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2008 Annual Report

Cultivating ChangeCreating Impacts

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Table of Contents

The California Center for Sustainable Energy is an unbiased, independent, knowledgeable nonprofit.

Brandon,son of CCSE

Program Manager Ben Airth.

Our Mission

To promote the adoption of clean,

efficient, renewable and sustainable energy

technologies and practices.

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Green Pledge

18 Green

Building

24 Renewable

Energy

12Energy

Efficiency

4Directors’

Letter

6 Climate Change

36 Public Affairs

40 Thank You to our Supporters

42 Consider Donating

39 Fiscal Yearin Review

30 Transportation

382008 Board of Directors

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Robert Noble, Chairman of the Board California Center for Sustainable Energy

Irene M. Stillings, Executive Director California Center for Sustainable Energy

This was another banner year for the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE). Our programs expanded, and community interest in our offerings and services increased. Tens of thousands of San Diegans connected with us by participating in workshops and events, taking advantage of incentive programs, visiting the Energy Resource Center and clicking onto our website. Many wonderful things happened at CCSE during 2008, but a few successes are particularly noteworthy.

In February, we began taking applications for the two-year, $1.8 million California Fueling Alternatives rebate program funded by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). By the end of 2008, the funds were exhausted, and ARB appropriated another $1 million for the program through 2009. We were pleased with the public response to the program, and we hope to help with future, state clean transportation incentive programs.

The tremendously popular Cool Communities Shade Tree Program came to an end in 2008, greatly exceeding its goals with 33,589 trees planted since 2002. These trees beautify the community and offer a sustainable energy solution for future generations by producing more oxygen, cooling homes and reducing carbon emissions. We continue to seek funding opportunities to carry on a tree planting program.

In 2008, the California Public Utilities Commission selected us to administer the Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing program and we are continuing to administer the Tax Exempt Customer Incentive Program through the end of 2009. We also established our

Energy Advisory Service, offering expertise and consulting services to help customers implement energy efficiency and clean energy strategies. We upgraded our computer system and launched a new interactive website. We hired 13 new employees and started an extensive internship and volunteer program with more than 60 trained citizens helping us expand our scope of services.

The board of directors championed issues related to developing community awareness, increasing public policy interactions and improving program planning. They were particularly engaged in the future growth of CCSE and encouraged greater collaborations with local, regional and statewide organizations.

Throughout this report, you will notice an underlying theme of children. That is because we see our mission as helping to create a more sustainable world, not only for ourselves, but also for our children and generations to come.

We sincerely thank our donors, partners, volunteers and supporters. We want you to know that your awareness and steadfast commitment to our organization is vital to our ability to carry out our meaningful work.

CCSE’s Green PledgeLetter from the Board

- Jessie, daughter of

CCSE Marketing Communications

Manager Kim Skyes

Creating Change for a Clean Energy FutureA message from Irene M. Stillings, executive director, and Robert Noble, chairman of the board of directors

We Pledge to:

work to reduce consumption and waste by •implementing recycling and composting programs. use the most energy-e• fficient office equipment and practices complemented by on-site, renewable energy generation.utilize water-efficient technologies and practices, •as well as implement water education for staff and visitors.

encourage staff and visitors to carpool, adjust •schedules and use public transportation to reduce traffic and emissions.

implement green building practices to reduce our •building’s environmental impact. measure our carbon footprint •and reduce emissions 30 percent by 2020.

ClimateChange

My dad says it’s easy to reduce your carbon footprint one step at a time.

- Natalia, daughter of CCSE Controller Jose de la Torre

While it is true that some climate change occurs naturally on its own, we as humans contribute heavily to polluting the environment. The average American has a carbon footprint of about 20 tons of carbon dioxide per year compared to the world average of less than five tons per person. As residents of this earth, we have a responsibility to preserve the environment, reduce our energy use and teach our children how they can reduce their carbon footprint.

