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February 2020

SAN DIEGO ZOO AND EDF RENEWABLES
CUT RIBBON ON NEW ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

On January 21, Cleantech San Diego member EDF Renewables and the San Diego Zoo announced the operation of a 1-megawatt (MW)/4-megawatt hour (MWh) battery storage facility at the Zoo. The storage project will reduce the Zoo's energy costs by utilizing the battery to mitigate spikes in usage, thereby lowering demand charges. The system will also minimize energy costs by recharging the battery when energy is at its lowest available rates, and then later discharging that power to the Zoo when costs are highest. Read More

MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

RENEWALS: 
Cleantech San Diego welcomes membership renewals from our partners at Clearway Energy, Stoel Rives, and Wiliot.
 

San Diego and Riverside Events Inform Energy Startups About Two Grant Opportunties

On February 6, Cleantech San Diego and the Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) held information sessions in San Diego and Riverside to answer questions about the upcoming CalSEED grant opportunity (applications open February 28) and to share information about other relevant programs for clean energy entrepreneurs, such as the Rocket Fund (applications due March 1) and SCEIN (applications accepted on a rolling basis).

Cleantech San Diego Members Present Microgrid Solution at Intersolar Conference

On February 4, Cleantech San Diego hosted a panel conversation at Intersolar featuring a conversation led by ENGIE Services U.S. about a turn-key microgrid solution created by ENGIE, PXiSE, and XENDEE. The session covered the design, simulation, and execution of a microgrid solution specific to a customer’s unique needs and goals including carbon dioxide emission reduction, financial returns, and resilient operations. 

Chubb and Troutman Sanders Host Risk for Cleantech Entrepreneurs Roundtable

On January 30, Cleantech San Diego members Chubb and Troutman Sanders hosted an interactive roundtable discussion about risk for Cleantech San Diego members and Southern California Energy Innovation Network startup companies. Event moderators Maria Guercio and Martin Kuntz of Chubb also recently wrote an article on Building Resilient International Supply Chains that appeared in the American Clean Energy Journal. To learn more, view Chubb's "Plan for Risk, Today and Tomorrow" report.

Cleantech San Diego at DistribuTECH

From January 27-29, Cleantech San Diego's Jason Anderson was in San Antonio to represent the San Diego region's cleantech and smart cities industries as part of the DistribuTECH Conference. The global summit brought together industry thought-leaders from all over the world to network and share knowledge with worldwide utilities and product and service providers.

Southern California Energy Innovation Network Update

Last month, the Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) accepted Helicoid from Riverside County into the progarm, bringing the number of active companies to an all-time high of 29. The program also had two recent graduates, Primo Energy and CleanSpark. As of December 2019, SCEIN companies employ 248 people and have raised $46.7 million in private capital and $9.1 million in public capital since joining for a total of $55.8 million.
 
Also of note, Qubitekk was the first SCEIN company to be awarded a $500,000 Bird Foundation Grant to partner with an Israeli company on a breakthrough cybersecurity solution; KIGT was invited to be a plenary presenter at the Bloomberg NEF Conference in San Francisco; and Nuvve was named a Global Cleantech 100 company.

Apply: Energy startups that could benefit from the services of SCEIN are encouraged to apply. If you would like to join the Technical Advisory Committee or be a mentor, apply here.

Energy Scene: View past issues of SCEIN's newsletter for energy entrepreneurs.

Apply to Join the San Diego Community Power Community Advisory Committee

San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the new Community Choice Energy program made up of the cities of Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, and San Diego, is taking applications for membership in its Community Advisory Committee. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on February 28 and nominees will be presented for Board approval at the March 26 Board meeting. Apply

Apply for the Itron Smart City Challenge

Itron is calling on the world's leading IoT technology providers and problem solvers to develop innovative technology solutions for utilities and the communities they serve. Technology vendors will leverage Itron's open IoT platform and standards-based developer tools to build solutions. Smart City Challenge winners will receive product engineering assistance, marketing and promotional support, and the opportunity to deploy their solution in a real-world environment. The challenge categories are Transforming Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations into Grid Resources and Creating Safe and Resilient CommunitiesSubmit your application to either of the challenges by March 31.

Mintz and ML Strategies Legislative Update

Cleantech San Diego member Mintz and their government relations affiliate ML Strategies are pleased to provide this month's Energy and Sustainability Washington Update to benefit the San Diego region’s cleantech sector. February 2020 Update

IGNITE | SCALE | SAN DIEGO Program Focused on Delivering Smart City Solutions

IGNITE | SCALE | SAN DIEGO is looking for motivated individuals and teams interested in applying their creativity to drive real change and impact in San Diego as part of its Smart Gigabit Communities collaboration with US Ignite, Cox, and the City of San Diego. The competition will address urban challenges in the areas of mobility/mode share for low-to-moderate income communities; chatbot integration with San Diego’s “Get It Done” platform; and citizen engagement platform for arts, culture, and creative events. An information session will be held on February 28 and solution development will occur March-May. Learn More and Register

Become a CivicSpark Project Partner

CivicSpark is a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local public agencies to address community resilience issues such as climate change, water resource management, housing, and mobility. From September 2020 to August 2021, 90 Fellows will bring energy, commitment, and drive to a range of locally-defined project throughout California. Partner applications are being accepted in waves, with the first priority deadline on February 14 and the second on April 3. Learn More

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PARTNER EVENTS:

California Energy Commission
EPIC Forum


Powering Resilient Communities Through Advanced Energy Technologies

February 25
Long Beach, CA
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SoCal Startup Day

February 26
Irvine, CA
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CityLaunch
San Diego


March 22-24
San Diego, CA
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Venture Summit West

Cleantech San Diego members receive $450 off with code CTSANDIEGOVIP

March 23-24
Santa Clara, CA
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San Diego Angel Conference

March 28
San Diego, CA
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Smart Cities Week San Diego

Cleantech San Diego members receive $100 off with code CLEAN20

April 20-22
San Diego, CA
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Solar, Storage, and Smart Energy Expo Southern California

Cleantech San Diego members receive 15% off with code
P1520CTSD

May 14-15
San Diego, CA
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San Diego
Startup Week


May 26-30
San Diego, CA
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MEMBERS
IN THE NEWS:


Software Startup Measurabl Takes Root in EMMES' Downtown 707 Broadway Building
SD Metro, Feb. 6, 2020

CleanSpark Completes Acquisition of Design and Innovation Consulting Firm p2klabs
Proactive Investors, Feb. 6, 2020

Smart Communities, E-mobility, and True Grid Resilience with Itron
Smart Energy International, Jan. 31, 2020

Geothermal's Surprise: Cheap Renewables Could Keep States from Achieving Climate Goals
Utility Dive, January 27, 2020

The U.S. Can Still Lead the Race to Make Cities Smarter and More Sustainable
Smart Cities Dive, Jan. 15, 2020

2020 Could be the Year Hydrogen-Fueled Cars Take Off in California
Times of San Diego, Jan. 11, 2020

FEATURED REPORTS:

Clean Transportation:
An Economic Assessment of More Inclusive Vehicle Electrification in California


This study by Next 10 finds EV adoption could create more than half a million jobs and over $300 billion in new real income by 2030

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2020 Global Cleantech 100 Report

The Cleantech Group lists Cleantech San Diego Members EVgo and Nuvve as Global Cleantech 100 companies

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The 2020 Strategic Directions: Smart Utilities Report

Report by
Black & Veatch

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