Advocacy

Shaping Local, State, and Federal Policies

Cleantech San Diego promotes local, state, and federal policy aimed at advancing member company priorities and supporting the regional cleantech economy. We actively participate in a number of organized state and federal coalitions to promote and shape policy agendas that represent the regional cleantech community’s interests. Cleantech San Diego regularly hosts visits by policymakers to educate them on the region’s cleantech sector along with the regulatory issues and business opportunities our member companies are experiencing in the marketplace.

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Support Letters

GREEN Act of 2019 – November 29, 2019

Support for Icarus RT American Made Solar Prize – December 9, 2019

Cleantech San Diego ADP Letter of Support – December 16, 2019

PDF Documents

Support for County of San Diego Final Climate Action Plan – January 29, 2018
Support for SANDAG and Chula Vista’s Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Strategic Partnerships Grant Application – February 15, 2018
Support for SDG&E’s Energy Storage Investment and Programs (AB 2868) Application – February 16, 2018
Support for IcarusRT’s CalSEED Grant Application – March 15, 2018
Support for SB 1399 – April 2, 2018
Support for AB 1970 – April 9, 2018
Opposition to AB 2063 – April 11, 2018
Opposition to SB 1087 – April 11, 2018
Support for SB 1151 – April 16, 2018
Support for SCALESD’s US Ignite Application – June 12, 2018
Support for Grapheton’s SBIR Phase 1 Application – July 3, 2018
Support for City of San Diego’s American Cities Climate Challenge Application – July 13, 2018
Support for Groundwork San Diego’s CEC EPIC Challenge Application – July 16, 2018
Support For GRID Alternatives’ Application to Administer Disadvantaged Communities – Single-family Solar Homes Program – July 19, 2018
Support for AB 2345 – August 14, 2018
Support for Brink SBDC’s EDA SFS Grant Proposal – August 20, 2018
Support for Brink SBDC’s Go-Biz Technical Assistance Expansion Program Grant Proposal – August 20, 2018
Support for Upcycle & Company’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship Research Fund Proposal – September 24, 2018
Support for hotWATTs American-Made Solar Prize: Ready! Contest Project by Solar Collection Technologies – October 3, 2018
Support for Technology Transfer for EPIC Research Projects – November 1, 2018

PDF Documents

Support for Grapheton’s SBIR Phase 1 Application – December 4, 2017

Support for GRID Alternatives San Diego’s Application for the Partnership for Resilient Communities – November 30, 2017

Support for CleanSpark’s Proposal to California Energy Commission GFO 17-305: Distribution System Modeling Tools to Evaluate Distributed Energy Resources – November 30, 2017

Support for Port of San Diego’s Comments on Potential Expansion of At-Berth Regulation – November 9, 2017

Support for Interactive Kiosk Project at Port of San Diego – November 2, 2017

Support for the Electric Power Research Institute Proposal to California Energy Commission GFO-17-301 – October 23, 2017

Support for Uprise Energy’s SDPEP Loan – October 20, 2017

Commitment for City of Chula Vista’s Advanced Microgrids Proposal – October 13, 2017

Support for San Diego’s Proposal for Amazon Headquarters – October 6, 2017

Support for Advanced Microgrids in Support of California’s Energy and GHG Policies in the City of Chula Vista – October 5, 2017

Support Correlate’s Proposal in Response to SDG&E’s Small Commercial Energy Management Pilot – September 21, 2017

Nomination of Measurabl for the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award – August 24, 2017

Nomination of BMW of San Diego for Governor’s Environmental & Economic Leadership Award – August 22, 2017

Opposition to 10% Cap on NIH Research Facilities and Administrative Costs – July 26, 2017

Support for SB 649 – July 25, 2017

Support for AB 398 and AB 617 – July 14, 2017

Support for SB 242 and Opposition to AB 271 – June 28, 2017

Opposition Letter to S. 838 and H.R. 1958 – May 17, 2017

Support for NSF Geosciences Funding – May 9, 2017

Support for Primo Wind – May 2, 2017

Opposition to Executive Order Dismantling Clean Power Plan and Related Climate Action Policies – April 19, 2017

