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McAllister To Be Energy Commissioner
CCSE director tapped by Gov. Brown for leadership role

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has appointed CCSE’s Andrew McAllister to the California Energy Commission. McAllister, 46, has held several positions with CCSE since 2005, most recently as interim managing director.

As a member of the Energy Commission, McAllister will be overseeing elements of the state’s energy planning and policies. The position requires confirmation from the California State Senate.

Peter Hamilton, CCSE’s director of energy services, will serve as interim managing director.

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Creating a New Energy Economy
A future without oil, coal or nuclear power

Energy expert Amory Lovins (right), chairman of the Rocky Mountain Institute, captivated a crowd of San Diegans with visions of a future United States thriving economically without using oil, coal or nuclear power at a lecture cosponsored by CCSE and CleanTECH San Diego held April 11. His solution is “reinventing fire,” a sweeping proposal to transition from burning fossil fuels to using efficient and renewable energy.

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Bike to Work Tips
May 18 is Bike to Work Day

Few forms of transportation are more economical or environmentally friendly than riding a bicycle, particularly when pedaling replaces a gas-powered vehicle. Some 6,000 San Diegans are projected to take to two wheels during Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 18.

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Updates

CCSE During Earth Day – Jae Berg (left) a CCSE event lead, shows a young visitor how to estimate her carbon footprint using a scale and weights at the CCSE booth at the Sustainable Feast at Liberty Station. Pictured at the right are Andrea Cook (left), CCSE education & outreach senior manager, and Sharon Thomas, claims supervisor for the Walmart on Murphy Canyon Road. Walmart is a supporter of CCSE’s education and outreach efforts.

Inside the ERC

Energy Resource Library now has its complete catalog of books, DVDs and tools online with advanced hold for items you want to check out. Simply search by subject, author, title, manufacturer, name or type and if what you want is available, you can put a hold on it until you come by CCSE to complete the check-out process. Go to the library website.

Display Sunverge Solar Integration System The Sunverge Solar Integration System (SIS) is an energy management system that captures solar energy and stores it for use when it’s needed most, thereby optimizing peak load reduction, improving grid reliability and maximizing return on renewable energy investments.	Tool Air/Water/Soil Temp Sensor (20' cable) This is a temperature sensor for use with HOBO U-Series external-channel data loggers or ZW Series wireless data nodes. This model measures temperature in air, water or soil. Click here to learn more.
Book Cities Going Green A Handbook of Best Practices This guide to the best practices of municipal sustainability programs introduces the rapidly evolving concept of planning for quality of life before presenting more than 40 case studies of communities that are going green. Click here to learn more.	DVD “Vanishing of the Bees” Filmed in the U.S., Europe, Australia and Asia, this documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and the earth. Click here to learn more.

Policy and Planning

	Energy Efficiency Serves as the forum for the California Public Utility Commission's continued implementation of the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan as well as the forum for the next planning cycle of energy efficiency program plans, funding levels and related issues. Read updates.

	Energy Efficiency Risk/Reward Incentive Mechanism (RRIM) Consideration of prospective reforms to the CPUC's policies related to incentives to achieve or surpass energy efficiency goals. Read updates.

	California Solar Initiative, Self-Generation Incentive Program and Other Distributed Generation Issues Developing and refining policies, rules and programs for the development of cost-effective, clean and reliable distributed generation. Read updates.

	Alternative-fueled Vehicle Tariffs, Infrastructure and Policies Readying the electricity system in a consistent, near-term manner for the projected growth of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles throughout California. Read updates.

	Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Project San Diego Gas & Electric ( SDG&E) seeks authority from the California Public Utilities Commission to construct a 500 kV transmission line in conjunction with several 230 kV transmission lines, expected to run 150 miles between the Imperial Valley to San Diego. Read updates.

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Inside This Issue:

McAllister Appointed Energy Commissioner

Creating a New Energy Economy

Bike to Work Tips

Updates

Event Calendar

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.

Passing the CSI Inspection Protocol
Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2011

Movies with Meaning -
The Big Fix
Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2011

Energy-Efficient Home Tour
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2011

Home Performance 101 for Homeowners
Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2011

Energy Upgrade California Orientation Workshop
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2011

Solar for Homeowners 2 -
Be a Smart Solar Customer
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2011

Other Events

World Electric Vehicle Cities and Ecosystems – An international conference exploring best practices and innovative solutions for deploying plug-in electric vehicles and developing vehicle infrastructure will be held Saturday, May 5, at the JW Marriott Hotel, Los Angeles. Also available as a webcast. Register here.

Monthly Tip

Inspect Your Home – Any home more than a few years old could use a professional home energy assessment; but you can also do an inspection yourself – on a limited basis. You can spot many problems during a simple, but diligent, walk-through. The Department of Energy explains how to conduct a home self-inspection online here.

CCSE Is Hiring

Current green job openings:

• Events Lead

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Green Job Seekers –
In addition to viewing available green jobs, you can now post your resume to CCSE's online Green Career Network. Whether you are looking to find a job or fill one, we have the resources you need.

Notable Quotable

"Modern technology owes ecology an apology."

– Alan M. Eddison, Green Earth Affairs, Zimbabwe

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