Past Forum Resources

Morning Plenary – Working Together to Meet New Goals: A Conversation with State PartnersThis plenary session will feature a facilitated discussion with key representatives from the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The purpose of this plenary is to provide local governments from across the state an opportunity to hear from key state agencies about the state’s energy and climate change policies and the important role localgovernments play in helping the state meet its new and ambitious climate and energy goals.Video

Moderator: Joseph Oldham, Statewide Energy Efficiency Best Practices Coordinator, LGC

Commissioner Carla Peterman, California Public Utilities Commission
Commissioner Andrew McAllister, California Energy Commission
Director Ken Alex, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

Breakout Session #1: Your Roadmap to Success: Climate and Energy Strategic Planning at the Local LevelWith new policies and opportunities emerging around every corner, local government service and program implementers can often overlook the value of climate and energy strategic planning. How can local governments keep up with the ever-shifting political environment and changes in funding while developing a long-term plan that remains purposeful? At this session, we will get participants started in the strategic planning process then provide the tools and resources to support further implementation and execution.

Moderator: Joseph Oldham, Statewide Energy Efficiency Best Practices Coordinator, LGC

Liz Yager, Energy and Sustainability Program Manager, County of Sonoma

Breakout Resources

Breakout Session #2: A Clear Path to Climate Action Planning: No-Cost Tools for Local Governments

Learn about the latest trends in Climate Action Planning and the tools and resources available to support local governments throughout the process. This session will dive into the challenges that local governments and regional agencies face, and the tools and best practices for overcoming these obstacles. Participants will learn about SEEC ClearPath California and additional no-cost tools and resources available to inform and track energy and climate action plans.

Moderator: Angie Fyfe, Director of Resource Efficiency & Renewable Energy Program, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA

Geoffrey Danker, Senior Policy and Planning Advisor, Southern California Gas Company
Presentation PDF
J.R. Killigrew, National Membership Coordinator & Senior Climate Program Officer, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA
Presentation PDF
Paul Ahrns, Project Manager, Sierra Business Council
Presentation PDF
Tiffany Wise-West, Senior Environmental Engineer & Project Manager, EcoShift Consulting
Presentation PDF

Breakout Resource:

SEEC Climate Action Planning PDF

Breakout Session #3: Reaching the “Hard-to-Reach”: Engaging Underserved Communities

Working in California’s most vulnerable and underserved communities is a priority for the state and for local governments. How can we ensure that our programs are bringing real benefits to these communities when reaching them in the first place has proven challenging? This session will present on case studies of successful programs, and share lessons learned and best practices. Participants will walk away with a stronger understanding of currently available programs and resources to implement and coordinate programs to engage underserved communities.

Moderator: Dave Christensen, Senior Program Manager, Government and Community Partnerships, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Supervisor Pete Vander Poel, County of Tulare
Presentation PDF
Robert Castaneda, CEO & Principal, Castaneda Communications
Presentation PDF
Samantha Dodero, Program Administrator, San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization
Presentation PDF

Breakout Session #4: New Strategies for Old Buildings: Working in Existing Municipal Buildings

How can local governments achieve the goals of the AB 758 Plan and where do they start? Learn how to sell your project to the decision makers – with and without using hard metrics – and how to finance it. At this session, participants will be equipped with best practices and resources to successfully implement energy efficiency projects in existing municipal buildings and how to measure the results.

