Sierra Leadership Institute ECL Readings Presentations

ECL Preparatory Readings

In order to prepare for the Sierra Leadership Institute Energy & Climate Program, please read the articles listed on this page. You are only required to read sections of the policy documents (California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan and the Global Warming Solutions Act) that are relevant to your project, unless noted. Many of the articles and papers are long. Feel free to scan them where indicated. Enjoy!

Collaboration
Axelrod, Richard H. "How Do I Know Whom to Include?" You Don't Have to Do It Alone: How to Involve Others to Get Things Done. [5MB]

Climate Change General Background
Goulder, Lawrence H. "California's Bold New Climate Policy." Editorial. Economist's Voice Sept. 2007. www.bepress.com/ev. Sept. 2007.

"Global Warming." New York Times Online. Jan. 2011. topics/nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming.

Overview of ARB Emissions Trading Program

Energy Efficiency General Background
Roland-Holst, David. Energy Prices and California's Economic Security.

Epstein, Kyra, and Tim Rosenfield. Small Government Challenges: A Collaborative Program for Energy Efficiency in Public Facilities. [Scan only]

Canine, Craig. "California Illuminates the World: the Golden State's Pioneering Efficiency Plan Could Help Solve the World's Energy Crisis." OnEarth, March 2006.

Gerdes, Justin. "As Costs to Build Power Plants Soar, Energy Efficiency More Attractive Than Ever." Web log post. Flex Your Power. July 2007.

Ehrhardt-Martinez, Karen and Laitner, John A. People-Centered Initiatives for Increasing Energy Savings. [4.6MB] [Scan only]

California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, January 2011
[Read section relevant to your project]
Introduction [All]
Section 2 – Residential Sector and Low Income
Section 3 – Commercial Sector
Section 4 – Industrial Sector
Section 5 – Agricultural Sector
Section 6 – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Section 7 – Codes and Standards
Section 8 – Demand Side Management Coordination and Integration
Section 10 – Marketing, Education, and Outreach
Section 9 – Workforce Education and Training
Section 11 – Research and Technology
Section 12 – Local Governments
Section 13 – Lighting
Lighting Glossary and Best Practices
Helpful Acronyms