SEC/CASH/CSF Joint Webinar | 11:00 a.m. on September 30, 2021

Do you want to hear the latest update on Federal actions pertaining to K-12 school facilities? How about an update from the California Energy Commission? This is a free webinar to members of the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH), Californians for School Facilities (CSF) and the School Energy Coalition (SEC). You must be a member of the above organizations to access the webinar.  

Topics to be discussed:

• $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation K-12 Provisions
• Infrastructure Package
• State Budget Highlights
• State Climate Priorities

Speakers:

Bob Canavan, CSF D.C. Lobbyist
Anna Ferrera, California Energy Commission
Dave Walrath, Moderator

Click here to register today!

SEC and CASH Maintenance Network Webinar  | 10:00 am on July 28, 2020

The School Energy Coalition (SEC) and the Coalition for Adequate School Housing Maintenance Network (CMN) are providing a complimentary webinar to their members on July 28 at 10:00 am.  Do you need more information about the ever-evolving COVID-19 and Indoor Air Quality?  

SEC and CMN members register now for free by clicking here!

The July 28 Webinar will have a myriad of experts:

• DSA will be on hand to discuss regulatory framework including CO2 monitors, acceptance testing, building code changes, and more. Ida Claire, State Architect;
• Indoor Air Quality: Theresa Pistochini from the Western Cooling Efficiency Center, Energy and Efficiency Institute, UCD; Roger Silveira, East Side Union High School District; and Kecia Davison, SitelogIQ:
• The experts who put together the CMN Healthy Schools Guidelines will talk more about keeping your Indoor Air Quality healthy, so much new information!
• What about energy efficiency in this new era? HVAC will need to be running continuously during occupancy, hear from SEC experts to find out what that could mean for your cost savings; and
• If you were in the process of upgrading school sites to be energy efficient, hear about different ways of funding to help you achieve your goals. Nancy Chaires Espinoza, Legislative Advocate; and Elliott Feldman, Schneider Electric.

October 30, 2019

Membership Conference Call

Agenda

10:00 a.m.      

Welcome

Bill McGuire, Chair

10:10 am.              

Energy Provisions in AB 48:

Public Preschool, K-12 & College Health & Safety Bond Act of 2020

Dave Walrath, Executive Director

10:30 am               

Grid Outages: Clean Energy Options for Back Up

Rick Brown, TerraVerde Energy

Contact Aileen for Call Information.

Spring Statewide Advocacy Summit
April 30, 2019

Downtown Sacramento

Wow, what a great event!  Thank you to everyone for coming out and especially to our sponsor, TerraVerde Energy, and the fantastic and knowledgeable speakers!

Making K-14 schools more energy efficient and resilient should be a state priority. The School Energy Coalition (SEC) is leading a new discussion on the importance of continued funding for cost-effective school energy and water projects. Our SEC Spring Statewide Advocacy Summit will focus on advocacy for a new funding program, as well as better electricity use tracking and control at the school site level.  

Attendees will hear from key State Agencies, Legislative and industry representatives on issues such as electricity planning toward Zero Net Energy (ZNE), energy and water ideas for the 2020 statewide school bond, electric vehicle and bus funding opportunities and resiliency through microgrids and energy storage.  Electric Vehicle (EV) funding program staff from the California Energy Commission (CEC) has committed to present at this event. Attendees will also hear an outlook on the Newsom Administration on energy and education issues and hear new concepts for building de-carbonization through less natural gas and more electrification; green building standards and landscape design that considers water resources and greenhouse gas (GhG) reduction. 

The school districts “in the know” will be in the best position to take advantage of the coming changes and potential funding.   The Summit will conclude with a visit to the State Capitol to discuss energy and water issues with representatives of the State Legislature on energy issues and relay critical feedback on our request to continue funding under the Clean Energy Jobs Creation Fund. SEC Summit attendees will walk the halls and share the successes and accomplishments achieved on school sites throughout California and what a new school energy program might look like going forward.  

