The Energy Coalition

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Empowering the Next Generation of Energy Leaders! Students at Thurston Middle School are taking action for a sustainable future! Through TEC’s Junior Energy Manager Certification, an offering of our Energy is Everything education program, these young changemakers advocated for solar panel funding and long-term sustainability at the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board meeting earlier this month. In their statements, they presented the school district’s Energy Master Plan to receive a Certificate of Participation approval. This is a powerful example of how education fuels real-world impact. By equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to drive change, TEC’s Energy is Everything program is shaping the next generation of energy leaders. We’re so proud to see them putting their skills into action! Huge shout out to our Sustainability Corps Fellow, Anna Straszewski (pictured), for facilitating this group of changemakers and supporting their board meeting presentation. Stay tuned—these students are just getting started! ???? #EnergyisEverything #FutureLeaders #SustainableSchools #StudentVoices #CleanEnergy

This Grist article on wildfires made us reflect on the future of California’s climate and energy future. We understand that more than ever, community and climate resilience will need to be at the forefront of future conversations to mitigate the impacts of future natural disasters. A truly resilient future means reducing our dependency on fossil fuels, strengthening our energy grid, and tapping into decarbonization in addition to often-overlooked solutions like energy efficiency. At TEC we’re working on these solutions through our work at BAAEC, SoCalREN, I-REN, and California Climate Action Corps. Check out our programs and follow us to keep up with our work!

We’re excited to highlight our incredible Program Managers, Siria Salas and Casey Novell, ENV SP Novell, for being featured by the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI)! ?? Through their leadership in the CAELI Career Technical Education Program, they are empowering students to pursue meaningful, green careers and helping to grow a skilled environmental workforce. Their dedication is making a lasting impact on the future of sustainability and energy. ???? Thank you, Siria and Casey, for your hard work and commitment! ?? #GreenCareers #WorkforceDevelopment #Sustainability #TECImpact

A big thank you to The Energy Coalition for your support as a generous Champion Level Sponsor. The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with 50 years of experience in transforming energy use and empowering communities to create a clean energy future by working with various stakeholders to achieve big energy goals. TEC emphasizes workforce development and supports diversity and innovation in the energy sector through partnerships and sponsorships like AWWEE. There's still time to become an annual AWWEE sponsor and get fantastic brand exposure for your organization this year. Join us in making an impact—learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpBe54Gx #AWWEE #AWWEECommunity #FeatureFriday

Check out our Director of Energy Services, Rebecca Hausheer, presenting at a panel discussion at the California Efficiency + Demand Management Council (CEDMC) to highlight TEC’s equity work! We’re particularly proud of TEC’s commitment to addressing equity across all of our programs and were grateful for the chance to share about TEC’s work at this event. #EnergyEquity

Calling all climate and energy leaders! Submit to present at the California Climate and Energy Collaborative's 16th annual forum this summer. They are looking for new sessions showcasing climate resilience and clean energy transformation. Share your climate-conscious, equity-driven solutions with your local community by submitting your proposals now! Submissions are due February 14th, so don’t wait! For more information, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/gNhNBZjA TEC is proud to be a promotional partner for #CCEC25.

TEC is #hiring for several Project Manager positions and a Project Coordinator position! Looking to be a part of the team that’s creating a sustainable energy future? Apply today at https://lnkd.in/gUN4BxCs.

Catch TEC’s very own Assistant Director for Energy Programs, Rachel Pennington, at the latest Hi, Energy! podcast with Esteban Gast. Tune in to learn how Southern California Regional Energy Network's Public Agency Program is helping #cities, #school districts, and #government agencies save money and energy through impactful projects. In this episode, Rachel shares success stories, breaks down how public agencies can implement energy-efficient improvements, and highlights the long-term benefits of #sustainability. Available on these streaming platforms ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ggpTKmNa Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gXE7wUeZ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/giR8qGjU

A few weeks ago, TEC staff volunteered with the LA Food Bank to organize over 1000 food kits for community members in LA affected by the wildfires ?? Major sparks to our staff and California Climate Action Corps fellows working behind-the-scenes to keep the relief efforts going! It’s amazing to see the community come together during a climate crisis, and we’re so thankful for everyone who set aside time to support the ongoing relief efforts!