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Upcoming Call
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Our next call will take place on February 2, 2010. The topic will be Homestar and other upcoming federal energy efficiency programs.
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Davis Bacon Weatherization Rates
Davis-Bacon for Individual Homeowners: DOE State Energy Program Notice, EECBG and Appliance Rebate Program Notice
If you are not on our email list and would like additional information, or to join the network, email ECN@efficiencycities.us.
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Call in Info:
To join the conversation, dial 1-800-391-1709, and when the bridge number is requested, enter 127325.
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Past Calls |
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January 19, 2010
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On January 19, 2010 we reviewed what happened in 2009 in the energy efficiency world, and previewed what we could expect in 2010. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Joel Rogers, Center on Wisconsin Strategy
Scott Bernstein, Center for Neighborhood Technology
Materials:
Livable Communities Act: Description and Text of the Bill
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December 8, 2009
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On December 8, 2009 we discussed state enabling legislation for energy efficiency programs. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Rep. Jules Bailey, Oregon State Legislature
Bryan McDaniel, Illinois Citizens Utility Board
Emmaia Gelman, Center for Working Families, NY
Materials: Efficiency Cities Presentation
Oregon Bill
New York Bill
Illinois Bill
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November 10, 2009
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On November 10, 2009 we discussed qualifying measures for inclusion in energy efficiency retrofit programs. An audio recording of the slideshow will be posted soon.
Presenters:
Sammy Chu, Long Island Green Homes
Jerritt Gluck, Long Island Green Homes
Will Bradshaw, Green Coast Enterprises
Karley Francik, Green Coast Enterprises
Materials: Efficiency Cities Presentation
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October 27, 2009
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On October 27, 2009 we discussed using municipal bonds to support energy efficiency projects. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Ann Livingston, Boulder County
Trenton Allen, Citigroup
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation
Policy Framework for PACE financing programs
Recovery Through Retrofit Report
Boulder's Climatesmart Program
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October 13, 2009
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On October 13, we discussed grassroots involvement and community organizing. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
John Lauer, The DC Project
Elsa Barboza, SCOPE LA
Lisa Clauson, Community Labor United
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation |
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Sept 29, 2009
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On September 29, we held an open roundtable discussion on progress to date and lessons learned, featuring key cities. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation |
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Sept 15, 2009
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On September 15, we discussed aggregating properties to achieve scale. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Brewster McCracken, Pecan Street Project
Steve Gelb, SustainableWorks
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation |
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Sept 1, 2009
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On September 1, we discussed overcoming the split incentive and reaching renters. Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
David Pogue, CB Richard Ellis
Michael Volker, Midwest Energy
John Kuberra, HSBC
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation |
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August 4, 2009
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On August 4, we discussed how to determine metrics for success.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Anne Evens, Center for Neighborhood Technology
Jeff Perlman, Bright Power
John
Picard, Zero Plus
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Presentation |
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July 21, 2009
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On July 21, we discussed the function and role of the coordinating entity.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Cal Broomhead, City of San Francisco
Steve Burrington, Serrafix
Blair Hamilton, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Steve Morgan, Clean Energy Solutions
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Network Presentation
Laborers Letters to the Governors
Laborers Weatherization Proposal
Laborers Weatherization Training Program |
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July 7, 2009
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On July 7, we discussed ways to market and promote city-scale energy efficiency retrofit programs.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Alex Laskey - President and Founder of Positive Energy
Rob Quarles - Energy Efficiency Administrator for the City of Houston, Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Network Presentation
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June 23, 2009
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On June 23, we discussed pathways to apprenticeship.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Bob Pleasure - Education Director at AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department
Dorothy Stoneman - Founder and President of YouthBuild USA
Andrew Cortés - Director of Building Futures
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Network Presentation
Additional Reading:
Workforce Partnerships and Training: Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Big Step and Center of ExcellenceBuilding Trades: Multi-Craft Core Curriculum
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June 9, 2009
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On June 9, we discussed private funding.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Aaron Berg - Principal and Founder of Blue Tree Strategies
David Brown - Partner and General Counsel at CChange Investments
Jonathan Naimon - Co-Founder and President of Light Green Advisors
Materials:
The presentations are combined in the document below. Click on the "Efficiency Cities Network Presentation" link to download.
Efficiency Cities Network Presentation |
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May 26, 2009
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On May 26, we discussed cost recovery and billing options.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Cisco DeVries - President of Renewable Funding
Rob Ozar - Manager of Electric Operations at Michigan Public Service Commission
Materials:
Efficiency Cities Network Presentation
"City FIRST" Presentation - Cisco DeVries
Renewable Funding Brochure - Cisco DeVries
"Michigan Saves, Inc" Chart - Rob Ozar |
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May 12, 2009
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On May 12, we discussed project labor agreements, community benefit agreements and building career pathways.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Dave Sickler - State Director of UCLA California Construction Academy
Kathleen Mulligan-Hansel - Director of Research and Communications at Partnership for Working Families
Howard Greenwich - Research Director at Puget Sound Sage
Materials:
ECN Presentation
Presentation from CRA/LA |
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April 28, 2009
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On April 28, we discussed ARRA programs to support retrofit projects, focusing on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Presenters:
Dorian Dale - Energy Director for the Town of Babylon
Dana Kenney - Assistant Commissioner of the Energy Division for the City of Chicago
Kevin McCarty - Assistant Executive Director for the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Materials:
ECN presentation
Presentation from Dana Kenney of the City of Chicago. |
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April 14, 2009
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On April 14, we launched the ECN webinar series.
Click here to view the slideshow with an audio recording of the presentation.
Materials:
Proposed ECN Topics
Presentation from Radhika Fox of Policy Link
Bringing Home the Green Recovery
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