Posts tagged 2026
RELAUNCH! What's That | Workforce Program with Rising Sun!

This webisode is a powerful spotlight on Rising Sun, an organization creating green jobs and climate career pathways for underserved communities. Rochelle Butler of the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization is joined by Julia Hatton, President and CEO of Rising Sun for a deep dive into the intersection of workforce development and climate action.

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Fund it Fast Chats: IDEEA 365 with Okapi Architecture

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.

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Fund it Fast Chats: Supercharging Clean Energy Projects with SPURR

Instead of talking about what agencies could do, this year we’re focusing on what partners have already accomplished—and Fresno’s project is a standout example. Together, we explore how SPURR supported the City in bringing this massive effort across the finish line, what it means for ratepayers, and how public agencies can leverage similar tools to accelerate their own clean energy goals.

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