ROOM 103 Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs PACE is one of the most exciting new mechanisms to advance climate and energy goals and local economic devel- opment. This local government initia- tive allows property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects that are repaid through a voluntary assess- ment on their property taxes. Costs are spread over the expected life of the improvements up to 20 years (eliminat- ing the barrier of high upfront costs) and the repayment obligation gener- ally transfers automatically to the next property owner if the building is sold (along with the benefits of the improve- ments). A recent study showed that $4 million in total PACE spending across four cities would generate $10 million in gross economic output, $1 million in combined federal, state, and local tax revenue, and 60 jobs. If 1% of homes were to invest in PACE projects the results would be $15 billion in gross economic output, $4 billion in combined federal, state, and local tax revenue, and 226,000 jobs. The session will highlight how three communities with active PACE programs have overcome barriers and created programs that contribute to their community’s energy, climate change and economic develop- ment goals.
Presenters: Barbara Spoonhour, Director of Energy and Environmental Programs, Western Riverside Council of Governments
Jane Elias, Energy Independence Program Manager, Sonoma County Jenine Windeshausen, Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Placer County
ROOM 104 Regional Water Authority Rebates and CSI Thermal Program Updates Regional Water Authority (RWA) is a joint powers authority of 21 water sup- ply agencies. The water providers have a wide array of rebates and other water saving programs available for custom- ers. RWA has applied for grant funding to accelerate the installation of water efficient appliances, such as Prop 50 Toilet Grant; Prop 50 Drought Assis- tance Grant for clothes washers and commercial incentives; Prop 84 IRWMP Grant for irrigation efficiencies, water budgets, and a direct install program for disadvantaged communities. A descrip- tion of regional indoor and outdoor rebate programs, funding options, and incentive processing protocols will be provided. Finally, a water provider will present an example of available rebates for their customers.
Presenters: Brian Bishop, Senior Program Manager, Solar and Customer Generation, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Amy Talbot, Regional Water Efficiency Program Manager, Regional Water Authority
ROOM 105 The Building Health Initiative: Taking Collective Action In late 2013 the U.S. Green Building
Council – Northern California Chapter (USGBC-NCC), in concert with nearly 30 leading companies and organiza- tions, launched the Building Health Initiative. It’s purpose: To elevate green building as a public health benefit. Much is happening at the intersection of public health and the built environment, including a convergence of movements with upstream doctors, health and well- ness, toxin transparency, etc. The Build- ing Health Initiative’s unique partnership of commercial building owners and ten- ants; architects, engineers and builders; building product manufacturers; legal professionals; labor and healthcare pro- fessionals and institutions is bridging gaps between traditionally siloed sec- tors and disciplines. All of the partners, ranging from Google and Genentech to CalPERS and Kaiser Permanente, are making bold pledges to implement one to three actions that will catalyze mar- ket transformation, have multiplier ef- fects, and generate awareness of how the built environment affects our well- being. These companies and organiza- tions want to see a better articulation of the “business case” for healthy places. This session welcomes three leaders at the center of the Building Health Initia- tive: Heather Gadonniex, director of strategy and business development at PE International; Andrea Traber, princi- pal at Integral Group; and Scott Wat- kins, managing partner at Buildaberg. Moderator is sustainability expert Brian Back, who recently joined USGBC-NCC to drive the Building Health Initiative.
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