Celebrating Black Voices in Home Performance
February 29, 2024
This month, and all year long, we celebrate Black voices in our industry. Below, we’ve compiled a few BPA Journal articles to introduce you to four outstanding members of our industry.
Meet Jasmine Knowlin, a Person With a Passion for People
As a minority in the utility field, Knowlin has learned how to be “unapologetically loud”—here’s her experience and advice for others like her.
Overcoming Challenges as a Minority Contractor – Meet Brynn Cooksey, CEM
The building science industry has reached a tipping point; we need a highly skilled and trained workforce. One way to achieve this is to be open and inclusive to all people, regardless of skin color, religion, or gender.
All Are Welcome Here – Meet Maria Lewis
It’s important to look within our industry and create a diverse workforce to better serve our communities.
Opinion: People of Color Underrepresented in Clean Energy Economy – Meet Carla Walker-Miller
Walker-Miller Energy Services has partnered with DTE Energy to launch the Energy Efficiency Academy in Detroit.
If you have a story to share with our industry, we’d love to connect! Ready out to our BPA Journal Editor in Cheif at mmelendez@building-perforamance.org.