Support for PACE and Opposition to S.838 and HR.1958 – April 18, 2017

Support for SB 518 – March 6, 2017

Support for City of San Diego’s Proposal for GFO-16-404: Local Government Challenge – February 27, 2017

Support for Evolutionary Energy Solutions CalSEED Grant Application – February 10, 2017

Support for Correlate CalSEED Grant Application – February 9, 2017

Support for SenseOps CalSEED Concept Award Application – February 8, 2017

Support for San Diego Unified Port District’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Modernization Project – January 18, 2017

Support for SDG&E SB 350 Projects Proposal – January 18, 2017

Support for Center for Sustainable Energy Proposal for GFO 16-603: Block Grant for Electric Vehicle Charger Incentive Projects – January 6, 2017

PDF Documents

Primo Wind Project in the City of Chula Vista – August 8, 2016

Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation Proposal to Southern Border Broadband Consortium – August 4, 2016

EVgo Application for DC Fast Chargers for California’s Interregional Corridors – June 13, 2016

City of San Diego Proposal to Participate in the City Energy Project – June 8, 2016

Energy Policy Initiatives Center Proposal for Climate Planning Services – June 7, 2016

Support for AB 1697 to Assemblymember Susan Bonilla – May 20, 2016

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator’s CEC Regional Energy Innovation Cluster Grant Application – May 9, 2016

Interra Application for California Competes Tax Credit Program – April 21, 2016

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Proposal to Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program – April 19, 2016

Interra Proposal for Bioproducts to Enable Biofuels – April 11, 2016

Support for AB 2664 to Asssemblymember Shirley Weber – April 4, 2016

Support for AB 2664 to Assemblymember Rocky Chavez – April 4, 2016

Oberon Fuels DME Medium/Heavy-Duty Freight Demonstration Project – March 18, 2016

San Diego Workforce Partnership Application for DOL’s Summer Jobs and Beyond: Career Pathways for Youth – March 11, 2016

Groundwork San Diego Proposal for The EPIC Challenge: Accelerating the Deployment of Advanced Energy Communities – January 25, 2016

City of Chula Vista Proposal for The EPIC Challenge: Accelerating the Deployment of Advanced Energy Communities – January 18, 2016

Water and Energy Symbiosis Technology Proposal Advancing Water and Energy Efficient Strategies and Technologies in California – January 11, 2016

PDF Documents

Cyclotron Road’s CEC Regional Energy Innovation Cluster Grant Application – December 10, 2015

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator’s CEC Regional Energy Innovation Cluster Grant Application – December 9, 2015

City of San Diego’s Draft Climate Action Plan – November 30, 2015

San Diego State University’s Application for the Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development (SEED) Initiative – November 19, 2015

Center for Sustainable Energy’s Proposal for Reducing Costs for Communities and Businesses through Integrated Demand-side Management and Zero Net Energy Demonstrations – November 17, 2015

California Connected Corridor Consortium’s Application for DC Fast Chargers for CA’s North-South Corridors – November 17, 2015

Ramona Solar Energy Project – October 8, 2015

Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles – September 25, 2015

City of San Diego Draft Climate Action Plan – September 25, 2015

Maritime Alliance Proposal to U.S. Small Business Alliance – July 13, 2015

General Dynamics NASSCO’s Application for California Competes Tax Credit – June 17, 2015

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’ Proposal to U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Voucher Program – April 16, 2015

Interra Energy’s Proposal to California Energy Commission – April 16, 2015

First Look West’s Proposal for the 2015 Cleantech University Prize – March 30, 2015

University of San Diego and Power Analytics ELECTRIC TOREROS (PON 14-310) – January 31, 2015

San Diego Proposition 39 Implementation – January 12, 2015

Soitec CPV Solar Plants in Eastern San Diego County – January 9, 2015

PDF Documents

Tule Wind Project’s Request for Deadline Extension – November 20, 2014

University of San Diego Shiley‐Marcos School of Engineering National Science Foundation Proposal – November 19, 2014

