February Meeting Announcement: James Kao
Our speaker will be James Kao, Member of the Advisory Board of Power To The People. James is a city planner with experience in landscape architecture, urban design, smart growth, green building and sustainable communities. He currently works at the City of Signal Hill near Long Beach where he has begun coordinating development and implementation of a sustainable city plan. James holds a BS degree in landscape architecture from Cornell University and a Masters in Real Estate Development from USC. He is a lifelong outdoors and nature enthusiast with a passion for world culture, languages and adventure travel and has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Europe. James is a proponent of developing sustainable communities powered by renewable energy here and abroad and is also a member of a dozen environmental advocacy organizations that focus on alternative transportation, urban forestry, wildlife conservation, and environmental education.
We will also introduce the Board of Trustees for 2012 and talk about our plans for the upcoming year.
Hope to see you on Thursday the 9th at 6:30!
Holiday Party - Tuesday, December 6th
The party will be on Tuesday, December 6th from 7:00 to 9:30 pm.
RSVPs not necessary and it's a cash bar. We will also have a "white elephant" gift exchange, if you're interested. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming 2012 Officer Election
Voting is eligible to members of OC Renewables only. If you would like to vote, you may become a member by 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 27. Click here to join.
Members will vote on the following offices for the 2012 term:
- President
- Vice President - Events
- Vice President - Membership
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Social Media and Publicity Director
Nominations will be taken from the floor at the October meeting next Thursday, October 13th.
Each member will receive a ballot by Friday, October 14.
Write in candidates are acceptable.
Ballots are due at noon on Thursday, November 10.
The winners will be announced at the November meeting.
Please contact Lori Greene if you have any questions.
October Meeting
Green is the New Orange
Renewable Energy Initiatives underway by the County of Orange
James Campbell is responsible for several land entitlement and development projects, as well as the creation and implementation of renewable energy initiatives for the County of Orange. This includes the development and implementation of the County's AB811 program, which will allow residential and commercial property owners to finance solar and energy efficiency improvements through their property tax assessments (PACE). The County has selected a team headed by PFM to serve as the program administrator. James and his team are also responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive energy master plan to serve the County of Orange. The County has selected Navigant Consulting to assist with the plan and its initiatives. Additionally, James and his team negotiated a 4MW solar power purchase agreement with PsomasFMG to provide power to County facilities at a reduced rate over the next 20 years. Additional duties include the development of the County's 200 acres at the former Marine Corp Air Station El Toro in Irvine, CA, as well as, the entitlement and development of a 4,000 unit master planned community on the 1,658 acre "Greenspot" property. Both of these developments include potential renewable energy projects. James has been with the County since 1994, working previously for 3 members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors before joining the County in his current capacity.
Upcoming Renewable Events for October
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 6-9pm
Los Angeles Community College District Small Business Dream Center
811 Wilshire Blvd., 1st Floor - Los Angeles, CA 90017
You are cordially invited to a Community Impact Summit to launch So Right So Smart - Los Angeles, a program to promote the business case for sustainable business throughout Los Angeles. At this special event hosted by the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) at the Small Business Dream Center, the green business community will come together to celebrate the life of Ray Anderson, screen the award-winning documentary So Right So Smart, and convene business and sustainability leaders to advance the So Right So Smart - Los Angeles program.
This event is FREE, but those attending are required to RSVP. Click here for more information or to register: http://sorightsosmartla.eventbrite.com/
Friday, October 21, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Irvine Ranch Water District - San Joaquin Marsh Campus
Next to the Duck Club in Irvine, CA
IRWD is an innovative urban water supplier, answering its water supply challenge with a comprehensive Recycled Water Program, addressing polluted urban runoff with Natural Treatment Systems, and managing its carbon footprint through a Green House Gas Reduction Plan.
Registration required; space is limited. Click here to register.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10am-7 pm, and Sunday, Oct. 30, 11am-6pm.
LA Convention Center – South Hall G
1201 South Figueroa Street - Los Angeles, CA 90015
The nation’s premier green living event comes to Los Angeles . This year, Green Festival, a nonprofit event, celebrates a ten year milestone. This is a great place to increase your holiday sales! Reserve your spot at the Los Angeles Green Festival and get a 15% discount on your booth. To get this special offer call 828-333-9436 or exhibit@greenfestivals.org.
Click here for more information: www.greenfestivals.org
