Clean & Green Alternative Energy Action Plan - Silicon Valley ...

BARTEnergy Watch Partnershiprapid transit to silicon valleyBy 2025, the BART extension to Silicon Valley is expectedto generate the equivalent of two new lanes in eitherdirection on I-880. In addition to reducing greenhousegasses, extending BART would reduce traffic congestion,increase the construction of transit-oriented development,stimulate the economy and improve air quality.Silicon Valley Leadership Group continues to advocate forcompletion of this high priority project at all levels.Contact: Laura Stuchinsky, lstuchinsky@svlg.net• Impact on GHG emissions: High Speed Raila clean & fast long distance alternativeThe state is considering building a 700+ mile high-speedrail line between northern and southern California similarto high-speed systems currently in operation in Europeand Asia. Such a system will cost two tothree times less than expanding freewaysand airports to meet projected demand.Silicon Valley Leadership Group advocatesfor state and federal funding, and a routethat maximizes service.Contact: Laura Stuchinsky, lstuchinsky@svlg.net• Impact on GHG emissions: $6.4 million for energy efficiency rebatesEfficient energy use is one of the largest, fastest, cheapest,most benign, yet least visible, the least understood,and most neglected ways toaddress our energy challenges.The U.S. EPA states that forevery $1 invested in energy efficiency,asset value increases byan estimated $3. As a strategic investment, energy-efficientimprovements provide competitive, secure life cyclereturns, enhance employer image, increase employeeproductivity and mitigate price and reliability risks.The Energy Watch Partnership is providing comprehensiveservices and attractive rebates to employers lookingto boost their efficiency and save on operating costs. Theprogram team can help analyze your facility’s energy use,then recommend and implement cost-effective retrofitsand building ‘tune-ups’. Energy Watch aims to deliver25.5 million kilowatt-hours in electricity savings by theend of 2008. That’s the equivalent to 14,000 tons ofcarbon dioxide reduced, or the electricity used by 3,760households in one year. The rebates and services fromthis program are provided through the joint efforts ofPacific Gas and Electric Company, Sustainable SiliconValley, and the Leadership Group. These services areavailable to all Leadership Group and SSV members.Contact: Frank Teng, fteng@svlg.net• Impact on GHG emissions: • Reduces company operating costs• Improves service• Increases productivitySVLG*This program is funded byCalifornia utility ratepayers underthe auspices of the California PublicUtilities Commission (CPUC).Silicon Valley Leadership GroupClean & Green Alternative Energy Action Plan