
McGee Young
Founder & CEO of WattCarbon, accelerating energy transition through data
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A new start. A familiar battle.
April 1, 2016A blog post reflecting on transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship in the energy sector.
Weβre all in this Together: Introducing MeterHero Communities
October 1, 2015A blog post introducing the concept of MeterHero Communities, aimed at fostering collective action for water conservation.
Sustainable Water and Energy
August 1, 2015An article challenging conventional notions around sustainability and introducing a new framework for valuing it through MeterHero.
Conservation, Climate Change, and the Future
May 1, 2015A reflection on the challenges of climate change and the need for new approaches to conservation.
Conservation, Climate Change and the Future of Earth Day
April 1, 2015An article discussing the evolution of environmentalism and the ongoing challenges of conservation.
The Value in Conservation
March 1, 2015An essay exploring the societal value of conservation and the importance of quantifying its impact.
Is it time to hit reset on conservation policy?
March 1, 2015A piece questioning traditional conservation policies in the face of ongoing environmental challenges, particularly related to water scarcity.
Why the production of conservation will solve the water crisis
March 1, 2015An article arguing for the active production of conservation efforts to address water crises, emphasizing market-based solutions.
We have a water crisis because we donβt have a way to value water
March 1, 2015An article asserting that the difficulty in valuing water leads to its mismanagement and contributes to crises.
Price is the most important factor in the California water crisis, and not for the reason you think
March 1, 2015An analysis suggesting that the low cost of water in California is a primary driver of its water crisis.
Developing Interests: Organizational Change and the Politics of Advocacy
A book discussing how political entrepreneurs catalyze changes in the way policies are contested, particularly in the context of the environmental movement.
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Enjoys cycling in the East Bay area. x
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Aug 11, 2025
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