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6 people are interested
Researcher Needed for Solar Resiliency Initiative
ORGANIZATION: Global Green USA
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Global Green is seeking help from a reseacher to support our Solar for Sandy initiative. Global Green has built the first two resilient renewable projects at community centers in areas impacted by Super Storm Sandy, including the first solar + battery project in NYC at the Red Hook Recreation Center. See video here for more background:
Solar for Sandy project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=281Xbww9D-E
We're in the process of building four more projects.
Global Green is seeking help from a volunteer to help us model new options for building additional projects that include exisitng solar and battery incentives in New York and New Jersey.
Volunteers with a background in engineering, financial modeling and/or economics research are welcome. Above all, this research takes a combination of persistence and analytical curiousity.
More opportunities with Global Green USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Global Green USA
Location:
c/o Global Green USA, 54 W 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
Global Green USA is the American affiliate of Green Cross International. For 25 years, Global Green USA has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect our planet. We create transformative model projects and advance new policies that build sustainable and resilient communities and affordable housing. We help local governments, schools, and public agencies integrate sustainable design, clean energy, and water reduction measures and we help people reduce waste, live better, and act more sustainably today--and in the future.
Description
Global Green has influenced more than $20 billion dollars worth of building construction by encouraging the integration of green building and sustainability practices, and we’ve educated millions of people about climate-friendly solutions through our five annual events, including the green event of the year, our Pre-Oscar Party. Our impact has been felt across the country, particularly in areas affected by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans where we led green rebuilding efforts and continue to provide assistance and resources to local residents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
54 W 39th StreetNew York, NY 10018
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2017
SKILLS
- Research
- Cost Analysis
- System Engineering
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 40-80 hours