Adam Powers

Adam Powers is an accomplished energy expert, educator, and data management specialist with a profound commitment to sustainable community development. As Executive Director of Key Tech Labs and Digital Business Center & Coop, Adam leads projects that bring emerging technologies to under-resourced communities, focusing on AI, technical support, and privacy-enhancing solutions for local businesses. Through Key Tech Labs, he empowers youth and adults alike, teaching them to leverage technology for self-sufficiency and community growth.

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Adam’s career in solar energy began in 2018 with Omnidian, a Seattle-based solar startup, where he worked as a Technical Support Specialist and led the Civic Action Committee, addressing critical issues in Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I) within the energy sector. His advocacy for workforce diversity and his commitment to solving energy poverty laid the groundwork for his broader influence in the field. Recently, Adam completed a Department of Energy-certified program as a Community Solar Developer, furthering his expertise in sustainable energy solutions for underserved areas.

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As co-founder of DC Power Plants, Adam focuses on installing solar microgrids that power on- and off-grid buildings, supporting resilience and sustainability for residential and commercial spaces. Additionally, he serves on the board of Olympia Community Solar and the Shark Garden urban agriculture project in Burien, WA, where he partnered with Sphere Solar Energy to install a micro solar grid. This innovative system powers air-to-water generators, allowing the garden to produce organic food, clean energy, and fresh water for the local community.

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An advocate for accessible, green technology, Adam is a visionary who aims to harmonize technology, community, and the environment. His initiatives exemplify his belief that practical, sustainable solutions can drive social and environmental progress, enabling a future where individuals and ecosystems thrive in harmony.

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