Energy

The Partnership recognizes the critical role that clean energy plays in the future of the San Joaquin Valley. The Valley’s air is among the worst in the nation–the creation and deployment of renewable and alternative energy sources are intimately tied to the health of Valley residents and its economy. A quality environment is one of the “three Es” of sustainable growth – prosperous economy, quality environment, and social equity.

In 2015, a diverse team of partners with funding from the Strategic Growth Council launched the Sustainable Energy Roadmap (SER) program throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Key partners include Madera County Transportation Commission, San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Council, Strategic Energy Innovations, Optony, Inc., Colorado Energy Group, Inc., and National Association of Regional Councils. The program focus is to help Valley jurisdictions, particularly disadvantaged communities, and set and pursue goals relating to water conservation, smart growth, transportation, land use and energy. See Full 2016 Review

The Energy Work Group focuses on promoting environmentally friendly renewable and alternative energy sources to ensure reliable supply in the San Joaquin Valley. The work group is leading efforts to help make the San Joaquin Valley self-sufficient in its development and use of clean energy. This includes increasing the efficiency with which our homes, farms, and businesses use energy and other resources and producing more electricity and fuel in the from renewable energy resources such as solar, wind and biomass.

• Develop a comprehensive regional plan and implementation structure for efficient energy
  use and clean renewable technologies.
• Increase efficient energy use in all sectors.
• Advance energy self-sufficiency and grow the economy through development of clean,
  renewable technologies.
• Promote the region as an international leader for clean energy research, development, and
  use.

See Full Action Plan