Moderator: Laurel Rothschild, Assistant Director, The Energy Coalition
Presentation PDF

Charles Herbertson, Director of Public Works & City Engineer, City of Culver
Presentation PDF
Courtney Kalashian, Executive Director, San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization
Howard Brewen, Superintendent, City of San Luis Obispo
Presentation PDF

Working Session #1: A Race to the Bottom: Advancing Zero Net Energy
Zero Net Energy (ZNE) buildings have the unprecedented potential to create sustainable and healthy living, learning, and work environments in California – and they’re being created both at new and existing properties. During this hands-on session, participants will learn about market trends and California’s goals, how to carry ZNE strategic planning into action, and creative financing and planning strategies through interactive activities.Moderator: Ralph DiNola, Executive Director, New Buildings Institute
Presentation PDF

Cathy Fogel, Senior Analyst, California Public Utilities Commission
Presentation PDF
Kevin Bates, President, SHARP Development Company
Presentation PDF
Roy Haperman, Energy Manger, County of Santa Barbara
Presentation PDF

Working Session #2: Making Your Messages Resonate: Communicating on Climate and Energy

Talking about climate change and energy can be a difficult task that results in dissonance and disagreement. How can we craft our message to resonate with our audience most effectively? This active session will guide participants through the key elements of communicating on climate and energy, and participants will learn how to improve their messaging through practice.

Moderator: Dan Barry, Communities Director, EcoAmerica

Catherine Hurley, Sustainability Manager, City of Evanston
Presentation PDF
Stephanie Gray, Marketing Manager, West Region, Conservation Services Group

Working Session Resource:

Presentation PDF

Working Session #3: Do It, Track It, Share It: Tools for Implementation, Monitoring, and Reporting

Once you develop your local climate action plan, you’re ready to implement the policies and measures outlined in your plan – but where to start? This working session will provide participants with a walkthrough of the available tools for implementation, as well as for monitoring and reporting. Participants will learn about a suite of tools, available to local governments at no cost, as well as about different tools that have been developed and deployed by local and regional entities across California.

Moderator: Karalee Browne, Program Manager, Institute for Local Government
Presentation PDF

Christine O’Rourke, Sustainability Coordinator, Marin Climate & Energy Partnership
Presentation PDF
Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist, City of Chula Vista
Presentation PDF
J.R. Killigrew, National Membership Coordinator & Senior Climate Program Officer, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA
Presentation PDF

Afternoon Plenary – Rethinking Energy: Innovations to Lead Us into the Future
This plenary session will feature a facilitated discussion on innovative approaches, ideas, and initiatives that are transforming how we think about energy efficiency and climate programs and policies.Moderator: Joseph Oldham, Statewide Energy Efficiency Best Practices Coordinator, LGC

Video

Bob Raymer, Technical Director, California Building Industry Association
Dian Grueneich, Senior Research Scholar, Stanford University
Shannon Casey, Communications Director, Cleantech San Diego

5th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

June 19, 2014 | San Diego, CA

View Forum Program

Forum Welcome
Video

Kate Meis, Executive Director, Local Government Commission
Supervisor Ron Roberts, County of San Diego; ARB Boardmember
Caroline Winn, Vice President of Customer Services and Chief Customer Privacy Officer, San Diego Gas & Electric

Morning Plenary – Working Together to Innovate and Implement: A Conversation with Our State Partners

This plenary session will feature a facilitated discussion with key representatives from the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The purpose of this plenary is to provide local governments from across the state an opportunity to hear from key state agencies about the state’s energy and climate change policies and the important role local governments play in helping the state meet
these climate and energy goals.
Video | Notes PDF
Moderator: Kate Meis, Executive Director, Local Government Commission

Commissioner Mike Florio, California Public Utilities Commission
Commissioner Andrew McAllister, California Energy Commission
Executive Officer Richard Corey, California Air Resources Board
Director Ken Alex, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

Breakout #1: It’s All About the Money: Everything You Need to Know about Residential Energy Efficiency Financing [CM 1.00]Financing plays a critical role in the success of residential energy efficiency programs. This breakout session will provide an overview of key residential energy efficiency financing options. Participants will learn about the Bay REN’s Multifamily Financing Product, residential PACE programs, On Bill Repayment, and private sector financing opportunities. Participants will walk away with a stronger understanding of the available residential financing products and their similarities and differences.
Video
Moderator: Neal DeSnoo, City of Berkeley

