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Friday, May 29, 2009

Energy Primer: Publication Will Inform Valley Leaders of Energy-Related Issues

Press Release
MODESTO, CA (May 2009)
- Anaerobic digesters. GreenPoint ratings. Solar photovoltaic cells. Senate and Assembly bills. The energy world is vast, complex, and often very technical. One barely knows where to start when trying to understand the issues associated with renewable and clean energy sources, energy conservations, or current legislation surrounding greenhouse gas emissions and regional development standards.

The Energy Primerproduced by the Great Valley Center Energy Programis a new resource for Central Valley residents and policy makers alike. Organized in an accessible and easily-referenced format, the Primer defines and breaks down the topic of the built environment, renewable energy, transportation, climate action, and energy legislation.

"Our elected officials are being asked to respond to a very quickly changing economic and legislative environment," said Time Fisher, program manager of the Center's Energy Program. "Our hope is that this Primer will be a tool for them as they make choices in how they respond."

→ Read more: full press release
→ Download the publication: Energy Primer

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