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About

Polar Bear Sustainable Energy Cooperative (PBSE) is a Michigan-based cooperative dedicated to providing energy advisor services, advocating for policies, and offering community solar services to residents in Metro Detroit.

 

Our mission is to enhance membership, offer valuable resources, promote engaging events, and emphasize the importance of energy advising to resident members. We are passionate about sharing member success stories and advocating for policies that support racial and economic equity in the energy sector.

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At PBSE, we are driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to sustainable energy solutions. By focusing on racial and economic equity, we strive to create a fair and inclusive energy system that benefits all community members, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our Team + Board

Meet the team - we're here for you!

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Team Member, General Manager

Stephanie Johnson

Stephanie Johnson

Team Member, Energy Advisor

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Jackson Koeppel

Board Member, Chair

Crystal (she/her) is the State Initiatives Associate at Just Solutions, where she leads and supports efforts to advance equitable climate policies at the state and national levels. Crystal brings over several years of experience in social policy, program development, environmental justice, grassroots organizing, and legislative affairs. Prior to joining Just Solutions, she worked with Elevate, leading projects in Detroit and Highland Park focused on home electrification, clean energy workforce development, and decarbonizing affordable housing. She also worked to amplify community-led initiatives to protect land and housing rights and build resilience in these areas.

Crystal Bernard

Board Member, Vice-Chair

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Gibran Washington

Secretary & Treasurer 

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Lisa Brown

Board Member

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Brian Donovan

Board Member

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​Vacant 

​Board Member

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