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Silicon Valley Energy Summit: June 25, 2015

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

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The California Independent System Operator: A High Wire Act on Solid Ground

May 20, 2015  |  by Woody Hastings Recently I visited the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) – my first visit ever. I always wondered why CAISO was located in Folsom, California. I learned that Folsom is one of the least seismically active areas in the State, yet still close to the centers of policy decision-making. … Read more

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KB Properties Supports The Climate Center through 5% Back Donation Program

May 6, 2015 by Kristin Berger, Director of Development KB Properties is a residential real estate company serving Sonoma and Marin Counties. Their support of The Climate Center comes from a desire to benefit local non-profits taking positive action towards climate change. “We are constantly inspired by the game-changing work of The Climate Center to … Read more

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Sustainable Enterprise Conference April 30, 2015

        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

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Symposium Coordinator – Request for Proposals

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

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Lunar Panels?

  Did we get ya? If you’re laughing as hard as we are, perhaps you should consider a kind donation to keep the humor, innovation, and GHG reductions flowing.  

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SCWA Energy and Sustainability Tours

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

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Sonoma County Adaptation Forum – April 8, 2015

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

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Renewable Energy Markets: Ready for Take off?

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

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Job Announcement: Director of Marketing and Communications

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