McKenna Dunbar’s project Electrivive bridges the skilled labor gap in renewable energy by training marginalized communities in Virginia, including incarcerated individuals and students, in building electrification. Developed with co-founder Jake Barnet and Flipp Inc, an accredited NABCEP NPO, Electrivive’s curriculum on energy-efficient building design, grid-interactive solutions, and IRA funding priorities has made waves. The group aims to partner with the Virginia Department of Corrections to expand Electrivive and NABCEP programming to high-need prisons and jails across the state. By equipping participants with marketable skills, Electrivive aims to reduce recidivism, foster economic growth, and promote sustainability.