Kareem Youssef
UofC Energy Team (Cohort 2)
"I have been involved with Student Energy since I started university in 2021, where I co-founded the University of Calgary Chapter. Since then, I have worked with a brilliant team of students to build our brand on-campus and to deliver events involving students, industry and community leaders in Alberta. Through this work as president, I was able to meet the Siksika Housing team and learn about the important role that Indigenous people play in securing a sustainable energy future. The Student Energy Guided Projects Program is where I was able to combine the technical skills I gained at university and the network I built in Alberta to deliver the Siksika Housing Solar Project. With the guidance and mentorship of the SEGP team, our project team was able to raise additional funds through the ATCO Community Energy Fund and, therefore, increasing our project scope by a whopping 71%!! This experience laid a foundation for our student group and provided a scalable template that we can use for future community projects."
Habiba Mahmoud
Solar EV Team (Cohort 2)
The Student Energy Guided Projects (SEGP) program has been an amazing opportunity to dive into the energy sector and entrepreneurship. I’ve learned so much from the course modules and the hands-on application through design, modeling, and planning. Leading a team, managing budgets, and building relationships with stakeholders and funders have been incredibly valuable experiences. The program coordinators have been so supportive, empowering us every step of the way, which has made this journey even more impactful.
Sonia Vinogradova
Spark Source Consulting (Cohort 2)
Sonia is a lifelong advocate for sustainable solutions that help everyone lead greener, happier lives. That's why she took on a guided project with Student Energy this year and installed a 5 kW array on a local farm! Sonia's determination took this project to the finish line in just one year as she managed different stakeholder interests with the farm's busy harvesting schedule. With the solar panels installed, the organic farm is able to secure stable energy prices and lower its carbon footprint. The community also learned about the project at the showcase event Sonia organized! Supporting local agriculture is key to building resilient food systems in the face of climate change.
