The Green Capital Alliance engages in signature initiatives that align with our mission and benefit the Sacramento Region’s vitality. Our current work portfolio includes:
Next Economy and Clean Energy Cluster Strategy
In 2011, GCA partners worked together to develop a thorough strategy for the clean energy sector in the Sacramento Region. Extensive research by Center for Strategic Economic Research and the Northern California Center of Excellence helped lead to collaborative priority setting, resulting in a central plan to guide clean energy-related work in the Sacramento Region. In 2012, this plan will be evaluated and updated through GCA’s strategic advisory role to the Next Economy initiative’s clean technology activities. Download the report»
Capital Area PEV Coordinating Council
The Capital Area Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Coordinating Council is collaborative effort of SACOG, SMUD, SMAQMD and Valley Vision, bringing together stakeholders to support increased adoption and usage of PEVs and associated technologies to improve the health, environment, and economy of the six-county region. Volunteer subcommittees include:
- Strategic Planning Technical Committee
- Public Infrastructure and Local Government
- Education and Marketing
- Workforce Development and Training
Julia Burrows of Greenwise Joint Venture, facilitates the CAPEVCC. Suzanne Mayes of Valley Vision provides staff support to the CAPEVCC and its Workforce Development and Training Subcommittee. If you are interested in joining the CAPEVCC list serve, contact Suzanne Mayes. The council meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2:30-4:30pm at SACOG and new members are welcome.
Energy Upgrade California™
Energy Upgrade California is a statewide program that provides tools and resources for property owners to improve energy efficiency and lower energy bills through home improvements. The program web portal connects homeowners to information on rebates, incentives, financing, and qualified contractors in each county.
CEO Roundtables
Clean Energy Business Roundtables gather feedback from local clean tech CEOs to guide the priorities of GCA partners in areas such as workforce and business development. The 2011 CEO Roundtables focused the four key sectors identified in the Clean Energy Cluster Stratgey:
- Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency
- Clean Transportation
- Clean Energy (Solar)
- Green Building