Demetra McBride, County of Santa Clara
Presentation PDF
Lori Bamberger, Saving Neighborhood Energy
Presentation PDF
Miya Kitahara, StopWaste
Presentation PDF
Angela Hacker, County of Santa Barbara
Presentation PDF

Breakout #2: Sparking Their Interest: Developing Successful Business Outreach and Engagement Campaigns [CM 1.00]

This breakout session will provide attendees the opportunity to learn about developing business outreach and engagement campaigns. Participants will hear about successes and lesson learned from a marketing firm with experience in helping local governments develop business outreach campaigns, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, and the Sierra Business Council.
Video

Moderator: Linda Pratt, City of San Diego
Presentation PDF

Stephanie Gray and Elisia Choi, Conservation Services Group
Presentation PDF
Elisabeth Russell, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Presentation PDF
Greg Jones, Sierra Business Council
Presentation PDF

Breakout #3: “Hot Topics” at the CPUC, CEC, CARB, and OPR [CM 1.00]

It can be challenging to stay up to date about all of the activities undertaken by State agencies. This breakout session will provide an overview of some of the “hot topics” at the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss these topics in more depth following brief presentations.
Video

Moderator: Courtney Kalashian, San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization

Courtney Smith, California Air Resources Board
Louise Bedsworth, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
Jeremy Battis, California Public Utilities Commission
Presentation PDF
Daniel Johnson, California Energy Commission
Presentation PDF

Afternoon Plenary Session – Don’t Waste Your Energy: Adapting Our Energy System for a More Resilient Tomorrow [CM 1.00]Although California is actively working to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions to minimize the impacts of climate change, we must also acknowledge that our climate is already changing and that our governments and communities need to respond urgently in order to reduce the impacts the changing climate will cause. This facilitated dialogue will provide local governments the opportunity to learn more about the potential climate impacts on energy infrastructure, the role of energy efficiency in supporting resiliency in our communities, and the opportunity to marry mitigation and adaptation activities and see the long term resiliency benefits while also creating a more robust energy system. Local governments will also walk away with a better understanding of how they can support a more resilient energy system in their community.Moderator: Nicola Hedge, San Diego Foundation.
Video

Brendan Reed, City of Chula Vista
Robert Anderson, San Diego Gas and Electric
Jonathan Parfrey, Climate Resolve

Breakout #4: Every Drop Counts: Local Action to Save Energy, Water and Money[CM 1.00]Water related energy use accounts for approximately 19% of California’s electricity usage, emphasizing the opportunity to conserve energy through water efficiency measures. And with California facing an extreme drought, saving water is even more important to pursue. This breakout session will provide an overview of the water -‐ energy nexus, including a regulatory update, as well as share successes and lessons learned from local agencies that are implementing programs that aim to save both energy and water.
VideoModerator: Rory Cox, California Public Utilities Commission
Presentation PDF

Lori Swanson, San Diego County Water Authority
Presentation PDF
Scott Miller, City of Westminster
Presentation PDF
Misty Mersich, Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority and Chris Bradt, BKI
Presentation PDF

Breakout #5: Getting to Zero in the Municipal Sector [CM 1.00]

Pursuing zero net energy buildings is a critical strategy to help California reach its’ bold climate and energy goals. This breakout session will allow participants to learn more about, and discuss, pursuing zero net energy in the municipal sector, both through new construction as well as through the retrofit of existing buildings. It will also highlight the policies, activities, and strategies that local entities are utilizing to gain support and move toward more municipal ZNE buildings.
Video

Moderator: Cathy Fogel, California Public Utilities Commission
Presentation PDF

Dave Hewitt, New Buildings Institute
Presentation PDF
Neal De Snoo, City of Berkeley and Gerard Lee, Harley Ellis Devereaux
Presentation PDF
Chip Fox, San Diego Gas and Electric
Presentation PDF

Breakout #6: Just Do It: Implementing Your Climate Action Plans [CM 1.00]