Click here for a Parking Map for Downtown Sacramento.

Thank you to our Spring Summit Sponsor!!

SEC Membership Meeting

February 25, 2019

2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Rooms 302/303 | Sacramento Convention Center

Thank you to all who joined us for our Annual Membership Meeting in Sacramento!

Following are links to the presentations:

Ways to be Resilient Through Storage and Financing Projects | Schneider Electric

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Options and Financing for Schools |ABM

School Energy Coalition Fall Forum

Resilient School Infrastructure and Microgrids: Managing Your School’s Energy Assets

September 20, 2018

8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Forum

California’s fire season has begun already this year and schools are on the front line. Local Education Agencies (LEA) in California must become more resilient with regard to natural disasters, power outages and electricity rate increases.

Our Fall Forum will be focused on showing you how to better protect, manage and plan your energy usage and the investments you have made or will be making with Proposition 39. Schools must begin to think of their energy assets in a systemic way in order to provide protection and perhaps even a future revenue source.

What is Resiliency?

The ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions.

When schools lose water or power in emergency situations they must have a plan to protect students and teachers. In dangerous conditions or under extreme weather conditions, LEAs must figure out how to best recover quickly or allow students to be dismissed to parents and guardians in particularly chaotic conditions.

There are ways to better protect your campus through energy and water practices and installations that will give you more time to recover. Schools are learning that they do not have to be held hostage to the wind, fire and seismic occurrences.

Parking:

Parking is free.  Please park in the upper parking lot. As you enter driveway to CUSH Plaza, the 1st right turn is best lot to park in.

Take walkway to the building entrance, then elevator to 3rd floor. Follow the signs to Training Room down the hall.

Thank you to our SEC Fall Forum Sponsors!

School Energy Coalition Webinar 

EV Infrastructure for Clean Energy Buses and Managing Energy Assets  

**Free for SEC Member Local Education Agencies (LEA)** 

On August 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. SEC will be hosting a webinar with our sponsor ABM that will share important information of the CEC Clean Energy Bus Program and what schools need to understand in order to apply for this program.

According to the CEC, the EV infrastructure funding will be provided to winning districts who will work with IOUs, publicly owned utilities, or consultants to install.  ABM will be discussing great options for the use of these funds, as well as issues to think about and questions to ask as you make decisions to use this funding - or for your own EV infrastructure project you may be thinking about whether or not you receive funding under this program.  The webinar will highlight the challenges school districts may experience when considering the installation of the proper infrastructure to power up their new EV buses.  This webinar will inform LEAs as to what they must know when considering EV Infrastructure such as:

• EV charger types, the right type of power
• How to best locate EV infrastructure (least invasive to the property, meeting local codes, etc.) 
• Additional energy expenses associated with EV infrastructure that schools may incur with these installations

Thank you to ABM for sponsoring this webinar!

SEC Spring Statewide Legislative Summit

Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento | 1230 J Street

March 20-21, 2018

We will continue to hear from State Agency representatives to ensure that LEA’s are getting the latest and best information straight from those who are administering the Prop 39 program – this is the backbone of our Summit. The California Energy Commission and the Division of the State Architect have confirmed their participation.  In addition, we will be visiting with key legislators and influencers and discussing future funding beyond the present Proposition 39 program.

We will make our case by sharing the successes and accomplishments we have achieved on school sites throughout California.

To prepare, we will begin our Summit with a working Networking Dinner to brainstorm and share with our colleagues the key points we will be making and key questions to ask Summit presenters the next morning. It is imperative that we communicate the school facility energy needs of LEAs throughout California to our Summit meeting day State Agency presenters.

In the afternoon, we will visit the State Capitol to discuss energy and water issues with representatives of the State Legislature on energy issues and relay critical feedback on our request to continue funding under the Clean Energy Jobs Creation Fund for energy efficiency upgrades, renewable generation and battery storage and Zero Net Energy (ZNE) school facilities.

