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Comment for Auction Proceeds Investment Plan Public Process (investplan2015-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Elena
Last Name: Foshay
Email Address: foshay@risingsunenergy.org
Affiliation: Rising Sun Energy Center
Subject: Inclusion of a Small to Medium Sized Business Category in the GGRF Investment Plan
Comment:
Rising Sun Energy Center is an official partner agency to the Alameda County Green Business Program. The ACGBP and its partners provide technical assistance to small-to-medium sized businesses, resulting in greenhouse gas reductions as well as adoption of best practices. The results include multiple environmental benefits that help grow the green economy and create a marketplace for Certified Green Businesses. Our program provides on-site assistance to businesses and verifies energy-related practice improvements in partnership with the ACGBP. Our participation in the program generates dueal benefits. Businesses adopt greenhouse gas reduction practices, while low-income adults who are graduates of our pre-apprenticeship training program gain valuable paid work experience in the field of energy efficiency. The Green Business Program directly meets the GGRF funding priorities of measurable GHG emission reductions and multiple environmental benefits while providing economic benefits and extending program benefits to disadvantaged communities. We strongly encourage your Board, the Governor’s office, and the State legislature to include a small business element in your investment plan so that programs like the GBP can truly grow the green economy throughout California.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2015-07-22 12:58:24
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