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2020
Why we urgently need to phase out polluting cars by Destiny Rodriguez, Business Journal, December 17, 2020
LA County takes a step toward addressing unused oil wells by Jathniel Coronado, University Times, November 4, 2020
Environmental Sustainability podcast with Destiny Rodriguez, OwlTail, October 23, 2020
California’s new zero-emission vehicle rules face obstacles en route to carbon-neutral future by Kevin Fixler, Press Democrat, October 9, 2020
Gavin Newsom’s historic opportunity for bold leadership on climate change, by Ann Hancock, San Francisco Chronicle, September 28, 2020
California businesses should get paid for ‘negawatts’ to solve energy crunch by Doron Amiran, North Bay Business Journal, September 27, 2020
A Common Agenda for Collective Climate Impact, By Buddy Burch & Jock Gilchrist, The Solutions Journal, September 2020
Lawmakers let oil and gas interests sicken us; Gov. Newsom can put us on the path to recovery, by Ellie Cohen and Venise Curry, Calmatters, September 14, 2020
Heat, wildfires and red skies: The week climate change seized the national spotlight, Press Democrat, September 13, 2020
California’s climate and electricity crises require clean energy community microgrids, by Ellie Cohen, Sacramento Bee, August 29, 2020
Wildfire season is coming. Will Northern California businesses have power to operate? by Doron Amiran, North Bay Business Journal, August 7, 2020
Fresno EOC, Climate Center shows community how to save energy and money, ABC News, July 9, 2020
Groups Urge California Governor to Support Community Microgrids: “A Just Transition to Clean Energy” by Elisa Wood, June 15, 2020
California needs clean, healthy and safe local energy systems – microgrids by Steve Weissman and Barry Vesser, CalMatters, June 5, 2020
Community Choice agencies doing more than keeping the lights on by Davis Harper and Destiny Rodriguez, The Business Journal, May 18, 2020
Virus shutdown clears the skies, but it’s not a sign of a turnaround for climate change by Doron Amiran, North Bay Business Journal, April 20, 2020
More businesses are putting capital to work on protecting the climate by Doron Amiran, North Bay Business Journal, March 16, 2020
Interview with Ellie Cohen, CEO, The Climate Center, KCBS, February 21, 2020
The Climate Center Lauds Governor Newsom’s Energy Vision, Press Release, January 29, 2020
New Policy Roadmap to Combat Wildfires, Prevent Power Shutoffs and Increase Community Resilience, Press Release, January 27, 2020
2019
Power Plays: Stakeholders explore disempowering PG&E, by Will Carruthers, Pacific Sun, October 30, 2019
Will business listen to what our children are saying about the climate emergency? by Efren Carrillo and Ellie Cohen, North Bay Business Journal, October 25, 2019
Opinion: Microgrids could prevent need for planned power outages by Ellie Cohen, Mercury News, October 25, 2019
KSRO interview with Center CEO Ellie Cohen, September 5, 2019
The Climate Center’s new CEO dedicated to conservation by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, August 26, 2019
Close to Home: The clean energy revolution rolls on by Ann Hancock, The Press Democrat, July 26, 2019
Businesses urged to help Valley set its energy future by David Castellon, The Business Journal, June 4, 2019
California’s biggest utilities are losing their monopolies. Is that a good thing? by Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, February 7, 2019
Here’s how local governments are replacing California’s biggest utilities by Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, January 25, 2019
2018
How internal combustion engines will die out in Eurasia by Jason Deign, Greenwich Media, October 11, 2018
Even the baking of Earth needn’t be so darned serious, by Chris Smith, The Press Democrat, July 7, 2018
PD Editorial: Hope for progress on carbon impact remains with states by the Editorial Board, March 27, 2018
New report credits Sonoma Clean Power with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by Mary Callahan, The Press Democrat, March 23, 2018
Santa Rosa environmental group backs state bill to ban sale of gas-powered cars by 2040 by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, March 21, 2018
We need to get to Net Zero — fast by Tish Levee, Napa Valley Register, March 19, 2018
Letters: Electric vehicles are the future for California by Larry Robinson, The Press Democrat, March 16, 2018
Zero Out Emissions : Clear-car bill deserve a yes vote by Jane Bender, The Bohemian, March 13, 2018
Agents of Change: Learn to be an effective climate activist by Jock Gilchrist, January 23, 2018
2017
Community Choice Is Key to Meeting Climate Plan’s Ambitious Goals by Barbara Bry, Rayman Khan and Hilary Nemchik, Voice of San Diego, December 6, 2017
Close to Home: Climate leadership needed now more than ever by Barry Vesser, The Press Democrat, October 28, 2017
Why fires were so destructive, Dave Alden, Petaluma Argus, October 26, 2017
The Terrifying New Normal, Stett Holbrook, The Bohemian, October 18, 2017
Clean energy investments spin-off jobs, Barry Vesser, North Bay Business Journal, September 22, 2017
Smart EV Charging Can Reduce Peak Demand: Sonoma County Study, Lisa Cohn, Microgram Knowledge, September 8, 2017
Electric Vehicle Report Imagines a Time, Soon, When EVs Rule County Roads, Steve Mencher, KRCB, August 17, 2017
Moving beyond combustion, Rollie Atkinson, Sonoma West Times & News, August 17, 2017
It’s Only Rational: Join others to solve climate change, Ann Hancock, The Bohemian, August 2, 2017
Climate group sees ‘inevitable’ shift to electric vehicles in Sonoma County, Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, August 2, 2017
Poll: Californians care for the environment, not so much for President Trump, Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, July 27, 2017
Sonoma Co.’s Solmetric drives innovation for Vivint Solar, Barry Vesser, North Bay Business Journal, July 21, 2017
Launch of new Tesla Model 3 eagerly awaited in Sonoma County, Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, July 6, 2017
Close to Home: State can show the way on climate policy, Jane Bender and Larry Robinson, The Press Democrat, June 8, 2017
North Coast opposes President Trump’s proposed climate-change pact pullout, Paul Payne, The Press Democrat, May 31, 2017
Marin’s MCE Clean Energy leads distributed energy resources projects, Woody Hastings, North Bay Business Journal, May 26, 2017
San Jose approves clean energy program, Nicholas Cheng, SF Gate, May 16, 2017
Sonoma County solar industry ranks 13th in nation for job numbers, Robert Digitale, The Press Democrat, March 31, 2017
President Trump directs EPA to shelve vehicle fuel economy goals, Staff, The Press Democrat, March 15, 2017
Catching On: Film series sparks hope with upcoming screening, Charlie Swanson, The Bohemian, February 22, 2017
Sonoma County’s Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery shows sustainability is sound business, Jane Bender, North Bay Business Journal, February 9, 2017
Resist, Refuse, Sue: Rep. Huffman and North Bay eco-warriors preach hope and lawsuits, Tom Gogola, Bohemian, February 1, 2016
The Climate Center founder continues climate change awareness despite new challenges, Michael Shapiro, Press Democrat, January 25, 2017
2016
Close to Home: Having a positive impact on climate far beyond our borders, Ann Hancock, The Press Democrat, December 3, 2016
14 Bay Area firms form climate-change alliance, Barry Vesser, North Bay Business Journal, November 29, 2016
California environmental leaders, lawmakers gird for fight against President Trump, Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, November 19, 2016
Sonoma County and California defiant after Donald Trump’s election, Paul Payne, The Press Democrat, November 12, 2016
Gov. Brown signs new state law curbing methane from dairy cows, landfills, Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, September 19, 2016
Sonoma County to offer incentives for drivers to switch to electric cars, Angela Hart, The Press Democrat, September 11, 2016
Sonoma County preparing for critical climate changes, Angela Hart, The Press Democrat, September 4, 2016
Officials show interest in local energy production, Visalia Times-Delta, Luis Hernandez, August 26, 2016
Survey: Majority of Valley residents want choice in how their electricity is made, Fresno Business Journal, August 26, 2016
EVs in Sonoma County Cut Emissions, Boost Economy, KRCB, June 18, 2016
Meet the latest disruption for utilities: community power, by Debra Kahn, EnergyWire, June 9, 2016
Local Energy – Sonoma County Community Choice Energy, Tish Levee, Sonoma County Gazette, May 1, 2016
Loony Power, by Chris Smith, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, April 6, 2016
Local Ecology Club urges carpooling, by Lorna Sheridan, Sonoma Index Tribune, February 29, 2016
Silicon Valley benefits from community choice in energy, by Jeff Byron and Ann Hancock, San Jose Mercury, February 26, 2016
Trains, planes and automobiles vs. sustainability, Genesis Napel, Oak Leaf (Santa Rosa Junior College Student Newspaper) February 7, 2016
Petaluma is fertile ground for electric vehicles, by Matt Brown, The Petaluma Argus-Courier, January 24, 2016
Study shows Sonoma County has among smallest carbon footprints in Bay Area, The Press Democrat, Guy Kovner, January 13, 2016
Tesla batteries power North Bay energy innovations, by Barry Vesser, North Bay Business Journal, January 4, 2016
2015
Report from Paris, by Mike Sandler, The North Bay Bohemian
Close to Home: The Paris climate agreement needs a cap, by Mike Sandler, The Press Democrat, December 19, 2015
Santa Rosa federal building one of nine sites to receive solar panels, The Press Democrat, Christi Warren, December 18, 2015
Close to Home: PG&E’s plan to raise an obscure fee on your monthly bill, by Woody Hastings, The Press Democrat, December 17, 2015
Energy Democracy: Inside Californians’ Game-Changing Plan for Community-Owned Power, by Al Weinrub, Yes! Magazine, November 12, 2015
Close to Home: The best way to deal with EV envy, by Ann Hancock, The Press Democrat, November 8, 2015
GOP candidates head to climate change’s doorstep for California debate, by Naureen Khan, Al Jazeera America, September 16, 2015
Close to Home: EVs, the next step in being carbon-free, by Lawrence Jaffe and Doron Amiran, The Press Democrat, September 13, 2015
White paper drives benefits of EVs, by Krista Sherer, Sonoma West, September 9, 2015
Report highlights Sonoma County’s growing market for electric vehicles, by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, September 2, 2015
Sonoma County reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but falls short of target, by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, August 1, 2015
Close to Home: Progress with local greenhouse gas goal, by Ann Hancock, The Press Democrat, July 31, 2015
Sonoma County greenhouse gases down 11% in 2014, North Bay Business Journal, July 31, 2015
Despite gains, greenhouse gas goal remains elusive, KRCB, July 29, 2015
New state building rule makes it easier to own an electric car, by Guy Kovner,The Press Democrat, July 11, 2015
Local solar, climate advocates merge, North Bay Business Journal, June 17, 2015
Green energy advocacy groups consolidate, KRCB, June 16, 2015
Close to Home: Invest now for a clean energy future, by Dick Dowd and Brad Baker, The Press Democrat, June 3, 2015
Smith: Those cyclists ache to save the world, by Chris Smith, The Press Democrat, May 21, 2015
Youth climate leadership challenge pushes green living, Sonoma West, April 29, 2015
ECO2school fun energizes students to drive less, KRCB, April 14, 2015
Smith: Ted Cruz’s stance on climate change baffles Sonoma County scientist, by Chris Smith, The Press Democrat, March 28, 2015
Powering the Bottom Line: ‘You can’t ever stop learning to be more sustainable,’ contributed by Barry Vesser, North Bay Business Journal, March 4, 2015
Electric Cars Find Favor in Sonoma County, KRCB, February 23, 2015
2014
Powering the Bottom Line: Electric garbage trucks coming soon to curbside, contributed by Jane Bender, North Bay Business Journal, December 29, 2014
Sonoma County climate change initiatives honored by White House, Angela Hart, The Press Democrat, December 3, 2014
California Clean Power to help other cities launch more programs like Sonoma Clean Power, by Robert Digitale, The Press Democrat, November 26, 2015
Sonoma County leads way in expanding green power industry, by Matt Brown, The Press Democrat, October 23, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power signs new supply deals, by Matt Brown, The Press Democrat, October 23, 2014
Eco2school student profile, by Jamie Hansen, The Press Democrat, October 17, 2014
International Walk & Roll to School Day takes place in Cloverdale Oct. 8, by Kat Core, Sonoma West, September 29, 2014
AB 2145 fails, by Matt Brown, The Press Democrat, August 30, 2014
Smith: Video promotes carpooling with a smile, by Chris Smith, The Press Democrat, July 19, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power allies defeat challenges in Sacramento, by Matt Brown, The Press Democrat, Jun 25, 2014
Community Power Faces Legislative Roadblock, KRCB, June 15, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power flips the switch, by Matt Brown, The Press Democrat, May, 1 2014
Elsie Allen grad gets students to think green, by Chris Smith, The Press Democrat, April, 6 2014
Perks for Commuters: New law requires Bay Area companies to offer incentives to workers who use public transit, car pooling services, by Matt Brown, The Press Democrat, April, 7 2014
Gatherings: Rumi’s Caravan, The Press Democrat, February, 16 2014
App helps foster carpool connections, by Matt Brown, The Press Democrat, February 4, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power weighs next steps, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, January 22, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power’s rates to beat PG-E, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, January, 10 2014
2013
Sonoma Clean Power poised to take big steps, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, November, 7 2013
Sonoma Clean Power clears way for Santa Rosa, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, July, 26 2013
Santa Rosa strikes deal on Sonoma Clean Power, by Kevin McCallum, The Press Democrat, July 10, 2013
Santa Rosa joins Sonoma Clean Power, by Eric Gneckow, North Bay Business Journal, July 9, 2013
Cotati signs on with Sonoma Clean Power, by Dave Williams, The Community Voice, July 4, 2013
