Eli Technologies
Jeff Coleman is the founder and CEO of Eli Technologies, established in May 2022, with a mission to enhance access to clean energy and electrification solutions. Prior to this role, Jeff served as Vice President of Outreach at GRID Alternatives from January 2016 to July 2022, focusing on renewable energy inclusivity. Jeff's experience also includes roles as General Manager of FARMIGO, which aimed to make locally sourced food accessible from May 2014 to February 2016, and Vice President of Marketing and Growth at Amicus, Inc. from January 2013 to May 2014. Earlier in their career, Jeff contributed to the Obama campaign in various capacities, including as Senior Advisor in 2012 and Deputy Field Director from February 2007 to December 2008. Jeff co-founded Empower Campaigns in 2009, developing innovative software for progressive causes. Jeff started their professional journey at Earthjustice, where responsibilities included corporate and foundation relations from January 2003 to May 2008. Jeff holds a degree from San Francisco State University, achieved between 2002 and 2005.
Eli Technologies
In order to meet our decarbonization goals and avoid the worst possible climate scenarios, we need to dramatically accelerate the pace of electrifying our lives. Recent landmark policy wins like the Inflation Reduction Act could be game-changing by making electrification affordable for most U.S. households, but it’s still too complicated for most consumers to access those programs. The effort to electrify 100% of U.S. homes amounts to a series of about 100 million small construction projects, and the plumbers, electricians, solar installers, and HVAC technicians who will do this work are facing far too many barriers to offering vital sources of new capital to their customers. We’re fixing that. We are climate optimists who see the climate crisis not as a mere problem to be solved, but as the defining and enduring challenge of the next century and beyond. We share a deeply held belief that we have the power to help secure a future where humans - especially communities that have suffered the most due to pollution and climate change - can live full, meaningful, and healthful lives on earth.