March 16, 2023

Rep. Levin Honors Local Businesswoman as March Constituent of the Month

Oceanside, CA- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) announced that Renee Donaldson, the CEO of EcoDirect in Carlsbad, is the March 2023 Constituent of the Month. EcoDirect was founded in 2009 and opened its Carlsbad location in 2021. EcoDirect helps facilitate our local transition to clean energy by designing and distributing clean energy solutions for residential, commercial, and independent battery-based applications.

Last year, Rep. Levin supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which makes the single largest investment in climate action in U.S. history, with $369 billion in investments to reduce carbon emissions 40% by 2030 over 2005 levels.

See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Renee Donaldson in the Congressional Record:

“M. Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Renee Donaldson as my March Constituent of the Month.

“Renee Donaldson is the CEO of EcoDirect, a local Carlsbad company that is helping our local economy transition to clean energy by designing and distributing clean energy solutions for residential, commercial, and independent battery-based applications.

“Renee has over a decade of experience in the renewable energy industry. She is passionate about educating people about the benefits of renewable energy and works tirelessly to promote sustainable practices in our community.

“Renee is an amazing example of a business owner working to ensure a clean energy future. Her work with EcoDirect has helped many in our region transition to clean energy, and I have no doubt her work will continue to make a difference in our region..

“In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to recognize that Renee is a strong example of one of the many women across the country working to transition us to a clean energy economy. Her work and leadership are admirable and contribute to our unique and beautiful district. Her passion, work, and commitment to teach the next generation of leaders about clean energy is why I’m proud to honor Renee Donaldson as my March Constituent of the Month.”

Representative Levin’s Constituent of the Month program recognizes outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County residents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and represent the best of our country. Rep. Levin’s February Constituent of the Month was local MiraCosta College educator Dr. Wendy Stewart. Rep. Levin’s January Constituent of the Month was local veteran and Social Security recipient Bruce Gaffney. To nominate a resident of the 49th District to be the Constituent of the Month, fill out this nomination form.

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