driving clean energy initiatives, and highlighted her home state of Minnesota as a model for effective policies. Tune in to hear Shara's expert take on how state-level actions can make a significant impact on our climate future: https://lnkd.in/eq5sYq2Q

We are hiring! As a part of our work, we support the growing green and inclusive finance ecosystem, especially the state, local, and regional green banks focused on investing in clean energy projects to benefit disadvantaged communities. We are looking to hire a new team member to join our team and help lead these efforts. For more information, please click on the job posting below. https://lnkd.in/g5VpMYbS

👀Spotted - S2 Strategies members Franz Hochstrasser and Bennett Khurana Byerley at #ClimateWeekNYC with America Is All In! They participated in an insightful conversation focused on utilizing green finance tools to advance communities' climate and development goals.

Check out this presentation from Bennett Khurana Byerley, our Climate Policy & Finance Strategist, and Electrification Coalition on green financing for EV charging infrastructure. Bennett highlighted key federal tools and how to utilize them to drive private investment into clean energy projects. Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/gB7rhJ4t

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Today, we celebrate the launch of the U.S. Green Bank 50 (GB50)! GB 50 is a coalition of mission-driven green banks – regional, state and local – that aims to drive investments in clean energy and climate projects that lower energy bills, create jobs, and build a sustainable future for our communities. S2 Strategies is proud to have supported GB50 from its early stages, working tirelessly to bring this transformative initiative to life. Together, we are paving the way for a cleaner, greener future. Read more about this announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e_5vMCYa

Our very own Melissa Cheatham, Program Manager at the State Support Center, has co-authored an insightful op-ed and we are thrilled to share that it’s been featured on a National League of Cities blog. Melissa celebrates that many states and cities have new climate action plans as a result of EPA’s CPRG program and that new financing tools can bring these plans to fruition. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gqSf2XT2