In addition to hearing from State Agencies, public school district members will present school case studies to help attendees learn more about how to get the most out of state programs and successfully navigate the accountability and audit processes.

Logistics
Continental breakfast and lunch are included.

March 20, 2018
6:00 p.m.     Networking Dinner | Cafeteria 15L, located at 1116 15th Street in Downtown Sacramento

March 21, 2018
8:00 a.m.    Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.    Summit with presentations from State Agencies and working lunch
12:45 p.m.  State Capitol Excursion| Room 2040

3:00 p.m.    Wrap Up and Adjourn

Hotel Accommodations

We have reserved a small block of rooms at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento at the rate of $185 per night. Call 1.800.325.3535 and identify as a SEC Summit participant. If you need assistance, please call Aileen at 916.441.3300.

Parking

Self-parking is $25.00.  Valet parking is $32.00.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing. Fax to 916.441.3893 or email spriddy@m-w-h.com

Received by March 8, 2018: Full Refund
Received by March 13, 2018: $75
Received March 14, 2018 and thereafter: No Refund

Thank you to Our Sponsors!

Sponsorship ensures that LEAs are able to attend the SEC Spring Statewide Legislative Summit at a reasonable rate.  Contact Aileen for more information on this opportunity.

SEC WEBINAR - 

Focused on Lighting in the Fifth Year of Prop 39?  

California Conservation Corps (CCC) Service Will Help You Stretch Your LEA's Funding Allocation

December 13, 2017 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The California Conservation Corps (CCC) has retrofitted over 25,000 LED fixtures for school districts throughout California, and has recently set a June 30, 2018 deadline for "FREE" retrofits.  After that date, there will be a charge per hour.The CCC's free labor allows an LEA to get a bigger bang from their Prop 39 buck. Hear the latest information on Proposition 39 from SEC and an important update from the CCC on the services they provide that will allow your final allocation to go further.  

Hear answers to the following questions:

-What is the latest on Proposition 39 2.0?

-CCC is back in business, what can they do for my district?   

-What do I need to do to utilize the services of CCC?

Who should sign up for this Webinar?

1. Districts that have already received all of their Prop 39 money and are looking to retrofit their lighting 
2. Districts that have not already received all of their Prop 39 money and need help submitting their applications and are looking to retrofit their lighting
3. Charter schools that have not yet requested Prop 39 funds and need to retrofit their lights
4. Consultants working with these LEAs.

Presenters:

Anna Ferrera, School Energy Coalition 

Juan Mercado, California Conservation Corp

Al Gancman, Vector Energy

Fee:

$50 for SEC Members

$85 for Non-Members

 School Energy Coalition Fall Forums

This year's Fall Forums were outstanding!  Thank you to all of our knowledgeable speakers who took time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge with us! 

The School Energy Coalition presented Senate President pro Tempore Kevin deLeon with an award of appreciation for all his work on behalf of schools and energy efficiency. 

Anna Ferrera presents award for Kevin de León Senate President Pro Tempore. Steve Veres accepted on behalf of the Senator.  The award reads: With sincere appreciation for your leadership in advancing energy efficiency and renewable options for California’s K-12 schools through the Clean Energy Jobs Fund in the 2016-17 Legislative Session.

Thank you to our Fall Forum Sponsors!!

Spring Forums!

Schools must figure out the best ways to make limited dollars work to meet energy and water efficiency requirements and find new sources of funding. The School Energy Coalition (SEC) is helping districts meet this challenge.

The California Energy Commission has confirmed they will be presenting the latest information.

Public school district members will present school case studies to help attendees learn more about how to get the most out of state programs and successfullly navigate the accountability and audit processes.

Our panels of experts in the field will share how to avoid pitfalls as decisions are made on how best to meet state mandates and goals.

Attendees will leave better prepared to find solutions and ways to move forward with energy and water efficiencies, conservation and generation.

SEC Forums will provide important feedback on future advocacy to extend Proposition 39 and Zero Net Energy (ZNE) for school facilities.

