CESA Statement: Black Lives Matter

CESA is an energy industry trade association that advocates for clean energy issues and works to advance a more affordable, efficient, reliable, safe and sustainable electric power system for all Californians.

As an association of 95+ industry participants, CESA is committed to promoting workforce diversity, inclusion, equality, and fairness throughout the industry while working towards the expansion of a clean energy system for the health and welfare of all Californians, regardless of race, creed, income, and geography.

CESA shares in the heartache and frustration over systemic racism in our state and country. We definitively say: Black Lives Matter.

Now more than ever, CESA reaffirms its longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We add our voice to those demanding justice and equality.

To meet the moment, CESA is assessing actions it can take to support workforce diversity and inclusion in the energy storage sector. As a start to that work, CESA's Diversity Task Force is soliciting ideas on how CESA can be more impactful. CESA is encouraging members to participate in CESA’s Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Survey to advance California’s inclusion goals. CESA recognizes that there is much work to be done and these actions are just a starting point. We look forward to listening and learning and continuously working to improve.

To engage in CESA’s ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, including the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Survey for members or the Diversity Task Force, or to share your thoughts, please contact CESA at members@storagealliance.org.