Welcome to Green Power 4 All

At the heart of Fresno's Blackstone Corridor, the Green Innovation and EV Charging Hub stands as a testament to resilience and sustainability. Located at 1610 E Gettysburg Ave, our hub is a bold response to the community's critical environmental challenges, underscored by Fresno's ranking as the locale with the worst short-term particle pollution in the United States according to the American Lung Association in 2023. This initiative transcends the mere provision of clean energy and sustainable transportation; it embodies a comprehensive strategy for emergency preparedness and robust community engagement, deeply rooted in the values of environmental justice. The hub's deployment of bi-directional batteries is strategic and deliberate. CalEnviroScreen data reflects the dire need for reliable power in times of crisis, particularly within a community that battles with a 97th percentile in PM2.5. These batteries are designed to serve as a backbone of support for emergency shelters, hospitals, and essential services, ensuring operational continuity when it's most needed, thereby preserving lives and livelihoods.

Moreover, the hub's EV charging stations are multifunctional. In everyday use, they support the transition to electric vehicles, reducing harmful emissions. In emergencies, they are pivotal, offering power for first responders and essential workers while providing charging solutions for those affected by disasters. Our commitment to energy independence is unwavering. By incorporating renewable energy and storage, the hub minimizes grid reliance. This autonomy is crucial during disasters, ensuring that the lights stay on and that communication lines remain open. The environmental impact of our project is significant. By prioritizing clean energy, we substantially lower the carbon footprint associated with emergency power generation. This initiative is not just about meeting present needs—it's about safeguarding the future and aligning with the principles of environmental justice to ensure that no community bears an undue burden of pollution. 

Crucially, the hub serves as a center for educational outreach, equipping residents with the knowledge to effectively utilize bi-directional batteries and manage their energy resources, especially during emergencies. Through workshops and training, we empower our community with the skills for resilience. The Green Innovation and EV Charging Hub is poised to become a beacon of innovation in preparedness, resilience, and environmental justice. Our project is more than infrastructure—it is a promise of a cleaner, safer, and more equitable future for the residents of Fresno's Blackstone Corridor.

Vision for Fresno's Blackstone Corridor:

The Green Innovation and EV Charging Hub is designed as a transformative solution for Fresno's Blackstone Corridor, directly addressing its environmental challenges as highlighted by the CalEnviroScreen analysis. This area ranks in the 82nd percentile for ozone and the 97th percentile for PM2.5, with high levels of diesel particulate matter and traffic density, underscoring a pressing need for impactful environmental intervention. Our vision is to pioneer a sustainable transformation in the corridor, enhancing air quality and community health through advanced green technology and electric vehicle infrastructure. This initiative not only aims to mitigate pollution but also to set a precedent for similar interventions in other communities facing environmental health challenges.

Our project is designed to mitigate these environmental burdens and fulfill the following legislative categories: 

• Emergency Preparedness: The hub's bi-directional batteries are not arbitrary selections but a strategic response to the 75th pollution burden percentile that risks exacerbating crises. They ensure that essential services such as hospitals remain operational during power outages, directly impacting the community's preparedness and response to emergencies. 

• Public Health Protection: Tackling the 92nd asthma percentile and the 95th low birth weight percentile, our hub will introduce EV infrastructure and renewable energy sources. This will reduce reliance on fossil fuels, thereby lowering exposure to harmful particulates and improving overall public health. 

• Environmental Health and Climate Decision-Making:  Informed by the CalEnviroScreen data, the hub aims to serve as a living laboratory for sustainable practices, informing policy decisions with real-world data on renewable energy integration and EV adoption, guiding the region's approach to climate resilience. 

• The project's community service extends beyond infrastructure: it includes robust educational outreach to empower residents with the knowledge to leverage these resources, thus addressing the 71st education percentile. By engaging local schools and institutions like Fresno State University, the project offers hands-on learning opportunities, thereby increasing job readiness in the green economy. 

In serving a specific environmental justice need, the hub directly targets the CalEnviroScreen-identified issues—such as the 80th poverty percentile and the 81st unemployment percentile—by offering new economic opportunities through jobs in construction, maintenance, and operation of renewable energy and EV infrastructure. 

The potential overall impact is quantifiable and multifaceted. Reductions in pollution levels are projected through decreased reliance on combustion-powered vehicles, directly measured by improved air quality metrics. Economic benefits are anticipated through job creation and the stimulation of local businesses by increased foot traffic to the charging stations. Community resilience is enhanced through the provision of reliable energy , ensuring continuity during emergencies and reducing vulnerability to power disruptions. In summary, the Green Innovation and EV Charging Hub is strategically designed to deliver targeted, data-driven solutions that address the specific environmental justice needs of the Blackstone Corridor, promising a future where the health, economy, and environment of the community are all uplifted in unison.

 The heart of our initiative lies within The Hub—a versatile space dedicated to education, research, and innovation in the field of energy efficiency. Here's how The Hub will play a pivotal role in shaping the future:

1. Workforce Development: We believe that a skilled workforce is essential for driving the adoption of heat pump technology. The Hub will serve as a training center, offering courses, workshops, and certification programs for technicians, engineers, and individuals interested in the HVAC industry. We're committed to empowering the next generation of experts in sustainable energy solutions.
2. Research and Development: The Hub will be a hub of innovation. We will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to develop cutting-edge heat pump technology, making it even more efficient and accessible. Our commitment to ongoing research ensures that we stay at the forefront of energy efficiency solutions.
3. Community Engagement: We're passionate about engaging with our local community and beyond. The Hub will host events, seminars, and webinars to educate and inspire individuals and organizations to embrace heat pump technology. We believe that by fostering a sense of community, we can collectively work towards a greener future.
4. Consultation and Support: Whether you're a homeowner looking to upgrade your HVAC system or a business owner interested in sustainable solutions, The Hub will provide expert consultation services. Our team will guide you through the process of adopting heat pump technology, from initial assessment to installation and beyond.