Concurrent Session Descriptions
tion curriculum. Victoria will illustrate how the MUSD has taken a forward thinking approach by recently open- ing a Regional Environmental Studies Center, how they use the school farm as a direct extension of the classroom and how produce grown on the farm is featured at their student run café. Laura will share her experience of coordinat- ing a green team of 75 environmen- tally enthusiastic students at Manor Elementary in Fairfax, California. Victoria Brunn chairs the Leadership on Green Initiatives Committee which oversees and guides environmental decisions for Manteca USD. Laura Dax Honda has been the recipient of several awards in- cluding Elementary Science Teacher of the Year from the CA Science Teacher Association. All session attendees will be eligible to order a complimentary EEI Curriculum unit.
Presenters: Victoria Burnn, Sustainability and Education Coordinator, Manteca USD Laura Honda, Teacher, Manor Elementary School
1:15 pm- 2:30 pm ROOM 101-102 Sustainable Communities: Solar and Solar Job Training for Low-income Communities How can you encourage renewable en- ergy and energy efficiency investments for the low-income sector in your com- munity? Learn about GRID Alternatives’ innovative program model that enables low-income households to receive the immediate and long-term cost savings
from clean, locally generated solar power, all while providing training and placement opportunities for job seek- ers in the fast growing solar sector. Founded in Oakland in 2001, GRID Alternatives is the largest solar non- profit in the nation, and has recently expanded its work to the Tri-State area and internationally. With over 12MW of installed solar capacity directly benefitting 4,000 households in the state of California, GRID Alternatives is emerging as a leader in directing solar investments in affordable hous- ing. The non-profit works with dozens of workforce development partners across the state and holds more than a thousand of volunteer training op- portunities each year.
Presenters: Bob Gragson, Regional Director, GRID Alternatives- North Valley Cathleen Monahan, Director, Single- Family Affordable Solar Homes Pro- gram Rebekah Casey, Development Officer, GRID Alternatives- North Valley Michael Dela Pena, Photovoltaics In- structor, American River College/Sierra College
ROOM 103 Market Expansion through Financing Innovations Panelists will draw from public and private sector examples to illustrate market expansion opportunities avail- able through innovative financing. Public sector opportunities will include leveraging incentives with a variety of
different funding options; use of new State provided credit enhancement; and structuring innovations that provide results based financing to public and private sector clients. Speakers will in- troduce innovative solutions along with their practical use and actual outcomes.
Presenters: Noah Proser, Analyst, CA Alternative Energy & Advanced Transportation Finance Authority (CAEATFA) Laura Franke, Director, Public Financial Management, Inc.
ROOM 104 Water Use Efficiency in the Business Sector This session will include a presenta- tion on how to find ways to be more water efficient for local businesses and governmental organizations. Examples of efficient technology upgrades for a number of case studies will be present- ed. The specific details of how to con- duct a water audit of existing facilities and resources to research new technol- ogies will be included. Opportunities to respond quickly to the current drought situation through water conservation actions in seeking to modify customer behaviors, changing out operations and/or equipment upgrades will also be discussed.
Presenter: Lisa Maddaus, Senior Water Resources Engineer and Partner, Maddaus Water Management
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