Energy and Sustainability Division

The Energy and Sustainability division is responsible for the planning, evaluation and administration of programs designed to reduce the County’s impact on the environment.

Services include long and short range energy procurement and environmentally preferable purchasing strategies. Our division manages energy efficiency and sustainability programs, and directs the County’s employee commute planning efforts.

We have helped Sonoma County become a leader in “green thinking,” by modeling sustainable practices and developing regional alliances to identify, develop and implement a sustainable future.

Upcoming Events SCEIP ON THE ROAD:
Want to learn more about the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program? Join us at an upcoming S.C.E.I.P. presentation, or visit the storefront at the Sonoma County Water Agency.

For Scheduled S.C.E.I.P. Events Please Call (707) 521-6200

February 24, 2010
Climate Protection Campaign - News about U.S. & CA climate legislation

Wednesday at 5:30 PM, 900 College (cross street Beaver) Santa Rosa
Executive Director Ann Hancock and Campaign co-founder Mike Sandler will report back from their recent trip to Washington DC on the post-Copenhagen prospects for national climate legislation.

March 17, 2010 - Free Winter Green Workshops
Free Winter Green Workshops;

In Calistoga - Free Green Workshops- Sustainability Education and Training... is free!
Calistoga Community Center- 1305 Washington Street

(707) 942-2827

www.ci.calistoga.ca.us

March 27th, 2010 - Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community.

A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our future. Pledge your support here and turn off your lights for one hour, Earth Hour, 8.30pm, Saturday 27th March 2010. www.myearthhour.org

May 9-12, 2010- Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2010
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2010 The Rio All-Suite Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

May 13, 2010 - Bike to Work Day
Do you want to do your part for the planet, for your health and for the County of Sonoma? Come show your dedication and celebrate Bike to Work Day 2010. The County will have it's Energizer Station where our very own Supervisors will be cooking breakfast for anyone who uses alternative transportation on Thursday May 13th, 2010. Stop by on your way to work and enter our raffle! Sonoma County Administration Center from 6:00-9:00 AM

May 13, 1010 - Climate Protection Everybody Profits VI Join other leaders from Sonoma County government, business, education, and nonprofit organizations as we work together to design the future of sustainability in our Sonoma County Communities.

Where? Veterans Memorial Hall Sebastopol 282 High Street

This year, the conference falls on the 16th Annual Bike to Work Day. We encourage you to get out of your cars and participate in this premier bicycling event that takes place in all of Northern California!

Register today for the conference and get the Early Bird rate! Also find out about sponsoring the event. Great Speakers, Great Ideas, and this year, a contest!! CPEP VI is giving away $3,500 in prizes for your good ideas! http://www.everybodyprofitssonoma.com

June 16-17, 2010 - Virtual Energy Forum
Virtual Energy Forum

Discover sustainability strategies & energy-efficient practices
Learn about renewable & alternative energies
Implement green building operations
Questions answer in real-time by energy experts via live videos
Browse a virtual exhibit floor for solution providers

The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) is a new opportunity for property owners to finance energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy improvements through a voluntary assessment. These assessments will be attached to the property, not the owner and will be paid back through the property tax system over time, making the program not only energy efficient but also affordable...

The County of Sonoma is working with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to help other government agencies and non-profits learn how to develop their own greenhouse gas baselines and begin reducing their emissions. Download our Climate Protection Action Plan (PDF: 12M) and the Sustainable Energy Practices for Public Agencies (PDF: 18M) for more info.

Sonoma County Energy Watch (SCEW) is a partnership between the County of Sonoma and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). We are committed to changing the way the County of Sonoma uses energy. Energy Watch is a unique program that is available to Sonoma County government agencies, non-profits, small businesses, and residents. With SCEW, we can actively work to reduce our carbon emissions, reduce the energy demand of our County, and save energy and money.

Electric Vehicles Electric Fleet Vehicles:
Learn How to Manage and Charge Them

Also watch a live online product demonstration of what Sonoma County is using to charge and manage their electric fleet: Coulomb's ChargePoint ® Networked Charging Stations and Fleet Management Portal. This product provides electric vehicle performance data and graphs for easy tracking, monitoring and exporting of electric vehicle data on a per-charging-session basis. Learn how web-based and smart phone-based notification are available if a vehicle is not returned (or plugged in) by a designated time, and when a car is completely charged. This information is vital data for electrical fleet management.

How Green is Your Car?
How does your car rate? This web site will tell you how clean the car you drive is on a scale of 1-10.

Ride Share Match Up!- Start Carpooling Today! 511 Rideshare will help you find a carpool match today!

Additional Information & Green Around Town

Downloads

Climate Protection Action Plan (PDF: 12M)
Sustainable Energy Best Practices Guidebook (PDF: 18M)

Contact Us

Energy and Sustainability

Some documents on this web page are saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). We recommend you get Adobe® Reader®, a free software that lets you view and print PDF files.

