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City of Malibu Joins Energy Efficiency Campaign

October 4, 2017

energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, Local Governments in Action

The City of Malibu joined the Do Your Thing Campaign, Energy Upgrade California’s statewide campaign to educate all Californians about smarter energy use to make the state cleaner, healthier and more prosperous. The program aims to reduce pollution from power plant carbon emissions, decrease pollution-related health costs, promote an active outdoor lifestyle, and create jobs and…

Mayor Calaycay Calls on City of Claremont to Win CoolCalifornia Challenge

January 31, 2016

Sarina Soor

ARB, best practices, EE community programs, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, Local Governments in Action, stakeholder engagement

Mayor Corey Calaycay urges City of Claremont residents to save energy and help Claremont win this year’s CoolCalifornia Challenge with some… innovative ideas: The 2015-2016 CoolCalifornia Challenge is administered by EnergyUpgrade California. Interested in the CoolCalifornia challenge, and what other cities are doing to participate? Search this site for “CoolCalifornia”, or click here.

City of Martinez Mayor Rob Schroeder Speaks on CoolCalifornia City Competition

January 31, 2016

Sarina Soor

ARB, best practices, EE community programs, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, Local Governments in Action

City of Martinez Mayor Rob Schroeder discusses why CoolCalifornia is a great opportunity to achieve and showcase energy savings, and also win “cool hard cash” to fund sustainability projects like LED lighting or a new bike path. Scroll down in the Mayor’s “State of the City” address for more. The 2015-2016 CoolCalifornia Challenge is administered by…

Huntington Beach Mayor Katapodis Promotes Participation in CoolCalifornia City Challenge

January 21, 2016

Sarina Soor

ARB, best practices, EE community programs, EE programs, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, funding, Local Governments in Action, stakeholder engagement

Mayor Katapodis offers “additional incentives” to Huntington Beach residents to sign up to participate in the CoolCalifornia challenge: The 2015-2016 CoolCalifornia Challenge is administered by EnergyUpgrade California. Interested in the CoolCalifornia challenge, and what other cities are doing to participate? Search this site for “CoolCalifornia”, or click here.

RFP: emPower Central Coast Energy Coach

January 8, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, California Solar Initiative, central coast, commercial, EE programs, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, financing, incentives, job announcements, residential, RFPs, solar, weekly updates

The emPower Central Coast program of the Energy and Sustainability Division of the County of Santa Barbara request proposals from qualified professionals to serve by contract as “Energy Coach” primarily for the San Luis Obispo County area. The “Energy Coach” is a program offering aimed at providing greater assistance to homeowners and contractors participating in…

Public Workshop Re: Energy Upgrade California Home Upgrade Market Transformation Draft Report

April 3, 2015

Sarina Soor

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The Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) and Regional Energy Networks (RENs) will host a public workshop on April 13, 2015, from 9 am to 12 pm to review the Energy Upgrade California® Home Upgrade Market Transformation draft report. The workshop will be held at Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Pacific Energy Center, located at 851 Howard St,…

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…

Energy Upgrade California Overview: Opportunities for Supporting Municipal and Community Programming

October 5, 2014

Sarina Soor

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New to Energy Upgrade California (EUC)? Watch the below video to see how local governments can get involved to help promote the program and connect their residents and businesses to financial and technical resources – and also for opportunities to influence and provide feedback on Energy Upgrade California.

SEEC Forum Recorded Presentation: Why Outreach Can Be So Valuable

July 9, 2013

Sarina Soor

best practices, EE community programs, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, events, green business program, northern california, northern coast, SEEC, southern california, southern coast

This breakout session from the 4th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) Forum provides information to develop successful, regionally relevant community and business outreach (more…)

SoCal REN’s Amended Program Implementation Plan for 2013-2014

April 21, 2013

Sarina Soor

benchmarking, climate action plans, EE programs, energy data, Energy Upgrade California, financing, local government partnership, multi-family, PACE, pilots, Regional Energy Networks, residential, revolving loan fund, strategic planning, technical assistance, water energy nexus

The Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN)’s Amended Implementation Plan for 2013-2014 is available here. The Plan describes the planned work and value-add of SoCalREN, which is designed to supplement and complement the work done by the Investor-Owned Utilities’ Local Government Partnerships. This work is to be offered in three main areas: Expansion of Energy…

Energy Upgrade California Case Study: Mr. Afdal’s Concord, CA Home

March 31, 2013

Sarina Soor

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Looking for stories to share with your residents on the power of home upgrades? StopWaste’s video on a home using EnergyUpgrade California in Concord may be a good resource:

3rd Annual SEEC Forum Session: Energy Upgrade California

October 5, 2012

Sarina Soor

bay area, best practices, building envelope, buildings, commercial, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrade California, financing, funding, HVAC, lighting, Local Governments in Action, northern california, residential, SEEC, southern california, southern coast

Hear from the City of San Diego, the County of Sonoma, and StopWaste.org (a public agency operating for Alameda County) on how to leverage Energy Upgrade California, integrate it into your existing programming, and communicate opportunities to your community.