California Center for Sustainable Energy

CCSE to Lead Marketing Efforts
Statewide programs for energy efficiency and upgrades

The California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC) has selected CCSE as the implementer of a two-year statewide marketing, education and outreach program to promote energy efficiency, demand response and general energy education to residential and small business consumers beginning this summer.

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CCSE Supports Hotel Energy System
Historic Lafayette Hotel installs highly efficient fuel cell

The 1940s Hollywood-era Lafayette Hotel in San Diego was the scene of a celebration and switching on of a 40- kilowatt ClearEdge Power fuel cell system on May 9. During ceremonies, CCSE Managing Director Peter Hamilton presented the hotel's owners with $100,000 rebate check from the Self-Generation Incentive Program ( SGIP).

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1st Report on Rooftop Solar Challenge
Project aimed at streamlining PV installation

CCSE has issued the first report in a Department of Energy-sponsored study of streamlining processes and standards for rooftop solar energy installations in the Southern California region.

The study is part of the Southern California Rooftop Solar Challenge, a DOE program aimed at stimulating adoption of solar energy by reducing barriers and lowering costs for residential and small commercial installations. The program comes under DOE's SunShot Initiative to make solar accessible and affordable nationwide.

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Updates

Garden Chat – Celebrated author and leading environmentalist Bill Mckibben came to CCSE on Monday, May 14, for a tour and a garden-side chat with staff. Mckibben is well known for his books (Eaarth, The End of Nature) and, more recently, as the founder of 350.org, an international grassroots organization that works toward achieving a clean energy future. He was the keynote speaker that evening for the Keeling Lecture series at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Contractor Training – GETUP participant Richard Espinoza, Green Energy Champions (left), assists instructor Dan Perunko, California Building Performance Contractors Association, in demonstrating how to properly connect ductwork components during a recent training session.

Inside the ERC

The Energy Resource Library now has a 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.

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.

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CCSE to Lead Marketing Efforts

CCSE Supports Hotel Energy System

1st Report on Rooftop Solar Challenge

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.

Greening Up Foreclosures
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Energy Upgrade California Orientation Workshop
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Home Performance 102 for Homeowners
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Skip's Tips - Advanced Solar Thermal Workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Solar for Homeowners 1 - Getting Started
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Incredible! Edible, Waterwise, and Beautiful
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012

Featured Events

Sustainability in Business Makes Financial Sense –
You can improve profits and customer loyalty by creating a sustainability plan. Gail Welch of Qualcomm will introduce what sustainability means and how to approach a sustainability plan. She will discuss Qualcomm's sustainability initiatives and lessons learned and give practical guidance to companies of all sizes that want to benefit from an improved brand image, competitive advantage, employee satisfaction, effective risk management and new sources of revenue.

Business leaders, managers and executives from any size and type of company should attend this event.
Admission is free.

Friday, June 22, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
California Center for Sustainable Energy

Greening Up Foreclosures – Learn how Dave Robinson of GreenEarthEquities uses remodeling as an opportunity to save the planet one house at a time through foreclosure renovations. Get insights into the nuts and bolts of profitable energy-wise house flipping utilizing the latest green building tools and technology.
Admission is free.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
California Center for Sustainable Energy

Monthly Tip

Beat the summer heat – Installing energy efficient windows can keep your home cooler and provide savings. The Department of Energy says replacing single-pane windows with ENERGY STAR windows can save up to $465 a year in energy costs. Other measures include covering your windows with curtains or shades during the daytime and planting trees to shade your home.

CCSE Is Hiring

Current green job openings:

• Director of Policy

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

"Almost every way we make electricity today, except for the emerging renewables and nuclear, puts out CO₂. And so, what we're going to have to do at a global scale is create a new system."

-Bill Gates, chairman, Microsoft Corp.

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