AB 758 – California Climate and Energy Collaborative

Get Direct Information on Utility/PA 5-Year Program Planning from the EE Coordinating Committee

March 21, 2016

AB 758, AB 802, CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, rolling portfolio, SB 350, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, webinars, workshops

Along with launching a new website, the Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (EE CC, authorized by CPUC Decision 15-10-028) has made it easier to stay informed on Committee and Subcommittee activities and plans: a Constant Contact list. Click here to sign up and stay informed on these very fast-paced and unique opportunities for stakeholder feedback. As…

CEC RFP: Technical Support For Increasing Energy Efficiency In Existing Buildings to Support SB 350, AB 758, and AB 802 Implementation

March 18, 2016

Sarina Soor

AB 758, AB 802, best practices, buildings, CEC, EE programs, energy efficiency, new technologies, RFPs, SB 350, strategic planning

Per the RFP, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is seeking a “consultant team of qualified staff and subcontractors to provide technical support to the Energy Commission’s existing buildings programs for increasing energy efficiency in existing California buildings, to implement portions of energy efficiency strategies for existing buildings as directed by Assembly Bill 758 (Skinner, 2008),…

3/16 Public Sector Sub-Committee Meeting Recap, Highlights, Resources

March 17, 2016

Sarina Soor

AB 758, AB 802, buildings, climate action plans, cost-effectiveness, CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy data, energy workforce, environmental justice, events, local government partnership, PG&E, Regional Energy Networks, rolling portfolio, SB 350, SCE, schools, SDG&E, SoCalGas, strategic planning, underserved communities, work groups, workshops

Yesterday’s meeting of the Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee’s Public Sector Sub-Committee reviewed the analysis of the Program Administrators that will feed the five-year business plans of energy efficiency program offerings and strategies due from Administrators to the CPUC September 1st. Presentations of public sector needs and potential, challenges and opportunities were made by SDG&E, SCE,…

Resources for Plug Load Efficiency

February 22, 2016

Sarina Soor

AB 758, behavioral programs, best practices, buildings, CEC, energy efficiency, energy-efficient IT, plug load, Title 20, training

According to California’s Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Action Plan, plug-in equipment is expected to account for 69% of the growth in building electricity consumption by 2030. Plug load management and energy efficiency was also a topic of discussion in the recent California’s Clean Economy legislative hearing. Luckily, there are resources that can guide activities local governments…

California’s Clean Economy Legislative Hearing: Recap, Resources

February 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

AB 758, buildings, CEC, energy efficiency, environmental justice, events, lighting, plug load, retro-commissioning, underserved communities, webinars, weekly updates

A “California’s Clean Economy” legislative hearing on Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings was held yesterday at 1pm. Speakers discussed how far EE has come in California buildings, but also some opportunities for improvement: which translate to opportunities for energy and financial savings. Key areas were: smart plug load management, LEDs and lighting controls, retro-commissioning, and building EE…

CSE Report: Energy Benchmarking and Transparency Best Practices and Case Studies

December 7, 2015

Sarina Soor

AB 758, AB 802, bay area, benchmarking, best practices, codes and standards, energy data, energy efficiency, Local Governments in Action, northern california, publications, reach codes, RECO/CECO, southern california, southern coast

Prepared for the Port of San Diego, the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has released a report, Energy Benchmarking and Transparency: A review of national best practices, California policies and energy efficiency opportunities for the San Diego Unified Port District. The report reviews state benchmarking policies (set and in the process of being set under AB 758…

Final Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Action Plan Posted

September 1, 2015

Sarina Soor

AB 758, benchmarking, buildings, CEC, compliance, energy efficiency, Local Governments Challenge Program, Title 24

The new Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Action Plan is available on CEC’s website. The Plan, which is designed to implement the AB 758 mandate, details many challenges and resources for local governments. Follow the link above to read the Plan in full.

CHANGED DATE- AB 758 Draft Action Plan Webinar

March 27, 2015

Sarina Soor

AB 758, buildings, CEC, commercial, Existing Buildings Energy Action Plan, residential, strategic planning, webinars, weekly updates

Please CEC staff for a 1-hour webinar, regarding the AB 758 draft Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Action Plan. The webinar will give an overview of the updated draft Plan and provide the process for engagement and comments. The webinars have been divided per sector: Wednesday 4/1 Implementers (IOUs and RENs) 10:30am-11:30am Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6021347151935441666 Webinar ID: 133-651-387 Call in…

2015 Update to Multi-Family EE Programming Best Practices Report Available

March 9, 2015

Sarina Soor

AB 758, best practices, buildings, cap-and-trade, CPUC, EE community programs, EE programs, electric vehicles, energy data, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, environmental justice, GGRF, incentives, multi-family, publications, strategic planning, underserved communities, water energy nexus

This 2015 update to the 2011 report from the Multifamily Subcommittee of the California Home Energy Retrofit Coordinating Committee (MF HERCC) includes best practices and the latest recommendations for effective multi-family energy efficiency programming. Per the report: “This update report provides recommendations for the refinement of Energy Upgrade California Multifamily programs authorized by the California Public Utilities…