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.
News and Opportunities
Wet
Winter Leads to Potential CAISO Spring Curtailment
The California ISO expects to curtail up to
8,000MW this Spring due to the overabundance of hydro
generation.
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 latest push to
use 100% renewable energy in the California grid.
California
Vineyard Reaps Savings From Sustainability Efforts
A California vineyard participated in Southern California
Edison's Savings by Design program saving money and becoming more
energy efficient and sustainable.
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.
Publications and Resources
Smart
Buildings: Using Smart Technology to Save Energy in Existing
Buildings
A report from ACEEE reviews the smart technologies for commercial
buildings and estimates how much energy they can save.
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.
That's all for this week. Have a great weekend!
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is now recruiting Project Partners for 2017-18
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hrs of climate and water capacity-building support to over 100
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