Supplier Diversity

Diversity and inclusion in the energy industry are important to us.

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) values the diverse businesses that help serve our community. We want businesses of all backgrounds to be aware of opportunities and resources available through the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Supplier Diversity Program.

The program supports opportunities for businesses owned by women, minorities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, disabled veterans and persons with disabilities.

SJCE reports annually to the CPUC on our work with diverse businesses and our efforts to increase participation.

*As a department of the City of San José, SJCE is subject to Proposition 209 and does not discriminate against or grant preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity or national origin when selecting vendors.

MCE Webinar

MCE will be hosting its Annual Supplier Diversity Webinar on Wednesday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. Register to attend and learn if your business can qualify to become certified with the Supplier Clearinghouse.

SUPPLIER CLEARINGHOUSE

The CPUC’s Supplier Clearinghouse certifies eligible diverse businesses and maintains a database that utilities and other organizations can use to find certified businesses.

Benefits of Becoming Certified

If your business is eligible, becoming certified can:

Make your business easier for utilities and other organizations to find.
Add your business to the searchable Supplier Clearinghouse database.
Connect your business with information about contracting and networking opportunities.
Help with other certification opportunities.

How to Apply

Applying for Supplier Clearinghouse certification is free.

Visit the Supplier Clearinghouse to learn about eligibility and apply.
Complete the application and provide the required documents.
Free assistance with the application process is available.
Certification is generally valid for three years.

SJCE Supplier Diversity Annual Reports and Plans

RESOURCES FROM OTHER CCAS

All Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) in California participate in the CPUC’s Supplier Diversity Program and have developed resources and workshops to help your business become certified.

Redwood Coast Energy Authority Certify and Amplify Virtual Webinar

Questions

If you have questions for SJCE about Supplier Diversity, please email info@sanjosecleanenergy.org or call 833-432-2454.