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Learn how facility improvements can reduce energy and water demands

Published July 8, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

Although improving equipment efficiency is important and cost-effective, improving facility operations – in particular reducing unnecessary energy and water demands – can yield much larger savings. In addition, focusing on facility-wide opportunities integrates efficiency into business decisions concerning throughput capacity and regulatory compliance.

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Upcoming Town Halls: Next Steps for STEM Schools

Published July 2, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

SAVE THE DATE – This is just the first in an exciting new series of Town Hall webinars on the topic of STEM Schools. On July 30th, 2013, we will host a second Town Hall, “Engaging Industry – Promising Models of Corporate Engagement in STEM Schools.” Speakers will discuss promising practices of industry engagement in STEM School support. Finally, on August 20th, 2013, we will host “Field Report: STEM Schools in Action” with perspective from the STEM school supporters, administrators and teachers. Tune in to STEMconnector® and the Next Steps Institute for more information as the Town Hall date approaches.

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Beat the Heat at a Cool Zone Location

Published June 21, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

The Cool Zones program, initiated by County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, has established a network of Cool Zone sites for seniors and persons with disabilities to escape the extreme heat during the summer. There are more than 115 locations throughout San Diego County. Cool Zones are designated, air-conditioned buildings, identified by a Polar Bear Cool Zone logo.

Aging & Independence Services has partnered with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) on this program since 2001. Low-income, homebound seniors and persons with disabilities can request a free electric fan if they are unable to go to a Cool Zone site. The program also offers 30-day bus passes to qualified individuals who need assistance with transportation in order to get to one of the Cool Zone sites.

This year the Cool Zones program will operate from June 20, 2013 to October 15, 2013. For more information about Cool Zones please call (800) 510-2020 and press “6” after June 20, 2013.

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San Joaquin Valley Plug-in Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council Friday, July 12

Published June 19, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

The primary focus is to develop a regional plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) readiness plan that identifies, reduces and resolves barriers to the widespread deployment of PEV charging stations in the region. Meetings are open to the public, and teleconferencing and video teleconferencing are available.

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Solar for Homeowners 2 – Be a Smart Solar Customer Thursday, July 11

Published June 19, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

This second workshop in the two-part series, customized for homeowners looking to go solar, will provide the details associated with purchasing a solar electric system. After learning the fundamentals in Solar for Homeowners 1, this workshop will provide the resources and information necessary for a homeowner to confidently enter into negotiations with solar contractors.

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