Empowering women in clean energy

ASU joined the U.S. Department of Energy-led Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative in 2024 as a partnering university.

The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory ® at ASU joins the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative and the Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy as the third university to work with the DOE to increase the participation, leadership and success of women in clean energy. Women are currently underrepresented in the clean energy sector, especially in leadership positions.

A DOE-led initiative since 2011, Clean Energy Education and Empowerment, or C3E, works to highlight, recognize and empower women in clean energy. The C3E community connects those working in clean energy with an opportunity to engage with peers and mentors via social media platforms, webinars and other events.

As a partnering university, ASU will work with the DOE to manage the C3E Initiative, including holding annual meetings and opportunities to promote women’s leadership.

This partnership reflects our commitment to creating equitable opportunities and advancing clean energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the transition to a sustainable future while ensuring that the energy sector is inclusive and representative of all voices.

— Ellen B. Stechel , codirector of LightWorks , Global Futures Laboratory and executive director, Center for an Arizona Carbon-Neutral Economy