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Greetings!
May has proven to be an exciting month thus far. Julia Burrows has joined Valley Vision, and we are delighted to have her expertise in the Green Capital Alliance! She will be a great addition to our team. We are also eager to support the Mayor's Green Initiative, which was introduced this week.
There are some great upcoming events and new organizations rolling out, which we believe is a promising preview for the summer months that lie ahead!
Be well, Kristine |
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Sacramento Sustainability ForumDate and Time: May 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pmLocation: SMUD Auditorium, 6201 S Street, 1st Floor
Focus: Keynote speaker Mark Reynolds from Citizens Climate Lobby will speak on why the climate crisis can only be solved by citizen lobbyists.
CONVERGENCE 2010: Clean Energy Technology & Infrastructure
Date and Time: May 21, 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Radisson Sacramento, 500 Leisure Lane
Focus: Linking Education and Economic Development (LEED) and Los Rios Community College Workforce and Economic Development present CONVERGENCE. This Employer/Educator Roundtable will provide valuable information about this industry cluster and the education and training programs needed to support growing talent needs. This event is presented in partnership with the Green Capital Alliance.
Registration: Required
Contact: Penny Cobarrubia via email or at 916.552.6800 x270
Design Sacramento for Health Symposium
Date and Time: May 27, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Focus: A diverse group of speakers will address the connection between health and the built environment in the region. Hosted by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District.
Registration: Required by May 20th
Sacramento Green Drinks
Date and Time: June 3,
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Revolution Wine, 2116 P Street, Sacramento
Sacramento's local urban winery is opening their tasting room
and outdoor patio for the monthly social event. Enjoy live music, snacks, good company and great deals on wine by the glass.
World Environment Day
Date: June 5
The United Nations Environment Programme presents its 38th annual worldwide celebration of positive environmental action. Explore tips for sustainability and energy efficiency, ways to celebrate locally, and how cities around the world are planning to take action.
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PlacerSustain Launches Sustainability Initiative
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PlacerSustain is a collaborative network of individuals and organizations interested in creating a sustainable future in Placer County. With its first Board of Directors meeting held earlier this month, the organization promotes a Sustainability Initiative that includes Healthy Community, Environment, and Economy. PlacerSustain fosters the exchange of information and serves as a public access point to community sustainability efforts. The organization also hosts open discussion meetings (held the first Tuesday of each month) and maintains an all-access online blog.
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Clean Tech Promotion Legislation
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In late April, Congresswoman Matsui introduced the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act (HR 5156). This legislation proposes the creation of a Fund to help boost U.S. clean tech
firms at home and abroad. If passed, the legislation will assist with export assistance, create jobs in the U.S., and increase competitiveness of America's clean technology industry in domestic and international marketplaces. The bill has been referred to Committees within the House of Representatives.
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Sacramento Green Building Task Force
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Sacramento County and City have partnered to launch the Green Building Task Force. Comprised of green building experts and key stakeholders in the region, the Task Force is designed to provide
a method and
structure to conduct research, gather input and work collaboratively to
develop practical and innovative recommendations for our region. Task Force progress will be updated online, with key meetings open to the public.
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