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Urban solar paneimes Ensuring Clean Air, Clean Energy and Revitalized Communities Webinar 1/25/13 Implementation of SB 535 (de Leon) and AB 1532 (J. Perez)

Speakers Nidia Bautista Coalition for Clean Air Mari Rose Taruc Asian Pacific Environmental Network George Alexeeff OEHHA Arsenio Mataka Cal EPA

Implementation: Timing Cal EPA Process to Identify Disadvantaged Communities Investment Plan (2013 -16) January 2, 2013 CARB Workshops (LA, Fresno, No. Cal ) Cal Enviro. Screen Draft maps released February 1 Public Comments Due January 10, 2013 Governor’s Proposed Budget Mid-February (dates TBA) March 2013 CARB Hearing (Sacramento) Feb/March/April/May 2013 Legislative Budget Hearings June 2013 Legislature Votes on 2013 -14 Budget July – after 2013 Agencies implement programs and projects

Gov’s Budget Proposal Allocating $200 million in ‘ 12 -’ 13 budget $400 million in ‘ 13 -’ 14 budget Priorities Mentioned Transportation: mass transit, high speed rail, electrification of heavy duty and light duty vehicles, sustainable communities Energy: water, PACE program, Other areas: sustainable ag, forest mgmt and urban forestry

Preparation for the CARB Workshops a. b. c. d. Strategy Survey Programs we like Our plan for the workshops

SB 535 Coalition Survey Results Nov-Dec 2012 28 people responded from the following participating organizations: The Greenlining Institute, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Green for All, California Re. Leaf, Rising Sun Energy Center, Central Valley Air Quality Coalition, Sprouting Justice, Azul, Rose Foundation/New Voices Are Rising, Asian Neighborhood Design, SEACA, Trans. Form, Emerald Cities Oakland, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Little Tokyo Service Center, Urban Habitat, City of Los Angeles, Center for Race, Poverty & the Environment, Environmental Defense Fund, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, Nail Salon Women Greening Their Jobs and the Environment

SB 535 Coalition Survey Results Nov-Dec 2012 Please identify *specific* existing state programs that has been effective at reducing GHG emissions and providing co-benefits to disadvantaged communities? Please list in order of priority & note if the programs provide any co-benefits. • Energy Efficiency: ESAP/WAP, IOU & municipal EE programs, Energy Upgrade, OBR, weatherization, Healthy Homes, EECBG, appliances, California Youth Energy Services Program, community-based marketing, etc • Infrastructure, Transportation, and Housing: State Transit Assistance, TOD, urban greening grants • Renewable Energy: CSI/MASH/SASH • Urban Forestry: CAL FIRE's Urban & Community Forestry Program

SB 535 Coalition Survey Results Nov-Dec 2012 Please let us know if you have suggestions on new state programs that should be created to help reduce GHG emissions and provide cobenefits to disadvantaged communities. • Solar installation programs: design access for to low income communities & renters • Affordable public transit: subsidize public transit & restore cuts • Education and Community Outreach: support school programs, address linguistic isolation, involve non-profit organizations, Program Coordinator • Other: water, water-energy nexus, free/low-cost retrofits

Plan for CARB Workshops Presence Echo: programs, message Sacramento Fresno Los Angeles

Next Steps • Continued responses to Survey • February CARB workshops & coordination • Future webinars