Entries by The Climate Center

Combating Climate Change: Clean Energy, Green Building & Energy Efficiency — Nov 13

November 14, 2013 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Speaker: Cyane Dandridge, Strategic Energy Innovations Wednesday, 11/13/13 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Marin Science Seminar 320 Nova Albion Way Terra Linda High School Rm 207 San Rafael, CA 94903 Email: marinscienceseminar@gmail.com Phone: (415) 479-4106 Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI), a nonprofit organization established in 1997, helps empower schools and universities, small businesses, local governments, affordable housing agencies, and […]

Economics of Solar — Dec 4

November 11, 2013 /0 Comments/in , /by

The Economics of Solar December 4, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Presented by the Solar Action Alliance This class helps PV dealers, installers, and salespeople make the best and most accurate financial case to their customers to help them make more sales and open more eyes to the value of solar systems. Andy Black will […]

Lifecycle Impacts of Renewable Energy — Nov 4

October 19, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

Stanford University Energy Seminar Through systematic reviews and original research, this presentation will review evidence of environmental impacts of renewable electricity generation technologies compared, where possible, to their conventional incumbents. Evidence for greenhouse gas emissions, water and land use will be reviewed mostly from the perspective of life cycle assessment. Areas of uncertainty will be […]

Leadership in Sustainability Awards — Nov 2

October 10, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

The Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy is pleased to announce the 2013 Leadership in Sustainability Award winners. The recipients are Cathryn Couch, executive director of the Ceres Community Project, Paul Kaiser, owner of Singing Frogs Farm in Sebastopol, William P. Gallaher, board chair of First Community Bank, and Alvarado Street Bakery. Recipients will be honored at the […]

Clean Power, Healthy Communities Conference — Oct 17

October 8, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

Clean Power, Healthy Communities Conference 2013 The 4th Annual Conference of the Local Clean Energy Alliance Thursday, October 17, 2013 California Endowment Conference Center 1111 Broadway, 7th Floor, Oakland CA See map and directions (Also by live video stream) Check out the CONFERENCE PROGRAM. Thanks to our Conference Sponsors! The Local Clean Energy Alliance is […]

Sonoma Clean Power Informational Meetings

July 14, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

Five cities and the county have voted to participate in Sonoma Clean Power. What does that mean for you? Come find out. The interim staff of the power authority has scheduled public meetings to present information on the new program and answer questions. Join them to learn more about the new, locally controlled choice in electricity […]

Invest Local Conference — Sept 26

July 14, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

Invest Local Conference 2013 What local investing solutions currently exist, and what’s on the horizon?  How can we increase the capital that stays in our local economy? Learn about and help develop local investing solutions in the North Bay. INVEST LOCAL CONFERENCE – Thursday, September 26, 9-4pm Financial professionals, investors, business owners, and community leaders are […]

Join the Divestment Campaign — July 16

July 10, 2013 /0 Comments/in /by

350.org is working with colleges, universities, public pension funds, cities, and faith based organizations. They are calling for an immediate freeze on any new investment in fossil fuel companies and full divestment within 5 years. WHEN July 16, 2013 at 7pm – 9pm WHERE 350.org office (near 19th St. BART) 1729 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA […]