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Greetings!
Happy New Year! It is exciting to be back at work and focusing on the Green Capital Alliance. Much of my time in November and December was spent on grant proposals to advance our efforts in 2010-we should find out soon if the requests are approved and I'll be eager to share any good news!
This e-newsletter highlights two projects that offer some of the details about how our region is focusing on retrofitting homes to become more energy efficient. These efforts go far beyond simple energy savings because they engage dislocated workers in making the improvements happen, and target cost-savings weatherization measures on homes of low income residents. That is the kind of work we can all be proud of in 2010.
Be well, Kristine |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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BREATHE Green Charity Soiree & Tesla Motors Roadster Auction Event
Date and Time: January 22, 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: SMUD, 6201 S Street, Sacramento
Focus: Participate in a tour of the electric vehicle exhibit, hear from Youth Energy Summit attendees and enjoy light refreshments. You will also have a chance to bid on a Tesla Roadster! Proceeds from the event will benefit BREATHE California, the California Auto Museum and Renew America Roadtrip. Cick here to register for the event or contact Michael Craner for more information.
Weatherization Assistance Bidders' Fair
Date and Time: February 10, 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento
Focus: Community Resource Project will be weatherizing 2000 homes with federal stimulus funding over two years. Retrofits focus on homes of low-income residents, targeting windows, HVAC systems, insulation, and more. Interested subcontractors and bidders should attend this fair to learn more about the business opportunities and how to sibmit a bid. Email ARRA@CResource.org to RSVP and receive a bid package. Visit CRP's Events page for more info.
Weatherization Assistance Vendors' Fair
Date and Time: February 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street
Focus: Community Resource Project will be weatherizing 2000 homes with federal stimulus funding over two years. Retrofits focus on homes of low-income residents, targeting windows, HVAC systems, insulation, and more. Interested vendors should attend this fair to learn more about the business opportunities and how to sibmit a vendor proposal. Email ARRA@CResource.org to RSVP and receive a vendor proposal package. Visit CRP's Events page for more info.
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| Retrofit Training Provides Next Chance For People Needing Opportunities |
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Twin Rivers Unified School District Adult Education is about to launch a one-of-a-kind "Green Building Deep Energy Retrofit Apprentice" program, taught by local expert Tim Butts. These classes target dislocated workers who have been recruited from the Sacramento One Stop career centers, parolees, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) workers. The adult education student workers will be paid an apprenticeship living wage, and will participate in 960 hours of field and classroom instruction for the duration of the six month term. Students will have job offers from employment partners when they graduate, providing them with an opportunity to complete the two-year Building Maintenance Repairer apprenticeship program.
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| Weatherization Program Helps Neediest Households |
 The Community Resource Project (CRP) will be retrofitting 2,000 homes of low income residents in the Sacramento area, through the stimulus-funded Weatherization Assistance Program. Free weatherization services are available to improve the energy efficiency of homes for property owners and renters who meet the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program income guidelines.
Services include measures such as attic insulation, caulking, heating/cooling system repair, and other energy conservation investments. The Weatherization Assistance Program provides a new business opportunity for local subcontractors and building supply vendors, and CRP is eager to solicit broader involvement. The Subcontractors' and Vendors' Fair on February 10th (details in the Events section above) will teach interested companies about the program and how to submit bids and proposals.
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