Pilots
Where innovation meets impact
We are creating an inclusive green economy
and one of the most impactful ways we do this is by implementing pilot projects with diverse stakeholders to surface learnings about how best to scale cleantech solutions.
Why Pilot Projects?
Why Pilot Projects?
Pilot projects serve as the proving ground for cutting-edge cleantech solutions.
They allow us to test the viability, scalability, and real-world effectiveness of innovative technologies in diverse environments. By conducting these trials in communities, we gain invaluable insights into how our solutions perform in the hands of those who need them most.
Empowering Communities
At the heart of our mission is ensuring that the new green economy is available to and benefiting everyone. By partnering with local stakeholders, we co-create solutions tailored to address specific needs, whether it's improving access to zero emissions transportation via EV car share, or access to clean induction stoves.
Driving Innovation
Pilot projects are the catalysts for innovation. They provide a platform for entrepreneurs, researchers, and funders to collaborate, iterate, and refine ideas. Through hands-on experimentation and data-driven analysis, we accelerate the development of breakthrough technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the cleantech landscape.
Demonstrating Impact
Testing technology matters - to funders, grant makers, elected officials and communities. By taking learnings and best practices from our pilot projects, we ensure that each project is designed better, and we demonstrate the value of cleantech innovation. From reducing carbon emissions to creating new job opportunities, these projects showcase how technology can drive positive change and improve quality of life for communities around the world.
Building Partnerships
Partnerships and collaboration are key to success. Through our pilot projects, we forge partnerships with local governments, businesses, NGOs, and academic institutions. Together, we leverage our collective expertise and resources to tackle complex transportation, clean energy and textile recycling challenges.
Learn About Our Newest Pilot!
In partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and a suite of leading community-based organizations, and funding from California Air Resources Board (CARB), LACI has launched the first E-bike “lending library” pilot in South Central Los Angeles to expand access to sustainable transportation.
The lending library, entitled “South Central Power Up,” is deploying 250 e-bikes, available to rent for a month at a time at 7 different locations in the community, to help riders get around more easily, reliably and affordably.
