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We are the Bay Area’s foremost membership organization working at the local, state, and national level to promote a clean energy future through the development and democratization of local renewable energy resources. We see these resources as key to addressing climate change, advancing social and racial justice, and building sustainable and resilient communities.
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¡Al Weinrub Presente!

The Local Clean Energy Alliance family is saddened to share that Al Weinrub passed away August 30th, 2023, very peacefully, with friends and family by his side. His spirit and determination for justice lives on in the work we do.

NO MORE RATE HIKES! NO MORE MONEY FOR PG&E!

Last week, the Local Clean Energy Alliance joined organizations from around the state in the Fire Accountability Infrastructure for Ratepayers (FAIR California) Coalition to demand the CPUC reject ANOTHER proposed rate hike to line the pockets of CEOs and investors.

It Takes People Power to Bring Clean Power to the People!

As the end of the year approaches, we appreciate your support with your advocacy, emails, phone calls to decision makers and the donations that keep this groundbreaking work moving forward.

Call Today! - CPUC ATTEMPT TO DIVIDE AND CONQUER ADVOCATES ON VIRTUAL NET METERING (VNEM) DECISION NOVEMBER 16TH

COMMENT, CALL, EMAIL TO SAVE SOLAR FOR SCHOOLS, SMALL FARMS, HEALTH CENTERS–Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM)

Due to the incredible turn out of clean energy and environmental justice advocates defending solar for renters, the CPUC just released a new proposal that does restore the opportunity for some - but not all - renters to go solar. However, this addition is only limited to residential accounts. Schools, farms, resiliency hubs, community health centers, and even the common areas in multifamily housing - such as those that are needed to provide access to EV charging infrastructure for renters - are still cut out of the ability to reduce their utility burden through solar.  
 
We know that this is a tactic to divide and conquer the people! Why not include onsite netting for schools, small farmers and health centers as well?! Demand onsite netting for all facilities! The CPUC has now postponed the date on virtual net metering for the third time, to Thursday 11/16 starting at 11am. 

LCEA Joins Global Call for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

In the midst of the violence we are witnessing in Gaza, the Local Clean Energy Alliance asks our supporters to please call your representatives and demand a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to additional military aid to Israel and the immediate entry of humanitarian relief to Gaza.

CPUC POSTPONED DECISION TO NOVEMBER 2 -- COMMENT, CALL, EMAIL TO SAVE SOLAR FOR RENTERS–Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM)

Due to the incredible turn out of clean energy and environmental justice advocates defending solar for renters, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) postponed the decision on virtual net energy metering (VNEM) for the second time! The new date of the CPUC decision is Thursday November 2nd starting at 11am. 
 

LAST FEW DAYS TO TAKE ACTION FOR LOCAL SOLAR INCENTIVES–Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM)

Over the summer the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proposed rules that will irreparably hurt the ability of schools, colleges, renters, multifamily property owners, condos, coops, small farmers, health centers - nearly everyone under the sun - to reduce their utility burden through rooftop solar known as virtual net energy metering (VNEM).

2023 Intern Highlight: People's Solar Energy Fund

Julienne Vinculado with People's Solar Energy Fund is a senior at Wake Forest University, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science, along with minors in Environmental Science, Entrepreneurship, and Bioethics.

Upon graduation in May 2024, she plans to gain experience in environmental and sustainability entrepreneurship and research for a few years, exploring various opportunities in the field before applying to graduate programs in sustainability management.

Teaching at Castlemont High School

LCEA organizers Nyah and Elsa have been teaching 11th grade students at Castlemont High School in their Sustainable Urban Design Academy program. They are working with the students to better understand our energy system and why it is important to build energy resilience in our communities.

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