|
|
|||||||||||||||||
|
From the Director's Desk
In the sustainable energy business, we often talk about breaking down the market barriers to reach a green tipping point when the momentum for energy efficiency and renewable energy moves beyond trendy to become unstoppable. But there is always an elephant in the room – people still believe energy solutions, for home or business, cost too much. We think there is good reason to believe some California property owners can bag that elephant with property assessed clean energy ( PACE) financing programs. Read more.
Kensington Clean Energy Festival
In the 100-year-old community of Kensington homeowners are using modern technologies to reduce energy use and conserve water that you can put into action in your residence. The festival takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, and is sponsored by CCSE, Kensington 100th Anniversary Committee, the Kensington-Normal Heights Library and Walk San Diego. Attend free, informational workshops and join in a walking tour of homes to see energy savings and clean generation in action. For more information, here.
Guide Helps Schools Reduce Energy
Why Pay to Install Solar?
when considering solar energy for your business, what you really want is the power, so why shell out for the system? That’s the basic scheme of financial agreements known as power purchase agreements and solar leases that cover up-front equipment and installation costs while the customer pays only a monthly amount. Read more.
Saving with Energy-efficient Mortgages
While the California housing market remains distressed, those who are in the position to buy or refinance can add value to their home and save on future energy costs by taking advantage of under-used mortgage programs that support residential energy efficiency. Society benefits as well, because energy-efficient homes cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read more.
Reducing Building Energy Use
Trimming down energy use in commercial buildings is a strategic objective in California’s campaign to curb fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that is attainable by upgrading mechanical systems with improved technologies, according to energy expert David Wylie, vice president of ASW Engineering Management Consultants of Tustin, Calif. Read more.
Community Energy Action Hero
While planning tributes to Kensington’s past during the neighborhood’s 100th anniversary this year, Tom Evons, a volunteer on the centennial committee, thought this would be a great time to also look forward to the future of one of San Diego’s oldest communities. From that idea has grown a day promoting sustainable living called the Kensington Clean Energy Festival to be held Saturday, June 26. Read more.
California Legislative Update
By Jennifer Green California’s energy legislation for 2010 builds on legislation passed successfully in previous sessions. The California Solar Initiative, the state’s landmark bill that mandates the installation of 3,000 megawatts of solar systems, combined with the Renewable Portfolio Standard mandating 20 percent of electricity corporations’ sales from renewable resources by the end of the year provide two lofty green goals for the state. Read more.
Policy and Planning
|
Reaching for the Tipping Point Kensington Clean Energy Festival Guide Helps Schools Reduce Energy
Did you know CCSE offers free, ongoing workshops on energy efficiency, solar energy, green building, transportation and climate change? Register now! Click on the links below or call (866) SDENERGY. Movies with Meaning - No Impact Man Solar Water Heating Contractor and Self-Installer Training Air to Water Low Temperature Heat Pump SolarDay 2010 Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Contracts Solar Water Heating Basics for Homeowners Kensington Clean Energy Festival Join CCSE’s Elite Volunteer Corp
SolarDay Workshops Panel Discussion about SB 375 Climate Change & National Security
Jordan Iantorno Jordan Iantorno is part of CCSE’s California Solar Initiative team and plays a vital role in solar water heating programs, especially the CSI-Thermal Program of rebates for residential and commercial installations. She is involved in application processing, workshop coordination, customer and contractor services and reporting. Prior to joining CCSE, Jordan was in Cox Communications’ external affairs department where she worked on communications, marketing and public relations projects. She created the first edition of Cox Kids Foundation Annual Report, which involved researching and categorizing Cox’s giving during the previous 10 years. She also created a government newsletter for distribution to local elected officials. Jordan has past work experience in the health care sector. She has worked for Healthy Communities Network, Alliance HealthCare Foundation and The California Endowment. She was also a member and team captain of a women’s semi-professional soccer team, San Francisco Nighthawks. Jordan has a bachelor’s degree in business and globalism from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from the University of San Diego.
Summer Energy Savings It’s summer and time to consider how to keep cool without jacking up your electricity costs. It starts at your HVAC system. If equipment is more than 15 years old or not properly maintained, get a mechanical tune-up to reduce energy loss. Next, add ceiling fans. With fans, you can turn up your thermostat by 4 degrees and retain a good comfort level. In drier East County areas, consider an evaporative cooler that generally uses about a quarter of the energy of conventional air conditioners. Be energy wise about keeping cool.
Current green job openings: • Building Retrofit Program Manager • Energy Engineer - Energy Efficiency Programs
“You can align profitability and social responsibility, and there is no reason we can't integrate concerns about long-term sustainability into every business decision that we make. ” -Deborah Merrill-Sands, dean, Simmons College School of Management, cited in “Higher Education in a Warming World”
Help us STAND FOR LESS. So that everyone can enjoy life more. Please take a few minutes today and join us at www.standforless.com.
Energy Connection is a monthly e-newsletter of the California Center for Sustainable Energy. We value your feedback. To submit comments, questions or suggestions, please click here. |
||||||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||||||
Inside the 
Inside This Issue:
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
