EE Strategic Plan – California Climate and Energy Collaborative

SDG&E Strategic Plan Best Practices Report

October 12, 2016

best practices, EE Strategic Plan, SDG&E

Best Practices/Lessons Learned from Strategic Plan: 2013-2015 Final Report Funded by San Diego Gas & Electric Local Government Strategic Plan Strategies Program under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

From New Buildings Institute: California hits 100 ZNE verified and emerging buildings milestone

August 19, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, buildings, CEC, commercial, CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, residential, zero net energy (ZNE)

The California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) announced earlier this month California continues the march toward its zero net energy (ZNE) goals, with 108 new and renovated commercial (more…)

CA EE Coordinating Committee (CAEECC) Update 6/6

June 6, 2016

Sarina Soor

CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, rolling portfolio, SDG&E, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, weekly updates, workshops

Greetings! This week we are providing a few updates that may be of interest to CAEECC members: SDG&E issued a Notice of Release of RFQ for WE&T providers for Energy Efficiency. (more…)

California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee Week of May 9th Updates

May 9, 2016

Sarina Soor

CPUC, EE programs, EE Strategic Plan, funding, incentives, rolling portfolio, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning

See the below May 9th update of the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC, or EECC). (For more on the Coordinating Committee, click here.) (more…)

Quick View: Stage 2 Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee Meeting Schedule

April 29, 2016

Sarina Soor

commercial, CPUC, EE programs, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, financing, funding, residential, rolling portfolio, stakeholder engagement, webinars, weekly updates, workshops

Stage 2 Meetings of the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC, or EECC) Wondering what is the Coordinating Committee?? (more…)

CPUC White Paper on Energy Efficiency Baselines for EE Programming, AB 802 Implementation: Comments Due May 10th

April 22, 2016

Sarina Soor

AB 802, CEC, codes and standards, cost-effectiveness, CPUC, EE programs, EE Strategic Plan, energy data, evaluation, funding, incentives, measurement & verification, rolling portfolio, SB 350, weekly updates

CORRECTED PAPER AND UPDATED COMMENTS DEADLINES RELEASED BY THE CPUC 4/28: Please see here. Yesterday afternoon, the CPUC’s Energy Division released its staff proposal on Energy Efficiency Baselines, following the commitments made in October’s rolling portfolio CPUC (more…)

Southern California Edison’s Strategic Plan Program Refresh for Local Governments

March 31, 2016

Sarina Soor

EE programs, EE Strategic Plan, funding, incentives, SCE, strategic planning

Southern California Edison (SCE) has prepared some modifications to the path for strategic plan projects: see an overview presentation on the Program here. If you have any questions you can contact your SCE local government lead, or the Coordinator at jdecker@lgc.org.

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

March 21, 2016

Sarina Soor

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…

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,…

Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee Website Now Live!

March 14, 2016

Sarina Soor

CPUC, EE community programs, EE municipal programs, EE programs, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, rolling portfolio, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning

The EE Coordinating Committee‘s website is now live: visit www.caeecc.org for the latest information on how to analysis and progress to date on Program Administrators’ developments of multi-year business plans for energy efficiency programming and funds – and how you can get involved. For information on the public sector sub-committee’s upcoming meeting on March 16th, click here.

Public Sector Sub-Committee 3/16 Meeting Basics: What It Is, Why It’s Happening and Why It’s a Significant Opportunity for Local Government Feedback on Utility/PA Offerings

March 10, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, CCA, CPUC, EE community programs, EE municipal programs, EE programs, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, financing, funding, PG&E, Regional Energy Networks, rolling portfolio, SCE, SDG&E, SoCalGas, strategic planning, webinars

The 5-second answer to the above: The March 16th meeting is a unique opportunity to hear and give feedback on the public sector market/needs analysis conducted by energy efficiency Program Administrators, which will be used to develop their business plans for their energy efficiency programming for the next five years. The meeting is a new opportunity…

EE Coordinating Committee 2/22 (today) and 2/23: How to Participate

February 22, 2016

Sarina Soor

CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, strategic planning, webinars

The Coordinating Committee, authorized by CPUC Decision 15-10-028, will be hosting the second Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee meeting and first commercial and residential subcommittee meetings on February 22nd and 23rd in San Diego and by webinar. The meeting will focus on stakeholder input into the CPUC jurisdiction Program Administrators’ commercial and residential market assessments and…

Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee Meetings for Commercial and Residential Sectors, 2/22-2/23

February 18, 2016

Sarina Soor

CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, stakeholder engagement, webinars, weekly updates

The Energy Efficiency “Coordinating Committee” (authorized by CPUC Decision 15-10-028) will be hosting the second EE Coordinating Committee meeting and first commercial and residential subcommittee meetings on February 22 and 23rd in San Diego at SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center (4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA), and by webinar. Subcommittee membership is open and local government…

CPUC Final Decision for 2015 Energy Efficiency Programs and Budgets

October 30, 2015

Sarina Soor

CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, rolling portfolio, weekly updates

The California Public Utilities Commission Decision Establishing Energy Efficiency Savings Goals and Approving 2015 Energy Efficiency Programs and Budgets was released this week. If you don’t have time to read this 179-page document, here’s a summary from Lara Ettenson at NDRC.

2015 SEEC Forum Plenary Presentation

August 13, 2015

Sarina Soor

best practices, building energy efficiency standards, building envelope, buildings, CEC, codes and standards, CPUC, EE Strategic Plan, energy efficiency, events, new technologies, plug load, SEEC, Title 24, zero net energy (ZNE)

Below is a recording of the 6th Annual SEEC Forum’s final plenary session. Hear from California Building Industry Association (CBIA)’s Bob Raymer how Title 24’s new code requirements (coming 2017) like high performing attics (more…)