8th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum June 14-15 Mark your calendars for June 14th-15th. The annual SEEC Forum will be in Fresno with two pre-forum workshops on June 13th focusing on Energy Efficiency 101 and Zero Net Energy for Local Governments. Click here to find more information and register for the forum.
Apply for a Public Fleet Rebate The Public Fleet Pilot Project offers up to $15,000 in rebates for the purchase of new, eligible zero-emissions and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles by public agencies operating in California's most vulnerable and pollution-burdened areas.
Can California Go 100% Green? Anne C. Mulkern digs into the details of latestpush to use 100% renewable energy in the California grid.
What the Wall Street Journal got wrong about PACE Jim Barrett Chief Economist for The American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy or ACEEE, challenges the Wall Street Journal on their opinion of PACE programs.
Cannabis Growers Now Eligible for Agriculture Electricity Rate Once they have a permit from their local jurisdiction and if 70 percent or more of their annual energy usage is ag related cannabis growers can receive a reduced agriculture electricity rate from PG&E.
The Integrated Energy Network The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is developing action plans to support the future of an an integrated energy network focusing on efficiency, sustainability, connectivity, and customer choice and control.
Jobs and Investment Fact Sheet At least 2.2 million people work in energy efficiency in the US according to the ACEEE Jobs and Investment Fact Sheet.
Career Opportunities
Management Analyst - City of Palmdale The City of Palmdale is seeking a Management Analyst that will support environmental and energy efficiency projects. The final date to apply is Thursday, March 30th.
Energy Technician - Redwood Coast Energy Authority Redwood Coast Energy Authority has an immediate full time benefited position for an Energy Technician. The selected Energy Technician will support Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s Energy Watch partnership’s Regional Direct Install program
Project Coordinator: Energize Fresno The Local Government Commission has an immediate full-time position for a Project Coordinator to support the the Energy and Climate Change sector. In particular, they are looking for someone to support the Energize Fresno projects.
SEEC Calendar Click the SEEC Calendar link to view all upcoming events.
4/20 Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (Downey) The U.S Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE) is the longest running annual green building event in Southern California.
That's all for this week. Have a great weekend! CivicSpark is now recruiting Project Partners for 2017-18 Over the past 3 years, CivicSpark, LGC's Governor's Initiative AmeriCorps program has provided 130,000+ hrs of climate and water capacity-building support to over 100 public agencies. If you are a local government, State agency, or an NGO with a climate or water action project need, visit our website to learn more and apply to receive project support!