Energy and Sustainability Division Resources and Services January 22, 2018 Lauren Lum – Program Specialist
Public Needs We are Serving Save Money Comfort Save Water Lower Emissions Energy Independence Healthier Buildings Save Energy
Who We Are and What We Do
Consultation and Project Planning Solar Consultation Green Business Certification Lighting Retrofit for Oliver’s Market
Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) Financing Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a financing option that allows property owners to install permanently affixed energy efficient improvements, water conservation measures and energy generation projects.
Do It Yourself Energy and Water Savings Toolkit Toolkits Include: English/Spanish DIY Guide LED Lightbulbs Weather stripping Kill-A-Watt-Meter Infrared Thermometer Refrigerator Thermometer Low Flow Showerheads Toilet Dye Tabs Faucet Aerators Pliers and rubber bands In Partnership with: Sonoma County Water Agency Sonoma Clean Power Sonoma County Libraries
Commute Programs Encourage County of Sonoma employees to find carpool buddies promote public transportation Provide Employer Commuter Toolkits Host Carpool and Transportation Events Provide bicycle locker cards at no-cost Inform employees of telecommute options
Education and Outreach Workshop Series throughout the County Trainings Provided for Contractor Community Topics discussed: Water conservation and incentives available Energy efficiency, energy audits and rebate programs Solar – considerations, rates and tax credits Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing Topics discussed: Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code Essentials Use of Building Performance Tools, offered through our Tool Lending Library
Division Impacts and Results Electricity Saved: 12,500 kWh Clean Electricity Generated: 18 GWh Natural Gas Saved: 260,000 Therms Enough energy to power 5,940 Homes Water Saved: 101 Million Gallons GHG emissions reduced by 69.6k metric ton equivalents of CO2. Like taking 14,840 cars off the road! Outreach and Education Events: 285 Inquiries: 36,042 Presentations: 118 Site visits: 245 Work Force Jobs Created/Retained: 1,539 Energy Tools Loaned: 1,740 Contractor Training: 37
2300 County Center Drive, Suite A105 Office Location 2300 County Center Drive, Suite A105 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 GSEnergy@sonoma-county.org 707-565-6470