Developing climate action plans is only the first step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in your community. Once the plan is approved, local entities must begin the challenging and long -‐ term effort of implementing the plan. This session will provide participants the opportunity to hear about successes and lessons learned from communities across California who are in the process of implementing their climate action plans. Following these short presentations, participants will have the opportunity to engage in in -‐ depth table discussions to share their climate action plan implementation experiences.
Video

Moderator: Jillian Rich, Pacific Gas and Electronic Company

Matt Henigan, City of Santa Monica
Presentation PDF
Ross Clark, City of Santa Cruz
Presentation PDF
Ben Lucha, City of Palmdal
Presentation PDF

Breakout #7: Hot State, Cool Roofs: Working with the CEC and Utilities to Mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect [CM 1.00]

Urban Heat Islands can have significant health, economic, ecological and social impacts on our local communities. This session will highlight the benefits of Cool Roofs for mitigating Urban Heat Island effects, including an overview of the California Energy Commission’s review process for Locally Adopted Reach Codes, and will provide awareness of free technical assistance available to support locally adopted cool roof ordinances through the Statewide Codes & Standards Subprogram.
Video

Moderator: Javier Mariscal, Southern California Edison
Presentation PDF

Jonathan Parfrey, Climate Resolve
Presentation PDF
Joe Loyer, California Energy Commission
Presentation PDF

4th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

June 20, 2013 | Sacramento, CA

Welcome

Steve Malnight, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Elisabeth Brinton, Chief Customer Officer, SMUD

State and Local Partners for a Clean, Green California

Commissioner Andrew McAllister, California Energy Commission
Presentation PDF
Commissioner Mark Ferron, California Public Utilities Commission
Presentation PDF

Video

Table Discussions

What is your top energy/climate change priority?
What is the number one thing that the state could do to support this priority?

Report Back
Video

Report Back Notes PDF

Breakout #1—Effectively Working With Your Partners at the State: What You Need to Know About the CEC, CARB, CPUC, and OPR

(CM 1.25, Beavis)

It can be challenging to stay up to date about all of the activities undertaken by State a gencies, and even more challenging to determine the best way to engage. This breakout session will provide an overview of local government energy efficiency and climate change programs, tools and resources from the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. Participants will walk away from this session with a greater understanding ofactivities currently taking place at the state and how to best engage.
Video

Moderator: Lindsay Buckley, Program Coordinator, Institute for Local Government

Jeremy Battis, Local Government Programs Lead Analyst, California Public Utilities Commission
Presentation PDF
CPUC Energy Devision Contacts PDF
Dana Papke Waters, Air Pollution Specialist, California Air Resources Board
Presentation PDF
Deborah Godfrey, Manager, Special Projects Office, California Energy Commission
Presentation PDF
Resource Links PDF
Michael McCormick, Local and Regional Affairs Advisor, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

Breakout #2—Making Energy Efficiency Projects Pencil Out: Financing Options for Local Governments, Businesses and Residents

(CM 1.25, Bataglieri)

Financing plays a critical role in the success of energy efficiency programs. This breakout session will provide an overview of key energy efficiency financing options for local governments, businesses and residents. Participants will learn about Western Riverside Council of Government’s HERO residential and commercial PACE program, multifamily energy efficiency financing, and California Energy Efficiency Finance Project proposed pilots.
Video

Moderator: Frank Spasaro, Manager, Energy Efficiency Partnerships and Finance, Southern California Gas Company

Heather Larson, Green Building Program Manager, StopWaste
Presentation PDF
Barbara Spoonhour, Director of Energy and Environmental Programs, Western Riverside Council of Governments
Presentation PDF
Matthew Brown, Principal, Harcourt Brown & Carey
Presentation PDF

Breakout #3—Bright Ideas in Energy Efficiency: Developing Successful Community and Business Outreach Programs

(CM 1.25, Compagno)

This breakout session will provide attendees information to develop successful, regionally relevant community and business outreach programs. Participants will hear successes and lesson learned from the California Center for Sustainable Energy’s community outreach programs for Energy Upgrade California, Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s small business program and the Port of San Diego’s green business competition and network.
Video

