Lgp fact sheet 5 28 14 by Samantha Dodero

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We offer a Local Government Partnership (LGP) program to assist our local governments to become leaders in sustainability, in both their facilities and their communities. Through proactive and close working relationships, the LGP program leverages the role that local governments play in promoting Our partnerships are tailored to meet the specific goals of your community with our innovative suite of energy solutions.

energy efficiency and as major market drivers for sustainability. Tailored individually to meet partners’ specific goals, each partnership optimizes energy resource efficiency, improves the energy performance in buildings, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). A key outcome of this program has been to collaborate with our Partners to focus on long term sustainability in our region. The LGP Program consists of three major elements: retrofit of local municipal facilities, support for the California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan (CLTEESP), and coordination of utility core programs.

Strategic plan The California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan envisions local governments being leaders in using energy efficiency to reduce energy consumption and lower GHG emissions in their facilities and throughout

Municipal facilities

their communities. The LGP program is

SDG&E® offers assistance to local

supporting our cities and counties to lead by

governments to identify energy- and money-

example and help deliver innovative programs

saving opportunities in municipal facilities.

for energy efficiency, sustainability, and

The program offers technical assistance

climate change. This expertise is becoming

for an integrated suite of demand side

widespread throughout the Partners’

management opportunities. Once projects

jurisdictions.

are identified and prioritized, the program can

Program coordination

provide managerial and financial support to implement projects. Many of the improvements are no- or low-cost and help cities reduce their energy use and GHG footprint.

We have a number of programs that customers can participate in to reduce their energy use, save money and support their commitment to sustainability. continued on back 

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••  Coordinating with local governments, the program educates

all investor-owned utilities and a number of non-profit

the communities on SDG&E incentives allowing customers

organizations including Local Governments for

to take advantage of energy efficiency, demand response,

Sustainability, USA (ICLEI), the Institute for Local

and financing programs. Programs are promoted through

Government (ILG), and the Local Government Commission

local communication channels and ensure that residential

(LGC). The SEEC provides city and county partners with

and business customers enroll in eligible programs to be-

resources and expertise to reduce energy consumption and

come more energy efficient. The LGP program also helps to

reduce GHG emissions. Some of the provided resources

coordinate workforce education and training opportunities

include in-person and online trainings, venues for peer-to-

so that our region is prepared for green jobs.

peer networking, technical assistance and recognition for

Best practices

implementers.

The LGP program has access to additional support

Contact information

outside of the region and is able to contribute to help others

For more information visit sdge.com/partnerships.

achieve similar success. The Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) is a statewide effort supported by