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CleanPowerSF Community Choice Takes a Giant Step Forward

by Woody Hastings  |   September 30, 2015 Can you say “all oars rowing in the same direction?” On Friday, September 25, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and Local Agency Formation Commission held a joint meeting to hear the latest from their respective staffs about plans and timelines for moving forward with the … Read more

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Do You Have EV Envy?

by Niki Woodard   |  September 30, 2015 Do you have EV Envy? I sure do. Having recently paid off my car, I’m working to keep my envy at bay, which is difficult when part of your job description is to tout the benefits of electric vehicles. They’re so quiet and good-looking and zoomy. They … Read more

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A New Day for Energy Efficiency

By Chris Cone, Negawatt Market Project  |  September 30, 2015 When it comes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions, nothing beats energy efficiency. Compared to generating energy (including with renewables), efficiency costs less and delivers more climate protection per dollar invested. Energy efficiency is currently undergoing a paradigm shift. New developments in data sharing/analysis protocols mean … Read more

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Green Teen Gathering | Nov. 13, 2015

The Green Teen Gathering is an event for teens who care about the future of our planet. It’s an opportunity to meet other like-minded, green teens and learn about how to get involved in the community. When: Friday, November 13, 2015, 5:30-8:30pm Where: Montgomery High School Cafeteria Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Middletown … Read more

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Valley fire: This could be the face of our future

I am so grateful for the rain that fell yesterday, so unusual for California in September. In these last months, I feel like I’ve had front row seats to the climate disaster unfolding as fire ravages our state, unable to do anything about it. The intensity and proximity of the Valley fire in Lake County … Read more

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Profile: Geof Syphers, Chief Executive Officer of Sonoma Clean Power

By Bill Skoonberg (Guest blog contribution to The Climate Center) Ever wonder what you can do to address the climate crisis? The folks at The Climate Center have been working on that question since their founding in 2001. In 2005, they identified Community Choice energy as the single most powerful tool available to local governments to … Read more

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2015 Legislative Session ReCap

by Woody Hastings  |   September 16, 2015 The 2015 legislative season came to a close on Friday September 11th. Several bills that the Center for Climate Protection endorsed were either extended as two-year bills that will be taken up again when the next session begins in January, were enacted with significant amendments, or were … Read more

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Drive Electric Day at Coddingtown: Charged with Excitement!

Dozens of makes and models of electric vehicles were available for inspection and even a quick spin around the block on September 13 at “Drive Electric Day” at Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa. The event is part of the larger national “Drive Electric Week,” now in its 5th year, with events occurring all across the … Read more

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Don’t Block the Sun: Solar Rally at PG&E | Oct. 14, 2015

California’s large utilities are aiming to add fees and make rooftop solar a bad deal for their customers.  If you’d like to stand up and raise your voice in defense of solar energy, join the rally. Tell PG&E to stop blocking solar progress and start acting in the interest of the Californians it’s supposed to serve. Tell PG&E: “Don’t block … Read more