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1. 2013 Non-Residential Energy Code Checklists
Now Released
The California Statewide
Codes & Standards Program is pleased to announce the release of 9 new Checklists designed to help
"decode" California's 2013 building energy code. These easy-to-use
checklists provide step-by-step guidance on Title 24, Part 6 requirements for
nonresidential plans checks and field inspections. Download and print them for
easy "low-tech" use in the field. To access more information, go
to these links:
2. City of Berkeley Seeking Examples of RFPs
The City of Berkeley is seeking
examples of RFPs for water and energy performance contracts. If you have one, please send it to
Neal De Snoo at ndesnoo@cityofberkeley.info.
3. Solar Roadmapping Update
Cities and counties interested in
increasing use of solar in their communities should consider a solar road
mapping program funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Solar Roadmap makes
it easier, faster, and more affordable for communities to install solar and
transform their solar market. Solar Roadmap works by unlocking
communities’ full solar market potential through five key focus areas: Solar
Market Development; Project Financing Tools; Permitting Process Improvements;
Planning and Zoning Standards; and Interconnection Processes.
This DOE-led program:
· Requires minimal staff time
involvement;
· Provides proven approaches to
streamline processes, reduce staff staff time. and increase efficiency;
· Requires no financial commitment
or cost to participate. Funding already provided by DOE;
· Provides free solar technical
feasibility assistance for sites and consulting over the next 2 years; and,
· Currently has over 70 city and
county participants in California.
If you would like to learn more or determine how you
might participate in this program, please get in touch with Karly Zimmerman at
Strategic Energy Innovations at 415.507.1430; karly@seiinc.org
4. 100 Resilient Cities Challenge
The Rockefeller Foundation has
announced their 100 Resilient Cities Challenge. For more information
about how your city can participate, go to this link: http://www.100resilientcities.org/pages/100-resilient-cities-challenge?utm_medium=display
5. SCHEDULE CHANGE for Public Workshops on the
Investment of Cap-and-Trade
Auction Proceeds to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities
OAKLAND WORKSHOP
HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER
3.
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and Air
Resources Board (ARB) invite you to participate in public
workshops to discuss investment of Cap-and-Trade auction
proceeds. Topics will include: the identification of
disadvantaged communities, development of guidance on maximizing
the benefits to disadvantaged communities, and how to determine
what counts as benefiting those communities.
The workshop will be held in three locations as indicated below;
each workshop will cover the same topics.
FRESNO Workshop: August 25, 2014
LOS ANGELES Workshop: August 26, 2014
OAKLAND Workshop: September 3, 2014 (NEW DATE)
The dates that workshop materials will be available have also
been updated. CalEPA will release information about approaches
to identifying disadvantaged communities by August 15th and ARB
will release draft interim guidance for State agencies to
maximize benefits in disadvantaged communities, including
criteria to determine which projects benefit disadvantaged
communities, by August 20th.
The detailed notice for these workshops and workshop materials on
the investment of auction proceeds to benefit disadvantaged
communities will be made available at:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/auctionproceeds
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and Air
Resources Board (ARB) invite you to participate in public
workshops to discuss investment of Cap-and-Trade auction
proceeds. Topics will include: the identification of
disadvantaged communities, development of guidance on maximizing
the benefits to disadvantaged communities, and how to determine
what counts as benefiting those communities.
The workshop will be held in three locations as indicated below;
each workshop will cover the same topics.
FRESNO Workshop: August 25, 2014
LOS ANGELES Workshop: August 26, 2014
OAKLAND Workshop: September 3, 2014 (NEW DATE)
The dates that workshop materials will be available have also
been updated. CalEPA will release information about approaches
to identifying disadvantaged communities by August 15th and ARB
will release draft interim guidance for State agencies to
maximize benefits in disadvantaged communities, including
criteria to determine which projects benefit disadvantaged
communities, by August 20th.
The detailed notice for these workshops and workshop materials on
the investment of auction proceeds to benefit disadvantaged
communities will be made available at:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/auctionproceeds
6. Program Opportunity Notice - PON-14-305 - Demonstrating
Bioenergy Solutions That Support California's Industries, the Environment, and
the Grid
Program Opportunity
Notice - PON-14-305
Electric Program Investment Charge
Demonstrating Bioenergy Solutions That Support California's Industries, the Environment, and the Grid
Deadline to Submit Applications: November 7, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.
Purpose of Solicitation
The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology demonstration and deployment projects that demonstrate and appraise the operational and performance characteristics of pre-commercial biomass conversion technologies, generation systems, and development strategies.
Pre-Application Workshop
Energy Commission staff will hold one Pre-Application Workshop to discuss the solicitation with applicants. Participation is optional but encouraged. Applicants may attend the workshop in-person, via WebEx, or via conference call on the date and at the time and location listed below.
August 21, 2014 workshop:
California Energy Commission
1:30 p.m.
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hearing Room A
August 26, 2014 workshop:
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Auditorium
1:30 p.m.
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond bar, CA 91765
https://energy.webex.com
1st Workshop (8/21)
Meeting Number: 920 500 358
Meeting Password: meeting@130
Topic: PON-14-305 Pre-Application Workshop #1
2nd Workshop (8/26)
Meeting Number: 922 158 195
Meeting Password: meeting@130
Topic: PON-14-305 Pre-Application Workshop #2
Telephone Access Only:
Call 1-866-469-3239 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada). When prompted, enter the meeting number
For more information:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/epic.html#PON-14-305
7. Whole House Draft
Report Posted for Review and Comment on Public Document Area SiteElectric Program Investment Charge
Demonstrating Bioenergy Solutions That Support California's Industries, the Environment, and the Grid
Deadline to Submit Applications: November 7, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.
Purpose of Solicitation
The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology demonstration and deployment projects that demonstrate and appraise the operational and performance characteristics of pre-commercial biomass conversion technologies, generation systems, and development strategies.
Pre-Application Workshop
Energy Commission staff will hold one Pre-Application Workshop to discuss the solicitation with applicants. Participation is optional but encouraged. Applicants may attend the workshop in-person, via WebEx, or via conference call on the date and at the time and location listed below.
August 21, 2014 workshop:
California Energy Commission
1:30 p.m.
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hearing Room A
August 26, 2014 workshop:
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Auditorium
1:30 p.m.
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond bar, CA 91765
https://energy.webex.com
1st Workshop (8/21)
Meeting Number: 920 500 358
Meeting Password: meeting@130
Topic: PON-14-305 Pre-Application Workshop #1
2nd Workshop (8/26)
Meeting Number: 922 158 195
Meeting Password: meeting@130
Topic: PON-14-305 Pre-Application Workshop #2
Telephone Access Only:
Call 1-866-469-3239 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada). When prompted, enter the meeting number
For more information:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/epic.html#PON-14-305
The draft report for
the Whole House Impact Evaluation has been posted to the PDA site. To view the document and/or provide
comments on the report visit the PDA athttp://www.energydataweb.com/cpuc,
click on the “Search” tab at the top of the page then scroll down to the bottom
and type the following in the search box:
Comments should be
uploaded to the website by clicking the comment box.
Comments are due by August 27, 2014 on the Public
Document Area. Final report will be posted on September 5, 2014.
Questions?
Please contact Mona Dzvova at Mona.dzvova@cpuc.ca.gov
Presentations
from June 24, 25 and 28, 2013 Staff Workshops on The Comprehensive Energy
Efficiency Program for Existing Buildings Draft Action Plan