The City of San José, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and Ecology Action have joined forces through Silicon Valley Energy Watch (SVEW) to help Santa Clara County take advantage of cost-saving, energy-efficient technologies.  The program offers free energy audits, targeted retrofits, technical assistance, education, training, and more.  Target audiences include municipal governments, non profits, small businesses, community organizations, professionals, and residents.  We will connect eligible customers to the broad range of audits, rebates, and technical support available to help you save energy and save money.  For more information, please call (408) 975-2531.

This program is funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

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Nonprofit and Affordable Housing Energy Summit
Tech Museum of Innovation, San José
Wednesday, May 6th
9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Thank you for a successful workshop! This workshop was designed for affordable housing developers, builders, and managers, leaders, and outreach workers from nonprofit organizations serving the low income community. Attendees have learned about the valuable resources available for nonprofit buildings and affordable housing developments. Knowledgeable program representatives have discussed their programs, as well as methods to maximize funding while taking advantage of these options.

Presentations are now available for you to view.

Morning Session: Energy Efficiency

• Welcome and Overview of the Silcon Valley Energy Watch
• Energy Efficiency in new Multifamily buildings (Heschong Mahone Group)
• Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Existing Multifamily Buildings (PG&E)
• Low/Moderate Income Weatherization (BO Enterprise)
• Energy Efficiency Retrofits for nonprofits (Ecology Action: Right Lights)
• City of San José Housing Rehab Division

Afternoon Session: Renewable Energy

• New Solar Homes Partnership (Caliornia Energy Commission)
• Multifamily Affordable Solar Homes (PG&E)
• Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (Grid Alternatives)
• California Utility Allowance Calculator (California Energy Commission)

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2009 Draft Strategic Energy Plan
The purpose of the Strategic Energy Plan is to create a community where energy is generated and used in the most sustainable manner possible. It seeks to identify the ways and means to implement the energy and renewable goals of the City’s adopted Green Vision. If you would like to provide comments on the plan, please contact .

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A Solar Primer Workshop
Tech Museum of Innovation, San José

This professional development workshop for educators will provide an introduction to solar energy and curriculum materials that will guide you through the fundamental knowledge needed to prepare you and your students for a new energy future that is here today! To be notified of future workshops, please contact

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Scholarship Opportunity
Educators who attended the City of San José sponsored Solar Schoolhouse workshop in December and for those who attended the May 9th workshop will be eligible to apply for two scholarships for attendance at the Solar Schoolhouse Summer Institute for Educators at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, California on July 12-17, 2009. Application Information.

 

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Energy Efficiency, Green Building, and Renewable Energy Classes
Energy Efficiency classes are presented in Santa Clara County as a part of the Silicon Valley Energy Watch partnership, a collaboration between Pacific Gas & Electric and the City of San José. View class descriptions or registration information.