Renewable energy is a tool for ecosystem resilience when implemented with ecological foresight. Join the climate conversation at this special Climate Week keynote on California’s commitment to a clean energy future that balances urgent climate goals with the protection of our ecosystems.

California is leading the nation in clean energy innovation, but what’s next? To find out, attend “Sunrise from the West: California’s Leadership in Clean Energy,” featuring speaker David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy Commission, and KALW radio host, Rose Aguilar. The evening includes a presentation by U.S. renewable energy expert Hochschild and a conversation and question-and-answer session moderated by Aguilar.

Unpack what’s fueling California’s clean energy progress and learn where the new programs are heading. With shifting federal regulations and uncertain global energy supplies, California’s leadership has never been more important. Discover insights, inspiration, and what’s on the horizon for a sustainable future.

California has long been where the future begins – and its clean energy transformation is no exception.

While federal priorities have recently shifted toward expanding offshore oil drilling and seabed mineral extraction, California continues to chart a different course.

Topics include:
+ Innovations in offshore wind, solar, energy storage, and grid technology that are reshaping the state’s energy landscape

+ The contrast between traditional extraction and new renewable frontiers for energy generation

+ How California’s leadership can secure a reliable grid without compromising biodiversity

+ Ways state policy, community leadership, and global collaboration are accelerating the clean energy transition in California and beyond

Tickets include access to a 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Climate Week Happy Hour before the talk.