Name: Phoebe Walsh
Title: Community development officer in the Institute’s Center for Marine Economy
Focus: I contribute to Island Institute’s efforts to reduce emissions in our marine industries, with a particular emphasis on fostering the adoption of electric outboards. I also work more broadly to help businesses and individuals convert to clean energy on the working waterfront and on aquaculture farms. I offer support in my work through technical assistance and expertise, as well as administering grant money.
In this photo: On Wednesday, Aug. 28, I visited Ryan Maker and his family, who recently received a Community Impact Fund Spark! Grant from the Institute to purchase an electric outboard and a solar charger and battery backup.
The outboard is used on the family skiff for near-shore lobstering and bait fishing by his son Luke, who has his student license. Ryan hopes to eventually replace the larger gas outboard that he uses for clamming. I was checking in on how the technology is working out.
