What Green Together Collaborative does

Green Together Collaborative is a nonprofit community alliance founded in 2021 to coordinate climate-resilience programming in the Pacoima and Sun Valley neighborhoods of Los Angeles. It coordinates free programs across four pillars: energy efficiency, urban greening, clean mobility, and workforce training. Core products include single-family rooftop solar installations (175 homes, 669 kW total) delivered via GRID Alternatives, a multi-family Feed-in Tariff solar program delivered via the LA Business Council, three solar-powered EV charging stations at public parks delivered with Trust for Public Land, a 14-bus all-electric DASH transit route operated with LADOT (the first all-electric bus service in the San Fernando Valley, launched May 2025), a 1,700-tree street tree planting program plus 335 fruit trees for giveaway, 2.4 miles of pedestrian mobility improvements (sidewalks, ADA ramps, bicycle sharrows), a Community Resiliency Center, stormwater capture infrastructure, and paid workforce development training (8-week solar installation basics and urban forestry) that has graduated 77 individuals and trained nearly 100.

The collaborative's business model is grant-funded and non-commercial. All services are delivered free to eligible Pacoima and Sun Valley residents, with no pricing tier and no fees charged. Revenue is sourced almost entirely from a $23 million grant awarded in 2021 by the California Strategic Growth Council's Transformative Climate Communities Program, which was leveraged into nearly $50 million of total community investment. Go-to-market is community-led: door-to-door canvassing, quarterly forums, community meetings, house meetings, public workshops, and flyers, supported by bilingual Spanish/English communications, ADA accessibility, childcare, and flexible scheduling. The organization operates as an alliance rather than a single legal entity, with implementation distributed across at least 13 partner organizations including Pacoima Beautiful, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, LADOT, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, LA Business Council, Community Partners, GRID Alternatives, Trust for Public Land, LA Metro, LADWP, the LA Bureau of Sanitation, and USC.

Green Together Collaborative's customer base is a single hyper-local geography: Pacoima and Sun Valley residents, with secondary segments of local small businesses, multi-family property owners, and youth/job seekers. End-user reach is broad (1,750+ residents and 45+ small business owners engaged across 175+ meetings), but the de facto paying "customer" is the California Strategic Growth Council, which represents 100% of disclosed core funding.

Name

Green Together Collaborative

Legal name

Green Together Collaborative

Website

https://greentogethercollaborative.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Green Together Collaborative is a nonprofit alliance coordinating free climate-resilience programs — solar, EV charging, all-electric buses, tree planting, pedestrian infrastructure, and workforce training — for Pacoima and Sun Valley residents in Los Angeles, funded by a $23M California Strategic Growth Council grant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Climate Resilience Programs

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Community solar programs
• Urban greening initiatives
• Clean mobility services
• Workforce development training
• Climate resilience programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary revenue from government grants. Green Together Collaborative won a $23 million grant from California Strategic Growth Council's Transformative Climate Communities Program. Combined with leveraged investments, nearly $50 million is being invested in the community. Services are provided free to eligible residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Green Together Collaborative is a nonprofit community alliance that coordinates and delivers free climate-resilience programs for residents of Pacoima and Sun Valley in Los Angeles. Its core offerings include single-family and multi-family solar installations, an all-electric DASH bus service, solar-powered EV charging stations, street tree planting and urban greening, pedestrian mobility improvements, and paid workforce training in solar installation and urban forestry. All programs are provided at no cost to eligible residents and funded primarily through a $23 million California Strategic Growth Council grant.

