Webinar Series | Solar Asset Management with Terraverde Energy
Join the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition (LGSEC) and TerraVerde Energy in a webinar series on Solar Asset Management! In the state of California alone, we’ve seen 21 Gigawatts of solar (photovoltaic) installed, representing $42.7 billion of investments. California clearly is investing in a clean energy future. However, the deployment of these systems is only one step in the journey toward a sustainable future. For these investments to truly make a difference (both statewide and for individual project owners) these systems must be well managed through the course of their operational life.
In this webinar series, the LGSEC is teaming up with Terraverde Energy to explore some of the essential best practices in managing these systems, along with addressing the now emerging questions around strategies for buying out Power Purchase Agreements.
Best Practices in Asset Management for Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Systems (1/2) | July 24 | 10 AM
Whether you own a solar energy (photovoltaic) system or are purchasing power through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), there are important dynamics that must be well managed to ensure optimized energy performance and maximized energy cost savings. In this session we will explore some best practices in managing solar energy systems, including:
- System Monitoring
- Preventative Maintenance
- Reactive Maintenance
- Reporting
We will also address the unique differences between both system owners, and those who are purchasing power from a PPA provider.
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How to Assess & Execute a PPA Buyout (2/2) | August 22 | 10 AM
It’s been more than ten years since the passage of the California Solar Initiative and Federal Solar Tax Credit legislation. Since then, agencies across California have deployed solar as a part of their energy cost management strategy. For those who structured their projects under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), many are now eligible or are approaching eligibility to buyout their PPA provider and take ownership of their system. In this session we will address many of the questions that will help you establish the right plan around assessing and executing a PPA buyout.
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Past Events
April Forum | Energy Storage: Meeting California’s Clean and Reliable Energy Goals
The Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition (LGSEC) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) invite you to register for a one-day informational and networking forum for California local government energy professionals on Monday, April 23rd from 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM. The event will take place at SMUD’s Customer Service Center building at 6301 S Street, Sacramento, CA in the Rubicon Room, on the first floor.
April’s meeting will focus on Energy Storage: Meeting California’s Clean and Reliable Energy Goals. Speakers will provide valuable insights on California’s Energy Storage roadmap, the state of the technology, emerging policy, decision-making tools for implementation and first-hand project experience.
Confirmed Speakers
- Deepak Aswani | Project Manager, Electric Transportation Energy Research and Development, SMUD
- Rick Brown | President, Terraverde Energy, LLC.
- Michael Carpol | Manager, Commercial solar and Storage Sales, Tesla
- Rahul Chopra | Senior Advisor, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
- Jessie Denver | Energy Program Manager, City and County of San Francisco, Department of the Environment
- Rachel DiFranco | Sustainability Manager & Smart City Co-Facilitator, City of Fremont
- Angelina Galiteva | Board Member, California Independent System Operator (CAISO), and Founder and President, Renewables 100 Policy Institute
- Jonathan Hart | Senior Specialist, Technology Integration, Center for Sustainable Energy
- Lou Jacobson | Director of Demand Side Management, Redwood Coast Energy Authority
- Danny Kennedy | Managing Director, California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF/CalCharge)
- Irene Moosen | Regulatory Consultant, Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition
The Next Step in The Clean Energy Transition – Decarbonizing Heating Energy in Buildings
Date: Monday, February 12 2018 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hosted by Margaret Bruce, Local Government Commission, Rachel Golden from the Sierra Club and Pierre Delforge from NRDC., presented about the decarbonization of space and water heating in buildings, proposed legislation, and how local jurisdictions can help.
Community Choice Aggregation 101: Policy and Governance
Date: Friday, September 29 2017 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dawn Weisz, Chief Executive Officer of MCE Clean Energy, presented about Community Choice governance, rate setting, and CPUC and Legislative policy issues.
Community Choice Aggregation 101: Implementation
Date: Thursday, August 10 2017 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Alex DiGiorgio, Deputy Director of Community Development at MCE Clean Energy, presented the foundations of Community Choice Aggregation, including what it is, why local governments may be interested in exploring it, how to evaluate the opportunity for your community, and how to lay the groundwork for successful implementation.
Energy Legislation Update
Date: July 13, 2017 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jay Dickenson, Chief Consultant of the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, provided an update on this year’s most prominent energy-related bills.
Funding Opportunity to Promote Clean Energy Financing
Date: July 6, 2017 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This webinar discussed the various tools and products the State of California is making available to local governments to promote clean energy projects for residents, including up to $23,000 in funding for free co-branded marketing materials and other marketing ideas to promote energy project financing. The webinar also detailed updates to the California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program.
Solar + Storage Sizing Tool Demonstration
Date: June 26, 2017 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The City and County of San Francisco has developed a first of its kind tool that enables building and energy managers, architects, and sustainability and energy professionals to size their buildings for energy storage + solar. This webinar demonstrated the use of this tool and in solar siting for resilience planning.
2017 Business of Local Energy Symposium
Friday, May 5th, 2017
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
200 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach, California, 90802
The Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition co-organized the 2017 Business of Local Energy Symposium along with the Local Government Commission and the Center for Climate Protection. At nearly 400 attendees, this year’s symposium engaged local government and agency staff, energy experts, and community leaders on how to advance Community Choice Energy throughout the state. View presentations, photos, and other resources from the event here: https://climateprotection.org/our-work/symposium-2017/
Understanding Community Choice Energy:
A Forum for California Local Governments
Monday, May 18, 2015
8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
(Reception: 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM)
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition (LGSEC) in partnership with LEAN Energy US organized a day-long Community Choice Energy Forum for local government decision-makers, staff members and key stakeholders on May 18th in downtown Los Angeles.
Over the last five years, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) has become an increasingly popular option among local governments interested in providing greater customer choice, cleaner power and competitive energy pricing. Communities throughout the state have founded or joined existing CCA programs and numerous other communities are in the process of conducting research and feasibility studies.
Final Program
Event Brochure
Introductory CCA Webinar Presentation
Webinars
Friday, October 28th, 3-4pm
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Thursday, November 3rd, 10-11am
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Thursday, January 12th, 3-5pm
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