Greetings!
This month brings many exciting developments related to sustainability and our region's clean tech sector. Read on for news about recent awards from the California Energy Commission and information about upcoming programs and events.
Be well, Kristine |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Sacramento Sustainability ForumDate and Time: February 18, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Sacramento News and Review, 1124 Del Paso Blvd.
Focus: Land Use, Transportation & Equity. SSF is a monthly venue for connecting businesses, nonprofits, government and interested citizens in the Sacramento region in order to promote sustainability, share resources, and support movement towards a more sustainable future. Click here for registration and event details.
LEED Convergence 2010: Healthcare & Bioscience
Date and Time: February 19, 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Radisson Sacramento, 500 Leisure Lane
Focus: This CONVERGENCE and the Employer/Educator Roundtable will provide valuable information about this industry cluster, and an opportunity to develop strategies to cultivate education and training programs to support the Healthcare & Bioscience industry cluster's growing talent needs. Presented in partnership with Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce. Click here to register. For more information, contact Penny Cobarrubia at 916.552.6800 x270 or via email.
SARTA Leadership Series, Clean Tech Track
Date and Time: February 24, 8:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Drexel University, One Capitol Mall, Suite 260
Focus: Building a Clean Tech Business: Tales From the Front Lines. Join instructor Gary Simon for practical lessons from someone who has "been there" more than once. Surprising insights into how "it really works" in funding, staffing, managing, and growing a clean tech business. Making the right preparations for embarking on a venture. Click here for registration and additional information.
The Rosenfeld Symposium: The Next Generation of Energy Efficiency
Date and Time: March 9, 10:00 am - 4:15 pm Symposium; 4:30 - 6:00 pm Reception
Location: Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center, UC Davis
Focus:This
meeting will honor Atrhur H. Rosenfeld's role in advancing energy
efficiency during his service to California and the world. Click here to learn more about the event or to register. |
| Sacramento region draws major funds from CEC |
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| #1 for the Municipal Financing Program: This $16.5 Million grant will launch the AB 811 programs in Sacramento and Yolo Counties (and the 12 other counties that are part of the pilot for CalifonriaFIRST). This program will provide access to property tax based financing for implementing energy retrofit measures in existing buildings. Valley Vision, through the Green Capital Alliance, has been facilitating the regional working group of jurisdictions from Sacramento and Yolo County that will be participating in the program.
#1 for the Residential Retrofit Program: SMUD garnered $19.9 Million to roll out a comprehensive strategy for making homes more energy efficient that will raise the bar across the state and nation. GCA will leverage SMUD's partnership to conduct marketing and customer education about the AB 811 financing option as one of several energy efficiency incentives and rebates available to consumers throughout the region. |
Celebrating 40 Years: Sacramento Metro Chamber's Cap to Cap
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2010 marks the 40th year for the Metro Chamber's annual Cap to Cap trip. This event brings several hundred of the region's business, labor and government leaders together to build consensus for important regional priorities. The Clean/Green Technology Team is currently meeting to plan for lobbying appointments and develop issue papers. Do you have ideas to help shape this year's agenda? Join us at the next planning meeting:
February 19, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Sacramento Metro Chamber
One Capitol Mall, Third Floor
For more information about the Cap to Cap planning process, please contact Kelly Brenk or call (916) 321-9154. Visit the Metro Chamber website for Cap to Cap travel dates and registration information.
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Cocktails for a Good Cause
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 Sacramento Green Drinks is a monthly networking event that provides a casual atmosphere to hang out with people that share interests and passions for the environment, sustainability, and all things green. Green Drinks is active in almost 600 cities across the country.
Green Drinks events occur on the first Thursday of the month at rotating locations throughout the area. For information about upcoming events, check out the Sacramento Green Drinks website or visit their Facebook page. Interested in hosting an event or sponsoring the refreshments? Please contact Sarah Piper or Rick Noss.
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