UC San Diego Project Partner for PON 14-301‐Group 1, Microgrids for Critical Infrastructure – November 14, 2014

Center for Sustainable Energy’s Proposal for PON‐14‐303 – October 6, 2014

SDG&E’s Vehicle Integration Filing – August 19, 2014

CONNECT Regarding SBA ScaleUP America Grant – August 7, 2014

peakNRG Application for PON 13-302 – July 30, 2014

2014 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards Program – July 10, 2014

SB 511 to Establish California Export Finance Office – June 3, 2014

Appointment of Julia Brown to City of San Diego Sustainable Energy Advisory Board – May 28, 2014

Participation in Street Lighting Technologies Proposal Under PON 13-301 – May 6, 2014

2014 ACI-NA Environmental Achievement Awards – April 22, 2014

Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) – April 7, 2014

Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) – March 24, 2014

SB 916 to Reduce Storm Water Pollution – March 20, 2014

USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant – March 19, 2014

UC San Diego’s Application to Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Program – March 5, 2014

San Diego Regional EDC Comments on City of San Diego’s Draft Economic Development Strategy – February 4, 2014

PDF Documents

California Cap and Trade Auction Proceeds Loan Repayment and Investment – October 31, 2013

SB 64 to Create Clean Technology Investment Account – July 23, 2013

UC San Diego’s Application to the Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Program – May 6, 2013

SB 43 Shared Renewable Energy Self-Generation Program – April 22, 2013

AB 1014 Shared Renewable Energy Self-Generation Program – April 22, 2013

Concern Regarding Comprehensive Renewable Energy Plan – April 8, 2013

Quail Brush Generation Project – February 19, 2013

Automotive Design/Build – January 22, 2013

Shu’luuk Wind Project – January 17, 2013

PDF Documents

AB 1532 Regarding Cap and Trade Revenue – September 13, 2012

AB 796 to Encourage Private Investments in California Clean Energy Companies – August 8, 2012

AB 2205 to Clarify Regulations on Geothermal Plants – August 7, 2012

2012 San Diego Regional Airport Authority for ACI-NA Environmental Achievement Awards – June 21, 2012

Quail Brush Community Plan Amendment – June 20, 2012

Quail Brush Generation Project – June 20, 2012

SB 843 Community-Based Renewable Energy Self-Generation Project – June 18, 2012

SB 585 and the California Solar Initiative – June 2, 2012

Tule Wind Power Project – May 4, 2012

San Diego Foundation Application for Secretary’s Award for Community Foundations – May 11, 2012

SB 1572 to Advance Goals of the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) – April 17, 2012

San Diego State University – Imperial Valley Proposal for Regional Algal Feedstock Testbed – April 3, 2012

Power Analytics Proposal to Army Corps of Engineers for Deployment for Secure Automated Microgrid Energy Systems to NAVFAC Southwest – March 28, 2012

AB 2205 to Clarify Regulations on Geothermal Plants – March 20, 2012

Power Purchase Agreement between SDG&E and Energia Sierra Juarez – March 5, 2012

San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology Grant Submission to California Energy Commission – February 9, 2012

PDF Documents

2013 Solar Decathlon in San Diego – December 5, 2011

SDG&E Nomination for 2011 Climate Leadership Awards – November 15, 2011

Presidential Permit Application by Sempra Generation for Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Project in Baja California – November 9, 2011

Department of Navy’s Request to Fund Technologies to Advance Biofuels – October 19, 2011

Buster Biofuels Application to California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program – October 17, 2011

SB267 Regarding Solar Project Permitting – October 7, 2011

car2go Electric Vehicle Sharing Pilot Project – September 12, 2011

Gas Consumption Surcharge Fund Protection – August 31, 2011

2013 Solar Decathlon in San Diego – August 23, 2011

UC San Diego Proposal to California Solar Initiative for Market Connection, Information Dissemination, Education, and Public Outreach – August 23, 2011

