Resources

Welcome to our Resources page, where you’ll find a collection of PowerPoint presentations, studies, news articles, and other essential data to help you stay informed about clean energy development and its impact on rural communities in West Fresno County. We encourage you to explore these materials, dig into the data, and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to engage fully with the process and advocate for meaningful community benefits.

Presentations & Studies

An Exploration of Options and Opportunities for the San Joaquin Valley’s Clean Energy Future – Clean Air Task Force

Health Centered Community Benefits Framework

Vital Conditions of Health and Well-being

Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership

Golden State Clean Energy VCIP with Westlands Water District

Darden Clean Energy Project – CEC Docket

Additional Resources

“All of us are hardwired for wellbeing” (Full Frame Initiative)
Fresno County 2024 General Plan Policy Document (See Page 210 for Environmental Justice Element)

News Articles

Inside Look at Fresno County Westside Solar Plan to Power 9 Million Homes (GV WIRE)
Facing water uncertainties, Fresno County farmers seek the sun for new revenue (Fresno Bee)
Westlands Water District teams up with Democrats on massive solar project (Fresnoland)
A New Survival Strategy for Central Valley Farmers (Politico)

“For too long, the rural communities of Western Fresno County have been overlooked and forgotten despite their hard work and resilience. It’s time we acknowledge their contributions and invest in their future, ensuring they receive the resources and opportunities they deserve.”

Espi SandovalFounding Board Member