June 27, 2017
Second Quarter Newsletter

L.A. Daily News op-ed: Let solar-roof savings shine on all ratepayers
The time has come for the California Independent System Operator to fix the unfair approach to allocating transmission costs on electricity. The Los Angeles Daily News features the Clean Coalition's story on the issue.
Palo Alto brings its first Feed-In Tariff solar project online
This week, the City of Palo Alto will begin producing clean local energy on one of its municipal parking garages, thanks to a Feed-In Tariff the Clean Coalition helped establish in 2013.
ReMAT, California’s only wholesale distributed generation renewables program, is under attack
The Clean Coalition is actively petitioning the California Public Utilities Commission to save the Renewable Market Adjusting Tariff (ReMAT), an important program that supports and fosters demand for wholesale distributed generation in California.
Alternative to costly investments in natural gas power plants
The Clean Coalition is developing Communty Microgrid alternatives to avoid new natural gas plants in the Santa Barbara area.
Solar Siting Survey identifies substantial solar potential on built environments in California’s southern San Mateo County
The Clean Coalition recently released a Solar Siting Survey that identified 65 megawatts of commercial-scale solar potential in southern San Mateo County. This Solar Siting Survey was conducted as part of the Peninsula Advanced Energy Community initiative.
A pathway to zero net energy: Atherton, California
The Peninsula Advanced Energy Community initiative is showcasing the Town of Atherton and the development of its new zero net energy Civic Center.
Expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Palo Alto
Having achieved 100% renewable electricity, the City of Palo Alto is now looking to expand use of electric vehicles.
Distribution Resources Planning webinar
The Clean Coalition, in partnership with Municipal Sustainability and Energy Forum, held a webinar on the benefits of distribution resources planning, which includes providing superior value to ratepayers compared to traditional investments in transmission and centralized generation. Video and slides from the webinar are now online.
Media Coverage
Leveling the playing field for clean local energy | PV Magazine
Christian Roselund reports on the Clean Coalition's efforts to fix inconsistent and unfair transmission charges in California, which are stifling the growth of cost-effective local renewable energy. Read Article
Community Microgrids offer "repeatable" way to replace fossil fuel peakers in California Microgrid Knowledge
Elisa Wood reports on the Clean Coalition's case for Community Microgrids as replacements for natural gas plants. Read Article
Upcoming  Events
Grid Edge World Forum
June 27-29, 2017 in San Jose, CA
The Clean Coalition will hold a workshop titled, "The Distribution System Operator (DSO) Future," presenting a vision for restructuring California's energy markets by establishing a bright line between transmission and distribution businesses. Go  here for more information and registration options.

Intersolar & ees North America
July 10-13, 2017 in San Francisco, CA
Go  here  for more information and registration options. Until June 30, use the code 171028CFF015A8 to receive 10% off the conference registration cost.

NARUC Summer Policy Summit
July 16, 2017 in San Diego, CA
Go here  for more information and registration options.

Energy Storage North America
August 8-10, 2017 in San Diego, CA
Go  here more information and registration options. Use the code ESNANOW to receive 10% off the registration cost.

HOMER International Microgrid Conference
September 18-20, 2017 in Denver, CO
Go  here  for more information and registration options. Use the code CleanCo15 to receive 15% off the registration cost.

ASES SOLAR 2017
October 9-12, 2017 in Denver, CO
Go  here  for more information and registration options. Use the code 10CCSOLAR2017 to receive 10% off the registration cost.