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100% by 2030 Act now to accelerate California’s transition to clean energy for all.

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A new era for participation in our energy future

“How can I participate? This is such a simple question to ask when decision-making directly impacts you and your community,” writes Olivia Nedd, our Access➤

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California’s Electricity Regulator Feels the Heat from Community Organizations on Use of Fossil Fuel Power Plants

Heeding pressure from community-based organizations across the state, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently revised a key decision on how➤

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Our Vision for California’s Net Metering Update

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is planning to update the state’s net metering policy by the end of 2021. Net metering is a foundational➤

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Resilient Clean Energy For California

Learn how solar + storage solutions are more cost effective for California, are compatible with our 100% clean energy mandate, and can ensure a more equitable and resilient electric grid.

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Onward to 100% Clean Energy

Vote Solar was a key partner in the broad coalition that worked tirelessly to pass California’s groundbreaking 100% clean energy bill. This powerful coalition brought together local communities, clean energy advocates, environmental justice and equity groups, youth voices, scientists, health experts, union representatives, religious leaders, business voices, and more. Pictured: CALPIRG's awesome student leaders.

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California Team

Susannah Churchill

Senior Regional Director, West➤

Ed Smeloff

Director of Grid Integration➤

Sachu Constantine

Managing Director, Regulatory➤

Access & Equity Team

Melanie Santiago-Mosier

Managing Director, Access & Equity➤

Lavannya Pulluveetil Barrera

Director of Community Partnerships➤

Brandy A. Hyatt

Manager, Operations / Access & Equity Program➤

Olivia Nedd

Policy Director, Access & Equity Program➤

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