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Positive Financial Results and Sustainable Practices; A Win-Win for Lindsay Unified
- September 5, 2024
- Ali Chehrehsaz
- Energy Master PlanningResiliencySchools
Lindsay Unified School District is renowned for its community-centric approach, always putting learners first. In an insightful conversation with Grant Schimelpfening,...
Keeping the Lights On: Navigating the Clean Energy Transition with Nancy Chaires Espinoza
- July 25, 2024
- Phil Villagomez
- InsightResiliencySchools
As part of the 2024 “Power Chat” series, TerraVerde Energy spoke with Nancy Chaires Espinoza about renewable energy challenges and opportunities...
Does California have a “Strategic Water Reserve”?
- June 17, 2024
- Ali Chehrehsaz
- InsightResiliencyWater Agencies
Does California have a “Strategic Water Reserve”? The United States maintains a strategic petroleum reserve administered by the Department of Energy. These...
What schools in California are doing to maximize savings from DSA mandated solar
- May 24, 2024
- Ali Chehrehsaz
- SchoolsSolar
New IR N-3: Energy Code Requirements for Photovoltaic Battery Systems DSA IR N-3 requires solar additions for new school and campus...
Eyes on the prize: How Lancaster School District developed a successful renewable energy program
- May 6, 2024
- Emily Brown
- Energy StrategyInsightSchools
Dr. Larry Freise, Assistant Superintendent of Business at Lancaster School District, is reticent to take credit for the success of his...
Methane Powered Microgrids – Cost Savings while Combatting Climate Change
- April 30, 2024
- Ali Chehrehsaz
- MicrogridsResiliency
Assessing methane emissions through the lens of carbon dioxide stock vs. flow Evaluating the impact of methane emissions through the lens...
School Energy Cost Inflation: Learnings from Clovis Unified
- April 18, 2024
- Ali Chehrehsaz
- InsightSchools
We recently had the privilege of interviewing Matt Belasco of Pittsburg Unified School District, and we cannot think of a better leader to interview for this initial installment of this blog series.
Initial Clean Fleets Compliance Reports Due April 1, 2024
- January 31, 2024
- David Burdick
- Insight
Under the requirements of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, California public agencies are required to submit their initial compliance reports no later than April 1, 2024.
Energy Chat With Matt Belasco of Pittsburg USD
- January 24, 2024
- Phil Villagomez
- InsightSchools
We recently had the privilege of interviewing Matt Belasco of Pittsburg Unified School District, and we cannot think of a better leader to interview for this initial installment of this blog series.
Utility Rate Hikes And The Impact On California School Districts
- January 10, 2024
- Phil Villagomez
- InsightSchools
While many of us have been ringing in the new year, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and other state utilities...