CURRENTS Fall 2017
CURRENTS is the Local Government Commission’s free quarterly newsletter providing local elected officials and staff with current information on energy issues affecting…
CURRENTS
PACE Improves
On January 1st new safeguards for consumers and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs went into effect in California.
Urban Heat Island
The New York Times reported on the devastating wildfires that Californians have been experiencing, explaining that the incidence of wildfires is clearly exacerbated by climate change.
Mobile Applications that Help You Save Energy
A key component in our efforts to be efficient about our energy usage is access to information.
Behavior Change and Energy Efficiency
Although we can upgrade to more efficient HVAC systems and replace our lighting with LEDs, we may not necessarily be achieving the energy efficiency that we expect in our communities.
CURRENTS Summer 2017
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.
Legislative Update
SB 242 (Skinner) – Property Assessed Clean Energy program: program administrator Status: Passed This bill establishes requirements specifically for Property Assessed Clean…
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…
Preparing for Electrified Transit
In the beginning of the 20th century, transportation agencies were very familiar with planning around electricity as electric streetcars and trolleys were…
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.
