"We need to understand that while the climate crisis is the threat of our lifetime, it is also an incredible economic opportunity to address the systemic environmental, economic and social inequities that exist for Black and Brown communities"
- Kerry Bowie | Executive Director & President
OUR FUNDERS
ABOUT US
Browning the Green Space (BGS) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in clean energy and climate tech. BGS seeks to facilitate a just energy transition by putting Black and Brown communities first, and enabling systems change at the intersection of social, environmental, and economic justice. BGS is powering a just energy transition by creating jobs, building wealth, and reducing energy burden in Black and Brown communities across Massachusetts and beyond. By removing barriers and expanding access, BGS seeks to close the racial wealth gap while combating climate change.
OUR PROGRAMS
BGS has launched a series of initiatives in support of it's three-fold mission. Two are highlighted below.
To see all of BGS initiaitves, please click the "View All Programs" button below.
ACCEL
The Advancing Climatetech and Clean Energy Leaders (ACCEL) Program, a proven accelerator
from Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space (BGS), is dedicated to supporting BIPOC
and women led startups as they develop critical climatetech solutions by offering access to
funding, education, resources, and networks that structural inequities often put out of reach.
ACCESS
The Accelerating Contractors of Color in Energy for Sustainable Success (ACCESS) is a 10-week paid contractor boot camp that provides aspiring contractors of color with curated business coaching, access to capital, and connections to customers, clients, and potential partners that can support in the launch and growth of a successful contracting business in the region’s high-demand clean energy industry.
SUCCESS STORY
If you have ever thought about starting a green business or are a current woman or BIPOC business owner; this program is a MUST! ACCESS has truly given me the tools, strategies, support, and mentorship that my company needs to successfully scale.
Beth Griffith, Renewable Renegades ACCESS '22 Graduate
KERRY BOWIE
BGS CO-FOUNDER
"The racial wealth gap and climate change present urgent and fundamental challenges that require our attention and investment. At Browning the Green Space, we are convening cross-sector leaders committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in the clean energy field. We are building bridges to create jobs, build wealth and reduce the energy burden in communities of color as we transition to a clean energy future."