Be part of the discussion!

We had GREAT Forums in Sacramento and San Diego! Be sure to keep on eye on your email for upcoming Fall Forums!

Thank You to Our Spring Forum Sponsors!!

SEC Fall Forums!

The SEC Fall Forums focused on water management, energy efficiency and the final push for funding under Proposition 39. Hear how schools have applied these funds to both energy and water efficiency projects. Discuss the latest trends with experts for achieving resource efficiency goals using Proposition 39 funding and other funding sources.

• Proposition 39 Budget and Guideline Updates
• District Case Studies in Energy and Water
• State Water
• Water Use Management - The Vision for California Water
• Rate Projections for Energy and Water
• Legislative Landscape on Energy, Water and Climate

Thank you to Balfour Beatty Construction, Pacific West and TerraVerde Renewables for sponsoring the Fall Forums!

The tenth annual Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit and Exposition comes to the Pasadena Convention Center November 2-3. Venture capitalist and Next 10 founder Noel Perry will keynote the opening session. Through an Expo with over 100 companies and dozens of educational sessions, the Summit offers insights into innovations in green policy, technology and practice.

Keynotes and exhibit hall are free. For more information and to register, go to www.green-technology.org or call 626-577-5700.

SEC 2016 Spring Forums

Thank you to Balfour Beatty Construction, PacificWest Energy Solutions, Sage Renewables, TerraVerde Renewables and The KYA Group for sponsoring the Forums!

WEBINAR

Reporting Your Savings Under the Proposition 39 Program

March 15, 2016 | 2:00 p.m.

The Proposition 39 Program has provided every school district, county office of education, and charter school with a per ADA allocation of funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that provide a specific Return on Investment (ROI).  We are currently at the midpoint of this five-year program. 

Will you be ready to easily report out results that show you met the mark?

Current and Future Energy Measurement Required Under the Program:

• Accountability provisions imbedded in the implementing statute require K-14 schools to show cost and savings after the installation of energy measures using Proposition 39 funding. 

• Energy Commission Guidelines require Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to measure their baseline use and provide an analysis to the State that shows cost and energy use savings for these installed projects and provide annual and final reports for verification. 

• The Proposition 39 Citizens Oversight Board is charged with writing a report to the Legislature on the success of the program based on an audit(s) of these reports once projects are completed.

This webinar will showcase options for LEAs that are seeking to show the costs and energy savings under the Proposition 39 program and how to account for unforeseen variables such as changing electricity rates or weather patterns that may have required more energy use.  

Hear answers to the following questions:

-What is required under the Proposition 39 program and how can I efficiently and effectively track my progress?   

-What if my energy consumption INCREASES after my Prop 39 project, due to occupancy or weather condition changes?

-How can I demonstrate that the building is still more EFFICIENT? How can I ensure that the efficiency is sustained?

Presenters:

Anna Ferrera, School Energy Coalition 

Rick Brown, Terra Verde Renewable Partners

Marina Pelosi, Schneider Electric

Matt Spence, Indoor Environmental Services

Fee:

$50 for SEC Members

$85 for non-members

SEC Fall Forums

The Water / Energy Nexus for Savings: Resource Management and Funding

The State of California is asking schools to take steps toward conservation and efficiency on energy and water due to the drought emergency and climate change.  This is in addition to similar requirements for funding approval for energy projects under the Proposition 39 program.  Although these demands are challenging for schools, they present a golden opportunity to generate general fund savings by using less of these billable resources.

Attend and be better prepared to move forward with a plan to achieve ongoing savings through energy efficiency, solar, and water projects.  We will also have experts discussing best ways to maximize these dollars, along with the latest information on funding available for school energy and water projects through utility rebate programs and more incentives.