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mentoring high school students

creating clean, green communities

coaching business leaders

promoting sustainability

Chula Vista officials vote unanimously to go green and adopt green building technologies and xeriscaping techniques after receiving advice from CCSE’s climate change experts.

Offering the education and tools necessary to combat global warming, the first annual SustainabilityFair brings the community together for free workshops, products and services to help folks go green.

Business owners and decision makers prepare for new environmental laws by attending CCSE’s “Impacts of Climate Change on Businesses” free workshop covering how local businesses will be affected.

High Tech High student interns learn how to incorporate small changes into their daily lives to help combat climate change. At home or at school, actions like recycling or turning off lights are easy to do.

Through consultation, workshops and annual outreach events CCSE educates the community and the market place on the probable impacts of climate change; and we teach our audience what can be done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve our planet for future generations. Find out how you can support our ClimateChange Program at www.energycenter.org.

EARTH DAYIn 2008, we participated in more than six community Earth Day celebrations throughout the region. We also partnered with SDG&E, the San Diego County Water Authority and the City of San Diego to host our first annual Sustainability Fair. The event included informative workshops and a vendor fair showcasing green products. To partner in 2009 and find out more, visit www.sustainablecalifornia.org.

EMPOWERING CHANGE Our goal is to help every city in the state create and establish a set of climate protection measures. When the City of Chula Vista decided they wanted to go green, we were right there to help. We participated as part of the City of Chula Vista’s Climate Change Working Group offering expert analysis on the most implementable solutions out of hundreds of options presented. After hours of discussion and nearly 30 statements of public support, Chula Vista’s elected officials voted unanimously to adopt seven Climate Protection Measures, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To learn more about Chula Vista’s innovative climate change protection measures please visit www.chulavistaca.gov.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Reducing your carbon footprint one step at a timeWe help all segments of the community from school children to residents, government and business people learn about carbon emissions.

Learn More About Climate Change

WebsiteOur website hosts a world of information on how to contribute to a sustainable energy future. With information on climate change, clean transportation and energy efficiency, our website is a great information source for the environmentally curious.Visit www.energycenter.org.

Climate Change WorkshopsOur Climate Change Program has a strong educational element; we present workshops for all sectors of the community. Attendees learn about the cause and effect of carbon emissions and what to do to reduce their carbon footprint.

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CCSE’s climate change scientist, Andrea

Cook, Ph.D, teaches children in Carlsbad changes they can make to

leave a lighter carbon footprint on the earth.

Climate Change Impacts

With 90 percent of Californians now concerned about the impacts of climate change, we know that education is vital. With a grant from Bank of America, we were able to fund a series of workshops and community-based events that helped participants learn how they can adopt greener behaviors and reduce their carbon footprint.

CCSE programs saved 21,446 metric tons of CO2 in 2008. This is the same as taking 3,917 cars off the road for a year or the carbon sequestered annually by 788,733 trees. This is also equivalent to saving 60,610,357 kWh of electricity, which is the energy used by 883 U.S. citizens in a year.

EnergyEfficiency

My dad says that people can learn everything

they want to know about energy efficiency at

www.energycenter.org.

- Gina, daughter of CCSE Web Developer Andres Spagarino

Energy efficiency is essentially the process of using less energy to produce the same level of service. At CCSE, we are committed to sharing unbiased, independent knowledge and expertise with local communities and residents to help them implement energy efficiency solutions at home and at work.

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The least expensive and easiest way to be green is energy efficiency. To help people understand their options, CCSE offers educational workshops and technical advice to residents and businesses on how to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Energy efficiency is at the foundation of many CCSE programs, some of which are highlighted here.

SANDEE AWARDSThe San Diego Excellence in Energy Awards (SANDEE) are an annual recognition of energy heroes in San Diego County. Awards are given in several categories to recognize individuals, businesses, government agencies and organizations whose efforts achieve significant energy savings. After five years, the SANDEE Awards are more popular than ever. In 2008, an unprecedented number of award applications were received, and more than 350 guests gathered at the Omni Hotel to help honor the awardees. Together, the winners prevented more than 10 million pounds of carbon emissions from entering the atmosphere. Read more about last year’s SANDEE winners and learn how to be recognized for your energy savings.

