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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15h

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15h

Gradient's efficient and affordable window units help temper the impacts of extreme temperatures, especially in low-to-moderate income communities. And thanks to their partnership with NYCHA, 10,000 New Yorkers can comfortably stay in their homes without adding to utility costs or electric loads.

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 3d

Electrification solutions can be sexy!

Although efficiency is key, design is just as important to ensuring a solution's adoption. Gradient's all-weather window unit is the perfect example of that. We were thrilled to recognize their design and work at the #ElectricInnovationAwards last month!

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 3d

Meet our 2025 Design & Discovery Awardee Gradient!

Their affordable, efficient window heat pump has revolutionized electric heating and cooling solutions, especially for low-to-moderate income communities. Follow along this week as we share more about their important work!

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 6d

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 6d

Meet the people who made the #ElectricInnovationAwards and #ElectricInnovationForum possible.

We are grateful to have the expertise and support of leaders across the clean energy, philanthropy, policy, and technology spaces as we bring our vision for an electrified America to life.

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 7d

Electrification isn't just good for the environment—it's good for everyday Americans, too!

The best news? We already have the tools and technologies needed to electrify the economy, create millions of new jobs, and save the average household hundreds of dollars every year.

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 8d

The #ElectricInnovationAwards may be over but we are still celebrating the work of our incredible nominees!

Meet Copper Charlie, Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment, @miamidadecounty.bsky.social and Indigenized Energy, 4 nominees we are proud to include as honorable mentions!

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 14d

Today has been inspiring. We know that together we have the tools and technologies needed to supercharge the American economy and spur a new wave of electric innovation. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural #ElectricInnovationForum! We can't wait to power our movement together.

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 14d

Closing out the #ElectricInnovationForum with @satyaformadison.bsky.social, Boise Mayor Lauren McClean, HI State Senator Chris Lee, CT State Representative Devin Carney, & Kate Wright with @climatemayors.bsky.social for a key conversation on how to attract and sustain investment for initiatives.

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 14d

Full house at the #ElectricInnovationForum panel with Jon Williams of Viridi Parente, Matt Petersen with LA CleanTech Incubator, and Brandon Owen’s of @NYSERDA.bsky.social to discuss creating durable investment environments and how battery energy storage systems can support them!

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 14d

Electrification and climate action is a global movement, not just here in the U.S. Great to hear from CA Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin on his work to pursue both electrification and climate action in California and best practices learned from his recent delegation to Kenya and Nigeria!

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 14d

"The transition to an electric economy requires bold leadership, creative partnerships, and the ability to connect policy with practical solutions."

Thank you, Hawaii State Senator Chris Lee for kicking off the #ElectricInnovationForum during #ClimateWeekNYC!

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

What an amazing evening and #ClimateWeekNYC launch! We loved celebrating all of our #ElectricInnovationAwards winners' work and being inspired by our keynote panel's work to move the electrification movement forward.

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

Now introducing our final 2025 #ElectricInnovationAwards winner, @electrifyamerica.com!

Their hyper-fast charging stations and battery energy storage system (BESS) bring electrification solutions to communities across the country and bridge a critical gap.

Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

Congratulations to @atlantageorgia.bsky.social on becoming our #ElectricInnovationAwards Policy Innovation winner!

Their EV Readiness ordinance makes EVs and EV charging more accessible, affordable, and safe for businesses and residents alike, becoming the most EV friendly city in the U.S.!

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

Meet our #ElectricInnovationAwards Power for All winner, Zum!

Their vehicle-to-grid program created the nation's first ever 100% electric bus system in Oakland, CA! Their innovative solution reduces costs, lowers pollution, and creates mobile batteries through every bus.

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

We are thrilled to announce our first #ElectricInnovationAwards winner, Gradient! Their work to provide an affordable, efficient electric heating & cooling solution to people traditionally excluded from electrification solutions earns them the distinction of becoming our Design & Discovery awardee!

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you to our #ElectricInnovationAwards keynote speakers @SecJenGranholm.bsky.social, @mayorgallego.bsky.social, @mattmeyerde.bsky.social, and California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin for their insights on how we can advance electrification at state and local levels!

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

Can we get a drumroll please? 🥁

Doors are open and we'll announce the winners of the first #ElectricInnovationAwards in just over an hour. Keep an eye out to meet them soon!

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 15d

Today's the day! We are THRILLED to officially launch the Electric Innovation Initiative tonight as part of the #ClimateWeekNYC celebrations!

Stay tuned to our Instagram stories throughout the day as we share behind the scenes looks and get ready to announce our four awardees!

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 16d

Less than 24 hours until our launch!

Request to join the #ElectricInnovationAwards now to join @secjengranholm.bsky.social, @mayorgallego.bsky.social, @mattmeyerde.bsky.social and other climate leaders as we celebrate the launch of our 10-year initiative to electrify America! luma.com/dvzh3xwg

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 17d

Check out a few impressive examples of our Power for All Award nominees! These projects seek to bridge critical gaps in the electrification movement to make a cleaner future attainable for all.

Learn more about them and our awardee at the #ElectricInnovationAwards in just two days!

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 17d

It's the start of #ClimateWeekNYC!

We're thrilled to be on the ground in New York City and can't wait to officially launch our bold new initiative in just over 48 hours. If you're attending #ClimateWeekNYC, leave us a comment and let us know what you're most looking forward to!

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Electric Innovation @electricinnovation.bsky.social · 19d

The countdown to #ClimateWeekNYC is on!

We can't wait to see @secjengranholm.bsky.social and more than 100 other elected and industry leaders at the #ElectricInnovationAwards and #ElectricInnovationForum. Still not registered? Request to join us at one or both events: luma.com/dvzh3xwg

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