For those of you who know who Joseph Oldham is you likely are on his email distribution list and receive this update each week. We are grateful that Joseph has agreed to allow our little blog to re-post his weekly update. If you have an interest in the happenings of energy efficiency and local government throughout California this is the update for you! If you love the information here, but want more in depth features be sure to check out Joseph's quarterly newsletter, CURRENTS.
1. ATTENTION!! R.13-11-005
Commissioner/ALJ Joint Ruling
Parties interested in the 10 year rolling portfolio cycle
proceeding at the CPUC should open this link and read the joint ruling!
Commissioner Peterman and Administrative Law Judge
Edmister’s Joint Ruling Re Phase II Prehearing Conference Statements. The
full text of this ruling is made available through the link provided
below. The ruling was issued on January 13, 2015.
In the event of problems with the e-mail or the internet
link, please contact Elizabeth Kiss at ek4@cpuc.ca.gov,
telephone #(415)
703-2547.
2. Job Announcement: Intermittent
Energy Council Program Manager
The Energy Council is hiring an intermittent Program Manager
to support the implementation of current programs and development of new
funding proposals. This position will work on externally funded projects,
including the existing regional multifamily program, innovative financing, and
pilot programs in Alameda County. Priority areas for additional funding include
water-energy nexus, municipal building operations, and integrated services for
small and medium sized businesses.
Applications are due on Monday, February 9 at 5 pm. Please
forward to anyone you think may be interested!
3. Smart Building Predictions for 2015
Good article and worth reading. Discussion of
micro-grids is especially interesting. http://www.energymanagertoday.com/smart-building-predictions-2015-0107977/
4. Quantity Quotes Green Purchasing
Tool
Here is a new tool from StopWaste to help purchase energy
and water saving equipment more efficiently. Please contact Stephanie
with any questions or feedback. The description of the tool is as
follows:
Quantity Quotes (www.QuantityQuotes.net),
an online purchasing tool that makes it easy for organizations around the
nation to buy green and resource-efficient products, has expanded its offerings
with five new product categories. Available as a free service,
Quantity Quotes offers a one-stop shopping experience to large-quantity buyers
– such as utilities, governments, affordable and multifamily housing providers,
colleges and universities. Through the site, buyers select the products they
want to purchase, then receive competitive bids from multiple vendors.
All products offered on the Quantity Quotes site must meet
environmental and energy efficiency criteria, such as ENERGY STAR and WaterSense
standards, developed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Products include:
· CFL and
LED bulbs (new!)
·
Water-efficient toilets, showerheads, and faucets (new!)
·
Water-efficient commercial pre-rinse spray valves (new!)
·
Energy-efficient light fixtures
·
Dehumidifiers
·
Dishwashers and refrigerators
· Clothes
washers
· Room air
conditioners
· Recycled-
content insulation (new!)
Stephanie Stern
Program Manager | StopWaste
1537 Webster St. | Oakland, CA 94612
5. How to Measure Energy Efficiency
Improvements
Those interested in data and measurement of energy savings
should find this article interesting and worth reading. http://www.energymanagertoday.com/measure-energy-efficiency-improvements-0108131/
6. Energy Saving Tactics for
Restaurants
For Local Government Partnerships that work with restaurants
within their communities to help them reduce their energy use, this article is
worth reading. http://www.energymanagertoday.com/energy-saving-tactics-restaurants-0108166/
That is all for this week!
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