{"id":4299,"date":"2026-03-13T02:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/?p=4299"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:31:15","slug":"2025-soulful-synergy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/blog\/2025-soulful-synergy\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Soulful Synergy Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4299\" class=\"elementor elementor-4299\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401c96a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"401c96a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7917b60a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7917b60a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Dear Friends and Supporters of Soulful Synergy<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 marked a defining chapter in Soulful Synergy\u2019s growth, not just in the number of people we trained, but in the depth, scale, and credibility of the systems we built.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, we successfully completed multiple flagship workforce initiatives, launched new statewide and regional partnerships, and continued our expansion into offshore wind, EV infrastructure, solar, and public-sector electrification \u2014 positioning Soulful Synergy as a trusted workforce partner across New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa, and beyond.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What began as community-rooted training programs has evolved into a multi-sector workforce platform delivering real credentials, real access, and real economic opportunity.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6695 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6695 size-large lazyload lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6695 size-large lazyload lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,930<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> New Yorkers and New Jersey residents trained across clean energy, construction, electrification, offshore wind, digital skills, and youth workforce pathways \u2014 the largest single-year training footprint in Soulful Synergy\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us as we build a future rooted in equity, skills, and real opportunity. We\u2019re excited for what\u2019s ahead and honored to continue this work alongside you.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6697 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1024x605.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"473\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6697 size-large lazyload lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1024x605.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"473\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6697 size-large lazyload lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1024x605.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1-1536x907.png 1536w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p><p>This year was defined not only by growth, but by completion, expansion, and trust earned from major public agencies.<\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><strong>Key Milestones Include:<\/strong><\/h2><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">NYC Small Business Services (SBS) \u2014 Program Completion<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successfully delivered and completed SBS-funded workforce training, reinforcing Soulful Synergy\u2019s ability to meet large-scale municipal performance and compliance standards.<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Recruitment partner for HVAC and Advanced Manufacturing<\/li><li>Focused on NYCHA residents and low income NYC residents<\/li><li>Coordinated with SBS, Mayor\u2019s Office of Talent &amp; Workforce, City Tech, and MakerSpace<\/li><li>Support more than 100 students with enrollment into these training programs to earn certification, pre apprenticeship in HVAC and apprenticeship training in advanced manufacturing<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7037 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.png\" alt=\"NYC Small Business Services\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7037 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.png\" alt=\"NYC Small Business Services\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7037 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.png\" alt=\"NYC Small Business Services\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">NYSERDA EV Training \u2014 Program Completion<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completed NYSERDA-funded electric vehicle training cohorts, building on a multi-year track record that now exceeds 1,100+ EV-trained participants across New York State.<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Delivered in person and virtually, both live and asynchronously.<\/li><li>Offered in English and Spanish.<\/li><li>Provided upskilling to NY residents looking to advance their knowledge in clean transportation<\/li><li>Trained more than 300 government workers from NYS Office of General Services (OGS), as well as dozens from Con Edison, National Grid, NYC agencies like DOT, EDC, and DCAS<\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">New Jersey Offshore Wind Training \u2014 Program Completion<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closed out offshore wind workforce training in Newark, marking Soulful Synergy\u2019s first completed offshore wind cohort in New Jersey and a major step into regional clean-energy infrastructure careers.<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Completed 3 cohorts of participants, graduating 60+<\/li><li>Acquired skills in green construction, electrical installation, renewable energy, and offshore wind energy generation<\/li><li>More than 60% job placement post program<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7038 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.png\" alt=\"NYC Small Business Both image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7038 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.png\" alt=\"NYC Small Business Both image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7038 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.png\" alt=\"NYC Small Business Both image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">RETI Clean Energy Training &#8211; Program\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funded by Westchester-Putnam One-Stop Career Center and supported by the Westchester Community Foundation, this pilot program provided 150+ hours of hybrid training across weatherization and electrification.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #12b7b0;\"><a style=\"color: #12b7b0;\" href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalley.town.news\/g\/nanuet-ny\/n\/322688\/new-training-program-builds-pathways-green-energy-construction-careers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County Executive and DOL article <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li>Inaugural program for the County<\/li><li>Certs students earned &#8211; OSHA, SST, GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green and GPRO Construction Management, BPI Building Science Principles, EPA 608, hands on green construction skills training<\/li><li>Graduated 18 participants<\/li><li>Strong post-program employment<\/li><li>Supported by The New York Community Trust aka Westchester Community Foundation<\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">NYPA Training Programs \u2014 Official Kickoff<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launched New York Power Authority\u2013supported training in weatherization, building efficiency, and electrification \u2014 signaling a new phase of public-power workforce collaboration in Westchester and beyond.