When Devon Hartman retired after a successful time in architecture and construction, he decided to focus the next phase of his career on global warming issues. He also realized that the more disadvantaged communities are the ones that are hardest hit by climate change. Armed with that knowledge, he created the first non-profit solar panel company in the world. As President and CEO of CHERP Solar Works, Devon’s working to revitalize marginalized communities from the ground up. He found the only way to compete in the manufacturing of solar panels is the non-profit business model. He also located CHERP in Pomona, CA, one of hardest hit cities when it comes to the economic and equity issues brought about by climate change. Devon Hartman wants to stop the economic leakage and bring more manufacturing and jobs to communities across the United States. He’s going to tell us how he’s doing it on this episode of The Jed Cast!
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By Claremont Lincoln UniversityWhen Devon Hartman retired after a successful time in architecture and construction, he decided to focus the next phase of his career on global warming issues. He also realized that the more disadvantaged communities are the ones that are hardest hit by climate change. Armed with that knowledge, he created the first non-profit solar panel company in the world. As President and CEO of CHERP Solar Works, Devon’s working to revitalize marginalized communities from the ground up. He found the only way to compete in the manufacturing of solar panels is the non-profit business model. He also located CHERP in Pomona, CA, one of hardest hit cities when it comes to the economic and equity issues brought about by climate change. Devon Hartman wants to stop the economic leakage and bring more manufacturing and jobs to communities across the United States. He’s going to tell us how he’s doing it on this episode of The Jed Cast!