SB939 to Reaffirm Method for Handling Investor Owned Utility Gas Public Program Funds – August 19, 2011

Carlsbad Technology Business Incubator Project – July 26, 2011

San Diego State University Jobs Accelerator Proposal – July 5, 2011

California Public Utility Commission Self-Generation Incentive Program – June 9, 2011

SB 585 and California Solar Initiative – June 2, 2011

Reappointment of Anthony Eggert as Commissioner to the California Energy Commission – January 27, 2011

Certification of EIR/EIS for Tule Wind Power Project – January 20, 2011

Priorities

Renewables

Support policies and processes that promote and encourage renewable energy deployment in the region

Clean Transportation

Support the expansion of the region’s existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Support policies that encourage an increase in-state production of low-carbon transportation fuels and sustainable freight strategies that encourage the deployment of cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Energy Efficiency

Support the installation of energy efficient technologies or measures designed to reduce energy consumption
Maximize allocation of Prop 39 Energy Efficiency funds within the County of San Diego

Energy Storage

Support California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for emerging technologies and other statewide efforts to encourage energy storage
Support the deployment of energy storage paired with distributed resources
Support outreach efforts to promote the adoption of behind-the-meter energy storage

Water

Support technology deployment, including energy efficiency, for regional water supply conservation, purification, reuse, and diversification

Cluster Development

Support the adoption and implementation of regional Climate Action Plans
Help position the San Diego region to be competitive for cap and trade funding
Build productive partnerships between members to increase the knowledge of sustainable practices to help promote and support clean technology activities in the San Diego region

Research and Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development, and demonstration funding
Support members on applications for funding from the CEC, PUC, Department of Energy (DOE), and other funding entities

Renewables

Support policies and processes that promote and encourage solar deployment in the region
Support financing tools that support the continued growth of residential and commercial solar installations
Advocate for policies that support wind development in the region and state

Clean Transportation

Support the expansion of the region’s existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Support the implementation of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Support policies that encourage an increase in-state production of low-carbon transportation fuels and sustainable freight strategies that encourage the deployment of cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
Support the development of stable, longer-term incentive programs for clean transportation, such as the LCFS or new AQIP Fuels Incentive, so that businesses and investors can plan on those funds and count on them in financial forecasts

Energy Efficiency

Support project financing tools such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
Support the installation of energy efficient technologies or measures designed to reduce energy consumption
Maximize allocation of Prop 39 Energy Efficiency funds within the County of San Diego

Energy Storage

Support California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for emerging technologies and other statewide efforts to encourage energy storage
Support the deployment of energy storage paired with distributed resources
Support outreach efforts to promote the adoption of behind-the-meter energy storage

Water

Support technology deployment, including energy efficiency, for regional water supply conservation, purification, reuse, and diversification

Cluster Development

Support the adoption and implementation of regional Climate Action Plans
Work closely with the City of San Diego to aid in the successful implementation of its Climate Action Plan
Continue to support and defend the policies established by AB 32 and efforts to extend the benefits beyond 2020
Help position the San Diego region to be competitive for cap and trade funding
Build productive partnerships between members to increase the knowledge of sustainable practices to help promote and support clean technology activities in the San Diego region
Support policies that maintain federal tax credits and incentives
Support the continuation of The Clean Power Plan

Research and Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development, and demonstration funding
Support members, UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, and others on applications for funding from the CEC, PUC, Department of Energy (DOE), and other funding entities

Renewables

Support policies and processes that promote and encourage solar deployment in the region
Support financing tools that support the continued growth of residential and commercial solar installations
Advocate for policies that support wind development in the region and state

Clean Transportation

Support the expansion of the region’s existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Support the implementation of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Support policies that encourage an increase in-state production of low-carbon transportation fuels and sustainable freight strategies that encourage the deployment of cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
Support the development of stable, longer-term incentive programs for clean transportation, such as the LCFS or new AQIP Fuels Incentive, so that businesses and investors can plan on those funds and count on them in financial forecasts

