SF Energy Watch Contractor/Vendor Appreciation Breakfast
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Another successful and fun gathering celebrating contractors and vendors participating in the SF Energy Watch program! See photo gallery here.
Debbie Raphael, Director of SF Environment, emphasized the importance of partnerships to reach the City’s 0, 50, 100, and Roots goals. We aim for zero waste, 50% of trips made through sustainable means, 100% renewable energy paired up with energy efficiency. ‘Roots’ means increasing and protecting our urban green spaces in San Francisco.
Without a doubt, participating program contractors and vendors are part of San Francisco’s sustainability story. Thanks to their hard work, a total of 305 energy efficiency projects have been installed and almost $1 million in incentives have been paid out through SF Energy Watch this year. Their labor stimulates the local economy and ensures that energy efficiency upgrades are affordable, accessible, simple, and increasingly comprehensive for all San Franciscans.
SF Environment also acknowledged ICF for their excellent administrative support and program coordination in a 10-year partnership. Contractors and vendors will continue to receive support for their SF Energy Watch projects through a similar contract with NAM/Ecology Action. Program staff look forward to working with the new team to implement positive change in the years to come.
SF Energy Watch, a public-private partnership between the City of San Francisco and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, offers contractors financial incentives for qualified energy efficiency services. Learn how to become a participating contractor here.
Energy
A dynamic city like San Francisco requires the efficient use of clean, renewable energy to meet the needs of today and future generations. Our innovative policies and programs help San Franciscans use energy wisely, while saving money and reducing environmental impacts.
Transportation
SF Environment aims to reduce travel-created carbon by getting people out of cars and instead traveling by walking, biking or public transit. We also are greening the City fleet of vehicles and encourage the public to reduce their impact by supporting cleaner fuels and vehicles.
Zero Waste
Imagine a world in which nothing goes to landfills or to incinerators. We think it is achievable, and SF Environment is doing everything we can to make it happen.
Toxics & Health
As the first city to adopt the Precautionary Principle, San Francisco strives to protect the health of its residents, visitors and the local environment. SF Environment develops programs and policies to help individuals and businesses make safer choices in products, practices and services.
Buildings & Environments
San Francisco is habitat for 800,000 people – meeting needs for space to work, play, and learn; for food, water, and air; for community with local flora and fauna. SF Environment provides support for urban agriculture and forestry and green buildings, helping residents and businesses harness environmental opportunities.
Education & Equity
SF Environment focuses on building community capacity - engaging people throughout the City’s neighborhoods and providing them with the tools, education, and job opportunities to ensure that the places where we live, play, learn, and work are safe and healthy.
Climate Change
Reducing carbon emissions is central to ensuring a sustainable future for San Francisco. Climate change will bring unstable weather, rising sea levels and damage to our city’s natural habitat and infrastructure. SF Environment is committed to mobilizing the City to deal with Climate Change.