Moderator: Jillian Rich, Program Manager, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Siobhan Foley, Director, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Presentation PDF
Fact Sheet PDF
Matthew Marshall, Executive Director, Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Presentation PDF
Cody Hooven, Senior Environmental Specialist, Port of San Diego
Presentation PDF

Keynote Address (Camellia/Gardenia)
Video

Ken Alex, Director, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and Senior Advisor to Governor Jerry Brown

Breakout #1—Connecting the Dots: Local Projects that Save Energy and Water

(CM 1.25, Beavis)

Water related energy use accounts for approximately 19% of California’s electricity usage, emphasizing the opportunity to conserve energy through water efficiency measures. This breakout session will provide an overview of the water- energy connection, utility programs and local case studies, including Windsor’s on-bill financing Pay As You Save program and the West Basin Municipal Water District’s water energy programs.
Video

Moderator: Meredith Younghein, Water/Energy Analyst, California Public Utilities Commission
Presentation PDF

Jesse Langley, Program Manager, Southern California Edison
Presentation PDF
Lauren Casey, Program Manager, Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority
Presentation PDF
Elise Goldman, Water Efficiency Specialist, West Basin Municipal WaterDistrict
Presentation PDF
Water Efficiency Master Plan PDF

Breakout #2—Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships: Leveraging Resources Through Regional Networks

(CM 1.25, Bataglieri)

Local governments throughout California are collaborating to share expertise and leverage resources. This session will provide an overview of three regional energy efficiency and climate change efforts, including the Bay Area Regional Energy Network, the Southern California Regional Energy Network, and the San Diego Regional Energy Partnership. Speakers will provide a short overview of their program, accomplishments to date and information about accessing program resources.
Video

Moderator: Kate Meis, Associate Director, Local Government Commission

Jerry Lahr, Energy Programs Manager, Association of Bay Area Governments (Bay REN)
Presentation PDF
Howard Choy, General Manager, Office of Sustainability, County of Los Angeles (SoCal REN)
Presentation PDF
Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager, City of Chula Vista (San Diego REP)
Linda Pratt, Chief Program Manager, City of San Diego (San Diego REP)
Presentation PDF
Naila Ahmed, Senior Program Manager, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Robert Brunn, Senior Project Manager, Southern California Edison

Breakout #3—Local Governments Taking Action: Highlighting Best Practices at Each Step in the Climate Action Planning Process

(CM, 1.25, Compagno)

Local governments across California are leading the way on climate action planning. Come to this session to hear best practices from each step in the process. Participants will learn about developing inventories and climate action plans, overcoming political barriers, prioritizing strategies, keeping momentum post plan adoption, tracking and monitoring results, and engaging the community in an ongoing dialogue to evaluate progress. Regardless of where you are at in the climate action planning process, you will take something away from this session.
Video

Moderator: Amruta Sudhalkar, Program Officer, ICLEI

Inventories and Setting Up Climate Action Plans
- Steve Frisch, President, Sierra Business Council
- Nicholas Martin, Program Director, Sierra Business Council
  Presentation PDF
Implementing Climate Action Plans
- Cal Broomhead, Climate and Energy Programs Manager, City and County of San Francisco
  Presentation PDF
Monitoring and Tracking Climate Action Plans
- Timothy Burroughs, Climate Action Coordinator, City of Berkeley
  Presentation PDF
  Infographic PDF

3rd Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

July 19, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA

Welcome Plenary
Video

Senator Ted Lieu, California State Senate
Hal Snyder, Sempra Energy Utility
Gene Rodrigues, Southern California Edison

State Overview

Commissioner Andrew McAllister, California Energy Commission
Jeanne Clinton, California Public Utilities Commission
Ryan McCarthy, California Air Resources Board

Table Discussions
Notes (PDF)

Where do local governments see themselves 3-5 years down the road in
relation to the energy and climate action planning goals discussed by the
state panelists?
What tools and resources will you need to address these priority areas?
What is on your wish list besides staff and resources?

