Local Energy Resources Network (LERN)
LERN Meeting #49
LERN’s 49th meeting will take place on February 10th, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:15pm.
Emily Alvarez, Program Manager
StopWaste
Emily Alvarez is a Program Manager with StopWaste where she oversees implementation of the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) programs in Alameda County and acts as the regional lead for the Green Labeling Program and newly launched Statewide Home Energy Score (HES) California program. HES California, the first non-IOU ratepayer funded program, promotes the U.S. DOE Home Energy Score and aims to increase energy transparency in the single-family home marketplace. Emily’s background crosses green building, planning, and climate policy. She has worked at the U.S. Green Building Council on the development of the LEED rating system and for both public agencies and the private sector advancing energy policy, reducing GHG emissions, and developing long-range planning documents. She holds a Master of City Planning from UC Berkeley and a B.A. in Architectural and Environmental Studies from Brown University.
The California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC) hosts monthly Local Energy Resources Network (LERN) meetings every second Tuesday from 11am – 12pm to exchange knowledge, resources, input, and opportunities to help California local governments pursue their energy and climate goals.
California local governments and those who work with them on energy and climate goals are welcome to participate in these interactive, 1-hour meetings. Meetings will feature roundtable peer announcements, a review of timely assistance opportunities, featured speakers who will share information and solicit feedback on relevant funding and other assistance opportunities. Moderated by the Statewide Best Practices Coordinator, this event will also conclude with a 10 minute “ask the BPC” to submit requests for help identifying energy or climate information or support that can help you pursue your goals.
Past Meeting Resources
View the recordings, presentation slides, and additional materials from previous meetings.
