Accessible Multilingual Website for Energy Upgrade California
A scalable, WCAG AA–compliant CMS and website built with Tribal Worldwide - empowering California’s statewide energy initiative and recognized with a Webby Awards nomination.
About the Client
Tribal Worldwide is a globally recognized digital agency specializing in innovative campaigns for major brands and organizations. They were approached by the California Public Utilities Commission to create a modern, accessible web presence for their statewide initiative — Energy Upgrade California - promoting smart energy use and sustainability. Within two weeks of the initial request, our team of five developers and a network administrator joined the project to provide full technical support and deliver the CMS foundation needed to launch the campaign.
Key insights
WCAG AA Compliance
Fully accessible, scalable, and responsive across all devices.
Multilingual CMS and Website
with Responsive Design
Webby Awards Nomination
Recognized in 2018 as one of the web industry’s top projects.
The Challenge
The project required developing a multilingual content management system that would meet WCAG AA accessibility standards, scale efficiently under high traffic, and remain responsive across all devices. Tight timelines and different time zones added an extra layer of complexity to project coordination between teams in Poland and the U.S.
The Solution
Drawing on our experience in large-scale marketing implementations, we proposed a tailored version of our flagship Content Management System (CMS). This approach reduced the overall cost, delivery time, and development complexity. A senior developer was added to the team to ensure full compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG AA). By leveraging time zone differences, we created a 24-hour feedback loop, allowing for rapid iterations and real-time collaboration with the U.S. team. The platform was developed with a responsive design approach, ensuring accessibility and seamless user experience across all devices.
The Results
The project was completed on time, meeting all requirements for multilingual support and accessibility. The initiative’s website successfully launched as part of California’s energy awareness campaign and received a nomination for the 2018 Webby Awards — a recognition often referred to as the Oscars of the web industry.
“With CodeWave’s understanding of how advertising creative process works, we knew they would help us and our client’s goals. Their development approach proved to be the perfect match for our creativity. The webpage we created together makes it easier for Californians to keep their state moving forward as a smart energy leader.”
Let’s create a success story together.
contact
Poland: CodeWave sp. z o.o. Opolska 13, 52-010 Wrocław, Poland
+48 539 019 430, hello@codewave.eu
US: CodeWave LLC 16192 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958, United States
+1 (631) 909 5771, hello@codewave.eu
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