Public Engagement

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…

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,…

Demonstration Plan for Mass Care and Shelter

January 1, 2014

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Disaster Planning, Planning, Public Engagement

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Client: Los Angeles Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety Beacon was part of a team that developed a Mass Care and Shelter plan for the Los Angeles area; Beacon had responsibility for developing the MCS Plan for the City of Whittier. The planning process involved conducting community meetings and interviews with internal city stakeholders (various divisions of the City, including fire, police and public safety) and external stakeholders, including hospitals, school districts, colleges, Red Cross and other CBOs…