On March 28 from 12-1 p.m. CT, the IPA will host Power Hour 1—Equity in the Clean Energy Economy: Progress & Challenges.

This 60-minute webinar will discuss the progress and challenges around IPA equity initiatives, including Part I and II of the Equity Accountability System Assessment, the Agency’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council, the IPA’s upcoming Disparity Study, and more. The webinar will also highlight Illinois Shines’ Mentorship Program and explore the IPA’s outreach efforts targeted at Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs) and small and emerging businesses.

Speakers for this webinar include Tanvi Shah, Chief DEI Officer, Illinois Power Agency; Jan Gudell, Associate Director of ILSFA, Elevate; and K.C. Doyle, Fellow/Strategy Lead, Energy Solutions.

Registration is required to attend this webinar. 

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gt3pOniAQ32KlufKB-LmZw#/registration

About the IPA Power Hour series: The IPA, an independent government agency, responsible for the implementation of renewables in the state, hosts monthly thought leadership webinars on emerging clean energy issues and themes. The IPA has been hosting these educational webinars since 2021. To date, we have hosted 32 webinars on various energy and clean energy issues and themes and invited national and local thought leaders and energy experts. To view our past webinars, please visit the IPA website.