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The California Energy Commission held its fourth annual Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards Dec. 8 , in Sacramento to honor outstanding individuals whose contributions are helping California achieve its goal of a 100 percent clean energy future for all.
Six energy leaders were selected, including Linnea Jackson, general manager of the Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Hoopa, CA. She was named the Tribal Champion, which recognizes an individual who is a tribal member, tribal employee, or a person that works for a tribe who has advanced a clean energy future by combating climate change through innovative projects, long term service, dedication to implementing technology, or has served in a key coordinating role that has led to more equitable outcomes and/or transformational change for tribes or tribal communities in California.
In addition to overseeing daily utilities management, Jackson has secured funding in collaboration with state and federal partners to promote community grid reliability and energy independence for the Hoopa Valley Tribe. She takes on legacy projects with the goal of having a generational impact on her community, and her mentorship and social media presence help inspire the next generation of California energy leaders.
Other winners include:
- Cliff Rechtschaffen, a member of the California Air Resources Board.
- Ava Acevedo, a climate activist and a Stanford University student.
- Keith Fisher, a career technical education teacher at Calexico High School near the Mexico/California border.
- Reverend Frank Jackson, Jr. chairman and chief executive officer of the faith-based community development organization the Village Solutions Foundation.
- David Kaneda, founder of IDeAS Consulting, a San Jose firm designing high-performance electrical systems for buildings.
Details on each of the award winners is available on the CEC’s Hall of Fame web page. A video of the event and the awardees’ stories are available on the CEC's YouTube playlist.
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