Clean Energy
Can we cool the earth through geoengineering?
This is a long article, but a good read. It is the best paper I have read on using geoengineering to address climate change. It takes a comprehensive look at all the possibilities and gives an analysis of how likely they are to produce results and the challenges associated with them. Without giving away too … Read more
An opportunity for reducing our carbon footprint
by Jane Bender, President, The Climate Center On April 27th, The Climate Center ran Chris Cone’s article, “Unintended consequence of tree removal reveals carbon reduction opportunity.” Indeed removing large redwood trees in Old Courthouse Square is causing the building owners of 50 Old Courthouse Square to increase their air conditioning load to ensure a comfortable environment … Read more
The Power of Shakespeare in the Cannery
Pray, what does Shakespeare have to do with protecting the climate? For the past two years, my daughter and I have been delighted and moved by high-quality outdoor local productions of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night in Santa Rosa’s Historic Railroad Square’s Cannery. This summer, Shakespeare in the Cannery presents the 2016 season with Macbeth from July … Read more
Solar: A Gateway to Innovative, Net Zero Living
What does the future of clean energy look like from the perspective of a solar installer? It’s bright, according to Jeff Mathias, co-owner of Sebastopol-based Synergy Solar Systems. For Jeff, solar is a gateway to innovation and moving customers to a net zero carbon footprint. “Any solar vendor just selling solar is doing a disservice,” … Read more
Introducing Community Choice Energy in Tulare County
Earlier this year, The Climate Center began working in the San Joaquin Valley to plant the seeds of Community Choice energy. On April 8, we were invited by the Fresno State Office of Community and Economic Development to present at the Clean Energy Summit about the benefits of Community Choice. In a breakout session, I … Read more
Unintended consequence of tree removal reveals carbon reduction opportunity
By Chris Cone The recent removal of six 200-foot redwood trees for the Courthouse Square reunification project produced an unintended consequence that spotlights the concept, and the importance, of building performance in climate protection. The shade produced by the redwood trees, located in front of 50 Old Courthouse Square, significantly reduced the amount of heat, … Read more
A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner
We thank our new Business for Clean Energy Member, Allen Danley of Sure Thing Carpet Care for a generous in-kind donation. Our carpets and chairs are squeaky clean! Why is a mobile carpet cleaning business a Business for Clean Energy member? Allen is pursuing his goal to become the first clean-energy-powered mobile cleaning business. Allen’s … Read more
The Center welcomes Ross to the team
The Climate Center is proud to welcome Ross Markey to the team as a student intern. He will be spending a year working with us on projects related to expanding renewable energy and Community Choice Energy in California. Ross is a Sonoma County native and is currently pursuing a B.A. from Sonoma State University in … Read more
Quiz: How well do you know the candidates’ climate views?
This could go down in the books as one of the most interesting presidential elections in history. Candidate statements on all of the issues have been quite colorful throughout this long campaign cycle. At The Climate Center, we’ve been keenly aware of the peculiar stripes that the candidates have shown with regard to climate change. How well do you know … Read more