The Climate Center invites you, our friends and supporters, to join us for an Open House & Celebration on our new “party patio” (at our new headquarters, shared with Sonoma Land Trust). The pre-party starts at 5:30 with snacks and beverages, a 30-minute program will begin at 6:30pm, and a group photo will be coordinated at 7:00pm. … Read more
Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) is hosting a Solutions Showcase at the Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2015 in partnership with Stanford University’s Precourt Energy Efficiency Center. Join leaders from across a wide spectrum and get a peek into the future of sustainable energy. Featuring an impressive lineup of speakers, this event is a chance for engaging in powerful “Conversations for Action” on targeted topics and exploring innovative solutions at the … Read more
Job Announcement: Solar Energy Program Coordinator The Climate Center seeks a Program Coordinator to develop and coordinate its solar energy programs. Programs include general solar stakeholder support, development of expansion opportunities within and beyond Sonoma County, revenue generation for program support, and technical customer support. The position begins at 80% time. The successful program coordinator … Read more
Sustainable Enterprise Conference Thursday, April 30, 2015 (register today) Hosted at the Sonoma Mountain Village Event Center in Rohnert Park, CA, we present the 10th annual Sustainable Enterprise Conference. This year’s theme is “Capital for a Sustainable Future,” a topic which highlights the region’s wealth of financial, social and natural capital and … Read more
April 8, 2015 by Barry Vesser You might have heard about about the massive spill at a Duke Energy facility into the Dan River in North Carolina last year. A storm water pipe ruptured allowing coal ash contained in ponds to flow into the river. Duke estimated that between 30,000 and 39,000 tons of ash, … Read more
The Climate Center (CCP) seeks a consultant who will serve as a full service coordinator for its second annual symposium (http://staging-theclimatecenter.org/local-energy-symposium/). The symposium will be located in the San Jose area scheduled sometime in the first half of November, 2015, and is expected to attract approximately 350 people. This is an opportunity to work with … Read more
Upcoming Public Tours The Sonoma County Water Agency is pleased to host public tours of the Russian River water supply system, sanitation districts, and energy projects. Please select the date of the tour you’d like to attend, and fill out the registration form. You will be notified with additional details and directions once you have … Read more
Sonoma County Adaptation Forum April 8th: Resilience in a Changing Climate This public forum and follow-up workshop brings together individuals, organizations and businesses from across a wide spectrum of sectors and disciplines who are working to ensure that Sonoma County remains vibrant and resilient in a changing climate. Attendees will learn how to make their … Read more
March 18, 2015 by Barry Vesser News about recent developments in the renewable energy market indicate that business rather than government or utilities is leading the way. Kaiser Permanente, a large consumer of power statewide, announced that it will source half its energy from renewables by 2016. Apple is investing $848 million to build a … Read more
The Climate Center seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement the strategic marketing plan that aligns with the organization’s five year strategic plan, and achieves the branding, public awareness, and development goals for The Climate Center (CCP). Under the direction of the Executive Director and in coordination with the executive team … Read more
