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National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities 

In March of 2006, the City of Chula Vista established a national energy research center at the new University Park and Research Center in the Otay Ranch area of the City. The National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities (NECSC) promotes healthier and more productive communities by integrating cleaner energy systems and energy-smart planning and design into new development and redevelopment projects.

The NECSC is a partnership between the City of Chula Vista, California; San Diego State University; and the Gas Technology Institute, and with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Policy and International Affairs.

NECSC conducts collaborative research, demonstration and capacity-building (education and training) initiatives among government agencies, universities, utilities, companies and nongovernmental organizations across the nation. These initiatives are intended to: accelerate the use of renewable energy and advanced end-use technologies serving structures, infrastructure and processes; and result in development patterns and practices that reduce transportation energy consumption, storm water runoff and the urban heat island effect.

High Tech High Chula Vista

High Tech High began in San Diego in 2000 as a single charter high school launched by a coalition of San Diego business leaders and educators concerned by the city s shortage of qualified high tech workers It has evolved into a nationally recognized school development organization with a growing portfolio of innovative charter schools that are designed to ensure that all students graduate well prepared for college work and citizenship.

High Tech High Chula Vista will focus on global environmental issues, reflected not only in the curriculum but also in the design and function of the school facilities.  The school will contain an environmental research center that will include specialty labs, outdoor growing areas and other facilities for environmentally focused research and teaching involving students, faculty and visiting researchers and community members The design will utilize the US Green Building Councils LEED rating system and the Collaborative for the High Performance Schools Best Practices System.