San Diego Green Scene:
"100% Renewable Cities - How Others Have Done It"
Date: Thursday May 22, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: World Resources Simulation Center
1088 Third Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(corner of Third Ave and C Street - next to the Civic Center Trolley stop)
Free Event - suggested donation $10
Summary:
Join us for a presentation and discussion on how US cities have become 100% Renewable and how San Diego can achieve 100% Renewable energy sooner then expected.
The dots do not indicate the actual location of energy farms only total area needed to power all of California.
Event Details:
San Diego is a leader in clean energy development in the state and nation. San Diego Gas & Electric has reached the 23.6% renewable energy portfolio mandate and is on track to reach 33% by 2020. Commercial business and homeowners have added another 3% from solar PV on 33,000 rooftops. It's worth celebrating!
Yet the EPA features the Top U.S. Institutions and Cities that have achieved 100% renewable energy for their communities - 7 local governments have done it, including two in California: Santa Monica and Yolo County (near Davis). California is a state that is blessed with abundant solar, wind and geothermal resources - so it's possible for San Diego to achieve the same goal if we have the political will and business commitment.
Peter Meisen, Director of the Global Energy Network Institute (GENI) and Aya Futami Chafey, Research Associate with GENI have researched the 7 cities that attained 100% renewable status, and will present their findings. Open discussion to follow on what they have done and what San Diego can do.
In partnership with the San Diego Renewable Energy Society the World Resources SimCenter is working to accelerate our path toward 100% Renewable.
It will take years - but we must start now.
Date: Thursday May 22, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: World Resources Simulation Center
1088 Third Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(corner of Third Ave and C Street - next to the Civic Center Trolley stop)
Free Event - suggested donation $10
Please join us - and bring your personal experiences and questions!
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Additional Details:
- Drinks and appetizers will be provided.
- Free Parking: Horton Plaza has 3 hour free parking with validation.
or Best parking is at street meters, green and yellow curbs. All are free after 6 pm.
- This is a free event however a $10 donation is appreciated.
- If possible we suggest you use the Trolley. Civic Center stop is right outside our door!
About Global Energy Network Institute and the SimCenter
GENI's mission is to conduct research and to educate world leaders and the public about the critical strategy of the interconnection of electric power networks between nations and continents, with an emphasis on tapping abundant renewable energy resources. In 2011, GENI moved into its new facility, and opened the World Resources Simulation Center. The SimCenter is an immersive visualization facility that facilitates collaborative problem solving.
1088 3rd Ave
San Diego, California 92101
GENI: 619-595-0139
WRSC SimCenter: 619-234-1088
