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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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Sonoma Clean Power Informational Meetings

Five cities and the county have voted to participate in Sonoma Clean Power. What does that mean for you? Come find out. The interim staff of the power authority has scheduled public meetings to present information on the new program and answer questions. Join them to learn more about the new, locally controlled choice in electricity … Read more

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Invest Local Conference — Sept 26

Invest Local Conference 2013 What local investing solutions currently exist, and what’s on the horizon?  How can we increase the capital that stays in our local economy? Learn about and help develop local investing solutions in the North Bay. INVEST LOCAL CONFERENCE – Thursday, September 26, 9-4pm Financial professionals, investors, business owners, and community leaders are … Read more

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Join the Divestment Campaign — July 16

350.org is working with colleges, universities, public pension funds, cities, and faith based organizations. They are calling for an immediate freeze on any new investment in fossil fuel companies and full divestment within 5 years. WHEN July 16, 2013 at 7pm – 9pm WHERE 350.org office (near 19th St. BART) 1729 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA … Read more

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Santa Rosa City Council Votes to Participate in Sonoma Clean Power

Climate Protection Campaign Lauds Council for Decisive Action Santa Rosa—The Santa Rosa City Council today voted to support city participation in Sonoma Clean Power. The unanimous vote directed staff to draft a resolution that the Council intends to pass on its consent calendar next week. The move enables the city to join the new power … Read more

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Sonoma Clean Power Authority Holds First Meeting

The Sonoma Clean Power Authority board met this Tuesday, making several decisions to advance the enterprise during its start-up phase. Windsor Council member Bruce Okrepkie was seated on the board, as Supervisor Susan Gorin came off. She now serves as  alternate. The Board approved the new deadline of July 9th for the cities to join … Read more

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County Water Board Votes to Take “All Steps Necessary” to Create Sonoma Clean Power

Santa Rosa, CA – The Sonoma County Water Agency Board voted today to “authorize and direct staff of the Sonoma County Water Agency to take all steps necessary to implement the Sonoma Clean Power program.” Climate Protection Campaign applauds the Board for moving forward decisively. “It’s all systems go,” said Climate Protection Campaign Executive Director … Read more

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Climate Protection Campaign heralds new rate estimates for Sonoma Clean Power

Santa Rosa, CA – The Climate Protection Campaign today applauded the news that Sonoma Clean Power’s projected rates for greener power will be competitive with PG&E’s. This news comes from the Sonoma County Water Agency’s preliminary analysis of eleven bids submitted by private energy service companies that want to supply power to Sonoma County. “Sonoma … Read more