Breakout #1—Compliance, Tools & Synchronization: A Guide to Climate Action Planning Resources in California(Salon ABC, CM 1.5)
Facilitator: Lianna Rios, San Diego Gas and Electric
Video

Tabetha Willmon, California Air Resources Board
Presentation (PDF)
Amruta Sudhalkar, ICLEI
Presentation (PDF)
Michael McCormick, Office of Planning and Research
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #2—Financing

(Burgandy/Bordeaux, CM 1.5)

Facilitator/Presenter: Frank Spasaro, Southern California Gas
Video | Presentation (PDF)

Nathalie Gonzalez, County of Los Angeles
Presentation (PDF)
Rich Chien, City and County of San Francisco
Presentation (PDF)
Liz Yager, County of Sonoma
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #3—Helping Local Governments Work With Businesses

(Colombard/Moselle, CM 1.5)

Facilitator: Yvonne Hunter, Institute for Local Government
Video

Cruz Ramos, City of San Joaquin
Presentation (PDF)
Ann Kelly, City and County of San Francisco
Presentation (PDF)
Sona Kalapura, City of Manhattan Beach

Recognition of Beacon Participants (Salon ABC)
Video | Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #1—Reach Codes(Burgandy/Bordeaux, CM 1.5)Facilitator: Javier Mariscal, Southern California Edison
Video

Martha Brook, California Energy Commission
Presentation (PDF)
Jim Guerra, City of Goleta
Steve Davis, Redwood City

Breakout #2—Energy Upgrade California

(Salon ABC, CM 1.5)

Facilitator: Jonathan Budner, Southern California Edison
Video

Linda Pratt, City of San Diego
Presentation (PDF)
Liz Yager, Sonoma County
Presentation (PDF)
Miya Kitahara, StopWaste
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #3—SMART Grid Technology to Catalyze Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions

(Colombard/Moselle, CM 1.5)

Facilitator: Robert Graham, Southern California Edison
Video

Robert Graham, Southern California Edison
Presentation (PDF)
Linda Urata, Kern Council of Governments
Presentation (PDF)
Linda Herman, City of Chico
Presentation (PDF)

Keynote (Salon ABC)
Video

Allison Joe, Office of Planning and Research

2nd Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

July 28, 2011 | San Jose, CA

Morning Plenaries (Salons FGHJ)
Video | Audio (MP3)

Welcome

Mayor Chuck Reed, City of San Jose
Mark Krausse, Director of State Agency Relations for PG&E
Moderator: Pat Stoner, Statewide Local Government Energy Efficiency Best Practices Coordinator

The Future of Energy and the Role of Local Governments

Commissioner Karen Douglas, California Energy Commission
Anthony Eggert, Deputy Secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency

Breakout #1—Climate Action Planning: New Champions (Salons FGHJ)
Facilitator: Yvonne Hunter, Program Director, Institute for Local Government
Video | Audio (MP3)

Al Armijo, Director of Planning Services City of Aliso Viejo
Presentation (PDF)
Debra van Duynhoven, Assistant to the City Manager for Sustainability, City of Palo Alto
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #2—Sustainable Financing (Salons KLM)
Facilitator: Greg Hayes, Consultant, California State Senate Select Committee on the Environment
Video | Audio (MP3)

Revolving Energy Fund: Mary Tucker, Environmental Services Specialist, City of San Jose
Revolving Energy Fund: Janet Purchase, Energy Manager, Riverside County
Presentation (PDF)
PACE Financing: Liz Yager, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Sonoma County
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #3—Benchmarking Best Practices (Salons DE)
Facilitator: Nancy Jenkins, Manager, SCE
Video | Audio (MP3)

Courtney Kalashian, Associate Executive Director, Valley Innovative Energy Watch
Presentation (PDF)
Maria Sanders, Environmental Analyst, City of El Cerrito
Presentation (PDF)