One of CCSE’s most popular offerings, the Cool Communities Shade Tree Program provided 33,589 trees to thousands of residents throughout SDG&E’s service area during 2003-08. During the program, individuals received up to ten trees and learned how to plant and care for them. Funding for the program came to an end in December 2008, but its legacy will continue for decades. The trees’ daytime shading reduces electric demands for air conditioning, and their continuous respiration removes tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

EMPOWERING CHANGE Each year, dozens of expert-facilitated workshops and seminars on a broad spectrum of energy and sustainability topics are conducted at CCSE, both by center staff and SDG&E specialists. There are classes on green building and advanced lighting technologies for building professionals and do-it-yourself “energy smart” remodeling and solar water heating basics workshops for homeowners. The best part is that these workshops are free and open to the public.

teaching the next generation

helping tax-exempt organizations

awarding innovative students

recognizing leaders in energy

Military, public or private K-12 schools and local governments can receive technical and administrative assistance and generous financial incentives from CCSE to help them with energy efficiency measures.

VIDEO: The County of San Diego receives a San Diego Excellence in Energy Award for saving energy through energy efficiency upgrades, water conservation and recycled materials at CCSE’s fifth annual SANDEE Awards.

CCSE honors young scientists for their energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy inventions during the annual Young Scientist Innovation Fair at the Energy Resource Center.

Elementary school students explore the Energy Resource Center, checking out interactive displays, while learning how energy-efficient technologies save both energy and resources.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Learning how to economize to energizeWe help people learn how to do more with less energy, whether a student, residential customer or a commercial business.

Learn More About Energy Efficiency Energy Resource Center (ERC), a partnership with SDG&E, features a state-of-the-art display showroom of the latest energy efficiency, renewable energy and green building technologies. A free media, book and tool lending library and technical assistance is awaiting you at the ERC. The ERC also hosts free workshops several times per week. Visit www.energycenter.org.

Tax Exempt Customer Incentive Program (TEC)TEC provides eligible tax-exempt organizations (within the SDG&E service territory) with free technical assistance, energy audits, energy efficiency education, plus financial incentives to help implement energy efficiency measures.

Cool Communities Shade Tree ProgramCCSE is currently seeking funding that would allow us to resume this successful, popular and environmentally sound program.

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Right: CCSE’s Roman Partida-Lopez

explains how much power can be generated by simply riding a bike at one of

CCSE’s annual educational outreach events in San Diego.

Energy Efficiency Impacts

The Energy Resource Center welcomed more than 12,000 visitors and 1,200 workshop attendees to 235 events during 2008. The reference library lent 215 tools and 190 books and provided 160 technical assistance sessions. Another 10,000 people are reached monthly through the Energy Connections e-newsletter.

In 2008, the TEC program was responsible for the installation of numerous energy efficiency measures worth more than $2 million per year in cost savings. This is the equivalent of the electricity supplied to more than 1,600 homes in a year.

The Cool Communities Shade Tree Program planted nearly 10,000 trees in 2008 that trap pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides.

Green BuildingBuildings consume 72 percent of all electricity produced at U.S. power plants, and they also produce 39 percent of all harmful greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change. Green building includes the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycled, reclaimed and reused products and materials.

My dad says green buildings are kinder to the environment and help people save lots of money.

- Arianna, daughter of CCSE Controller Jose de la Torre

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Our green building experts offer free technical advice, workshops, publications and tools at the Energy Resource Center (ERC). The ERC displays a variety of green buildingtechnologies and the EcoBuild annual expo highlights the latest trends.

The Green Building Program helps business and residential customers evaluate structural designs and system specifications in order to build more sustainably. It promotes the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency and the inclusion of recycled, reclaimed and reused products and materials.

