We’re a small, woman-owned, consulting company that partners with cities, towns and counties across the US to design customized climate action solutions. We give local governments customized plans and tools enabling them to assess, implement, evaluate and communicate climate and sustainability goals and programs.

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CIW was founded after a transformative sustainability experience in rural Wisconsin by Mackenzie Jones, PhD. I spent a summer living in a rural, agriculture community struggling with increasing water pollution. I spent many hours on farms watching how local farmers were using new farming techniques to prevent pollution and talking with community members in cafes about how the increase in pollution was making them feel sicker. This instilled a profound passion for aiding communities in comprehensive sustainability development and building tools that help low-income communities find the most cost-effective solutions to their climate problems.

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Since that experience I've received my PhD in environmental economics and created novel comprehensive sustainability metrics published in peer-reviewed journals. I've collaborated 

with seven diverse communities on their sustainability plans and secured grants exceeding $4.1 million since 2016. I've worked as an energy advisor to the Department of Energy creating a new set of energy models and collaborating on how to integrate energy equity. I help communities navigate the complexities of sustainability, addressing land use, water quality, energy markets, and human health.

 

I'm dedicated to collaborating with you to develop a customized plan of action aligned with your values and goals, collectively making a positive impact on your community.