Networking Lunch
Resources Tables in Mezzanine Foyer: CEC, CARB, CPUC, PG&E, SCE, SCG, SDG&ESonoma County Energy Watch VideoRecognition of Beacon Awardees – Presentation (PDF)

Afternoon Plenary: New Partners to Achieve Energy Savings (Salons FGHJ)
Video | Audio (MP3)

Energy Makeover Cities: Partnering with Business

Nancy McKeever, Air Resources Specialist, California Air Resources Board
Presentation (PDF)
Karly Katona, Deputy to Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, County of Los Angeles
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #1—Energy Upgrade California (Salons ABC)
Facilitator: Margaret Bruce, Vice President, Ecology Action
Video | Audio (MP3)

Jack Clark, Senior Program Manager, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Presentation (PDF)
Joseph Oldham, Sustainability Manager, City of Fresno
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #2—Climate Action Planning Advanced Track (Salons FGHJ)
Facilitator: Monica Gilchrist, Interim California Director, ICLEI
Video | Audio (MP3)

James Caruso, Senior Planner, County of San Luis Obispo
Presentation (PDF)
Garrett Fitzgerald, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Oakland
Presentation (PDF)

Breakout #3—Technology Best Practices (Salons KLM)
Facilitator: Frank Spasaro, Manager of Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Southern California Gas Company
Video | Audio (MP3)

Energy Technology Assistance Program: Forest Kaser, Program Manager, Energy Solutions
Presentation (PDF)
Street Lighting: Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager, City of Chula Vista
Presentation (PDF)
Street Lighting: Linda Pratt, Chief Program Manager, City of San Diego
Presentation (PDF)

Keynote

John Laird, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency
Video | Audio (MP3)

1st Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

October 14, 2010 | Burbank, CA

Transitioning to a Green Economy

Energy Upgrade California, AB-758 Retrofit Programs, and ARRA Funds

Panama Bartholomy, Advisor to Commissioner Karen Douglas, California Energy Commission (Presentation, Flash)

SEEC: Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gases in Your Community

Moderator: Lynne Galal, Manager, Green Communities and Innovator Pilots, Pacific Gas and Electric

Michael Schmitz, California Director, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA
Lindsay Buckley, Program Coordinator, California Climate Action Network, Institute for Local Government (Presentation, PDF)
Kate Meis, Director of Climate Change & Energy Programs, Local Government Commission (Presentation, PDF)

Comprehensive Municipal Energy Projects

Sam Ruark, Local Government Partnership Program Manager, Sonoma County (Presentation, PDF)
Meredith Reynolds, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Long Beach

Green Building Policies and Programs

Moderator: Javier Mariscal, Southern California Edison (Presentation, PDF)

George Estrella, Chief Building Official, City of Santa Barbara (Presentation, PDF)
Alelia Parenteau, Energy Analyst, City of Santa Barbara
Bob Brown, Community Development Director, City of San Rafael (Presentation, PDF)

Climate Action Planning: Inventories, Targets, Plans, Policies & Tracking

Moderator: Michael Schmitz, California Director of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA

Timothy Burroughs, Climate Action Coordinator, City of Berkeley (Presentation, PDF)
Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager, Chula Vista (Presentation, PDF)

Green Jobs Through Energy Efficiency Programs

Moderator: Yvonne Hunter, Program Director, California Climate Action Network, Institute for Local Government

Charlie Buck, Special Projects Associate, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governmenst (Presentation, PDF)
Betony Jones, Managing Partner, Fourth Sector Strategies (Presentation, PDF)

Putting Together a Residential Retrofit Program

Moderator: Maril Pitcock, Manager, Government Partnerships, Pacific Gas & Electric

Joseph Oldham, Sustainability Manager, City of Fresno (Presentation, PDF)
Martin Alvarez, Redevelopment Manager, City of Palm Desert (Presentation, PDF)