The Center on Policy Initiatives is a nonprofit research and action institute dedicated to creating economic prosperity, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment for all.  CPI serves a unique role in the San Diego region, providing the analysis, policy solutions, education, and alliances that advance social and economic justice for working people and diverse communities.

CPI proposes and advocates local policy change to advance our primary goals: economic justice in the workplace and in the community.

The center advances sustainability through regional collaborations in higher education, research, stewardship, and outreach to ensure that generations of students will gain the skills and abilities that will allow the San Diego region to grow, prosper, and sustain itself in the long term.

A state-wide membership network of companies that are involved in the Solar Industry in various ways. The mission of the California Solar & Storage Association is to promote the widespread deployment of smart, local, clean energy technologies while supporting a wide variety of businesses that everyday build a better energy future in urban and rural communities and neighborhoods throughout the state.

A non-profit organization that helps residents, businesses, and public agencies save energy, reduce grid demand, and generate their own power through a variety of rebate, technical assistance and education programs. CSE also provides the community with information on energy issues and technologies.

A non-profit organization that facilitates relationships between professionals and foster mutual professional growth of our members through those relationships. Discussion forums, monthly luncheons and twice annual CEQA workshops are some of the professional support services that AEP provides. The annual Awards and Scholarship Event, holiday party and occasional evening socials are some of the personal and professional rewards that AEP members enjoy.

Is a resource for the government of San Diego, to give advice on building strategies to maximize efficiency and build environmentally sound buildings. AIA helps hold San Diego architects to a high standard of ethics and quality.

A non-profit organization that is expressly dedicated to educating urban and diverse youth through Ocean Science to transform their lives, their community, and our world as science and conservation leaders.

Map of reservoirs in San Diego

Map of watersheds in the San Diego region

Water usage in San Diego compared to California and the rest of the world