We are happy to confirm that the California Energy Commission, the California Department of Education and the Division of the State Architect and the California Conservation Corp will be presenting at our Fall Forums! Discussion topics will include:

• Proposition 39 Budget and Guideline Updates
• District Energy Case Studies
• State Water Restrictions: What They Mean for Schools
• New Landscaping Requirements for Existing Schools
• Proactive Building Water Management
• Water Use Planning and District Case Studies
• Rate Information for Energy and Water

August 13, 2015: CASH/ SEC Holds Joint Workshop on Water Management and Conservation Planning for Schools in Kern County

This workshop was very well attended and provided valuable information for the attendees.  We wanted to share the information with all SEC members:

2016 State School Bond Initiative

Jenny Hannah, C.A.S.H. Chair, Kern Co. Supt. of Schools

Protecting and Conserving State Water Resources: State’s Perspective

Anna Ferrera, School Energy Coalition

On the Ground to Meet the Mandate: Local Utility Perspective

Susan Cordone, California Water Service

Eric Averett, Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District

DSA Irrigation Regulations/Irrigation Water Efficiency Requirements

Douglas Humphrey, Division of the State Architect

CDE Best Practices for Schools

Rob Corley, CDE/School Facilities and Transportation Services Division

School Districts Message

Jenny Hannah, C.A.S.H. Chair, Kern Co. Supt. of Schools

Don Ulrich, C.A.S.H. Vice-Chair, Clovis USD

School Panel Case Studies: Approaches to Measurement, Conservation & Efficiency

Anna Ferrera, School Energy Coalition

David Briley, Blair Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers

Jeffrey Becker, Fresno Co. Ofc. Of Educ.

Don Ulrich, C.A.S.H. Vice-Chair, Clovis USD

Brian Prine, Fruitvale Elem. SD

SEC Webinars

SEC would like to continue supporting schools as they move planning and projects forward with webinars on energy issues.  SEC members receive a 50% discount on all webinars!

We would like your input on what webinar topics would benefit your district and community.  SEC will do the work of finding the best information and presenter(s), unless you have a suggestion or would like to do one yourself.

While we believe it would be beneficial to have SEC members talk about their successful EEP projects, or simply share experiences in addressing an issue or concern, it can be on any aspect of energy and school facilities - any area of interest that you would simply like more information about, addressing a specific concern or challenge, or new pathways to getting an energy project done. 

All ideas welcomed!

Click here to view the form.  Please return it to Aileen either by fax at 916.441.3893 or email: adalen@m-w-h.com

Moving your School Solar Project Forward with Federal Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)

April 16, 2015

2:00 p.m.

Been thinking about a School Solar Project but have yet to take the next step?

Or perhaps you have a solar project on paper but lack the funding to bring it to life?

A recently announced federal subsidy called Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (“CREBs”) coupled with “pro bono” services being offered through SEC may be the needed Jump Start for bringing solar generation to your District in 2016!

CREBs are a first-come, first-serve funding source targeting about $600 million to schools and local governments nationally.  They are expected to go quickly, so time is of the essence.

This webinar will:

• Describe CREBs and how an allocation can be captured now…and then later used to finance solar at your schools in early 2016.
• Describe the benefits of developing an Solar Master Plan and point you toward free services for creating this valuable planning tool at your District
• Provide you a clear and practical  “Next Step” for securing an allocation of CREBs by means of free expert assistance intended to yield a completed CREB application within 30 to 45 days.
• Describe the “Preliminary Solar Feasibility Report”, the key ingredient to the CREB application, which would define potential solar installations at targeted school sites and rank them by order of expected general fund savings.

SEC General Membership Meeting - February 24, 2015

We will be holding our next School Energy Coalition Membership Meeting at the C.A.S.H. Annual Conference from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on February 24, 2015 in Room 317 at the Sacramento Convention Center.  

Please plan to attend as we discuss the recent changes to the CEC Guidelines and its impact on the funding approval process, the most recent State Budget allocations for Proposition 39 and what that means for individual allocations to Local Education Agencies, along with water resources and management issues and funding that may become available for school projects.

Members and non-members are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

Proposition 39 State Budget Update and HVAC Optimization Webinar

The School Energy Coalition is pleased to announce a most informative webinar that will take place on February 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.  