<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Contracted by NYPA to deliver training to 80 participants over 2 years<\/li><li>First ever NYPA funded workforce development programs and we were selected in the first group of recipients<\/li><li>2 cohorts delivered to date with 60% job placements for cohort 1 and pending for cohort 2 that graduated in December<\/li><li>Supported by The New York Community Trust aka Westchester Community Foundation<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7040 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1.png\" alt=\"construction talk image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7040 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1.png\" alt=\"construction talk image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7040 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1.png\" alt=\"construction talk image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">NYSERDA Offshore Wind \u2014 Program Launch<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initiated NYSERDA-supported offshore wind workforce programming, expanding Soulful Synergy\u2019s footprint into one of the most strategic clean-energy sectors in the state.<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Leveraging the curriculum ad experience from OSW training in NJ we are proud to be selected by NYSERDA to provide training for 140 students over the next 2 years<\/li><li>Our largest funded program to date<\/li><li>Students will receive certifications, hands on skills, wrap around services, job placement and stipends<\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">DREAM Keepers Workforce Collaboration<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnering with the New Rochelle Community Justice Center (NRCJC), this initiative expands the DREAM program for young adults ages 18\u201324, integrating career exploration and workforce training to foster leadership, wellness, and civic engagement.<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">Follow-on Funding Secured<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awarded additional investment from the City of New Rochelle and NJEDA. These partners have funded our programming in the past, and we are extremely grateful for this further support of our programs, strengthening local and regional pipelines while validating Soulful Synergy\u2019s cross-state operating model.<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">Major Clean Energy Academy milestone<\/span><\/h4><ul><li>1500 total graduates since launch in late 2019<\/li><li>More than 300 graduates this year<\/li><li>November 2025 graduation at Con Edison Headquarters &#8211; 2025 &#8211; CEA Graduation<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Together, these milestones reflect a shift from program delivery to ecosystem leadership \u2014 where training, funding, and employer demand are aligned.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7041 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.png\" alt=\"Clean Energy Academy image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7041 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.png\" alt=\"Clean Energy Academy image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7041 size-full lazyload lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.png\" alt=\"Clean Energy Academy image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4.png 1024w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><strong><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">Awards &amp; Recognition<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re humbled by the recognition of leaders and educators who helped shape this year\u2019s impact:<\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">Will \u201cWD\u201d Scherle \u2014 2025 Drive Electric Community Change Maker Award<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 15+ years in clean energy and a NYSERDA-funded bilingual EV training program, Will has trained over 1,000 New Yorkers\u2014expanding access to EV education and supporting equitable electrification. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #12b7b0;\"><a style=\"color: #12b7b0;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/power-lists\/2025\/11\/2025-unsung-heroes\/409354\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">Dwayne Norris \u2014 2025 Trailblazer Award<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through workforce programs at Soulful Synergy, Dwayne supports pathways into green construction and clean energy careers. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #12b7b0;\"><a style=\"color: #12b7b0;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/power-lists\/2025\/04\/2025-trailblazers-clean-energy\/404554\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">Alejandro Alvarez \u2014 2025 Unsung Award<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As co-founder and CEO of Soulful Synergy, Alejandro helps build partnerships and training pipelines that connect residents to local construction and clean energy opportunities. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #12b7b0;\"><a style=\"color: #12b7b0;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/power-lists\/2025\/11\/2025-unsung-heroes\/409354\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">W.D. \u201cWill\u201d Scherle \u2014 2025 EVA Award for EV Educator of the Year<\/span><\/h4><p>This honor from the Electric Vehicle Association recognizes Will\u2019s dedication to EV education and his leadership in expanding access to clean transportation.<\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><b>Looking Ahead<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we move into 2026, Soulful Synergy enters its next phase \u2014 scaling proven models, deepening employer pipelines, and expanding access to emerging industries like offshore wind, building electrification, and clean transportation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With trusted public partners, experienced instructors, and thousands of alumni, we are building more than programs \u2014 we are building pathways.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we close another year of progress, thank you for helping us plant seeds for a greener future. Here\u2019s to continued collaboration and shared impact in the year ahead!<\/span><\/p><h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6759 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-42-300x203.png\" alt=\"Christiana Figueres\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6759 size-medium lazyload lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-42-300x203.png\" alt=\"Christiana Figueres\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6759 size-medium lazyload lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-42-300x203.png\" alt=\"Christiana Figueres\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-42-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/soulfulsynergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-42.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/h6><p>\u201cThe transition to clean energy is the single greatest economic opportunity of our time.\u201d<br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #135d5a;\">Christiana Figueres, former UN Climate Chief<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year was defined not only by growth, but by completion, expansion, and trust earned from major public agencies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":6695,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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