Fund it Fast Chats: IDEEA 365 with Okapi Architecture
In this month’s episode of Fund‑it Fast Chats, we’re spotlighting real‑world innovation in action. Instead of talking about what COULD be done, we’re celebrating what partners across California are ALREADY doing to move clean energy forward.
Join host Rochelle Butler of the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization as she sits down with the team from Okapi Architecture, one of the standout success stories of the IDEEA 365 innovation process. Their K‑12 Public Schools Program (K12PSP) not only made it through the competitive IDEEA 365 process — it brought a fresh, targeted solution to a sector that needs it most.
In this conversation, you’ll learn: 🏫 What the K‑12 Public Schools Program is and the specific gaps it fills
💡 How a small but mighty firm like Okapi Architecture developed its idea
🚚 What it takes to move a concept through IDEEA 365 and into California’s third‑party EE ecosystem
🏆 Lessons learned, best practices, and advice for first‑time implementers, small firms, and public agencies looking to break into the world of third‑party energy efficiency programs
Whether you’re a public agency, a clean energy practitioner, or a small organization with a big idea, this episode will give you a clear look at how innovation becomes reality — and how you can be next.
Webisode Resources
About Okapi Architecture:
More information about the K-12 Public Schools Program (K12PSP):
