California Center for Sustainable Energy

The California Center for Sustainable Energy ( CCSE) is setting local trends by continuing to align with local organizations to provide more ways to “green your world.” CCSE hosted the first annual Sustainability Fair, partnering with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), the city of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority. Hundreds of attendees checked out the various vendor displays and workshops that showcased the latest technologies in the areas of sustainable energy, water use, recycling and waste management.

“ CCSE is here to help with information and education using workshops and events as vital tools, said Lauri Walker, Event Manager. “Our message of People, Planet and Prosperity really came through in this event.”

More than forty exhibitors showcased sustainable products at the fair. Exhibitors ranged from solar, lighting, recycling, composting and water conservation vendors to the California Energy Commission,which was promoting the New Solar Home Partnership program.

“The attendees commented on the quality of the exhibitors and the exhibitors commented on the quality leads that they had received,” said Walker. “So it was a win, win for both groups!”

>> click here to see more photos from the 2008 Sustainability Fair.

The Sustainability Fair provided the forum for people looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and water consumption, while lowering their energy costs.

"The event was a definite success," said Bob Gilleskie, CCSE Director of Engineering.

"The fact that we targeted, especially, the "prosperity" aspect of sustainability and its appeal to business customers made it very worthwhile to all who attended."

Next year’s event will include similar elements with a broad outreach to the community. Look for the 2nd Annual CCSE Sustainability Fair coming August 2009. For more information and a photo gallery of the 2008 Sustainability Fair, click here.