Our Story
In the transition to renewable energy, communities across New York continue to be left behind
As frontline communities, they’re the ones most affected by climate change. That’s why we’re committed to putting them front and center.
“At Kinetic Communities Consulting, we work to build trust, provide long-term green energy education, and connect families with the resources they need to retrofit their homes, lower their energy costs, and reduce their carbon footprint.
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Our Change Vision and Values
Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3), an M/WBE B Corp certified firm, works with key players in the energy and affordable housing spaces to connect disinvested communities to clean, affordable energy. We believe that promoting climate resilience means meeting these communities where they are and finding solutions that work for them.
We partner with local government, the private sector, and nonprofit institutions to…
- Expand energy efficiency product integration in communities with the largest need
- Educate building decision-makers on using energy efficiency as a tool to preserve housing
- Elevate opportunities in the energy sector for local New Yorkers
Case Studies
Developing NYCHA Network for Climate Action with Pratt Center
KC3, in partnership with the Pratt Center for Community Development, created and implemented a plan for bringing NYCHA residents into the engagement process for NYCHA development decisions by forming a new resident workgroup called the NYCHA Network for Climate Action. Through a call for applicants, KC3 recruited a group of dedicated NYCHA residents to participate in a series of workshops that first helped to build their capacity for understanding the challenges facing NYCHA and then provided a space for deeper engagement around specific action items to address in the sustainability agenda.
Supporting Residencia Esperanza in their Green Energy Transition
KC3 advised Residencia Esperanza, an affordable housing complex, on how to improve building efficiency and resident health through clean energy implementation. KC3 heard from board members on their interests and concerns and implemented a comprehensive strategy to identify potential funding opportunities and energy efficiency upgrades, while taking administrative burdens of implementing green energy off the board.
Educating on the Clean Energy Economy with NHS of Queens
KC3, alongside the Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens and ElectrifyNYC partners, empowered homeowners, renters, and small business owners to learn about the clean energy economy, ways to reduce use and cost, on how they can make more informed energy decisions. KC3 led educational sessions, supporting job training and employment in the clean energy sector, identifying and sharing resources, and helping local residents in accessing them, while providing technical and financial support for related energy needs through community-driven organizational partnerships.
