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Local Government Energy Programs Cheer Recent CPUC Decision

Press Release For Immediate Release: Monday, June 4, 2018 On Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a number of key reforms to local government energy efficiency activities proposed by the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition (LGSEC), a coalition of the Local Government Commission (LGC). The CPUC ordered the four investor-owned utilities to undertake…

June 4, 2018

Worldwatch Institute

Informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems, Worldwatch Institute’s web site provides a wealth of resources including a monthly newsletter, issue briefs, a speakers list and action alerts.

Tags: energy efficiency, renew, sustainability

September 20, 2013

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

http://www.pge.com PG&E’s web site offers information on electric industry restructuring and energy efficiency opportunities and technologies. PG&E Energy Services, an unregulated PG&E subsidiary whose products include electricity from renewable energy sources, can also be accessed from this site.

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Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

http://www.smud.org SMUD touts having one of the cleanest power mixes in the nation. Through their PV Pioneer Program, SMUD is partnering with customers who agree to pay a “green price” each month to host PV systems on their roofs.

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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

http://www.sdge.com SDG&E’s 100 Ways to Save page provides energy efficiency tips for water heaters, air conditioners, small appliances and several other household items. The Energy Arcade page provides energy information and highlights some of SDG&E’s environmental projects. The site also has information on electric industry restructuring.

Tags: energy, restructure, utilities

Southern California Edison (SCE)

http://www.sce.com SCE’s web site provides information on energy efficiency and various consumer energy issues. For information on electric industry restructuring and about EarthSource, an Edison subsidiary offering electricity from renewable energy sources, users can link to SCE’s parent company’s web site, Edison International.

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Southern California Gas

http://www.socalgas.com The Southern California Gas web site provides consumers with online customer service access and energy efficiency opportunities for both residential and business customers. The site also discusses Energy Advantage Homes, which offer energy efficiency levels beyond California Title 24 requirements.

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Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST)

http://www.ceert.org/ The CREST web site contains a wealth of program information on renewable energy, energy efficiency, the environment, and sustainable development.

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City of Santa Monica

http://www.smgov.net/epd/ The City of Santa Monica adopted its Santa Monica Sustainable City program in Fall 1994. Covering eleven different areas including recycling, water, energy, transportation and community and economic development, the program is the blueprint for Santa Monica’s goal to meeting its existing needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own…

Tags: sustainability

EcoIQ

http://www.ecoiq.com EcoIQ provides Internet publications, professional development resources, and consulting and client services designed to help communities and their local governments become more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.

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Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA)

http://www.eeba.org EEBA promotes energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and communities. Their site includes an electronic bookstore, links to sponsors, conference information, and member news.

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Green Communities Assistance Kit

http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/ Developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a step-by-step guide for identifying and resolving community needs, and planning and implementing sustainable actions. The guide also identifies useful tools, case studies, and other resources.

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International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives

http://www.iclei.org ICLEI is building and supporting a worldwide movement of local governments to improve global environmental conditions through local actions. Their “Members in Action” section provides case studies of a variety of successful local government environmental programs.

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Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3)

http://www.me3.org A great resource on renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric utility deregulation issues. ME3’s current research topics include: Sustainable Energy and Economic Development, Ecological Tax Reform, and the Environmental Costs of Electricity. Learn how community involvement spurred the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to require a Minnesota utility company to construct or contract for 425…

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Sustainable Sources

http://www.greenbuilder.com Sustainable Sources offers numerous sustainable building resources, including a green builders professional directory, a calendar of events and a listing of publications.

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Smart Communities Network

http://www.doe.gov A project of the Department of Energy, the Center’s web site provides information on numerous sustainability issues including land use planning, green buildings, municipal energy, and rural issues. Points of interest include an on-line slide show of sustainable rural and urban communities and the case study of the week.

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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

http://www.usgbc.org USGBC’s web site includes information on the State and Local Implementation Committee, which is developing a forum for exchange of information between cities and states and a tool kit for them to successfully implement green building programs.

Tags: energy efficiency, sustainability

Center for Resource Solutions — Green-E Program

http://www.resource-solutions.org Green-E is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), a national nonprofit organization that works to make it easier for people and organization to mitigate climate changes. CRS designs and operates national and international programs that support the increased supply and use of renewable energy resources, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency…

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Alliance to Save Energy

http://www.ase.org A coalition of prominent business, government, environmental and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy.

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American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

http://www.ases.org ASES is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use of solar energy.

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