Since 2013, California Climate Investments (CCI) have implemented over $11B for projects ranging from clean energy and electric vehicles, to affordable housing and alternative fuel production. What have been the outcomes of these investments and what lessons can be learned? We will share findings from equity analysis of CCI co-produced by the Greenlining Institute and the USC Equity Research Institute. The session will spotlight one case study in particular, on the Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) Community Solar Pilot, which produced the first publicly-funded community solar project on Tribal lands in California. Through a partnership between the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, Anza Electric Cooperative, and GRID Alternatives, the project created a 994-kilowatt system that is providing energy and benefits to ~200 households. The session will share lessons learned on effective partnerships and centering community participation, particularly as funding for projects in low-income, rural, and tribal communities continue to be implemented.

• Lisa Castilone | Director of Tribal Programs, Grid Alternatives, Inland Empire
• Steven Estrada | Tribal Chairman, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians
• Austin Mendoza | Data Analyst, USC Equity Research Institute
• Kevin Short | General Manager, Anza Electric Cooperative
• Moderator: Lolly Lim | Program Manager of Climate Investments, Greenlining Institute