José Carmona
Vice President & Chief Government Relations Officer (CGRO)
Jose@tzunu.com | 213-596-3231 x703
José Carmona brings over two decades of policy and advocacy experience working at the local, regional, and state level. Most recently, Mr. Carmona served as California Program Director for the Energy Foundation, where he supported environmental, environmental justice, workforce development, and clean energy industry organizations in the establishment of some of the state’s most recent clean technology and climate initiatives, including the establishment of the state’s 2030 carbon reduction targets and the setting of California’s 100% clean energy goal. Prior to joining the foundation, Jose served as Chief of Staff to the Assembly Majority Leader and Vice-Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Assemblymember Victor Manuel Perez. In that role, he advanced energy-related legislation, including a three-year extension of the Self- Generation Incentive Program; expedited permitting and siting of projects within the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan; and secured funding for renewable energy workforce training in low-income and high unemployment areas of California. Before this role, José was the Advocacy Director for the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies, the Clean Power Campaign, and V. John White & Associates, where he tracked, analyzed, and lobbied for clean energy and climate legislation on behalf of renewable energy affiliates and environmental nonprofit organizations.
Jose has extensive legislative advocacy experience in the California State Senate and Assembly where he advocated for the passage of California’s landmark climate change law, AB 32, the Renewable Portfolio Standard, and the California Solar Initiative, in addition to regulatory implementation work at the California Air Resources Board, California Energy Commission, California Independent System Operator, and the California Public Utilities Commission. Jose also served as the lead energy advocate for the AB 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee from 2006–2008.
Jose holds a B.A. in Social and Political Science with an emphasis in Pre-Law from California State University, Chico.
