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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update

Here are your wEEkly updates:

News and Opportunities

The Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) is requesting your input on the 2017 work plan. We hope you take this short (5-10 min) survey intended to get a better understanding of local government needs and interests to inform activities undertaken by SEEC and to help shape the 2017 SEEC Forum. We ask that you complete this survey by Friday, January 27th at 5:00 PM.

The Energy Commission released the Grant Funding Opportunity for the Local Government Challenge grant program. All grant documents are included in the above link. Deadline for applications is March 6, 2017

The California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) is convening a series of public workshops to obtain stakeholder input on how to develop community solar offerings for low-income and disadvantaged communities. The first of a series of workshops begins January 18th.

The California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will jointly conduct a workshop to discuss key questions in the implementation of the energy efficiency portions of Senate Bill 350, the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 (de León, Chapter 547, Statutes of 2015) (SB 350). Monday, January 23, 2017


The Chair of the California Energy Commission is seeking comments on the proposed scope and general schedule for the 2017 Integrated Energy Policy Report (2017 IEPR). Written comments should be submitted to the Dockets Office by close of business on January 25, 2017.

Desert Valleys became the fourth active lender in California's Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) Assistance Program. Desert Valleys has made an initial loan commitment of up to $1 million in new lending to projects in the Ridgecrest community. You can learn more about the REEL program here.


Career Opportunities

Redwood Coast Energy Authority is recruiting for a Demand Side Management Programs Project Manager. 

The Energy Coalition is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide administrative, planning, coordination, technical and implementation support to other team members to contribute to the success of The Energy Network program.

The Port of San Diego is currently seeking an experienced Principal, Planning & Green Port to lead the Energy & Sustainability team in the Planning and Green Port Department.

 That is all for this week. Have a great weekend!




Tulare Contractor Training Invitation

Calling all contractors who work in Madera and Tulare Counties!

Are you frustrated when you propose an energy upgrade but your customers
 have no way to finance it? We may have a solution!



The California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) is launching the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Assistance Program (REEL) aimed at providing attractive unsecured financing options to help residential customers complete more energy efficient projects.

You’re invited to:

Meet & Greet with Valley Oak Credit Union & REEL Program Training Session

When:   April 13, 2016 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00am – 11:00am (Breakfast Served)
Where: SCE Energy Education Center, Edison Building 4175 South Laspina Street
                Tulare, CA  93274
           
To register for the free training, email The CHEEF with your business name, phone number and contact person to cheef@treasurer.ca.gov. Seating limited to 30 contractors.

More information at: www.thecheef.com

REEL Program Benefits for Your Customers:
  • 100% financing
  • Rates starting at 7.41% (1-15 year term)
  • Less than perfect credit scores may qualify (FICO as low as 580)
  • Add up to 30% of loan amount for other home improvements

REEL Program Benefits for You:
  • Close more deals and expand your customer base
  • Receive up to $7,000 in co-op marketing funds
  • Get featured on the statewide EnergyUpgradeCA.org website.
  • Access free training to help your company drive volume and increase project scope
  • Earn BPI Continuing Education Credit by completing free trainings
  • No cost to participate

Tulare Contractor Training Invitation

Calling all contractors who work in Madera and Tulare Counties!

Are you frustrated when you propose an energy upgrade but your customers have no way to finance it? We may have a solution!

The California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) is launching the Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Assistance Program (REEL) aimed at providing attractive unsecured financing options to help residential customers complete more energy efficient projects.

You’re invited to:
Meet & Greet with Valley Oak Credit Union & REEL Program Training Session
When:   April 13, 2016 (Wednesday)
Time:     8:00am – 11:00am (Breakfast Served)
Where:  SCE Energy Education Center, Edison Building
                4175 South Laspina Street
                Tulare, CA  93274
           
To register for the free training, email The CHEEF with your business name, phone number and contact person to cheef@treasurer.ca.govSeating limited to 30 contractors.
More information at: www.thecheef.com

REEL Program Benefits for Your Customers:
  • 100% financing
  • Rates starting at 7.41% (1-15 year term)
  • Less than perfect credit scores may qualify (FICO as low as 580)
  • Add up to 30% of loan amount for other home improvements

REEL Program Benefits for You:
  • Close more deals and expand your customer base
  • Receive up to $7,000 in co-op marketing funds
  • Get featured on the statewide EnergyUpgradeCA.org website.
  • Access free training to help your company drive volume and increase project scope
  • Earn BPI Continuing Education Credit by completing free trainings
  • No cost to participate