The program includes technical assistance and how-to workshops for consumers and contractors, so that both groups can learn about the latest technologies and systems available for green building. The programs range from Green Building 101 for homeowners to advanced classes in project management and cost control for building professionals.

ECOBUILD SAN DIEGO In 2008, planning started for the first annual EcoBuild San Diego green building expo offering educational workshops and showcasing green building technology. The expo complements CCSE’s other annual events as the signature outreach activity within the green building portfolio of services.

EMPOWERING CHANGEPaul and Rita Bender lost their home in the Slide Fire of 2007. They shared…

“We, as people, can’t change anything or have any hope of passing along an inhabitable world to future generations, unless every individual takes personal responsibility to learn what we can change and take the right actions... I have found a lot of good information on your website as well. Thanks again...”

making green building easy

reaching out to fire survivors

introducing new technologies

promoting LEED certification

Rebuild Central is a one-stop shop for fire survivors (like Paul Bender pictured), seeking information on how to rebuild with energy-efficient and sustainable technologies like green roofs and gray-water recovery systems.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design workshops train future LEED-accredited professionals in the certification process and teach them about the tools and resources available.

CCSE supports green communities built with sustainable materials that last. Using new technologies, like treated wood, can protect against mold, wood rot and fire, creating long-lasting eco-friendly structures.

CCSE’s team of accredited green building experts provide designers, contractors, facility planners and architects with the education, consultation and technical assistance they need to build green.

GREEN BUILDING

Shaping a greener futureCCSE helps customers identify cost-saving opportunities that support healthy, efficient and sustainable structures.

Learn More About Green Building

Rebuild CentralAfter the destructive 2007 California wildfires, something needed to be done to help fire survivors rebuild their homes and lives. CCSE quickly organized a consortium of nonprofit, professional, mission-driven organizations and public agencies to create Rebuild Central. This program offers outreach to California fire survivors by providing them with information and education, not only on rebuilding green, but on rebuilding their lives.

Rebuild Central workshops offer information on everything from how to rebuild a more energy-efficient, green and sustainable home to how to properly file taxes and work with insurance companies, when documents have been lost in the fire. Find out how you can support Rebuild Central online at www.energycenter.org

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Green Building Impacts

Last year Rebuild Central presented more than 20 workshops that reached more than 1,000 fire survivors.

Planning started for the EcoBuild San Diego green building event held in the spring of 2009. More than 300 people attended the first annual EcoBuild San Diego.

CCSE offers free workshops on the newest

technologies in green building, which includes fire-resistant technologies like insulated concrete forms for building

in the fire-prone areas of Southern California.

RenewableEnergyUsing alternative sources of energy is on nearly everyone’s mind as we face a future of increasing prices and decreasing supplies of fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and biomass, can be harnessed in many ways and are fast becoming more affordable as technologies advance.

Our mom says that solar energy is a better way

to a brighter day.

- Brianna and Alonna, daughters of CCSE Staff Accountant

Nicole Henderson

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As administrators of several state programs promoting renewable energies, we offer technical assistance and generous financial incentives to homeowners and businesses to adopt clean energy practices. These incentive programs include the California Solar Initiative, Solar Water Heating Pilot Program and Self-Generation Incentive Program.

SOLAR ENERGY WEEKOne of the ways we spread the word about renewable energy is Solar Energy Week, where San Diegans interact with solar experts and businesses to learn about their energy options. In 2008, a range of activities offered education and entertainment from vendor fairs and workshops to tours of commercial and residential solar systems and a Family Solar Day festival at Spanish Landing. Several thousand people participated in the week of events; adults and kids couldn’t get enough of the solar-powered fun. To find out more about partnering in 2009, visit www.solarenergyweek.org.

cleaning california’s power

saving tax payers thousands

incentivizing solar communities

soaking in solar energy week

“San Miguel gets a chance to go green and save tax payers thousands of dollars. We’re honored to be part of a program that will help make San Diego a little greener.” - Chief Augie Ghio, San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District.

