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End of Summer Takeaways

8/24/2018

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As we begin to wrap up our first summer with the Boston community, our interns Kelly, Kim, and Pedro each took a moment to reflect on their experience working with All In Energy. Each is headed back to school this fall: Kelly entering her junior year at Bentley University, Kim entering her junior year at Brandeis University, and Pedro entering into the final push for his MBA at Boston University. Keep reading to see what each has to say about their summer working towards a greener and more equitable Boston.
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(From left to right) Kim, Pedro, Kelly, and Rouwenna at the BUild Lab with the new table runner!
Pedro:
For the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to be a part of All In Energy’s team. I chose to get involved rather than pursuing other internships because I believe in the statement that poverty and inequality have no borders. This applies to anything and everything related to social impact, including climate change and energy efficiency initiatives. I was drawn to the idea of being a part of a starting venture, getting the chance to pitch in from the strategy to the execution and launch of starting operations, always learning throughout the whole process. The interaction with the BU entrepreneurial hub, its workshops and its applications on the field, allowed me to see, tangibly, theory put in practice. The experience and drive from the leading founders, Gabe and Rouwenna, is another takeaway from the summer. Having proximity to all of the other aspects of an organization let me see where my strengths lay and where there is a clear opportunity to grow and learn, such as platforms, tools, marketing, etc.

Having had previous experience in finance, engineering, and participation in social impact, I am confident that I have continued to build up skills to contribute knowledge and qualifications, as well as passion to the world of social and economic improvement. The summer with All In Energy has definitely shown me the overlap of entrepreneurship and the need for impact ventures. The startup atmosphere and the need for continuous evolution to include society as a whole, as well as all of its stakeholders from the most to the least vulnerable, has drawn me closer to follow a professional career in that sector.

Special thanks to All In Energy for the friends made, relationships and experiences.

“I believe that change is a struggle that is necessary to overcome challenges and to triumph over difficulty through perseverance and endurance, chipping away at adversities, going upstream relentlessly to reach whatever it is that you won’t find downstream.”

Kim:
I am truly grateful for the opportunity I had to work with All In Energy this summer. I have learned a lot about all sorts of business workings, like the nature of nonprofits, fundraising, community campaigns, and more, but what I most value is the experience of being in such a mission driven environment, and the opportunity to connect and form relationships with such a diverse Boston community. It really made the change that I have always believed needs to happen that much more real and more important to me. As a junior in college, I am still exploring what I might like to do as a career, but after working with All In Energy this summer it has become most clear to me that I want to inspire work aimed toward making an impact and really helping the community. Many thanks to all those who had a hand in making this the summer experience that it was, especially Rouwenna and Gabe. I wish the best of luck to you both and know that with your drive and expertise you will surely be an inspiration to many and succeed in making the world a better place.

Kelly:
I had an amazing experience with All in Energy over the summer of 2018. The mission and goals of the company have motivated me to take proactive steps to further my future endeavors and incorporate sustainability measures in all sectors. The idea of going into a startup was nerve wracking as well as exciting, but coming out of the summer I gained new friends and experiences that would have never occurred if I went traveling instead. Gabe, Rouwenna, and the BU Accelerator program guided me through the ins and outs of a start up and the hardships as well as the breakthroughs that come with it. These lessons were something I could never gain from reading a textbook. Seeing the amazing startups around me have motivated me to always go above and beyond what is expected. This summer was truly an amazing experience and I thank All in Energy for all of it.

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Launch! Codman Square $aves Energy

8/15/2018

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We are so excited to announce the kickoff of Codman Square $aves Energy! We are partnering with the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (CSNDC) as well as local houses of worships and businesses to connect Codman Square and Dorchester residents like yourselves to great no-cost home energy efficiency programs that can help lower your utility bill. Plus, it is a great way to make your neighborhood more energy efficient, which is definitely something you can brag about! 

Catch up with us at local Dorchester events like the Family Fun Night in Elmhurst Park, at the Codman Square and Upham’s Corner Farmers Markets, and Beach Day at Malibu Beach, Boston! Follow us on Twitter @allinenergy for daily updates and for more information on where we’ll be.
Check out the map below of all of your neighbors who have already begun saving by completing a no-cost home energy assessment (also featured on our Codman Square $aves Energy page).
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At the assessment they received installation at no cost of LED light bulbs to replace incandescents, programmable thermostats, advanced powerstrips, and more.
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Meet Our Summer Team!

8/3/2018

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As we continue to go out into the community to share the energy savings experience, we thought we’d share some of our own personal stories, too, by introducing you to our summer team members, Kelly, Pedro, and Kim. Each joined the All In Energy team this summer to help bring energy efficiency programs to Boston communities and begin to build a platform to diversify the clean energy workforce. Their stories are below, but they are only part of the bigger picture, so comment below to share your stories or tell us about your home energy savings with the hashtag #Codman$aves! We would love to get to know you better, too. (To hear from our co-founders click here)
​Kelly:
I am originally from New Hampshire, home of the trees and mountains, where I have trekked through the White Mountains on seven separate occurrences. I believe that this is where my passion for sustaining the environment originated from and going through this internship has allowed me to act on my social interest. All in Energy not only tries to alleviate some of the environmental issues but also gives back to amazing communities who are underserved by these programs. This summer is only the start of my initiatives to make a positive impact on the world. However, first, I need to graduate. I am currently attending Bentley University as a rising Junior working towards a B.S. towards Economics and Finance with a focus on Global Perspectives. Other than that, I love bringing my three-year old American Eskimo Dog to these hikes with me! ᵔᴥᵔ

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Kelly feeding the deer at Nara Park in Japan
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Pedro in his hometown of Mexico City
​Pedro:
I am a 29 year old Latin American student from Mexico City who is currently pursuing the Social Impact MBA at Boston University. I have a background in Civil Engineering that provided me with the opportunity to work in construction project management from which I later transferred to finance at Citibank. I have previously lived in the United States for a period of seven years. During that time, I got really involved with volunteering and practiced a variety of sports. I have a strong inclination for the work of social impact, community development, and community involvement, and I hope to be able to grow professionally in that sector. All In Energy gave me a chance to be a part of the launch of an initiative to drive inclusiveness in a clean energy economy to underserved communities. This is important to me because there normally are barriers of adoption in the sector that, in surpassing them, can turn energy efficiency into a virtuous cycle that brings value to more communities, households, residents and individuals.
Kim:
Born and raised in and around Boston, I am excited to work for a startup that I believe could lend great positive impact to the community. The more I learn, both at school and at internships like this one, the more I believe that it is important to give back to those that help support you as you grow. All In Energy embodies an organization that strives to better the community, and does so in a unique way aimed toward specific populations (historically that speak a language other than English, are low to middle income, and are of color) that are typically underserved. For this reason, and because I am passionate about mitigating climate change, All In Energy seemed like a perfect way to give back to the community while also serving as great way to gain experience at the beginning of my career. A little more about me: I am a student at Brandeis University and will be a rising junior this fall. I spend most of my free time adventuring with friends (kayaking, hiking, etc.), trying the yummiest of foods and coffee, and taking pictures with my old film camera. Oh! And the blogs so far are written by yours truly, too :)
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Kim atop one of the Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand
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