Our Past Projects
Before we focused on AI skills, CA Impact Corp spent 2023 researching clean energy options for Los Angeles communities: how residents, local organizations and small businesses could use solar and wind power. This page summarizes that research. Since 2024 our work has focused on free AI literacy and workforce programs. See our current programs →
Solar Energy
How solar power could work for homes, nonprofits and small businesses
Solar PV Systems
Studied how grid-tied and off-grid photovoltaic systems turn sunlight into electricity and how local organizations could use them to cut their carbon footprint.
PhotovoltaicsGrid-TiedOff-GridSolar Equipment
Compared the main parts of a solar installation (panels, inverters, mounting and monitoring) for homes and commercial buildings.
ComponentsInvertersMonitoringSolar Without Upfront Costs
Looked at subscription and shared solar models that let small businesses and startups use solar power without buying their own system.
SubscriptionSmall BusinessNo Upfront Cost
Solar Technology Review
New technologies and how panels are deployed
Solar Technology Research
Reviewed new developments in solar: more efficient photovoltaic cells, new cell materials and new ways to install panels.
ResearchInnovationNew MaterialsPanel Installations
Studied how solar panel installations are planned for homes and commercial properties and what it takes to scale them up.
InstallationResidentialCommercial
Wind Energy
Small turbines and renewable power for local businesses
Small Wind Turbines
Explored vertical-axis and horizontal-axis wind turbines for small-scale and community power generation.
Vertical AxisHorizontal AxisCommunity ScaleClean Power for Businesses
Explored how local businesses could power their buildings with renewable energy to lower costs and rely less on the grid.
Wind TurbinesRenewableCommercial
Safety & Quality
How clean energy systems are checked for safety and performance
System Assessment
Studied how energy systems in commercial buildings are inspected: the measurements, tools and quality checks that inspectors use.
InspectionsCalibrationQASafety Standards
Reviewed the safety standards and performance checks used to evaluate renewable energy installations.
SafetyCompliancePerformanceOur Journey
Key milestones
Founded
CA Impact Corp was incorporated in California on April 14, 2022, as a nonprofit public benefit corporation serving Los Angeles communities.
Clean Energy Research
Researched solar and wind energy options for local businesses and residential communities.
Focus on AI Skills
Shifted our focus to AI literacy and workforce development to help close the growing technology skills gap.
IRS Recognition
Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (determination in May 2026).
Community Programs
Free AI skills training with mentors and community hikes for LA residents. Our first AI hackathon is in planning.
See What We’re Doing Now
Today we focus on AI literacy, mentorship, hiking & networking, and hackathons for LA communities.
Explore Current Programs