We will provide a short update on the changes to the state Proposition 39 Guidelines that were approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC) this past December and what schools need to know now about submitting their individual Energy Expenditure Plans for funding approvals going forward, followed by a summary of the Governor's January Budget Proposal on the 2015-16 budget allocations for Proposition 39.  

We will then hear about Southern California Edison's (SCE) and Pacific Gas & Electric's (PG&E) Quality Maintenance incentive programs for optimizing your HVAC systems.  

Districts all over California are implementing plans to transform our schools into healthier, greener, and more efficient learning environments. However, districts still face many challenges-particularly when it comes to deferred HVAC maintenance.  These utility programs help schools meet the challenge of maintaining the high performing HVAC equipment that classrooms require.  Representatives from the SCE and PG&E Quality Maintenance programs will discuss:

• The value of optimizing the performance of HVAC equipment for schools

• Incentives/Rebates for HVAC unit optimization and Title 24  upgrades

• Financial support to help offset the cost of  a proactive, standardized HVAC maintenance plan

• Technician training and certification resources for district staff

PG&E's program AirCare Plus will also be discussed, which is a comprehensive diagnostic tune-up program focused on optimizing performance for HVAC packaged units and split systems. The AirCare Plus Program is designed to enhance existing HVAC maintenance.

Presenters include Kim DiCello, Mark Houdek, Richard Waite with CLEAResult; and Anna Ferrera, Executive Director of the School Energy Coalition.

SEC Membership Meeting - October 28, 2014 -

Click here to view the packet.

SEC will hold a membership meeting on October 28, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Newport Beach Marriott hotel and Spa during the C.A.S.H. Fall Conference. The hotel is located at 900 Newport Center Dr. in Newport Beach, CA 92660.

This meeting will review the recent proposed substantive revisions to the Proposition 39 Guidelines, discuss the outcomes from our Fall Forums, to provide more information to the California Energy Commission.

SEC Fall Forums

Our Fall Forums were a great success, with a wealth of information for school districts. We thank our Sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for the Riverside Forum!

Click here to view the packet.

Thank you to our sponsors for the Santa Ana Forum!

Click here to view the packet.

Thank you to our sponsors for the Sacramento Forum!

Click here to view the packet.

Energy Commission Announces Webinar for Charter School

Proposition 39 Program Training

On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, the California Energy
Commission is hosting a webinar to provide information to charter schools and the
public on the Proposition 39 Program and Energy Expenditure Plan application process.

Click here to view the flyer.

Water Workshops!

Water Management and Conservation Planning for Schools: Funding, Savings, Drought Conditions, Make the Timing Right

ONTARIO - Click here to register for Ontario!

Friday, November 7, 2014 
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ontario Airport Radisson, Ontario, CA

SACRAMENTO - Click here to register for Sacramento!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
DoubleTree Hotel, Sacramento CA

California's severe drought has highlighted water as a precious resource for
schools. Much like energy efficiency and green schools, water use, water
management and water quality have significant fiscal and environmental
implications for school facility and maintenance departments, as well as the
potential to reduce school general operating costs. In an era of limited
resources, the question of how to pay for water saving features, particularly
after the "low-hanging fruit" has been picked, is a primary concern.

Brought to you by the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) and
the School Energy Coalition (SEC), this workshop will focus on exploring the
implications of water for schools, with an eye toward providing practical
solutions to a wide array of school water issues such as:

• water use assessment

• drought mitigation

• storm water management

• the emerging relationship between water and energy management

• region-specific approaches to water

• green landscaping techniques

• how to create a master plan to save water - and money

• sources and methods of funding for water saving building features

• Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (DROPS).
  

Attend this joint C.A.S.H./SEC workshop to ensure you are prepared to
respond to the drought, as well as a wide variety of water issues for which
schools are increasingly responsible.

