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

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 … Read more

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Congressman Huffman Says Congress Stymied on Climate

Congressman Jared Huffman spoke to the Business for Clean Energy Group meeting about climate and energy measures in Congress. The group of about 40 business leaders was hosted by Labcon, an international medical labware manufacturer located in Petaluma that has a large solar installation (pictured above) and has invested in aggressive energy efficiency measures. Huffman … Read more

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Electricity is busting a monopoly

Monopoly utilities have always dominated the electricity market, leaving us little to no choice in where we get the power for our homes. For another energy need, however, electricity is the upstart.  Gasoline is the monopoly fuel for the transportation sector. But electricity is starting to stage a challenge. Newly released sales figures show that … Read more

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Santa Rosa City Council Votes to Participate in Sonoma Clean Power

Climate Protection Campaign Lauds Council for Decisive Action Santa Rosa—The Santa Rosa City Council today voted to support city participation in Sonoma Clean Power. The unanimous vote directed staff to draft a resolution that the Council intends to pass on its consent calendar next week. The move enables the city to join the new power … Read more

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Sonoma Clean Power Authority Holds First Meeting

The Sonoma Clean Power Authority board met this Tuesday, making several decisions to advance the enterprise during its start-up phase. Windsor Council member Bruce Okrepkie was seated on the board, as Supervisor Susan Gorin came off. She now serves as  alternate. The Board approved the new deadline of July 9th for the cities to join … Read more

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Clean tech, climate legislation good for California’s economy

A new study shows the importance of clean tech to California’s economy. It also highlights the role California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) plays in driving investment to that sector. The clean tech sector has been more resilient than the overall economy, according to the study by Economist David Roland-Holst of U.C. Berkeley. “While … Read more

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GreenBiz Forum in SF – Feb 26-28

Framed by the 2013 State of Green Business report, the 2013 GreenBiz Forum brings together thought leaders and sustainability executives to define the trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business today. Gain insight. The information-packed Forum coincides with the release of GreenBiz.com’s “State of Green Business 2013,” the acclaimed annual status report on corporate environmental trends and progress. Understand the … Read more

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Critical Juncture for Sonoma Clean Power

A request for proposals (RFP) will be issued in February by Sonoma County Water Agency for energy service providers to supply electric power and other services to Sonoma Clean Power. The RFP seeks to receive proposals for power supply, data management and customer and demand side services such as efficiency programs, demand response and net … Read more

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