Pathways to Sustainable Communities: Expert Panel Discussion on Solar Energy Solutions
Join us for a stimulating panel discussion featuring industry leaders like Mike Lemyre from Ygrene Energy Fund and Genevieve Liang from Clean Energy Collective. Explore pathways to sustainable communities through innovative solar energy solutions. Topics include streamlined permitting, improved planning, and enhanced access to solar financing. Our expert panelists will provide insights into the benefits of solar energy and how to overcome challenges in implementation. Moderated by Eric Corey Freed, this session is perfect for those passionate about sustainability and solar energy advocacy.
Pathways to Sustainable Communities: Expert Panel Discussion on Solar Energy Solutions
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BREAKOUT SESSION 3 Room: Mesquite B Panel Discussion: A Pathway to Sustainable Communities Panelists: • Mike Lemyre, Director of Program Development, Ygrene Energy Fund • Genevieve Liang, Vice President of Business Development, Clean Energy Collective • Michael J Bacich, Assistant GM, Customer Relations & Marketing, Riverside Public Utilities • Larry Baebler, Senior Business Development Manager, Chevron Energy Solutions • Alexander Winn, Manager of Outreach and Development, The Solar Foundation Moderator: • Eric Corey Freed, Chair of the US Green Building Council Inland Empire- Coachella Valley Sponsored By: • Ygrene Energy Fund
About The Solar Foundation Founded in 1977 and based in Washington, DC, The Solar Foundation is an independent nonprofit working to demonstrate the global benefits of solar energy through research and education. Alexander WinnProject Associateawinn@solarfound.org202-540-5348 www.TheSolarFoundation.org
About the SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership Increase installed capacity of solar electricity in U.S. communities by reducing soft costs through: • Streamlined permitting and interconnection processes • Improved solar planning and zoning codes • Increased access to solar financing options • Direct technical assistance with local governments www.SolarOutreach.org
The Cost of Solar in the US • Source: NREL (http://ases.conference-services.net/resources/252/2859/pdf/SOLAR2012_0599_full%20paper.pdf) (http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/53347.pdf) (http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy12osti/54689.pdf) Solar Soft Costs Profits, Taxes, & Overhead
Michael J. Bacich Southern California Energy SummitOctober 4th 2012 Sustainability Officer951-826-2242mbacich@riversideca.gov