	Energy and Sustainability Division The Energy and Sustainability division is responsible for the planning, evaluation and administration of programs designed to reduce the County’s impact on the environment. Services include long and short range energy procurement and environmentally preferable purchasing strategies. Our division manages energy efficiency and sustainability programs, and directs the County’s employee commute planning efforts. We have helped Sonoma County become a leader in “green thinking,” by modeling sustainable practices and developing regional alliances to identify, develop and implement a sustainable future. SCEIP ON THE ROAD: Want to learn more about the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program? Join us at an upcoming S.C.E.I.P. presentation, or visit the storefront at the Sonoma County Water Agency. For Scheduled S.C.E.I.P. Events Please Call (707) 521-6200 February 24, 2010 Climate Protection Campaign - News about U.S. & CA climate legislation Wednesday at 5:30 PM, 900 College (cross street Beaver) Santa Rosa Executive Director Ann Hancock and Campaign co-founder Mike Sandler will report back from their recent trip to Washington DC on the post-Copenhagen prospects for national climate legislation. March 17, 2010 - Free Winter Green Workshops Free Winter Green Workshops; In Calistoga - Free Green Workshops- Sustainability Education and Training... is free! Calistoga Community Center- 1305 Washington Street (707) 942-2827 www.ci.calistoga.ca.us March 27th, 2010 - Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our future. Pledge your support here and turn off your lights for one hour, Earth Hour, 8.30pm, Saturday 27th March 2010. www.myearthhour.org May 9-12, 2010- Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2010 Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2010 The Rio All-Suite Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada May 13, 2010 - Bike to Work Day Do you want to do your part for the planet, for your health and for the County of Sonoma? Come show your dedication and celebrate Bike to Work Day 2010. The County will have it's Energizer Station where our very own Supervisors will be cooking breakfast for anyone who uses alternative transportation on Thursday May 13th, 2010. Stop by on your way to work and enter our raffle! Sonoma County Administration Center from 6:00-9:00 AM May 13, 1010 - Climate Protection Everybody Profits VI Join other leaders from Sonoma County government, business, education, and nonprofit organizations as we work together to design the future of sustainability in our Sonoma County Communities. Where? Veterans Memorial Hall Sebastopol 282 High Street This year, the conference falls on the 16th Annual Bike to Work Day. We encourage you to get out of your cars and participate in this premier bicycling event that takes place in all of Northern California! Register today for the conference and get the Early Bird rate! Also find out about sponsoring the event. Great Speakers, Great Ideas, and this year, a contest!! CPEP VI is giving away $3,500 in prizes for your good ideas! http://www.everybodyprofitssonoma.com June 16-17, 2010 - Virtual Energy Forum Virtual Energy Forum Discover sustainability strategies & energy-efficient practices Learn about renewable & alternative energies Implement green building operations Questions answer in real-time by energy experts via live videos Browse a virtual exhibit floor for solution providers The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) is a new opportunity for property owners to finance energy efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy improvements through a voluntary assessment. These assessments will be attached to the property, not the owner and will be paid back through the property tax system over time, making the program not only energy efficient but also affordable... The County of Sonoma is working with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to help other government agencies and non-profits learn how to develop their own greenhouse gas baselines and begin reducing their emissions. Download our Climate Protection Action Plan (PDF: 12M) and the Sustainable Energy Practices for Public Agencies (PDF: 18M) for more info. Sonoma County Energy Watch (SCEW) is a partnership between the County of Sonoma and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). We are committed to changing the way the County of Sonoma uses energy. Energy Watch is a unique program that is available to Sonoma County government agencies, non-profits, small businesses, and residents. With SCEW, we can actively work to reduce our carbon emissions, reduce the energy demand of our County, and save energy and money. Electric Fleet Vehicles: Learn How to Manage and Charge Them Also watch a live online product demonstration of what Sonoma County is using to charge and manage their electric fleet: Coulomb's ChargePoint ® Networked Charging Stations and Fleet Management Portal. This product provides electric vehicle performance data and graphs for easy tracking, monitoring and exporting of electric vehicle data on a per-charging-session basis. Learn how web-based and smart phone-based notification are available if a vehicle is not returned (or plugged in) by a designated time, and when a car is completely charged. This information is vital data for electrical fleet management. How Green is Your Car? How does your car rate? This web site will tell you how clean the car you drive is on a scale of 1-10. Ride Share Match Up!- Start Carpooling Today! 511 Rideshare will help you find a carpool match today! Additional Information & Green Around Town Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Information Living Green- the Press Democrat Green Wine Summit Sonoma Environmental Film Festival Zero Waste Communities Terracycle - Get Paid for Trash! Downloads Climate Protection Action Plan (PDF: 12M) Sustainable Energy Best Practices Guidebook (PDF: 18M) Contact Us Energy and Sustainability Some documents on this web page are saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). We recommend you get Adobe® Reader®, a free software that lets you view and print PDF files.


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