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CEC Workshop 9/13: Draft Details, SB 350 Barriers Study Presentation

September 2, 2016

energy efficiency, environmental justice, events, renewables/DERs, SB 350, strategic planning, underserved communities, webinars, workshops

The California Energy Commission will conduct a workshop to present the details of the draft “Senate Bill 350 Barriers Study” required by the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 (De Leon, Chapter 547, Statutes of 2015). This (more…)

California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC) Update 8/31

August 31, 2016

Sarina Soor

CPUC, energy efficiency, rolling portfolio, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, weekly updates

Read below for updates from the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee, a committee that engages interested stakeholders in the process that energy efficiency ratepayer funding Program Administrators (PG&E, SCE, SCG, (more…)

ARB Workshop 9/1: Proposed 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan

August 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, ARB, events, health, strategic planning, workshops

The California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) staff invites you to participate in a workshop on Thursday, September 1, 2016, regarding the Proposed 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan (State SIP Strategy). (more…)

From GreenBiz: Why Sustainability Should Be America’s “Grand Strategy”

August 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

best practices, climate change, energy efficiency, resiliency, strategic planning, weekly updates

A new book from United States military leadership, “The New Grand Strategy: Restoring America’s Prosperity, Security and Sustainability in the 21st Century,” tells the story of a grand strategy, born within the Pentagon, to recapture America’s greatness at home and (more…)

New York Joins California, Adopts 50% Renewables by 2030 Goal

August 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

renewables/DERs, SB 350, strategic planning, weekly updates

California is no longer the only state pushing toward 50% renewable energy by 2030. Earlier this month saw the passing of an order by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) requiring that 50 percent of the state’s electricity must from clean, (more…)

CEC/CPUC/ARB Joint Workshop 8/23: Overview of Process to Update the 2030 Target Scoping Plan

August 11, 2016

Sarina Soor

ARB, CEC, CPUC, energy efficiency, events, renewables/DERs, SB 350, strategic planning, webinars, weekly updates, workshops

California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and California Air Resources Board (ARB) are jointly hosting a public workshop on the Energy sector on August 23, 2016. This public workshop will provide an overview and (more…)

Energy Transition Show Covers Matt Golden: Energy Efficiency Markets

August 5, 2016

Sarina Soor

EE programs, energy efficiency, incentives, strategic planning, weekly updates

In this episode, Chris Nelder speaks to energy efficiency expert Matt Golden about raising the profile of energy efficiency, sharing that energy efficiency (looking nationally) has been disproportionately neglected considering its extreme value, and also stating that efforts to (more…)

New Report from RFF: Behavioral Economics and Energy Efficiency Regulation

July 29, 2016

Sarina Soor

behavioral programs, best practices, EE community programs, EE programs, energy efficiency, publications, strategic planning, weekly updates

See the below overview of this new report from Resources for the Future (RFF) – or access the report on the RFF website. (more…)

Updates from the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC)

July 28, 2016

Sarina Soor

CPUC, EE programs, energy efficiency, rolling portfolio, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning

Updates from the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee, or CAEECC, for the week of July 27th, 2016 are shared below: Preliminary Draft Agenda for August 9 CC Meeting The Preliminary Draft Agenda for the August 9 CC meeting in San Diego has been posted on the CAEECC site. Please review the topics proposed and email facilitator@caeecc.org by August…

ARB Public Workshops Beginning 8/9: Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) Policy to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities

July 26, 2016

Sarina Soor

ARB, environmental justice, events, SB 535, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, underserved communities, workshops

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) invites you to participate in a public workshop to discuss updates to ARB’s Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) Policy to benefit disadvantaged communities. A SEP is an environmentally beneficial (more…)

Proposed CPUC Decision Provides Guidance on Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolio Business Plan Filings

July 19, 2016

Sarina Soor

codes and standards, commercial, CPUC, EE programs, energy efficiency, financing, funding, Regional Energy Networks, retro-commissioning, rolling portfolio, strategic planning, weekly updates

ALJ Julie A. Fitch’s Proposed Decision regarding Providing Guidance for Initial Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolio Business Plan Filings is now available. Click here to read the proposed decision in full. The decision outline is below. (more…)

Notice and Agenda: CEC Workshop on Implementation of the EPIC Program 6/22

June 13, 2016

Sarina Soor

CEC, events, funding, strategic planning, webinars, workshops

(See the full Notice here.) California Energy Commission staff, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) (collectively referred to as EPIC (more…)

Zero Net Energy Evaluation Methodologies Draft Document Available for Review on CPUC Website

June 13, 2016

Sarina Soor

buildings, CPUC, energy efficiency, evaluation, measurement & verification, PG&E, publications, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, zero net energy (ZNE)

The document ZNE Evaluation Methodologies: Phase 1 – Draft Report, which PG&E contracted with TRC to complete, is now posted to the CPUC’s EE (more…)

AB 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee meeting June 21st

June 10, 2016

Sarina Soor

ab 32, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental justice, events, strategic planning, workshops

The AB 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (Committee) will be meeting via webinar on June 21, 2016 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm (PDT). Participants may participate via webinar or at any of the locations provided in the notice, including the Sierra (more…)

CEC Electric Vehicle Funding Workshop Follow Up: Presentations Available

June 8, 2016

Sarina Soor

alternative fuel vehicles, CEC, electric vehicles, energy data, funding, strategic planning, weekly updates, workshops

Presentations from the CEC’s 6/6 workshop on electric vehicle infrastructure funding are now available on the CEC’s webpage for this docket (16-ALT-01), including: (more…)