Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition

Name: Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition
Start: 2026-04-22T23:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-23T01:00:00+00:00

Presented by: Pacific Community Ventures and Revalue.ioThe contractors replacing gas furnaces, installing heat pumps, and wiring up Oakland's clean energy future don't often get a seat at the table with investors and policymakers.

On Earth Day 2026, we're changing that.

Join us in Oakland for a candid conversation at the intersection of climate, small business, and community resilience.

Voices from the field
Hear directly from the electrification contractors doing the work in California's low-income and frontline communities. We'll talk cash flow, workforce, incentive programs, and what it actually takes to grow a climate business when you're not a large firm with deep pockets.

· Worldwide Builders
· Precision HVAC
· RF Contractors
· ZM Construction

Local Policy & Programs Oakland and San Francisco are two of the most ambitious cities in the country in building decarbonization. Hear from the city leaders designing the programs and policies that shape the contractor landscape — and what they need from capital partners to go further.

· Benny Zank, Building Decarbonization Coordinator — SF Environment Department
· Shayna Hirshfield-Gold, Sustainability Director — City of Oakland

Designed for impact investors, CDFIs, philanthropy, utilities, and ecosystem partners ready to reflect on concrete ways to de-risk and accelerate contractor-led electrification.

About Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition in Oakland

Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Oakland. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 29 people have registered out of 29 spots. The event runs for approximately 2 hours.

Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition — key details

Date:: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time:: 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 2 hours
Location:: Oakland
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Attending:: 29 registered

What to expect at Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition

Join this independent over 2 hours for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition?

This independent in Oakland is ideal for:

sustainability and climate tech professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Intimate group size means more meaningful connections

Oakland event — April 2026

This evening independent is part of the growing events scene in Oakland. Whether you're based in Oakland or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in Oakland on Rifio.

Topics and categories

Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition covers topics including Climate, Food & Drink, Tech, SF Climate Week 2026. Find similar events by browsing these topics on Rifio.

Frequently asked questions about Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition

When is Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition?: Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition held?: Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition takes place at Oakland.
How much does Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition cost?: Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
How many people are attending Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition?: 29 people have registered so far out of 29 available spots. There are 21 spots remaining.
How do I register for Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition?: You can register for Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition?: Voices From The Frontline: Small Businesses Driving The Clean Energy Transition runs for approximately 2 hours, from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM (America/Los_Angeles).