Jack Wright (he/him) has long had a passion for youth education, particularly environmental education. Before joining Smart Energy Choices, he spent four years doing farm-based and nature-based education, which eventually led him to seek out educational opportunities at Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County. Once he applied, he learned more about the PowerHouse, a Tiny Home structure with educational elements inside to help educate residents on ways to reduce their energy use and transition to renewable forms of energy.
Jack joined the Hub as PowerHouse Educator in January of 2023, and throughout the following summer, he led a wide variety of educational programs and workshops in and around the PowerHouse. PowerHouse programming usually happens around the warmer months, so in December of 2023, as PowerHouse programming wrapped up for the winter, Jack has taken on some Community Energy Advisor (CEA) work.
““If folks have energy questions, they can give us a call and we can point them in the right direction and make sure they’re getting all the incentives that are available to them.””
Jack said his favorite part of his role at the Hub is helping to explore complex subjects like energy with people of all ages. He also appreciates the Hub’s focus on equity, making energy assistance programs and education available to those who could most benefit from lower utility bills and a more comfortable home. In his free time, Jack loves gardening, particularly vegetables and flowers, as well as spending time with his wife and their dog.
Contact Jack for more information on the PowerHouse or if you are interested in energy advising.