Resources for Green Leases Development
Many local governments are sharing interest in information on green leases. The below is a list of green lease resource links and examples: The City of Portland’s Green Tenant Improvement Guide; (more…)
From PG&E: 7 Questions to Ask Your Building Owner When Considering a Green Lease
As shared by PG&E in its post, 7 Questions to Ask Your Building Owner When Considering a Green Lease: Rent, length of lease agreement, upfront investment, build-out allowances and property (more…)
Green Lease Leaders Program Kicks Off Its Third Year
As released January 27, 2016 by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) – full press release here: Today, the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of (more…)
Recorded Webinar: Putting Green Leases into Action
Green leases promote energy efficiency and address the split incentive issue between building owners and tenants. Hear from the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) on (more…)
New Report: What’s in a Green Lease?
A new report from the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), What’s in a Green Lease? Measuring the Potential Impact of Green Leases in the U.S. Office Sector is now (more…)
CURRENTS: “Green” or High-Performance Leases Offer a Solution to the Split Incentive Energy Challenge of Leased Buildings
By Jordan Decker, Local Government Commission Most traditional building leases charge for energy using a standard rate (for example, a per square foot rate) and break the connection between the cost of a tenant’s energy bill and the amount of energy a tenant consumes. This not only takes away the direct cost-saving financial incentive an…
ARB Releases Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Investments by Region
The Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a document that provides the summation of California Climate Investments by region, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), county, and legislative district (document available on ARB’s website here). As described (more…)
Press Release: SFPUC Issues World’s First Green Water Bond
“In a world first, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has become the first entity to issue a green bond certified under the Water Climate Bonds Standard, a (more…)
Voluntary Green Manual for Residential and Commercial Buildings released by CVAG/SCE Partnership
Through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), the municipalities of Blythe, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have worked together with Southern California Edison to develop climate action planning for energy efficiency policies and programs. This Green Building Manual was recently…
State Finance Department sued for refusing to release analysis of power grid expansion bill
“San Diego attorney Michael Aguirre is suing the state Department of Finance and its director for refusing to turn over records related to Gov. Jerry Brown’s failed efforts to expand the California power grid. According to the lawsuit, which was filed Wednesday in San Diego Superior Court, state finance officials refused to release their financial…
California Green Vehicle Report
The California green vehicle report tracks the California hybrid and electric vehicle market. Click here to learn more.
En Banc on Green Book + Extension for Informal Comments – June 22
En Banc Information: Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 Time: 9am – 5pm Location: CPUC Auditorium 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 *Webcast information will be provided closer to the date of the En Banc Note: Although a quorum of Commissioners, their advisors or other decision-makers may be present, no action will be taken.…
Grant Funding Opportunity – Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy
GFO-17-308 Grant Funding Opportunity Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy (BRIDGE) Date Released: November 15, 2017. Deadline for Written Questions: November 28, 2017, 5:00 p.m. 1st Application Deadline: December 18, 2017, 5:00 p.m. 2nd Application Deadline: (if funds are available after 1st Application Deadline and initial NOPA) February 12, 2018, 5:00 p.m. For complete details and remote…
How Customer-Sited Energy Storage Can Reduce California’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
California will soon release an updated evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions from storage systems participating in the Self-Generation Incentive Program. According to Stem, due to incomplete policies and methodology, the state may again reinforce the erroneous narrative that customer-sited storage drives up emissions. Click here to read more from Greentech Media
Energy Commission Chair Releases Letter Urging the Future Closure of Aliso Canyon
California Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller released a letter urging the California Public Utilities Commission to plan for the future closure of the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility. You can read the letter below. July 19, 2017 President Michael Picker California Public Utilities Commission 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102…