About this organization

Organization Information : Founded in 2013, Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates training programs in Washington, D.C.; the Bay Area; Chicago; and nationally. Through its flagship five-month Fellowship program, CELI equips early- and mid-career professionals with interdisciplinary leadership skills in clean energy policy, finance, and technology, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and economic justice. Over the past seven years, CELI has engaged more than 600 leaders across 450 organizations and reached thousands more through additional educational events and community programs. Alumni remain active in the CELI network, driving progress toward a decarbonized, resilient energy economy.

Other Information: Founded in 2013, Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and based in Oakland, California. It is dedicated to developing a diverse and dynamic community of leaders to accelerate an equitable, decarbonized, and resilient clean energy future. CELI operates as a “people accelerator,” offering immersive five-month fellowship programs for early- to mid-career professionals in cities like Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, the Bay Area, and virtually across the U.S. Since its inception, CELI has trained over 1,400 fellows, supported hundreds of interns, and reached thousands through energy literacy programming, webinars, and its annual emPOWER conference. The organization is recognized for fostering inclusive leadership in the energy transition and partners with employers, universities, and clean energy stakeholders nationwide to drive systemic change in the clean energy workforce