Emily Kirsch

Emily Kirsch is a prominent figure in the clean technology sector, currently serving as a Board Observer at Recurrent since 2020. She is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Powerhouse, a company focused on advancing clean energy solutions. Kirsch has a strong background in sustainable urban development, having graduated summa cum laude from San Francisco State University.

In addition to her role at Recurrent, Kirsch is a member of the Investor Advisory Board for NYSERDA, where she contributes to strategic investment plans aimed at fostering clean technology innovation in New York. She has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the cleantech industry, including being named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times in 2020.123

Her work includes significant initiatives such as launching the Oakland Green Jobs Corps and developing educational programs focused on sustainability. Kirsch is also fluent in English and has limited proficiency in Spanish.1