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California Ports Turn to Microgrids for Energy Security, Demand Flexibility

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But it can also substantially increase electricity demand at ports. In response to California's electrification push, the state's largest ports, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, are turning to microgrids for energy security and demand flexibility.

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Understanding Storm Water Permits

Green Technology

Forum Floorplan Advisory Board Register to Attend Understanding Storm Water Permits Stormwater permits may appear to be mundane and pose minimal risk with simple oversight, they are constantly changing and pose significant financial risk. You will hear from such organizations as August Berres, First Note Finance inc., and many more.

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California winery innovates with sustainable recycling creation

AGreenLiving

In the California city of West Paso Robles, architecture firm Clayton & Little has given old oil field drill stem pipes unexpected new life — as an equipment barn that offsets over 100% of the energy needs for a sustainably-minded winery. See the original post: California winery innovates with sustainable recycling creation.

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Award-winning Jewish primary school gets a sustainable expansion in Chicago

AGreenLiving

The Blue Ribbon School-recognized Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (BZAEDS) in Chicago, Illinois has elevated its unique identity with a sustainable expansion that celebrates the private K-8 day school’s Jewish values and cultural heritage. A VRF mechanical system was installed for on-demand heating and cooling.

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Climate Resilient Schools – SFF2023

Green Technology

Forum Floorplan Advisory Board Register to Attend How County Agencies Partnered to Develop a Regional Model for Sustainable and Climate Resilient Schools that Can be Taken to Scale Across California This session answers the question: How can regional agencies partner with TK-12 schools and to catalyze environmental and climate action?

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LEED Platinum Sonoma Academy building takes cues from Californias landscape

AGreenLiving

Private college-prep high school Sonoma Academy has elevated its reputation for sustainability with its newly achieved LEED Platinum certification for the Janet Durgin Guild & Commons building, an award-winning student and education center that champions a net-zero energy approach.

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Green Infrastructure Project Manager

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

This individual will develop, design, and implement green stormwater infrastructure projects that prioritize vegetative practices and community benefit while being functional, constructable and maintainable. Greenprint is an environmental consulting and project development firm exclusively dedicated to green stormwater infrastructure.