NRDC launches City Energy Project Resource Library NRDC - The City Energy Project partnered with 20 cities and counties across the U.S. to create and implement customized, impactful energy efficiency policies and programs. The lessons learned, and best-in-class practices are now distilled into the City Energy Project Resource Library.
DER integration to fuel energy efficiency growth, reports find Utility Dive - New analysis from Navigant predicts spending on energy efficiency will grow at a steady pace over the next ten years, driven in part by improvements to the resource alongside business models and technologies that continue to evolve.
SLO plans new building codes, programs to curb emissions New Times SLO - As San Luis Obispo eyes a 2035 target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions status, city officials are developing new building codes that will go beyond what the state requires for energy efficiency in new development—while also crafting carbon offset policies and retrofitting programs for the community’s existing building stock.
SoCalGas seeks to offer renewable natural gas to customers SCG - According to the University of California, Davis, renewable natural gas can replace up to 20% of the fossil natural gas in California, from the state's existing organic waste supply.
Opportunities
2019 SEEC Forum Call for Proposals The Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum is an opportunity to showcase best practices, local projects, and innovative strategies for energy efficiency and sustainability. If you have something of interest to share, you are encouraged to submit a session or poster proposal.
CivicSpark, a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local public agencies to address emerging environmental and social equity resilience challenges, is now accepting partner applications for the 2019-2020 Service Year. View more information