VIDEO: San Diegans enjoy their week in the sun during Solar Energy Week, featuring Family Solar Day, solar tours and free workshops such as “Finding your Solar Dream Job” presented at Solar Power International ‘08.

CCSE awards an incentive check for $129,348 via the California Solar Initiative to the Mission Bay Aquatic Center at their solar system’s grand opening. The system will save 82,000 lbs. of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

The California Solar Initiative (CSI) has an ambitious goal of installing 3,000 megawatts of solar photovoltaic power by 2017. CCSE offers rebates for both residential and commercial solar installations.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Using clean energy to power your worldWe offer the support and information needed to help make the transition to renewable energy easier.

Learn More About Renewable Energy

California Solar InitiativeAs administrators of the California Solar Initiative, in the SDG&E service territory, we provide cash incentives, training, education, technical support and inspection services to homes and businesses for going solar.

Solar Water Heating Pilot ProgramThis program is part of the California Solar Initiative and promotes solar water heating technology, including an education component for contractors and homeowners. The pilot program was extended one year until the end of 2009.

Self-Generation Incentive ProgramSince 2001, we have been providing incentives for the installation of a wide variety of distributed generation technologies, including solar-electric, wind turbines, gas turbines, micro-turbines, combined heat and power systems and fuel cells.

EMPOWERING CHANGEAs part of the Solar Water Heating Pilot Program, San Miguel Fire Station #22 in Rancho San Diego installed a system, which cut their natural gas use by nearly 35 percent. The project was truly a community effort with the system and installation services donated by the local companies Solar Depot and Performance Solar.

In 2008, the City of Palo Alto Utilities chose CCSE to administer its Solar Water Heating (SWH) Program that supplies monetary incentives for residential and commercial installations. Similar to the state-funded Pilot Program managed by CCSE for customers in the SDG&E service area, the Palo Alto program offers rebates of up to $1,500 for residences and $75,000 for commercial and industrial applications. The city has renewed its contract for CCSE’s services for 2009 through 2010. To learn more, visit www.energycenter.org.

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CCSE Executive Director Irene M. Stillings

speaks about the Solar America Initiative and CCSE’s role in helping the

City of San Diego to obtain a Solar America grant of $400,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Renewable Energy Impacts

We have processed 2,200 applications for the California Solar Initiative since the program launched in 2007. These applications represent 38 MW of electricity, 14 MW of which are completed projects that are producing clean, green energy.

The Solar Water Heating Pilot Program gained momentum in 2008 increasing the number of applications from 2007 by more than 120%.

By year’s end CCSE was managing approximately 6 MW of active project reservations for the Self-Generation Incentive Program.

TransportationCalifornia is the fifteenth largest emitter of greenhouse gases on the planet, according to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard Report. The transportation sector is the largest contributor to California’s greenhouse gas emissions with 38 percent coming from fossil fuel-burning vehicles. Considering these statistics, it’s painfully obvious that our state needs to reduce its dependence on petroleum-based fuels in order to make a dramatic impact on our environment.

My mom says that alternative fuel vehicles will drive us to a better future.

- Jessie (left), daughter of CCSE Marketing Manager Kim Sykes, and Natalia, daughter of CCSE Controller Jose de la Torre.

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We are committed to informing Californians about the benefits of kicking the fossil fuel habit because clean transportation and clean air are the foundation for health and a sustainable environment. With this in mind, CCSE hosts Street Smart San DiegoSM, its annual green transportation event to spread awareness about the importance of clean transportation.

STREET SMART SAN DIEGOSM

It was standing room only when Chris Paine of the famed “Who Killed the Electric Car” spoke at CCSE’s Second Annual Street Smart San DiegoSM. This exciting one-day regional expo showcases green transportation options and the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles. More than 500 people attended the free event, which also featured a special appearance by Solartaxi Inventor and Driver Louis Palmer who was making a trip around the world in his solar powered vehicle. Akeena Solar powered up Jack FM with its solar truck and radio talent Gerald Levy, host of AM 760’s “Car Talk,” interviewed our event VIP’s during a remote broadcast of his show live from Street Smart.

