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Our History

A Brief History of SEI

1997
SEI is founded in San Rafael,
CA
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1999
SEI launches energy efficiency projects in affordable housing buildings in California.

2000
SEI launches Energize Schools educational program in Hawaii and hires its first Hawaii-based employee.
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2003
SEI receives its first foundation grant.

2006
SEI establishes a green dorm program to retrofit dorm rooms at colleges and universities. 
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2010
SEI's Climate Corps fellowship program launches with its first cohort of emerging professionals.

2011
SEI opens the first School of Environmental Leadership in Marin County, CA
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2012
SEI partners with Optony Inc. to create the Solar Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Fund to empower place agencies to participate in  municipal solar PV projects.

2013
SEI's Energize Schools program focused on conservation and education, expands to high schools in San Diego, CA
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2016
SEI creates a network of colleges and universities to advance energy and sustainability education and workforce development through experiential learning - Energize Colleges.

SEI's Energize Schools program expands throughout California. 

2018
SEI elevates climate education to the global stage at the Global Climate Action Summit
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Phone: (415) 507-2181

​Email:
sei@seiinc.org

​SEI Headquarters

100 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 124
San Rafael, CA 94903

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