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U.S. joins international C3E initiative, supporting women in the clean energy workforce

By Michelle Froese | May 31, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has signed onto the International Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Technology Collaboration Program under the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The CEM's Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) initiative was launched at the first CEM in 2010 to enable greater gender diversity in clean energy professions, recognizing that the transition to a clean energy future will only success if we harness all possible talent.

The C3E initiative was launched to enable and support greater gender diversity in clean energy professions. It recognizes that the transition to a clean energy future will only success if we harness all possible talent.

“Progress toward a clean energy future can only become a reality through inclusion of all talented human beings,” said Under Secretary Mark W. Menezes. “At the U.S. Department of Energy we are proud to support C3E and its mission to promote equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal leadership for women in clean energy and beyond.”

To date, the International C3E initiative includes Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, and Sweden. The International C3E initiative seeks to evaluate available data and resources about economic participation of women in clean energy, establish a career development and mentorship network, and run a recognition and awards program.

The Department has spearheaded the U.S. C3E effort since 2010, and is committed to advancing gender equality in the clean energy sector to the IEA’s international efforts of C3E,” added Menezes.

The International C3E initiative additionally aims to expand global dialogue and communications around an inclusive clean energy workforce.

The U.S. Department of Energy is serving in a leadership role for the International C3E initiative. Suzanne Jaworowski, Senior Advisor, Office of Nuclear Energy, is the newly-elected Vice Chair.

Transitioning to a low carbon economy demands a diverse pool of talent with fresh perspectives and an inclusive work environment for all in the clean energy workforce. Under Secretary Mark W. Menezes and Suzanne Jaworowski participated in a CEM10/MI-4 women in clean energy public-private breakfast to discuss cooperative engagement options to boost the participation and retention of women in clean energy careers and STEM outreach.

For more information about the International C3E initiative, visit the Clean Energy Ministerial’s website here.


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