If you know, you know: Quiet Storm wasn't just a radio format—it was a whole philosophy. Low lights, smooth vocals, no need to shout. The best Quiet Storm DJs understood that real impact doesn't come from turning up the volume. It comes from setting the mood, building the vibe, and letting the music do the work.
The City of Fresno's two-woman sustainability team has that same energy.
While other departments might blast their wins from the rooftops, Fresno plays the long game. They've tapped into PG&E's GK12 program for heat pump water heaters. They've navigated their SPURR JPA to land a major solar project with Forefront Power. They've built millions in energy efficiency improvements—and when those projects hit the city council? Consent calendar. Easy yes. No debate.
But here's the part other agencies need to hear: that "easy yes" was years in the making. It came from socializing benefits to the city manager, the mayor, council members—building understanding before ever asking for approval. It came from their urban diplomacy partnership with Münster, Germany, which gave them a platform to showcase sustainability wins without it ever feeling like self-promotion.
No flash. No hype. Just steady, strategic work that lands every single time.
This one's for the smooth operators.
