The Equity Services team at DNV Energy Systems helps clients proactively include equity in their strategies and plans, for the betterment of their businesses and their customers. DNV connects the interests of stakeholders throughout the energy value chain from regulators and utilities, to developers and investors, to community-based organizations and end-users.
The California Center for Sustainable Communities conducts research on water, energy, and urban ecosystems at numerous scales, with grants from the City of LA, the County of LA, state and federal agencies. The Center works to develop replicable methods that inform policy regionally, statewide, and potentially nationally and internationally. Its research is used to advance knowledge among communities of scholarship and practice about ways to advance equitable urban sustainability and resilience.
InterEthnica was founded in 2004 with an equity-centered mission—to ensure community members are accurately informed, effectively engaged, and empowered to participate in and inform policies and projects that will affect their lives. Its philosophy is grounded in the belief that meaningful engagement, culturally resonant research, and community-informed program design can uplift equitable outcomes by centering human experiences. It leverages its experiences, relationships, and expertise to effectively guide its clients with cultural and equity consulting, community engagement, qualitative and quantitative market research, design, and language services to create more inclusive, just, and equitable public projects. InterEthnica is a woman of color-owned and operated business. It has supported engagement projects on behalf of various government clients, representing 90% of its client roster.
On Point Language Solutions provides on-site certified and qualified interpreters in simultaneous, consecutive and site translation modes. On Point Language Solutions specializes in written translations, interpretation, cultural consulting, and interpreting equipment rental. On Point Language Solutions also provides remote conferencing sessions through our online platforms.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future for all. As the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, the CEC is committed to reducing energy costs and environmental impacts of energy use while ensuring a safe, resilient, and reliable supply of energy.
The Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) advises on dashboard usefulness, how to present, weight, and interpret research findings through a policy implementation lens. The PAC is comprised of the following members:
We are proud to collaborate with dedicated community partners and are actively recruiting to broaden our coalition for impactful change.
Community Partners include:
