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| Issue: # 21 | September/2010 | |
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Dear ,
Autumn is the season for some of our favorite regional events. We hope to see you at SARTA's 2010 Clean Tech Showcase-- it is only a month away. The Showcase is a great way to get up to date on all of the latest clean tech news and companies in the Sacramento region. Registration details are provided below.
This issue of the Green Leader Reader provides an update on the new Energy Upgrade California program, the Green Building Task Force, and shares some news about clean tech jobs coming to the region.
Be well,
Kristine
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| Energy Upgrade California |
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On September 22, the California Energy Commission approved $33 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding - previously designated to support Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs - to be reallocated to launch a new program: Energy Upgrade California. This comprehensive statewide program will focus on energy efficiency and energy building  improvement. Partnering with local governments and utilities, the program will offer a statewide brand and awareness campaign about making energy retrofits to buildings. Additionally, county-specific website portals will feature information about incentives available, help with finding a certified contractor, available financing mechanisms, and more. Energy Upgrade California is expected to launch in the coming weeks. Read the press release.
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Clean Energy Systems receives grant, will add 150 jobs
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The Rancho Cordova-based Clean Energy Systems Inc. received $30 million in federal stimulus funding early this month, and expects to create 150 new jobs in result. Founded in 1993, the firm is committed to "Power Without Pollution," as the funding will enable the development of cutting edge zero-emissions power plant technology. Congressmember Doris Matsui, who supported the grant request along with Congressmembers Dan Lungen and Jim Costa, notes the funding will also help continue to promote Sacramento as a clean tech industry leader, attract new businesses to the region, and in turn create thousands of related jobs in the future. This is an exciting reward for the hard work of the region!
Read more in the Sacramento Bee and Sacramento Business Journal.
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Update: Sacramento Green Building Task Force
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In late August, over fifty community members attended a convening and update session for the Sacramento Green Building Task Force. The Task Force, which began  meeting in June, shared a set of "straw man" recommendations for new construction and existing buildings, then gathered input from stakeholders on additional recommendations, suggested details, and revisions. The Task Force is now moving into its Evaluation & Prioritization phase. The next stakeholder convening will be on Thursday, November 10th. For more information on the Task Force's progress, visit www.sacgreentaskforce.org. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Cleaner Air Partnership Quarterly Luncheon
Date and Time: October 1, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
Focus: The Cleaner Air Partnership is advocating for Californians to stay the course in our path to clean our air, protecting health and promoting economic growth by opposing Proposition 23, which would suspend AB 32 until the California unemployment rate is 5.5% or less for four consecutive calendar quarters. Join the next CAP Quarterly Luncheon to engage in a dialogue with a panel of speakers that represent all sides of Proposition 23. Seating is limited for this free event, RSVP today.
Sacramento Green DrinksDate and Time: October 7, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: The Green Living Center, 919 20th Street, Sacramento Focus: Stop by the monthly green industry get-together. Green Drinks challenges all attendees to bring your own cup, mug, pint glass, nalgene, etc. to eliminate plastic cup waste. Drinks are sponsored by Green Sacramento, and muchies by Sacramento AEP. Valley Vision Mural Open House Date and Time: October 6, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Valley Vision, 2320 Broadway, Sacramento Focus: Join Valley Vision for an informal evening of art, drinks, and ping pong. We are celebrating the completion of our brand new mural, "Ishi" by Alex Forster, and also featuring art collections from the Women's Wisdom Art project. All are welcome! View invitation.
Date and Time: October 26, 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Location: Sacramento State University, University Union Focus: The region's largest event highlighting the clean tech sector's innovators, investors, educators, and companies. Confirmed speakers include Mayor Kevin Johnson, Paul Kruto of the City of San Jose, and Mark Miller of Project Frog. Opportunities to sponsor and exhibit are available.
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