Product overview

Green Together Collaborative is a community alliance of organizations working to build a climate-resilient community in Pacoima and Sun Valley, Los Angeles. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather delivers a portfolio of environmental programs including: solar installation services (single-family and multi-family properties), EV charging infrastructure, all-electric public transit (DASH E-Bus), urban greening (street tree planting, parks, green alleys), pedestrian mobility improvements, workforce development training (solar installation and urban forestry), and community air quality monitoring. These programs are implemented through partnerships with organizations including GRID Alternatives, Trust for Public Land, LA Department of Transportation, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Pacoima Beautiful, and LA Business Council, supported by a $23 million Transformative Climate Communities grant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Street Tree Planting Urban greening initiative planting new street trees along major walking routes to provide shade and improve air quality for Pacoima and Sun Valley residents.
• Pacoima DASH E-Bus Service All-electric bus service providing clean public transportation with 14 new battery-electric buses and 7 electric chargers, connecting the Pacoima and Sun Valley neighborhoods.
• Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations Solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations installed at public parks and recreation centers to enable electric vehicles as practical transportation alternatives for Pacoima and Sun Valley residents.
• Single-Family Solar Installations Free solar panel installations on single-family homes for income-qualified Pacoima and Sun Valley residents, reducing electricity bills by approximately 85% and enhancing local renewable energy generation.
• Multi-Family Solar (Feed-in Tariff Program) Solar installation program for multi-family residential properties that enables property owners to generate income by selling clean energy back to the utility grid through the Feed-in Tariff mechanism.
• Pedestrian Mobility Improvements Infrastructure improvements including new sidewalks, crosswalks, ADA ramps, bicycle sharrows, and way-finding signs along 2.4 miles of streets to enhance pedestrian safety in Pacoima and Sun Valley.
• Mobility Hubs Community spaces with bicycle parking, seating areas, and public art murals designed to support clean transportation options and improve access to outdoor spaces in Pacoima and Sun Valley.
• Community Resiliency Center Upgrade of the David M. Gonzales Recreation Center with solar panels and energy storage to serve as an educational hub showcasing eco-friendly features for Pacoima and Sun Valley residents.
• Stormwater Capture Projects Infrastructure projects at Fernangeles Park and Van Nuys-Glenoaks areas to capture stormwater, supplement the city water supply, and add vegetation and trees.
• Bradley Green Alley and Plaza Renovation Renovation of Bradley Avenue Green Alley and Plaza at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard, transforming a crumbling alley into a vibrant community gathering space for Pacoima and Sun Valley residents.
• Solar Installation Training (GRID Alternatives IBT Program) 8-week paid workforce development program providing hands-on solar installation training with industry-recognized certifications including OSHA-10 Safety and CPR/First Aid, preparing participants for entry-level solar industry roles.
• Urban Forestry Training (Los Angeles Conservation Corps) Paid work experience and job skills training in urban forestry and brownfield remediation for Pacoima and Sun Valley youth, resulting in industry-recognized certifications.
• Small Business Development Workshops Business development support services including workshops for small businesses and artist business development programs delivered in partnership with the LA Business Council.
• Air Quality Monitoring Program Community-based air quality and temperature monitoring program where residents volunteer to host air quality monitors at their homes, in partnership with USC and UCLA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce electricity bills by approximately 85%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacoima BeautifulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead community engagement partner for the Green Together Collaborative. Hosts community meetings, conducts door-to-door outreach, and organizes community events including the Earth Day celebration. Instrumental in gathering resident input for transit planning and air quality monitoring programs.
• UCLA Luskin Center for InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner providing evaluation support and expertise. Contact for evaluation team member Elena Hernandez. Contributes to measuring program outcomes and community impact.
• LA Department of Transportation (LADOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing the Pacoima DASH E-Bus project with 14 new battery-electric buses and 7 electric chargers. Created new all-electric DASH route connecting Pacoima to Panorama City - the first all-electric bus service in the San Fernando Valley.
• Los Angeles Conservation CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for street tree planting (1,700 trees) and urban forestry job training. Offers paid work experience and brownfield remediation training resulting in industry-recognized certifications for youth.
• LA Business CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing Feed-in Tariff (FiT) solar program for multi-family residential properties. Supporting small business development and hosting workshops on solar solutions for the business community.
• Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit intermediary organization supporting the collaborative alliance structure and administrative coordination.
• GRID Alternatives Greater Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading solar installations on 175 single-family homes (669 kilowatts total) and workforce development training in solar installation. The Installation Basics Training Program provides 8 weeks of hands-on training with OSHA-10, CPR/First Aid, and other certifications. Has graduated 77 trainees from underrepresented groups including BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and those impacted by the justice system.
• Trust for Public LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing pedestrian mobility improvements (2.4 miles, new sidewalks, crosswalks, ADA ramps), EV charger stations at parks, Bradley Green Alley and Plaza renovation, and David M. Gonzalez Park renovation with mobility hubs.
• LA MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor, a light rail transit service along Van Nuys Boulevard and San Fernando Road with stations including Paxton, Van Nuys/San Fernando, Laurel Canyon, Arleta, and Maclay stations.
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquipping Fernangeles Park with stormwater capture capability and upgrading baseball fields with new dugouts, backstops, batting cages, benches, sports lighting, and irrigation systems.
• Los Angeles Bureau of SanitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstalling stormwater infrastructure as part of the Van Nuys-Glenoaks Green Streets Project surrounding Glenoaks Blvd, Filmore St, Paxton Ave, and Foothill Blvd, with additional vegetation and trees.
• University of Southern California (USC) Division of Environmental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the Air Quality and Temperature Monitoring Program, working with Pacoima Beautiful to track air pollution in the community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Greenlining Institute: Greenlining is a California racial equity policy and advocacy organization that influences climate and infrastructure investment in disadvantaged communities. Less direct service delivery than GTC but a key ecosystem actor advancing the same climate-equity funding streams GTC depends on.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Enterprise is a national community development nonprofit operating affordable housing, climate resilience, and equitable development programs across many markets. Broader portfolio than GTC, but overlapping mission of combining climate equity with community-level investment in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): LISC is a national community development financial institution investing in housing, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization, including clean energy initiatives. Broader geographic and programmatic reach than GTC but aligned on place-based equity and climate investment.

