Energy Efficiency Archives

September 22, 2022May 19, 2014 | Post

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit – June 19th

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit explores best business practices, exciting technologies, government regulation and energy policy. Convened by Stanford University’s Precourt Energy Efficiency Center, SVES traditionally benefits some 400 facilities managers, regulators, researchers, investors and others dealing with energy economics and environmental impacts. TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: Energy efficient lighting innovations • Clean tech investment Big data analytics … Read more

Barry Vesser

September 22, 2022May 6, 2014 | Post

Creating His Clean Energy Future, Twice

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Climate Sustainer Club member Gerry Lazzareschi, MD Gerry Lazzareschi had 38 solar panels installed on the roof of his Healdsburg home a month ago. (Conner Jay / PD) The second time’s a charm for Climate Protection Campaign Sustainer Club member Gerry Lazzareschi. Gerry was recently featured in the Press Democrat for going solar … Read more

September 22, 2022April 4, 2014 | Post

Magma Power – Geothermal for the People

(Heated by magma near the Earth’s surface, natural ‘fumaroles’ or steam vents, emit steam in a field near piping that carries hot steam from the source). When we think of renewable energy we mostly think of power from the sky – solar and wind. The power sources that we are trying to phase out come … Read more

Woody Hastings

Clean Energy Energy Efficiency

September 22, 2022November 14, 2013 | Post

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

The Climate Center

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September 22, 2022August 15, 2013 | Post

Home Retrofits: Heading Toward Zero Net Energy — Sept 27 – Oct 11

Hosted by Solar Sonoma County Home Retrofits: Heading Toward Zero Net Energy Learn everything, from the basics to the details of Deep Energy Retrofits (DER’s) to achieve Net Zero Energy (NZE). Earn six (6) HSW Continuing Education Units to the American Institute of Architects for each of the sessions. This will be a 4-part series … Read more

The Climate Center

Clean Energy Energy Efficiency

September 22, 2022July 30, 2013 | Post

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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September 22, 2022June 26, 2013 | Post

Santa Rosa Vote on Sonoma Clean Power – July 9

There have been many hearings, meetings and presentations over the past two years to convince the Santa Rosa City Council to participate in Sonoma Clean Power. On July 9 they will make their decision. Your presence as they deliberate will be powerful. Let’s make sure they understand the community is watching and we want them … Read more

The Climate Center

Clean Energy Energy Efficiency

September 22, 2022August 28, 2012 | Post

Community-Scale Wind Power at Hardware Center

If you ever get the chance to drive by the ever-colorful Ace Sebastopol Hardware Center, look up. You can’t see the forty kilowatts of solar panels installed on the roof that power the entire place on sunny days, but you can see the small, community scale wind generator that has been installed. This is a … Read more

Woody Hastings

Clean Energy Energy Efficiency

September 22, 2022August 23, 2012 | Post

Blackouts Be Gone

Remember the rolling blackouts of 2001? They were frightening and really bad for the economy. This month California came dangerously close to a repeat performance. On August 10 and August 14, the company that manages the state’s electrical grid issued “Flex Alerts,” urging us to set our thermostats at 78 and wait until evening to … Read more

Ann Hancock

Clean Energy Energy Efficiency

September 22, 2022June 18, 2012 | Post

Windsor Approves Innovative, Water Conservation & Energy Efficiency Program – First in California!

Windsor Efficiency PAYS®, available to eligible Windsor residents starting August 2012, provides water and energy upgrades for residential properties that provide immediate utility bill savings— with no upfront cost or debt. On July 18, 2012, the Windsor Town Council gave final approval for Windsor Efficiency PAYS®, a new, innovative water conservation program that provides residents … Read more

The Climate Center

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