Municipal Program:
Additional Resources
Fourth Annual Research Conference on Climate Change
http://meteora.ucsd.edu/cap/cap_meetings.html
The California Energy Commission's Public Interest Energy Research
(PIER)
Program invites you- September 10 - 13, 2007 in Sacramento,
California
Alliance to Save Energy
http://ww.ase.org/
Business, government, environmental, and consumer
leaders who promote
efficient and clean use of energy worldwide. Helpful tips, and
curious advocates
can sign up to have the "e-FFICIENCY NEWS" sent to their e-mail
address.
The American Council for an
Energy-Efficient Economy
http://www.aceee.org/
For followers of energy related issues. It is a wealth of info for
those looking for
technical and policy-related information.
Best Practice
Guide for Commercial Office Buildings
http://fypower.org/bpg/module.html?
b=offices&m=Planning_an_Energy_Program&s=Certification_Programs
Provides a handbook for Planning an Energy Program for commercial
buildings.
California Measurement Advisory Council (CALMAC)
http://www.calmac.org/
CALMAC provide evaluation services for energy efficiency programs;
previous
reports are available.
Consumer Energy Center
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/
Website created and supported by the California Energy Commission.
Includes Information on how to make smart energy choices at home, at
work, and while traveling.
Home Energy Saver
http://hes.lbl.gov/
Enter your zip code and get details about how to save energy and
money in
your home.
Solstice
http://www.crest.org/
A great site for information about energy efficiency, renewable
energy and
sustainable technology information and connections, with lots of
useful links
from the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
(CREST).
The Rightlights Program
http://www.rightlights.org/
Provides subsidized lighting upgrades and free professional
assistance. The
program is aimed at nonresidential small business customers.
U.S. EPA Energy Star
http://www.energystar.gov/
A good source to help save money and the environment.
For Public Facilities
Bright Schools Program - K-12 Schools
http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/brightschools
Find technical assistance in identifying energy saving projects for
schools
Collaborative of High Performance Schools
http://www.chps.net/overview/index.htm
CHPS helps facilitate the design of green schools for better
education.
Energy Efficiency Financing
http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/financing/index.html
EEFP finances projects with proven energy savings (low interest
loans (3.95%).
Energy Partnership Program
http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/partnership
This program identifies energy saving projects in planned and
existing facilities.
Certification
and Rating Systems
Best Practice Guide for Commercial Office
Buildings
http://fypower.org/bpg/module.html?
b=offices&m=Planning_an_Energy_Program&s=Certification_Programs
Provides a handbook for Planning an Energy Program for commercial
buildings.
Collaborative of
High Performance Schools
http://www.chps.net/manual/index.htm
Best Practices guide to greening schools.
Green Building Initiative (GBI) Green Globes
http://www.greenglobe.org/
A benchmarking and certification program for travel and tourism.
GreenPoint Rated
http://www.builditgreen.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=greenpoint
Helps potential home buyers compare the energy efficiency of homes.
Green Restaurant Association
http://www.dinegreen.com/
Find out how your restaurant can contribute to the effort to create
a sustainable restaurant industry.
Monterey County Green Business Program
http://www.montereybaygreenbusiness.org/index.html
A
partnership of industry, government and public groups working to
recognize businesses that keep their operations green.
U.S. EPA Energy Star
http://www.energystar.gov/
Solid advice on goods and practices that can help you reach these
goals.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System
http://www.usgbc.org/
Find out how to construct and assess buildings according to their
environmental
performance.
Resources
for Businesses
Carbonfund.org
http://www.carbonfund.org/site/
While striving to reduce your energy consumption, offset what you
cannot avoid.
California Climate Action Registry
http://www.climateregistry.org
Help create a registry of current Greenhouse Gas emissions to
contribute to a
baseline for future reductions.
Green Restaurant Association
http://www.dinegreen.com/
Find out how your restaurant can contribute to the effort to create
a sustainable restaurant industry.
Monterey Bay Green Business Program
http://www.montereybaygreenbusiness.org/index.html
A partnership of industry, government and public groups working to
recognize
businesses hat keep their operations green.
Pacific Gas and
Electric Company- Climatesmart
http://www.pge.com/climatesmart
Reduce your impact on global warming!
Low Income Programs
California Solar Initiative Draft Staff Proposal
for Low-Income
Incentive Program for Single-Family Homes
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/energy/solar/070424_csilowincome.htm
Low income strategies.
Central Coast Energy Services (CCES)
http://www.energyservices.org/
Coordinates two energy bill assistance programs for low income
Monterey and
Santa Cruz county residents.
Renewable Energy Resources
Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies
http://www.cleanpower.org/
This site is especially tailored to California. it has
specific information on
technologies, and on utility changes.
Solstice
http://www.crest.org/
A great site for information about energy efficiency, renewable
energy and
sustainable technology information and connections, with lots of
useful links
from the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
(CREST).
Green Power Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/index.htm
A guide to buying green power.
National Center for Photovoltaics
http://www.nrel.gov/pv/
A website created by the Department of Energy with information on
solar sources
of renewable energy.
New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) of the California
Solar Initiative
http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/nshp/index.html
You will find the New Solar Homes Partnership Guidebook. It provides
information for any resident, or non-resident, to become a solar
energy producer.
OnGridSolar
http://www.ongrid.net/classes.html
List of upcoming local classes related to solar energy
Pacific
Gas and Electric Company- Climatesmart
http://www.pge.com/climatesmart
Reduce your impact on global warming!
Power
Scorecard
http://www.powerscorecard.org/
A web tool to help choose power generated from clean sources such as
wind
and sun in California and Pennsylvania.
Renewable Energy Program
http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/documents/
Provides links to publications, reports, and application forms for
California's Renewable Energy Program.
Self-Generation Program
http://www.pge.com/selfgen/
Information on the state’s self generation incentive program.
The California Solar Initiative (Set by CPUC,
California Public Utilities
Commission)
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/energy/solar/index.htm
This page has many great links. Explore the progress this initiative
is making.
The Green Power Network
http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower
News and information on green power markets and activities (includes
information on purchasing green power).
The National Biodiesel Board
http://www.biodiesel.org
Find out more about biodiesel.
Climate Change
Related
Cities for Climate Protection
Program (Santa Cruz)
http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pw/ep/climate.html
See how cities around the world are
responding to climate change.
Post Carbon Cities
http://postcarboncities.net/guidebook
This website presents a guidebook dedicated to preparing local
governments for energy and climate uncertainties in the future.
The Clinton Climate Initiative
http://www.clintonfoundation.org/cf-pgm-cci-home.htm
A business oriented approach that
works with cities around the world.
The Declaration of New Patriotism
–Third Draft
http://environmentaldefense.blogspot.com/
Drafted by Environmental Defense to
combat global warming.
The Relocalization Network
http://www.relocalize.net
Emphasizes refocusing our food and
energy production to local sources.
General
California Climate Action Registry
http://www.climateregistry.org
Help create a registry of current Greenhouse Gas emissions to
contribute to a
baseline for future reductions.
Carbonfund.org
http://www.carbonfund.org/site/
While striving to reduce your energy consumption, offset what you
cannot avoid.
Good Stuff?
http://www.worldwatch.org/taxonomy/term/44
Information on the environmental and social impacts of the products
you
purchase.
Power Scorecard
http://www.powerscorecard.org/
A web tool to help choose power generated from clean sources such as
wind and sun in California and Pennsylvania.
The Relocalization Network
http://www.relocalize.net
Emphasizes refocusing our food and energy production to local
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