Energy Efficiency

Support project financing tools such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
Support the installation of energy efficient technologies or measures designed to reduce energy consumption
Maximize allocation of Prop 39 Energy Efficiency funds within the County of San Diego

Energy Storage

Support California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for emerging technologies and other statewide efforts to encourage energy storage
Support the deployment of energy storage paired with distributed resources
Support outreach efforts to promote the adoption of behind-the-meter energy storage

Water

Support technology deployment, including energy efficiency, for regional water supply conservation, purification, reuse, and diversification

Cluster Development

Support the adoption and implementation of regional Climate Action Plans
Work closely with the City of San Diego to aid in the successful implementation of its Climate Action Plan
Continue to support and defend the policies established by AB 32 and efforts to extend the benefits beyond 2020
Help position the San Diego region to be competitive for cap and trade funding
Build productive partnerships between members to increase the knowledge of sustainable practices to help promote and support clean technology activities in the San Diego region
Support policies that maintain federal tax credits and incentives
Support the continuation of The Clean Power Plan

Research and Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development, and demonstration funding
Support members, UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, and others on applications for funding from the CEC, PUC, Department of Energy (DOE), and other funding entities

Renewables

Support policies and processes that promote and encourage all types of solar deployment in the region
Support financing tools that support the continued growth of residential and commercial solar installations
Advocate for policies that support increased investment in wind development in the region and state
Encourage and support the City of San Diego to move forward with the Climate Action Plan utilizing local companies
Monitor the implementation of SB 350

Clean Transportation

Support the expansion of the region’s existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Support policies that encourage an increase in in-state production of low-carbon transportation fuels and sustainable freight strategies that encourage the deployment of cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
Support the development of stable, longer-term incentive programs for clean transportation, such as the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) so that businesses and investors can plan on those funds and count on them in financial forecasts

Energy Efficiency

Support project financing tools such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
Support the installation of energy efficient technologies and measures designed to reduce energy consumption
Maximize allocation of Prop 39 energy efficiency funds within the County of San Diego

Energy Storage

Support California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for emerging technologies and other statewide efforts to encourage energy storage
Support the deployment of energy storage technologies

Water

Support technology deployment, including energy efficiency, for regional water supply conservation, purification, reuse, and diversification

Cluster Development

Support the adoption and implementation of regional Climate Action Plans
Help position the San Diego region to be competitive for cap-and-trade funding
Monitor the Regional Quality of Life ballot initiative
Build productive partnerships between members to increase the knowledge of sustainable practices to help promote and support clean technology activities in the San Diego region
Support the continuation of The Clean Power Plan

Research and Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development, and demonstration funding
Support members, UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, and others on applications for funding from the CEC, PUC, Department of Energy (DOE), and other funding entities

Renewables – Solar

Support policies and processes that increase solar deployment in the region
Support financing tools that support the continued growth of residential and commercial solar installations
Unify stakeholder support to advocate for rate design policy that sustains a vibrant and sustainable distributed solar market

Renewables – Wind

Advocate for policies that support wind development in the region and state

Biorenewables

Continue to work with Biofuels Initiative partners to ensure the EDGE program is current and relevant
Partner with Cal-CAB to educate newly-elected members of Congress, California Energy Commission (CEC) Commissioners, and others on the importance of the biorenewables industry to the San Diego region and its challenges in California

Clean Transportation

Support the expansion of the region’s existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Support the expansion and increase of electric car and bike sharing throughout the region
Support electric vehicle charging rates that allow EV owners to save money by charging at times that alleviate adverse system conditions

Energy Efficiency

Support project financing tools such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
Support the installation of energy efficient technologies or measures designed to reduce energy consumption and eliminate waste
Maximize allocation of Prop 39 Energy Efficiency funds within the County of San Diego
Work with stakeholders to promote (1) customer education on ways to reduce energy consumption/energy cost and (2) general education regarding the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Smart Grid

