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Alternative Energy Experts Available for Earth Day

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (April 13, 2009)— Get the latest information on eco-friendly energy technologies and energy-saving techniques from unbiased, independent experts at the California Center for Sustainable Energy’s exhibit at the 20th EarthFair in Balboa Park, Sunday, April 19. California’s three largest utilities currently generate about 13% of their electricity from renewable resources and legislation requires the utilities to raise that to 20% by 2010. CCSE will exhibit information about energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy, clean transportation options and climate change. CCSE experts on sustainable energy will be on hand to answer questions and discuss rebates and services available to San Diego homeowners and businesses.

 

DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2009
TIME:

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Exhibit Area 7N - Sites 726 & 727 at EarthFair, Balboa Park

PRIOR TO EARTHFAIR: The following CCSE experts are available for interview.

John Supp, program manager, California Solar Initiative
Technical aspects of solar energy and wind turbines. Administers $200 million in rebates and incentives for solar systems for residential and commercial.

Annie Henderson, program manager, Solar Water Heating Pilot Program
Expert on solar water heating and policy. Manages local pilot rebate program as model for potential statewide solar water heating incentive program.
Mary Venables, program manager, Fueling Alternatives Rebate Program
Coordinates clean transportation efforts at CCSE. Administers statewide rebate program for the California Air Resources Board.
Lauri Walker, program manager, Special Events and Rebuild Central
Expert on community outreach. Develops public events to promote renewable technologies, green building and transportation, as well as other areas.
Ashley Watkins, program manager, Energy Resource Center
Energy efficiency expert. Develops content and coordinates energy-efficiency educational materials and workshops.
Andrea Cook, program manager, Climate Change
Expert on ecology and climate change. Coordinates educational programs on probable local impacts of climate change and how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
 

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