Andrew Polich
I am passionate about communicating complex ideas to mainstream audiences. When I believe in an idea or organization, my goal is to help it achieve new levels of engagement and impact. The projects I've worked on are diverse--conflict resolution, grid resilience in the Caribbean, neuroscience, non-profit fundraising, and energy efficiency. Writing is one of my outlets for collaboration and creativity--so is video-making so check out my Youtube channel as well!
These are articles and blog posts written by me. The input and edits of friends, family, and colleagues was critical.
An Asheville-Based Company Working to Ignite the Green Roof Revolution
What do you think of when you hear the term ‘green roof’? If you’re like me, the first words that come to mind are idealistic or expensive. Green roofs may be idealistic but they are also cost-effective–providing a quick return on investment (ROI) and a lifetime three to four times longer than traditional roofs.
Fighting COVID-19 with Building Efficiency: What Businesses Can Learn from Warren Wilson College
Spring of 2020 was an eerie time. Faced with a deadly and novel virus, America’s 5,300 colleges and universities dealt with the difficult decision of closing campuses. Quads once-filled with frisbee-throwing students were deserted. Dormitories and other large buildings sat in silence, home to only essential staff and luxuriating insects.
New Series on Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
My name is Andrew Polich and I’m pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability Studies at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville. For my capstone project, I decided to collaborate with The Blue Horizons Project and focus on communicating local success stories in greener buildings. My goal is to help Blue Horizons Project in its mission to help promote energy efficiency and renewable energy throughout the region by using what I’ve learned in my studies.
Losing my Identity in the Florida Straits
2020 has been surreal. A global pandemic and major protests against racial injustice. Many of us took a work hiatus and were stuck at home. We can’t do things we normally do — shake hands, go out to eat, or cough in public. Are we in a simulation? The plots of everyday life seem to be more fantastical than those seen on Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+. For many, the grip of our emotions — confusion, fear, anger, and sadness — is inescapable. It feels like the rug is pulled out from under our feet.
Presenting at the 2019 Appalachian State Energy Summit
In July 2019, I presented energy resilience insights at the Appalachian State University Energy Conference. My presentation, "A Tale of Two Storms," discussed the huge difference between recovery in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria versus recovery in Cuba after Hurricane Irma.
The Cubans Who Taught Us About Clean Energy
Maybe you travel for the beaches and the views. Maybe it’s for the food. But did you know that with a little planning and local assistance, you could use your travels to teach your friends about clean energy? Perhaps your travels could inspire them to live differently and even influence energy policy.
Still Fighting on the Front Lines: Puerto Rico’s Energy Warriors
It’s been five months since Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean. The rest of the world may have moved on to other news, but Puerto Ricans are still battling mudslides and eroded trees, garbage in the sewers, contaminated water, and limited electricity.
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