EMPOWERING CHANGEBy now most Americans know that lowering their carbon output is critical to the health and survival of our communities and our planet. For years, California cities have topped the American Lung Association’s (ALA) list of the most polluted cities in the U.S. for short-term particle pollution, year-round particle pollution and ozone pollution. In particular, San Diego consistently earns a level F on the ALA air quality grading scale (A being the best, F being the worst). Considering the data, it is vital that a clean transportation awareness and implementation program is in place for California. CCSE is dedicated to clean air partnerships to mitigate air quality problems. In addition to administering the statewide Fueling Alternatives Rebate Program and holding the annual Street Smart event, CCSE staff participated in the American Lung Association’s Clean Air Walk raising approximately $2,000 for the cause.

driving change in transportation

making electric cars accessible

walking for clean air in california

bringing you movers and shakers

Rob Wilder, a $5,000 Fueling Alternatives rebate recipient does not pump gas. Instead, his Tesla Roadster runs on power he generates from solar panels.

VIDEO: Chris Paine, director of “Who Killed the Electric Car?,” drives the Solartaxi with inventor Louis Palmer, who stopped by Street Smart on his worldwide trip to raise awareness for solar energy.

VIDEO: CCSE further commits to improving the air we breathe by participating in the American Lung Association’s Healthy Air Walk 2008. CCSE’s energy all-stars team walked the talk for clean air.

Jim Rondenelli receives a $3,000 Fueling Alternatives rebate from CCSE through the California Air Resources Board after purchasing his 2008 Honda Civic GX powered by compressed natural gas.

TRANSPORTATION

Driving past fossil fuel dependencyWe are committed to educating Californians on the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles and reducing transport-related carbon emissions.

Learn More About Clean Transportation

Fueling Alternatives Rebate ProgramEncouraging the use of alternative fuel vehicles can ease the pain at the pump, help drive the economy and preserve the environment. In 2008, CCSE was selected as the sole administrator of a one-of-a kind statewide alternative fuel vehicle incentive program.

Funded by the California Air Resources Board, CCSE processed cash rebates of up to $5,000 for 524 applicants that purchased or leased new eligible alternative fuel vehicles. Visit www.energycenter.org.

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Chris Paine, director of “Who Killed the

Electric Car?” presents as keynote speaker at CCSE’s Street Smart San DiegoSM, raising awareness for fossil-fuel alternatives.

Transportation Impacts

Smart choices and smart vehicles are lucrative. CCSE provided cash rebates through the Fueling Alternatives Rebate Program to Californians, who purchased either compressed natural gas vehicles or zero emission vehicles. This rebate program, launched in early 2008, was a combined effort between the California Air Resources Board and CCSE resulting in 633 clean vehicles on the road.

More than 500 people attended CCSE’s annual Street Smart San DiegoSM event creating further impact by spreading clean transportation awareness to the San Diego community.

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CCSE’s Public Affairs team serves our programs and positively influences the policy context in which they operate. CCSE’s ongoing technical and analytical support to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the region’s leading planning organization, is a case in point. In 2008, CCSE staff provided SANDAG with a variety of policy briefs, analyses and presentations on critical energy infrastructure, policy and planning issues. CCSE’s input and facilitation contributed positively to SANDAG’s stakeholder-based decision-making processes.