Support SDG&E, UC San Diego, and private sector members on their partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop and deploy microgrids in San Diego’s military facilities
Support expedient and fair interconnection of storage and microgrid systems within the SDG&E territory

Energy Storage

Support California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for emerging technologies
Support outreach efforts to promote the adoption of behind-the-meter energy storage

Cluster Development

Expand Smart Cities San Diego, a collaboration of the City of San Diego, UC San Diego, SDG&E, GE, and Cleantech San Diego, to include water, transportation, energy, and data infrastructure to increase sustainability
Support the adoption of public agency Climate Action Plans that call for substantial reductions of greenhouse gasses
Continue to support and defend the policies established by AB 32 and efforts to extend the benefits beyond 2020
Build productive partnerships between members to increase the knowledge of sustainable practices to help promote and support clean technology activities in the San Diego region
Influence the military to use San Diego as a focal point/test bed for their cleantech programs

Workforce Development

Identify opportunities to replicate EDGE Initiative for other cleantech sectors
Explore internship opportunities to support the education of the cleantech workforce
In addition to engagement with local military installations and DOD programs, explore and advocate for veteran employment opportunities and programs through internships with Cleantech San Diego member companies and partnerships with local training resources such as San Diego Workforce Partnership, VA San Diego, and DOD Transition to Veterans Program

Research and Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development, and demonstration funding
Support UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, and others on applications for funding to CEC, PUC, Department of Energy (DOE), and other funding entities

Renewables – Solar

Support policies and processes that increase solar manufacturing in the region
Support and expand all forms of alternative energy and all financing tools especially as it relates to strengthening the commercial and residential solar markets
Unify stakeholder support to advocate for rate design policy that sustains a vibrant DG solar market
Support new policies that would allocate funding to solar application projects in California.

Renewables – Wind

Advocate for policies, including local policies, that support wind development in the region and state
Work with developers in East San Diego County to support their efforts to develop projects

Biofuels

Continue to work with Biofuels Initiative partners to ensure the EDGE program is current and relevant
Promote the region’s iHUB designation for biofuels
Partner with SD‐CAB to educate newly-elected members of Congress, CEC Commissioners and others on the importance of the biofuels industry to San Diego and its challenges in California

Clean Transportation

Participate in Smart City San Diego, a collaboration of the City of San Diego, UC San
Diego, SDG&E, GE and Cleantech San Diego to ensure that San Diego is the foremost community to successfully adopt electric vehicles and on other projects as necessary
Support the expansion of the region’s existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Support the expansion of car2go’s service territory.

Energy Efficiency

Support project financing tools such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
Support the installation of energy efficient technologies or measures designed to reduce energy consumption and eliminate waste in all arenas with a primary focus on municipalities, universities, schools and hospitals.
Maximize allocation of Prop 39 Energy Efficiency allocation funds to County of San Diego, especially in underserved areas.
Work with stakeholders to promote customer education on ways to reduce energy consumption/energy cost

Smart Grid

Support SDG&E, UC San Diego, and private sector members on their partnership with the Department of Defense to develop and deploy microgrids in San Diego’s military facilities
Promote the region’s iHUB designation for energy storage

Cluster Development

Partner with Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) on federal policies impacting the San Diego region, share best practices with other AEE members throughout the county and educate others on the impact of the cleantech economy
Partner with Californians for Clean Energy Jobs (CCEJ) and cleantech cluster organizations throughout the state on California clean tech business climate issues
Arrange meetings/tours for local, state and federal elected officials and Administrative officials to expose them to the region’s cleantech cluster
Build productive partnerships between members to increase the knowledge of sustainable practices to help promote and support clean technology activities in San Diego
Conduct a series of meetings on cleantech policy issues. Act as a “convener” to educate and facilitate discussion.
Influence the military to use San Diego as a focal point/test bed for their clean tech/energy efficiency/renewable energy/alternative fuels programs (Nicola Hedge)

Workforce Development

Identify opportunities to replicate EDGE Initiative for other cleantech sectors
Explore internship opportunities to support the education of the cleantech workforce

Research & Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development and demonstration funding such
Support UC San Diego, SDSU and USD, and others on applications for funding to CEC, PUC, DOE and other funding entities.

