Two ECSU alumni promote green economy training and awareness

Bonnie Winston
December 14, 2010

Even as GREEN DMV blossoms, Hayes and O’Neal continue to explore opportunities to expand their reach. Their latest focus is to engage students at historically black colleges and universities.

&quotThe interesting thing is, no matter where they are – Norfolk State, Elizabeth City State, Howard University – HBCUs are always situated in distressed communities,&quot Hayes said. &quotThat’s why this program is so important. Imagine if students could volunteer their time and make a difference in those communities. They can go in and help weatherize a home, go in and help educate students on sustainability, go in and help a church by showing them ways they can cut down on their energy bills. This is real life work they can do,&quot he said.

Hayes and O’Neal are in discussions to launch HBCU Energy at ECSU.

&quotIt would be ideal to work with the university,&quot O’Neal said. &quotThink of the opportunities and benefits for both the students and the community.&quot