Within SANDAG’s Sustainable Region Program, the team partnered with the cities of Poway and Solana Beach to execute 13 municipal energy assessments. The team produced a comprehensive Energy Management Plan for each city, complete with identification of energy reduction options, detailed technical and financial assessment results and policy recommendations for city staff and decision makers. EMPOWERING CHANGE The team collaborated with CCSE staff on education and outreach

efforts presenting information to High Tech High School students about climate change, CCSE’s role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the role that high school students can play in GHG reduction. They also presented at CCSE’s California Solar Initiative quarterly workshops and public forums. The public affairs team also

provided initial distributed generation and •energy efficiency goals and strategies for SANDAG’s Regional Energy Strategy. authored energy efficiency case studies, •marketing and minimum energy efficiency guidelines for the California Energy Commission, as part of their outreach to municipalities. authored a report on renewable energy in •the border region for San Diego Dialogue’s annual Forum Fronterizo.created a comprehensive report for •the city of Poway identifying 48 energy conservation opportunities with the potential for $52,437 in annual savings.prepared a detailed action plan for Solana •Beach identifying 23 energy conservation opportunities with the potential for $34,413 in annual savings.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Benefitting from green public policyWe stay connected so that we can keep you informed about legislative issues and policies relating to sustainable energy and climate change.

Public Affairs Impacts The public affairs team continually monitors regulatory proceedings relevant to our five planks: climate change, energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy and transportation. In addition to regularly commenting on rulings and proposed actions, the team posts information to the CCSE website and in the Energy Connection Newsletter.

CCSE’s Public Affairs team led the effort and actively participated in three California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proceedings relevant to CCSE’s current programs in 2008, including the proceeding affecting the California Solar Initiative (CSI), the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) and the Solar Water Heating Pilot Program (SWHPP); a proceeding affecting our Climate Change program and the proceeding affecting our Energy Efficiency programs. The Public Affairs team also participated in the California Energy Commission (CEC) proceeding in which final guidelines were adopted for California’s solar electric incentive programs, including the CSI, as directed by Senate Bill 1.

The Public Affairs Team’s active participation involves regularly submitting comments to the CPUC and the CEC in response to rulings and proposed decisions, seeking beneficial changes for our current programs through motions and petitions for modification and attending and participating in workshops and forums. During 2008, CCSE submitted constructive and persuasive comments to the CPUC and CEC on more than 25 occasions. Most notably, CCSE proposed, and the CPUC approved, a tiered structure for payment of SGIP incentives for qualifying distributed generation projects 1 MW to 3 MW in size. CCSE also sought to make beneficial changes to our SWHPP, filing a motion resulting in eligibility of all new construction for the SWHPP, as well as a Petition for Modification resulting in an extension of the SWHPP until December 31, 2009. Visit www.energycenter.org to learn more.

Left: San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders speaks at a press conference on the lawn of a San Diego residence about city plans for initiating AB811 programs to facilitate increased adoption of solar power in the residential sector. Among those who attended were CCSE’s John Supp, California Solar Initiative program manager, and Jennifer Green, local governments program manager.

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Expenses by Major ProgramsJanuary through December 2008

Expenses by Category January through December 2008

Fiscal Year in Review

California Solar Initiative: 53%

Self-Generation Incentive Program: 15%

Other Programs and Administration: 11%

Fueling Alternatives: 8%

Cool Communities Shade Tree Program: 4%

Energy Resource Center: 4%

Solar Water Heating Pilot Program: 3%

Tax-Exempt Customer Incentive Program: 2%

Incentives - Rebates & Donations: 69%

Public & Program Services: 13%

Gen., Admin, Operations & Fundraising: 9%

Public Education: 6%

Program Marketing & Outreach: 3%

CCSE’s 2008 Board of Directors

Richard H. Hertzberg

Trustee UCSD Board of

Trustees

Robert Leiter

Director of Land Use &

Transportation PlanningSANDAG

Mark H. Loukides

Energy Consultant

John Moot, Esq.

Attorney Wertz, McDade, Wallace, Moot &

Brower

Karen Van Winkle

Senior Architectural ManagerFairfield

Residential

James T. Waring

Chairman of the Board, CleanTECH

San Diego

Stephen Hoffmann

President, Western Region

NRG Energy Inc.