Experts explore energy, debt, climate challenges, by Gary Quackenbush, North Bay Business Journal, June 3, 2013
Pitch for county power agency enters crucial stretch, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, May 18, 2013
Windsor signs on to county power authority, by Clark Mason, The Press Democrat, May 15, 2013
Sebastopol council votes to require solar power on new homes, buildings, by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, May 7, 2013
Sebastopol listens to public power agency pitch, by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, May 7, 2013
Bidders for Sonoma County public power agency narrowed to 4, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, May 3, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power process has been careful, thoughtful, guest column by Jane Bender and Woody Hastings for The Press Democrat, May 1, 2013
Sonoma County kick starts a public power agency, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 24, 2013
Sonoma County supervisors OK landfill pact, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 23, 2013
Yes on Sonoma Clean Power: Give residents control, choice, by Efren Carrillo and Dick Dowd, The Press Democrat, April 22, 2013
Power brokers: Sonoma County plan imminent, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 21, 2013
Windsor’s water-saving program extended, lauded, by Clark Mason, The Press Democrat, April 21, 2013
Moving toward sustainability, by Meg McConahey, The Press Democrat, April 19, 2013
11 bidders seek to provide power to Sonoma County, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 9, 2013
Supervisors back landfill deal, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 9, 2013
Are we aiming for a post-sustainable world?, by Chris Coursey, The Press Democrat, April 9, 2013
Clean Power forum plugs into wine, Business Journal Staff Report, North Bay Business Journal, April 1, 2013
Sonoma County residents to join nationwide protests over oil pipeline, by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, February 16, 2013
GUEST OPINION: Cap and trade funds on way, by Barry Vesser, for The Press Democrat, February 13, 2013
New To Your Electricity Bill: A Climate Dividend, KRCB, January 4, 2013
2012
Sonoma County board votes to create power agency, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, December 4, 2012
Sonoma County considers key step toward becoming power provider, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, December 1, 2012
County emissions fall for 3rd straight year, by Bob Norberg, The Press Democrat, November 13, 2012
New To Your Electricity Bill: A Climate Dividend, Interview with Barry Vesser, KRCB
Windsor to finance water-saving efforts for residents, by Clark Mason, The Press Democrat, July 26, 2012
Telecom pioneer Green now wired for solar, by Cathy Bussewitz, The Press Democrat, June 29, 2012
Santa Rosa likely to miss 2015 climate target, by Kevin McCallum, The Press Democrat, April 27, 2012
Fresh take on carpooling, by Bob Norberg, The Press Democrat, April 19, 2012
Bright side to hard times?, by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat, April 19, 2012
Sonoma County takes another step toward public power agency, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 10, 2012
Vote is first step for Sonoma Clean Power business plan, by Eric Gneckow, North Bay Business Journal, April 9, 2012
County officials say survey shows support for public power agency, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, March 14, 2012
Ann Hancock’s battle against greenhouse gases, by Chris Smith, The Press Democrat, February 19, 2012
Drivers frustrated by near-empty lanes, by Sam Scott, The Press Democrat, February 11, 2012
2011
Sonoma County pushes forward with power agency studies, The Press Democrat, October 19, 2011
Arguments against wind, solar power don’t add up, by Geof Syphers & Carl Mears, The Press Democrat, Sunday Forum, June 12, 2011
How a public power agency in Sonoma County could revolutionize the grid, by Darwin Bond-Graham, Bohemian, May 25, 2011
Home-grown conservancy, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 13, 2011
PG&E pledges to regain trust, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, April 13, 2011
Sonoma County may launch public power agency, by Brett Wilkison, The Press Democrat, March 22, 2011
2008-2010
Post Prop. 16, by Jeremy Hay, The Press Democrat, June 10, 2010
Best response to defeat of Prop 16, by Dick Dowd and Ann Hancock, The Press Democrat, June 9, 2010
U.S. Climate Legislation: Will it help or hurt our economy?, by Barry Vesser, The Press Democrat, July 3, 2009
City climbs aboard county climate plan, by Neal Ross, Sonoma Valley Sun, December 6, 2008
Daring plan to meet climate change goals, by Pat Kilkenny and Iver Skavdal, Op-Ed in the Press Democrat, November 9, 2008