Webinar: May Revision Briefing On Proposition 39 and Upcoming Changes to Title 24

June 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

SEC will be hosting a webinar on upcoming changes to Title 24 on Friday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m.  The webinar will begin with a summary of the Governor's May Revision of the 2014-15 State Budget and specific actions taken on Proposition 39 and will then address the 2013 Changes to Title 24 that are soon to take affect. 

Chris Olvera from the California Energy Commission will be joining us to answer specific questions about changes for K-14 schools and a representative from PG&E will be sharing more about how it might impact anticipated utility rebates and other utility programs - this is particularly important as schools are planning to use Proposition 39 funding and seeking to leverage with these options.

Through the 2013 Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, the State is seeking to achieve "maximum energy savings" in both existing buildings and new construction and is setting a goal for commercial buildings of Zero Net Energy by 2030.  Changes are set to take affect on July 1, 2014.

Major areas of change include building envelope requirements, mechanical requirements, indoor and outdoor lighting requirements and overall changes in scope and application. 

Goals for Participants:

• Understand the 2013 building energy efficiency standards for new construction, additions and alterations.
• Understand the purpose of each of the compliance forms and related documents.
• Effectively communicate energy efficiency compliance options and requirements to builders and clients.
• Apply your knowledge of the Standards to typical job tasks.

This webinar will outline the particular areas of change that Local Education Agencies need to be aware of when designing and renovating classrooms and other school buildings.  Of particular concern are utility rebates that may no longer be available once the changes go into effect. 

Sign up for the May Revision Briefing on Proposition 39 and New Changes to Title 24 Webinar today!

Register Here! 

https://www.telspan.com/registration/AnonymousLandingPage.aspx?EventNo=5698

Join SEC and receive a 50% discount on this webinar. 

Questions?  Email Aileen or call 916.441.3300. 

SEC Educational Facilities Energy Emporiums!

Both of the SEC Educational Facilities Energy Emporiums were successful and strived to help schools navigate the proposal process to the CEC, avoid pitfalls, keeping accountability in mind so that the close-out process is also without drama.

SACRAMENTO

Click here to view the agenda and handouts from the Sacramento Emporium.

SEC thanks the Sponsors and Exhibitors at the Sacramento Emporium for making these events possible.

POMONA

Click here to view the agenda and handouts from the Pomona Emporium.

SEC thanks the Sponsors and Exhibitors at the Pomona Emporium for making these events possible.

March 6, 2014 Building Envelope Webinar

The School Energy Coalition is pleased to sponsor a webinar on utilizing Proposition 39 funding to include upgrading and extending the life of roofing systems combined with sealing up the building envelope. Typically, the building envelope and roofing systems are excluded when it comes to energy savings programs.

In this webinar you can learn how you don't have to be limited to just lighting, HVAC and Controls. Join us and hear how to replace your worn out roofs, improve the durability of the building envelope, improve indoor environmental quality and reduce your energy and maintenance costs. Now Proposition 39 dollars may be used for these installations and renovations that will generate significant energy savings and enable facility managers to consider installing renewable energy systems such as solar systems.

February 25, 2014: SEC Membership Meeting

Sacramento Convention Center

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Rooms 317/318

On February 25, 2014, the School Energy Coalition will hold a membership meeting at the C.A.S.H. Annual Conference which will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center. We will discuss the newest on Net Energy Metering, update on next enrollment for planning funds, and how to successfully get your plan approved.

We are also seeking nominations for an additional Executive Committee member from an LEA. Please email Aileen if you are interested in being a part of this exciting Coalition!

New Developments for School Construction:

Proposition 39, Budget, Compliance Monitoring Unit

and Code Changes Affecting Your Project

SEC and the Coalition for Adequate School Housing hosted these workshops in Ontario on January 24, 2014 and in Sacramento on January 28, 2014. The final California Energy Commission (CEC) implementation guidelines for Proposition 39 were approved on December 19, 2013 making funding available for almost every school district, county office and charter school in the state.  However, there are calculations and energy achievement standards that schools must meet in order to receive these funds.