CivicWell

06/09/2026

Please save Oct. 20–22, 2026 for the three-day Resilient California Summit to be held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in
Sacramento.

The Summit will convene people from across the state to make progress on the policies, partnerships, and practices needed to build
resilience as climate change accelerates.

Additional information can be found at resilientcaliforniasummit.org, or you may contact us at [email protected].

06/05/2026

It's the last chance to register for the California Climate and Energy Collaborative Forum before late registration rates begin. Click below to to learn more!

https://lnkd.in/gujY8uw6

06/04/2026

Mark your calendars for June 18th!

During CivicWell’s 2025 Fall Webinar Series, experts explored how this legislation amended the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other related laws. In this follow-up webinar, they will provide an update on current CEQA reform proposals.

Click below to learn more:
https://civicwell.org/civic-events/ceqa-reform-6-18-2026/

06/04/2026

💡 California Climate and Energy Collaborative Forum 💡

The 17th Annual CCEC Forum is taking place June 24-25. This convening brings together several hundred local government staff, elected officials, and community organizations, to collaborate and learn from each other as they work to advance fair and equitable climate change and energy practices. This year's theme is "Grounded in People, Guided by Possibility: Shaping our Future in a Changing California."

Register now before rates go up on June 8!
https://eecoordinator.info/about-the-forum-2026/

06/03/2026

Late Registration for the California Climate and Energy Collaborative Forum starts on Monday. Make sure to register as soon as possible to receive the lower rate!
https://lnkd.in/gujY8uw6

05/29/2026

CivicWell Introduces a New CEQA Webinar

Last June, Assembly Bill (AB) 130 and Senate Bill (SB) 131 were enacted as part of the state’s approved budget. During CivicWell’s 2025 Fall Webinar Series, experts explored how this legislation amended the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other related laws. In this webinar, experts from Ascent return to provide an update on current CEQA reform proposals. his panel will include perspectives from government, community, and business leaders on the risks and opportunities offered with new CEQA proposals.

Learn more and register here! 🗓
https://civicwell.org/civic-events/ceqa-reform-6-18-2026/

04/30/2026

📣 Just released: CivicWell's 2025 Impact Report!

Check out this summary of our accomplishments and impact in 2025, including serving over 10,000 civic and community leaders, hosting 76 meetings and events, and creating 10 new resources for leaders seeking to turn their vision into action.

Special thanks to our 2025 Strategic Partners who helped make this possible:
Calpine
California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA)
Ascent
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Lighthouse Public Affairs
AARP California
MCE
ICF

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04/16/2026

Join CivicWell at !

At the Accelerating the Transition Conference, CivicWell CEO Bernadette Austin and Board Members El Cerrito Mayor - Gabe Quinto and Mike Wilson, Humboldt County Supervisor, District 3 will join BART Director Barnali Ghosh and Oakland City Councilmember Charlene Wang to discuss "Civic Innovation for a Just Transition: Accelerating Clean Energy at the Local Level." Learn more at https://www.acceleratingthetransition.com