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Our Top 10 Findings from 310 Procurement Assessments for Public Agencies in California

Over the past 15 years, the team at TerraVerde and I have completed over 310 energy project procurement assessments and request for proposals.

We have created the scope and managed competitive procurement for solar, battery, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle …

Positive Financial Results and Sustainable Practices; A Win-Win for Lindsay Unified

Lindsay Unified School District is renowned for its community-centric approach, always putting learners first. In an insightful conversation with Grant Schimelpfening, the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, we explored how the district’s informed decision-making fosters efficient and reliable energy programs …

Keeping the Lights On: Navigating the Clean Energy Transition with Nancy Chaires Espinoza

As part of the 2024 “Power Chat” series, TerraVerde Energy spoke with Nancy Chaires Espinoza about renewable energy challenges and opportunities for California schools.  She touched on several issues including legislative and policy concerns, the energy challenges smaller districts face, …

What schools in California are doing to maximize savings from DSA mandated solar

New IR N-3: Energy Code Requirements for Photovoltaic Battery Systems

DSA IR N-3 requires solar additions for new school and campus expansion projects. For example, the addition of classrooms and other buildings triggers the need to add a minimum amount …

Eyes on the prize: How Lancaster School District developed a successful renewable energy program

Dr. Larry Freise, Assistant Superintendent of Business at Lancaster School District, is reticent to take credit for the success of his district’s energy program, despite admitting to being a “team of one” when it comes to bringing new projects …

School Energy Cost Inflation: Learnings from Clovis Unified

During the 2024 CASBO annual conference, Rick Brown and Ali Chehrehsaz of TerraVerde Energy met with Michael Johnston of Clovis Unified and Don Ulrich of School Strategies for a conversation on energy cost inflation impacting schools.

 

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Energy Chat With Matt Belasco of Pittsburg USD

Phil Villagomez here, welcoming you to the inaugural edition of TerraVerde’s “Energy Chat Blog.” I recently had the privilege of interviewing Matt Belasco of Pittsburg Unified School District, and I cannot think of a better leader to interview for this …

Utility Rate Hikes And The Impact On California School Districts

While many of us have been ringing in the new year, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and other state utilities have been ringing in significant new rate hikes.  PG&E has announced utility rate hikes of 13%, a slight relief …

An Emerging Threat to Solar Savings for Schools

Does your school district have active solar PV systems?  If so, you will want to be aware of this new threat to your project’s long-term savings.

For many California school districts, the investments they have made in deploying solar PV …

Deadline Approaching for Valuable DOE Grant Program

The Department of Energy is seeking applications for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG).  The program has been funded with $550,000,000 and will consist of both formula and competitive grants.

Formula grants are issued to states each …