Direct peers

• Climate Resolve: Climate Resolve is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit advancing climate solutions and equitable clean energy adoption. It addresses many of the same urban climate-equity themes GTC tackles — air quality, clean mobility, and disadvantaged-community resilience — at a broader regional scale.
• GRID Alternatives: GRID Alternatives is the lead solar installation and workforce training partner within GTC and operates comparable programs statewide — free rooftop solar for income-qualified homeowners and solar installation job training targeting underrepresented workers. Strong overlap on the energy and workforce workstreams.
• Trust for Public Land: Trust for Public Land is GTC's partner for EV chargers, pedestrian improvements, and park renovations, and is a national nonprofit focused on urban parks, green infrastructure, and active-mobility infrastructure — directly aligned with GTC's urban greening and mobility programs.
• Pacoima Beautiful: Pacoima Beautiful is the lead community engagement partner for GTC and is a local environmental justice nonprofit in the same service area. Both organizations share mission, geography, and resident relationships, with GTC effectively channeling grant funding into programs Pacoima Beautiful shapes.
• Los Angeles Conservation Corps: LA Conservation Corps is GTC's workforce training and tree-planting partner, providing paid urban forestry and brownfield remediation training with certifications to local youth. Both deliver green-jobs training in the LA region with similar participant demographics.
• Rising Sun Center for Opportunity: Rising Sun Center for Opportunity is a California nonprofit delivering free home energy upgrades, clean energy career training, and green workforce pathways for underrepresented groups. Highly comparable to GTC's workforce development and residential energy programs.

Others

• Community Partners: Community Partners is the nonprofit fiscal intermediary/administrative backbone for the GTC collaborative and serves as backbone for hundreds of LA initiatives. Listed because of its direct administrative role in GTC, though it does not itself deliver the climate or community programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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