Where Do We Go from Here? (More Importantly, How Do We Pay for It?)

clock July 28, 2011 05:48 | commentComments (0)
Recently, much of our work on the financial technical assistance team has been focused on the question of how to sustain programs after ARRA funding is exhausted.  Some units of government have developed financing programs such as loan funds that require ongoing management. Others hope to continue making energy efficiency (EE) upgrades on government facilities. Still others are looking for ways to continue staffing their sustainability offices. While their goals for the future may differ,... [More]
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DOE Technical Assistance Program Missouri Advanced Lighting Workshop is Now Open for Registration

clock July 8, 2011 13:29 | commentComments (0)
If you are a municipality who received ARRA funding and are interested in learning more about lighting technologies, here is a very low cost event for you! This day long workshop will highlight the latest in lighting strategies, tools available to evaluate potential lighting projects, and how to work with utilities to further develop programs and policies. It will be a place where you can showcase your best project, gain assistance on implementing your plans, while simultaneously networking... [More]
Categories: Energy Planning & Policy | Street & Traffic Lighting | Tools and Events | Permalink
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Municipality Success Stories: San Diego

clock June 23, 2011 04:00 | commentComments (0)
Help with planning for programs after the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act“To be prepared is half the victory.”-  Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra  Energy efficiency and conservation grant recipients all across the country are preparing for the challenge of maintaining a continuity of service once the 2009 Recovery Act stimulus funding stream expires. To meet its aspirations of long-term energy independence, the city of San Diego wanted to apply its $3.3 million gr... [More]
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Municipality Success Stories: Philadelphia

clock June 21, 2011 04:46 | commentComments (0)
“Ask and ye shall receive: Best Practices in Employee Energy and Conservation Policies” When politics influence how sustainability and conservation goals are set, the goals can occasionally outpace local experience and the ability to do the work required to achieve them. To avoid this, municipalities can work with the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to meet their energy objectives. Assistance can range from consulting with energy experts to devising a research report on energ... [More]
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The Community Energy Strategic Planning Academy Is Coming!

clock May 9, 2011 05:50 | commentComments (0)
Over the last several years, cities and counties across the country have worked persistently to implement innovative energy projects. Financial support for these efforts has largely been made possible through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and State Energy Program (SEP) funds. People who care about developing energy efficiency projects might be wondering what will come next… To address the challenge of how to employ and maintain lasting change, the Technical ... [More]
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