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Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1 trillion trees this decade in an ambitious effort to slow climate change and reduce biodiversity loss. But if the past is prologue, many of those planted trees won’t survive. And if they do, they could end up as biological deserts that lack the richness and resilience of healthy forests.

For 20 years, Green Technology has served as a trusted platform connecting public-sector leaders with cutting-edge sustainability solutions. Through dynamic events, educational programming, and year-round engagement, the organization has played a critical role in shaping California’s approach to climate action, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility. The 2026 Green California Summit celebrates this legacy while setting the stage for the next era of innovation.

California’s students and educators are on the frontlines of tomorrow’s challenges, and our school facilities should reflect that future. Recognizing the vital role that modern, energy-efficient buildings play in student well‑being, climate resilience, and long‑term fiscal health, the California Energy Commission has launched an innovative initiative to help schools take meaningful steps toward energy sustainability.

Clean air isn’t just a facilities issue—it’s a learning issue. Growing research continues to show that indoor air quality plays a critical role in student health, attendance, and academic performance. When classrooms have cleaner air, students are better able to focus, teachers miss fewer days, and schools create safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone

Access to affordable, flexible financing is often the key that allows schools, colleges, and local agencies to move forward with their sustainability projects. First Note Finance has become a trusted partner in helping California’s public institutions turn their energy, infrastructure, and modernization plans into reality. Specializing in tax-exempt lease purchase and financing solutions, First Note Finance works closely

Seeley International is redefining energy-efficient climate control with innovative technologies that deliver comfort, performance, and sustainability for California’s schools, colleges, and public facilities. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Indirect Evaporative Cooling and energy-smart HVAC systems, Seeley International helps institutions achieve healthier indoor environments while dramatically reducing energy use and carbon emissions. With over 50

For two decades, California has been told that bold climate policy would tank its economy. The data say the opposite. The state has consistently grown its economy while cutting climate pollution, catalyzing hundreds of thousands of clean-energy jobs, driving innovation that spills across the U.S. and world markets, and returning billions in utility-bill savings to

Effective waste management is one of the most visible and measurable ways schools, colleges, and local governments can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. SmartWaste is helping public-sector institutions across California modernize their approach to recycling, organics diversion, and waste reduction—supporting compliance with state mandates while lowering costs and improving environmental outcomes. As a leader in waste analytics and

Veregy exemplifies the leadership and innovation that define Green Technology’s Sustainability Champions. With more than three decades of experience in professional energy consulting and construction services, Veregy has become a trusted partner to commercial, industrial, and public-sector organizations nationwide, helping schools, colleges, and local governments implement practical, high-impact sustainability solutions. Veregy’s work is driven by

Green Technology’s Sustainability Champions program highlights companies that play a vital role in helping California’s public-sector institutions achieve their environmental and climate goals. Among these leaders is Visions Quality Coatings, whose innovative paint and coating systems demonstrate how smart materials can contribute to resilient, sustainable learning environments across the state. For more than two decades, Visions