Renewables – Solar

Continue to work with local utilities and the region’s solar sector to address rate issues in order to create a market structure that supports short and long‐term renewable policy goals
Support policies and processes that increase solar deployment and manufacturing in the region
Support the reallocation of CREB allotments
Work with regional partners to guide the effective implementation of SB 32
Support legislation related to Community Based Renewable Energy Self Generation Programs

Renewables – Wind

Advocate for policies that support wind development in the region and state
Work with developers in East San Diego County to support their efforts to develop projects

Biofuels

Continue to work with Biofuels Initiative partners to ensure the EDGE program is current and relevant
Promote the region’s iHUB designation for biofuels
Partner with SD‐CAB to educate newly-elected members of Congress, CEC Commissioners and others on the importance of the biofuels industry to San Diego and its challenges in California

Clean Transportation

Continue to Participate in Smart City San Diego, a collaboration of the City of San Diego, UC San Diego, SDG&E, GE and Cleantech San Diego to ensure that San Diego is the foremost community to successfully adopt electric vehicles (and other projects as identified)
Support the expansion of the region’s existing electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Support the expansion of car2go’s service territory.

Energy Efficiency

Support project financing tools such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
Support the installation of energy efficient technologies or measures designed to reduce energy consumption and eliminate waste
Maximize allocation of Prop 39 funds
Work with stakeholders to promote customer education on ways to reduce energy consumption/energy cost
Advocate for the recognition of public private partnerships as the best contractual/procurement tool for energy efficiency and cleantech technology implementation

Smart Grid

Support SDG&E, UC San Diego, and private sector members on their partnership with the Department of Defense to develop and deploy microgrids in San Diego’s military facilities
Promote the region’s iHUB designation for energy storage
Develop recognition and advocate smart grid development within national organizations such as the National Electric Manufacturers Association, the American Public Power Association and the Edison Electric Institute
Continue to lead the Smart Grid Stakeholder Working Group

Cluster Development

Partner with Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) on federal policies impacting the San Diego region, share best practices with other AEE members throughout the county and educate others on the impact of the cleantech economy
Partner with Californians for Clean Energy Jobs (CCEJ) and cleantech cluster organizations throughout the state on California clean tech business climate issues
Arrange meetings/tours for local, state and federal elected officials and Administrative officials to expose them to the region’s cleantech cluster
Build productive partnerships between members to increase the knowledge of sustainable practices to help promote and support clean technology activities in San Diego
Participate in CEQA reform
Conduct a series of meetings on cleantech policy issues to educate and facilitate discussion.
Promote better coordination/consistency of state policies to promote renewables
Support development and implementation of local climate action plans to complement the state’s AB32 activities and help create supportive local policy for growth of the regional cleantech sector

Workforce Development

Identify opportunities to replicate EDGE Initiative for other cleantech sectors
Explore internship opportunities to support the education of the cleantech workforce

Research & Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development and demonstration funding such
Support UC San Diego, SDSU and USD, and others on applications for funding to CEC, PUC, DOE and other funding entities.

Cluster Development

Partner with Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) on federal policies impacting the San Diego region, share best practices with other AEE members throughout the county and educate others on the impact of the cleantech economy
Partner with cleantech cluster organizations throughout the state on California clean tech business climate issues
Sponsor working group to participate in the continued implementation of AB 32
Support local climate action planning to complement the state’s AB32 activities. These “CAPS” are the tools local governments will often use to set goals for energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy installation, water efficiency goals, etc. and will help to foster the growth of the regional cleantech sector.
Arrange meetings/tours for Legislators and Administrative officials to expose them to the region’s cleantech cluster
Organize a regional response to a hopeful designation by the Navy on their Mission Assurance and Energy Independence initiative in San Diego

