Summer CURRENTS

6 Spng 2017 An Energy Newsletter for Local Governments CURRENTS is the Local Government Commission’s free quarterly newsletter providing local elected officials and staff with current information on energy issues affecting California local governments. Be Patient and Persevere At this year's SEEC Forum, Dan Schoenholz and Rachel DiFranco gave a well-reviewed presentation on making sustainability projects happen. Link to Article Changing the California Energy Framework Earlier this year the CPUC released a staff white paper to guide the discussion for another CPUC and Energy Commission (CEC) En Banc. Link to Article Preparing for Electrified Transit In the beginning of the 20th century, transportation agencies were very familiar with planning around electricity but today all of that has changed. Link to Article Legislative Update The Local Government Commission's update on the following legislation: SB 242, AB 1284, SB 100, AB 726, SB 801, and AB 546. Link to Article Want more CURRENTS- SUBSCRIBE HERE Please feel free to pass CURRENTS along to friends, associates and others who you think would be interested.     Copyright © 2017. Local Government Commission. All rights reserved.

YOUR INVITED: Zero Net Energy Farms Summit

You are cordially invited to the ZNEF Summit REGISTER HERE  Tour of ZNEF & Reception: On November 2, 2017 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Red Rock Ranch located at 15575 W. Oakland Avenue, Five Points, CA 93624     • Tour the ZNEF      • Network with other leaders in the Agriculture industry  • Celebrate our local economy and environment!    ZNE Farming Summit: On November 3, 2017 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM at the Energy Education Center located at 4175 S. Laspina Street, Tulare, CA 93274 Panel topics include:     • ZNEF Design    • Emerging Technologies    • Policy & Permitting    • Economic Development & Community Involvement    • Agricultural Integration  Refreshments and meals will be provided throughout the event. The Zero Net Energy Farms (ZNEFs) project, which is being conducted by Biodico Incorporated, is made possible by the California Energy Commission and funded through the Electric Program Investment Charge. Interested in becoming a sponsor? For sponsorship levels and more information, please contact Brianna Tellez at btellez@biodico.com or  (805) 683-8103 for more information.  REGISTER NOW! Join Southern California Edison for  the Annual Water Conference on November 2nd at the  Energy Education Center:  www.scewaterconference.com/tulare  Copyright © 2017 Biodico LLC., All rights reserved. www.biodico.com Our mailing address is: 121 N. Fir Street Suite G Ventura Ca. 93001

Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update

wEEkly update 09/15/2017 Subscribe to the wEEkly Update Past Issues New! - EE Coordinator Resources Page | CAISO Today's Outlook Local Government Request: Has anyone implemented a mandatory or incentive-based SOLAR + STORAGE program/ordinance? We’re considering implementing an ordinance mandating solar PV for residential and non-residential new construction. For a more complete 24-hour-a-day solution, which also increases our resilience, we’re contemplating adding energy storage, either as mandatory installed or wired storage-ready. We’d love to hear from others who have implemented this or have considered doing so. Please reply to Steve Attinger (steve.attinger@mountainview.gov). Here are your wEEkly updates: News and Opportunities Congratulations to Beacon and Spotlight Award Winners for 2017! Congratulations to cities, counties, and other local agencies improving sustainability in their communities! Palo Alto, San Carlos, Claremont, Hayward, Foster City, Sacramento, Fremont, Scotts Valley and Alpine County all received Beacon Awards this year. CEC, CPUC, and California ISO - California Microgrid Roadmap Joint Workshop As part of an ongoing workshop series discussing the opportunities and challenges associated with the creation of a microgrid in California, the CEC, CPUC, ISO will be hosting the final joint workshop with stakeholders at the ISO on October 2, 2017. Regional Forum - Municipal Buildings Leading by Example This BayREN forum will focus on how local governments are setting and meeting ambitious targets aimed at improving energy efficiency in public buildings while encouraging the private sector to do the same.

Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update

wEEkly update 09/08/2017 Subscribe to the wEEkly Update Past Issues

New! - EE Coordinator Resources Page | CAISO Today's Outlook

You can now find Funding Wizard, links to utility on-bill financing, and other resources on the EE Coordinator Resources Page. This page will continue to be updated but if there is a resource you would like to see posted. Please contact the Coordinator at cgarcia@lgc.org. Local Government Request: Has anyone implemented a mandatory or incentive-based SOLAR + STORAGE program/ordinance? We’re considering implementing an ordinance mandating solar PV for residential and non-residential new construction. For a more complete 24-hour-a-day solution, which also increases our resilience, we’re contemplating adding energy storage, either as mandatory installed or wired storage-ready. We’d love to hear from others who have implemented this or have considered doing so. Please reply to Steve Attinger (steve.attinger@mountainview.gov). Here are your wEEkly updates: News and Opportunities 9/13 - CPUC Bay Area Meeting for $1 Billion EV Investment Plan The CPUC Commissioner, Carla Peterman, is holding a public meeting in the City of Richmond’s City Council Chambers to receive input on the Transportation Electrification investment plans proposed by State regulated investor-owned utilitie Sierra Club Commends Santa Barbara on PACE Energy Program PACE represents a quadruple win for the city of Santa Barbara. It protects the environment, creates jobs and grows the local economy using only private capital, all while offering leading edge consumer protections.

Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update

wEEkly update 09/01/2017 Subscribe to the wEEkly Update Past Issues New! - EE Coordinator Resources Page | CAISO Today's Outlook News and Opportunities California’s Largest Net Zero Energy Development Comes to Fruition California’s Central Valley will be home to the state’s largest net zero energy (NZE) housing development, slated to open in the second quarter of 2018. De Young Properties is behind the forward-thinking construction. California's goal: an electricity grid moving only clean energy California lawmakers are considering a future without the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity, a step that would boost the renewable energy industry and expand the scope of the state’s battle against global warming. Innovators Evening Lecture Series: Solar + Storage for Resiliency San Francisco’s Solar and Energy Storage for Resiliency project examines the use of solar plus storage systems at facilities throughout the City that would serve critical loads in times of emergency (shelters, libraries, rec centers, etc.). How Much Climate Change Will Cost Each U.S. County A study published in the journal Science in June is the most extensive model available of what climate change could cost the United States, county by county. The study is the first of its kind, linking climate projections with economic effects like mortality, labor productivity, energy demand and crop yields.