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Check out the LA Times/Daily Pilot's recent article regarding Newport Beach City Council approval to work alongside The Energy Network to retrofit over 3,000 streetlights - click here!
LA County EEMIS Update

In March of 2015, the EEM suite product line known as EEMIS was sold by McKinstry to a new company called Energy Hippo Inc. Energy Hippo has been working diligently to update the product software to version 4.0 and it is targeted to be deployed for Los Angeles County users by the end of January 2016.
 
Version 4.0 is a major commitment to new technologies and includes the deployment of many front end changes for an improved user experience using latest Microsoft technologies. Version 4.0 will implement the building blocks to refresh the front end and create a cleaner look while providing the ability to be accessed by modern browsers and mobile devices.
 
New Functionality
Monthly Weather Normalization Engine to adjust historic energy based on weather sensitivity and actual and historic weather conditions. Users will be able to review how the monthly energy consumption change is related to different weather conditions and how the change is due to other factors such as operating patterns.  Additional weather normalization reports will be
released in future versions.
 
New Technology & Usability
  • Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2014 support - this modern framework will provide users with the latest changes in technology
  • New Middleware and Gateways - greatly enhanced speed, reliability and overall performance of EEMIS Suite's interval data collection systems
  • New Browser Support includes Google Chrome, latest IE and Firefox
  • Mobile Compatibility for phones and tablets.
  • Forgot Password Button for self-reset
  • Customizable by customer - making finding relevant information easier to find
Energy Hippo Inc. continues to further develop the  EEMIS product with more modern features and functionality which will be available in the next version 4.1 that is scheduled to be released fall 2016. Version 4.1 will bring major changes and an even better user experience to the product.
 
Currently there is a web-redirect to the new Energy Hippo address to access EEMIS. Going forward we suggest that you log directly onto EEMIS with http://lacounty.energyhippo.com/EEM/ using your same password.
 
As always, LA County ISD will be on hand to answer any questions. Our support contacts remain unchanged, eemis@isd.lacounty.gov or (323) 267-2144.
Palmdale Homeowners Are Also Going Green
 
Home Upgrade rebates are helping homeowners save on energy efficiency upgrades to their home. One example is John Gaddis, a Palmdale homeowner participating in The Energy Network's Home Upgrade program, who was featured on episode 27 of Backdrop Palmdale. In this video, John explains why he chose to go with the Home Upgrade program and how it will
help him save energy, money and the environment while keeping his home comfortable.

Homeowner John Gaddis describes his experience with The Energy Network's Home Upgrade rebate program

John says, "(Home Upgrade) was a fantastic opportunity for homeowners. With a lot of the programs that are in place now, you can get the equipment that you want in an affordable way, and also your bills go down, so it's a win-win. You're saving a lot of money."
 
In this segment, you will also hear from one of The Energy Network's Participating Contractors, EconoWest, who worked on John's upgrades. In order to receive a Home Upgrade rebate, all work must be performed by a Home Upgrade Participating Contractor such as EconoWest.

For more information on EconoWest, you may visit their website, or find a Participating Contractor near you at http://tenres.com/findacontractor.
Featured Project:
City of Palmdale
 
The City of Palmdale is currently working alongside The Energy Network to retrofit over 520 of its streetlights - including lights at about 87 intersections throughout the City. As a result of the project, the City will save over 415,000 kWh and over $35,000 per year.
 
To fund the project, the City is leveraging about $33,000 in utility incentives and $177,000 in On-bill Financing (OBF). OBF allows public agencies to finance energy projects with zero interest and pay back the loan as part of their utility bill over a 10-year period.
 
Agencies like the City of Palmdale are leading their communities by taking bold action to complete energy efficiency projects - and in turn, serving their communities with shared benefits such as improved illumination and safety, greater reliability, reduced energy costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions - ultimately creating a healthier city.
 
Check out The Energy Network's featured project video below for more details.

 
Senior Administrative Analyst Benjamin Lucha describes his experience with The Energy Network's Public Agency Program 
 
To find out more on how The Energy Network is helping public agencies like the City of Palmdale achieve their energy efficiency goals, or to enroll in The Energy Network, visit theenergynetwork.com or email us at info@theenergynetwork.com. 
 

About The  
Energy Network 

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) authorized The Energy Network to serve public agencies and their constituencies throughout Southern California.
  
The Energy Network's mission is to harness the collective action of public agencies and their constituents and to help them save energy by providing needed resources and technical expertise.

This Program is administered by the County of Los Angeles and funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.