Research and Development

Advocate for the continuation of state and federal research, development and demonstration funding such as the CEC Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program
Work to support the renewal of the Public Goods Charge

Renewables – Solar

Support the utilization of the 2009 CREB allotments
Expand and leverage CREBS Coalition to promote creative solutions for solar PV financing:
- Design strategies to protect allocated but unused low interest bond capacity to build solar projects
- Design strategies to deploy significant federal tax incentives set to expire in 2012 such as Section 1603 cash grants, new market tax credits and others
Work with regional partners to guide the effective implementation of SB 32
Support project financing tools such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
Continue to work with SDG&E and the region’s solar sector on the recently proposed Network Use Charge
Support SB 843 relating to the Community‐Based Renewable Energy Self‐Generation Program
Support policies and processes that increase solar manufacturing in the region

Renewables – Wind

Advocate for policies, including local policies, that support wind development in the region and state

Biofuels

Pursue the siting of the Great Green Fleet in San Diego
Continue to work with Biofuels Initiative partners on the EDGE grant
Promote the region’s iHUB designation for biofuels
Identify barriers to commercialization opportunities in Imperial County

Smart Grid / MicroGrid

Continue to lead the Smart Grid Stakeholder Working Group
Work with the City of San Diego on the development of a Smart City strategy to deploy microgrids on the city’s critical assets
Work in conjunction with SDG&E and UC San Diego to attract the Department of Defense to develop and deploy microgrids in San Diego’s military facilities
Pursue industry led workforce training and curriculum development opportunities

Clean Transportation

Participate in Smart City San Diego, a collaboration of the City of San Diego, UC San Diego, SDG&E, GE and CleanTECH San Diego to ensure that San Diego is the foremost community to successfully adopt electric vehicles in 2011 and 2012
Support the inclusion of E85 in the Alternative Fuel Credit in the tax code, as well as the extension of that credit beyond 2011

Workforce Development

Identify opportunities to replicate EDGE Initiative for other cleantech sectors
Explore apprenticeship opportunities to support the education of the cleantech workforce

Energy Storage

Promote the region’s iHUB designation for energy storage
Build an RD&D base in energy storage to support the San Diego region’s iHub designation
Partner with UC San Diego on the recent CEC award to create a 2020 energy storage vision per AB 2514 implementation

Cluster Development

Partner with National Cleantech Innovation Network to establish a collaborative process with other cleantech regions and DC officials to design a pilot-scale federal program to accelerate regional programs
Partner with Green Technology Leadership Group on CA clean tech business climate issues
Partner with CONNECT on its Innovation Agenda and Regional EDC on its Strategic Plan
Protect state and federal research, development and demonstration funding such as the CEC Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program
Sponsor working group to participate in the continued implementation of AB 32
Work with the City of San Diego to protect and expand enterprise zones

Renewables – Solar

Expand and leverage CREBS Coalition to promote creative solutions for solar PV financing:
- Design strategies to protect allocated but unused low interest bond capacity to build solar projects
- Design strategies to deploy significant federal tax incentives set to expire in 2012 such as Section 1603 cash grants, new market tax credits and others
Work with SDG&E to encourage regional participation in SDG&E’s just approved solar programs
Work with regional partners to guide the effective implementation of SB 32, Feed in Tariff legislation
Partner with UCSD in recent CEC award to create a 2020 energy storage vision per AB 2514 implementation
Promote the region’s iHUB designation for energy storage

Biofuels

Pursue the siting of the Great Green Fleet in San Diego
Continue to work with Biofuels Initiative partners on the EDGE grant
Promote the region’s iHUB designation for biofuels

Smart Grid

Participate in Smart City San Diego, a collaboration of the City of San Diego, UC San Diego, SDG&E, GE and Cleantech San Diego to ensure that San Diego is the foremost community to successfully adopt electric vehicles in 2011 and 2012.
Continue to lead the Smart Grid Stakeholder Working Group
Work with SDG&E and others on a strategy to combat AB 11 (Huffman)
Pursue industry led workforce training and curriculum development opportunities