Energy Efficiency Strategies: A New Tool for Rural Communities

Sierra Business Council (SBC) is breaking new ground in the energy efficiency field in the Sierra Nevada. Five communities have partnered with SBC to develop strategies for increasing energy efficiency in their areas that will result in reduced emissions and dollars saved on energy bills. The strategies will be augmented by concrete measures the community can readily implement within a reasonable timeframe. The measures would be designed to also help boost the local economy and improve local air quality.

This month, our climate planning team will be helping our local government partners take the first in energy planning by hosting three work sessions: a joint work session with Jackson, Plymouth and Amador County, a work session with the Town of Loomis, and a work session with Nevada City. Full details are provided below and are posted on the SBC Events Page. If you live or work in any of these jurisdictions we encourage you to come out and learn about your community’s energy use and provide your thoughts on what the future should look like in your community.

August 19 – Jackson, Plymouth and Amador County (JPAC)  Amador County Board Chambers  810 Court Street, Jackson  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

August 20 – Loomis Loomis Train Depot 3640 Taylor Road, Loomis  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

August 28 – Nevada City Nevada City Council Chambers 317 Broad Street, Nevada City 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For further information about energy inventories or the energy efficiency strategies program contact SBC’s
Climate Planning Team
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or call (530) 582-4800.

Related To: Climate Planning, SBC is Thankful for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions at the Truckee Donner PUD, Challenges in Discussing Climate Change in the Sierra Nevada, Brenda Gillarde