Karen Hutchens

President Hutchens PR

Robert Noble

CEO Envision Solar

chairman vice chair secretary/treasurer

Cecilia Aguillon

Director of Bus. Dev. & Gov’t Relations

KYOCERA Solar, Inc.

members AlanBall

Director of Business Services

Qualcomm Inc. Real Estate &

Facilities

Fred Baranowski

Senior Vice President/

Regional Manager1st Pacific Bank

Irene M. StillingsExecutive

Director

Andrew McAllister

Director of Programs

Abigail Reyes Director

of Human Resources

Jose de la Torre Controller

CCSE’s 2008 Executive Leadership

As an environmental nonprofit, our goal at CCSE’s is to build a more sustainable, energy-efficient community. In 2008 we did just that, investing 87% of our total resources back into the community through rebates, incentives, program services and education.

During 2008, CCSE became the administrator of the California Solar Initiative (CSI) incentive program in the SDG&E service territory. Through rebate programs like the CSI, Self-Generation Incentive Program and the Fueling Alternatives Rebate Program, CCSE paid out 69% of the total operating budget in cash rebates to SDG&E rate payers and other qualified customers, who are now utilizing these energy-saving technologies. Another 13% of CCSE’s annual revenue funded the public services and technical support the programs offer, also directly benefitting our customers in the local community.

CCSE is the community hub for information providing sustainable energy education to the public on a daily basis. In 2008, CCSE spent 6% of its total expenses operating programs such as the Energy Resource Center, Climate Change and Rebuild Central that teach the public sustainable practices. In order to support all the initiatives that take place at CCSE, the center efficiently invests another 9% of our total expenses in administration and 3% in marketing and outreach.

The CCSE board of directors is a crucial link between the center staff and the San Diego community. Members of the board possess a wide range of knowledge and experience in business, organizational leadership and sustainability that help guide our center to new avenues for creating a greener world. We thank them for giving their time, attention and support to CCSE’s mission and goals. Their leadership, wisdom, integrity and commitment are vital to our success.

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Our dads say when you make atax-deductible donation to CCSE that you are helping to create a

greener world for kids like us.

- Erin, daughter of CCSE Director of Programs Andrew McAllister, and Brandon, son of CSI Program Manager

Ben Airth

Grants: Bank of AmericaCA Community FoundationPrudential Realty Foundation

Sponsorships:QualcommSD Electrical Training CenterSullivan Solar PowerToyotaTrina Solar Unlimited

Supporters:Akeena SolarBorrego Solar Systems Inc.Brighter Concepts Inc. (Solatube)Building Green FuturesClean EnergyClean Power Resources Inc.

Cooper Solar ElectricEasy TurfEmpower ElectronicsEquity thru EnergyGive Something Back Business ProductsGlobal Green DistributionGreen HouseHeliodyneHudnutKimmel ConstructionMPG LogicPacific Homes RemodelingPacific HondaPacific Remodeling Philips Lighting Company

SC Bluwood, Inc.ShowerStart, LLCSolar PlusSolar Smart-Water Heating SystemsSun EdisonToto USA, Inc.UBSVinyl View Company, Inc.

THANK YOU

We would like to thank our community partnersWe know that our efforts are only as good as the people who believe in our mission, and we thank our sponsors for their steadfast support.

Consider making a tax-deductible donation to CCSE. As more and more people are turning to CCSE for reliable, unbiased and independent information on an ever-increasing agenda of sustainable energy issues, we want to respond to these needs at every level from classroom education programs to technical energy advisory solutions.

Donate to CCSE

Gina, daughter of

CCSE Web Developer Andres Spagarino; Jessie,

daughter of CCSE Marketing Communications Manager Kim

Sykes; Alonna and Brianna, daughters of CCSE Staff

Accountant Nicole Henderson

With 98% of the money we receive from state and government sources being restricted for specific programs and incentives, we rely on the generous support of donations and sponsorships to serve our community.

Learn how you can help us build a sustainable energy future by visiting us online at www.energycenter.org/donate.Tax ID#33-0936366.

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