Communication

Are Plug-In Electric Vehicles Trending in Southern California

March 3, 2014

Communication, Management Studies, Public Engagement

Client: Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) Beacon was retained for a research study on the current infrastructure development needs of stakeholders and consumers of Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEVs) in Southern California. The study was sponsored by a joint authority of public authorities which include LADWP, SC Edison, Pasadena, Glendale and other Southern CA public utility agencies. Our research provided insight to local municipally owned utilities to develop a roadmap for future development of charging stations throughout the region in public and…

Beacon Wins Award for Energy Efficiency Pilot Program

March 2, 2014

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Communication, Planning, Public Engagement

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Client: Southern CA Association of Governments Beacon developed a pilot energy efficiency retrofit and upgrade program for the City of San Bernardino, supported from a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Working in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office and diverse stakeholders in government, business, labor, community organizations, economic development, community colleges and major utility companies (e.g., Sempra and Edison), Beacon developed a policy framework, cost-benefit analysis, private capital financing and marketing strategies. Beacon oversaw the development of a proprietary…

Revisioning for the Largest Transportation Agency

February 3, 2014

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Communication, Planning

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Client: Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Agency (LA Metro) Beacon was selected to assist Metro’s CEO revise the agency’s vision, mission and value statements to reflect the evolving direction of the agency’s role in developing the county’s transportation infrastructure for the next century. Beacon conducted interviews with Metro’s senior and mid-level managers in 25+ departments and divisions to get feedback on the organization’s current priorities and future plans that were used at an executive session that we facilitated to draft…

Public Engagement and Awareness into the Fwy 710 Development

January 3, 2014

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Communication, Public Engagement

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Client: LA Metro Beacon was selected as part of a team of consultants to facilitate public meetings in advance of the design/build of SR710 gap project in the San Gabriel Valley which included some contentious stakeholder communities in Pasadena, South Pasadena and Glendale. Beacon conducted outreach and brought diverse ethnic communities including Armenian and Asian communities in the San Gabriel Valley into the public input process and participated in facilitating 15 public meetings in 6 weeks. Beacon provided input into messaging,…

Strategic Planning for the Largest Public Utility Agency

January 3, 2014

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Communication, Planning

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Client: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Beacon was selected as a subcontractor to assist an international management consulting firm with the development of the enterprise-wide strategic plan for LADWP, including a SWOT analysis of 9,200 internal employees and thousands of external stakeholders including business, labor, environmental, and neighborhood groups through online surveys, focus groups and interviews; and developing an internal and external communications strategy for plan implementation. We facilitated a leadership retreat and developed questionnaires for stakeholders to…