3.11 On Offshore Wind & Building Coalitions of Local Support with Nadia Adam and Elina Khutoryansky

Power Flow

In this episode, Nadia, Elina, and Amy discuss the new landscape of offshore wind in America and how this holistic solution is providing revitalization to American manufacturing, in addition to the importance of engagement with the local community and meeting people where they are in renewable energy outreach.

Quotes

“It sounds like people are not opposed to renewable energy if it’s done correctly.”
– Nadia Adam
“This is our generation’s oil boom.” – Nadia Adam

“Artists do motion -based artwork all the time – why can’t this [wind turbines] be one of those?” – Amy Simpkins

“These same people that are living on the coast and are worried about their view are likely also worried about what climate change is going to do to that view when their house sinks into the ocean.” – Elina Khutoryansky

About

Introducing Nadia Adam, a visionary leader celebrated for her multifaceted contributions across industries. Recognized as one of Womenelle's Top 10 Female Leaders of 2024 and honored with the esteemed SIEDC 20 under 40 leadership award, Nadia's remarkable journey reflects her unwavering commitment to driving positive change.

At the heart of Nadia's mission is a vision to transform how professionals and the public engage with and understand offshore wind energy. Through high-quality documentaries, feature articles, online courses, and interactive webinars, EcoWind Solutions delivers both deep industry insights and engaging human interest stories. Moreover, Nadia is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community within the offshore wind industry, providing robust forums, career resources, and networking opportunities for industry players.

Elina Khutoryansky is the co-founder of EcoWind Solutions. She is an attorney that specialized in compliance for some of the most highly regulated industries in the US, but joined Nadia in EcoWind Solutions in order to make a greater and more positive impact on the world.

Resources

Ecowind Solutions

Staten Island Industrial Alliance

Instagram: EcoWindSolutions

TikTok: EcoWindSolutions

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