2013 Sponsors
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Green Sponsors

Powersmiths International Corp. Powersmiths is a recognized industry leader in developing and manufacturing products that save energy and contribute to organizations� sustainability goals. Products include ultra-efficient low loss dry-type distribution transformers, integrated power distribution systems (PDUs) for data centers, as well as many custom applications.  Advanced metering to validate operational losses and efficiency measurement in the field, revenue grade sub-metering, as well as Powersmiths WOW - a cloud-based sustainability management platform that enables integration of live data for real metrics, rich media for stakeholder outreach, advanced analytics for verifying performance of systems within a building as well as across multiple buildings, and a carbon emissions module compliant with ISO14064.

As the nation's sixth largest community-owned electric service provider, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for more than 65 years to Sacramento County (and a small portion of Placer County). SMUD is a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for our sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. SMUD is the first large California utility to receive more than 20 percent of its energy from renewable resources.

Synergy Companies -' Energy Management Division serves the investor-owned utilities community (PG&E, SCE, SCG and SDG&E), as well as other municipal and local power companies.  Synergy is a fully qualified contractor who works with you and your utility company to provide cost effective energy efficiency measures to residential and non-residential markets, and works to create energy-efficient homes, offices, commercial properties and a more secure energy future for California and the Nation.

Western Area Power Administration�s Energy Services program is committed to improving energy efficiency through collaboration, training and effective planning. We offer our customers powerful tools to turn efficiency and conservation into energy resources. From workshops to websites to equipment loans, all are designed to build and strengthen utility energy management strategies.

Gold Sponsors

AM Conservation Group, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of energy and water efficient products, weatherization products, and custom kits and programs. 

City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is the only municipal utility in California that operates city-owned utility services that include electric, fiber optic, natural gas, water and wastewater services. Since 1896, CPAU has been providing quality services to the citizens and businesses of Palo Alto.

Energy and Resource Solutions (ERS) is a progressive energy consulting firm with an established reputation for solid and innovative project development and energy assessment work in the area of commercial and industrial energy efficiency. Since 1995, we have been providing services in energy program design, implementation, evaluation, and rebate management as well as custom energy audits and sustainable building development. Our thoughtful and inventive energy solutions help more than fifty different utility, business, and industry clients improve efficiency, minimize environmental impacts, and maximize economic competitiveness. ERS�s 60+ member staff includes professional engineers, certified energy managers, and LEED-accredited professionals that serve clients from our offices in Massachusetts, Oregon, Maine, New York, Texas, and California.

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) was established in 1911 and entered the power business in 1936. Proudly serving Imperial and Coachella Valleys and a portion of San Diego County, IID's 6,471-square mile service area is one of the fastest growing regions in California. IID controls over 1,100 MW of energy, derived from a diverse resource portfolio that includes native generation, SCPPA partnerships, and long- and short-term power purchases. A valuable public resource, IID is regarded as an affordable and reliable service provider serving over 145,000 customers.

Riverside Public Utilities. Established in 1895, Riverside Public Utilities is owned by the customers we serve.  The utility governed by a board of nine community volunteers and the City Council.  We provide high quality, reliable services to over 106,000 metered electric customers and over 64,000 metered water customers throughout the City of Riverside. The Utility is committed to increased use of renewable energy resources and sustainable living practices that help reduce environmental impacts within the City of Riverside and the state of California.  

Roseville Electric has been providing public power since 1912. The utility has grown from 150 customers to more than 54,000 business and residential customers and has earned the American Public Power Association�s RP3 award for reliability.  Additionally, Roseville Electric has been honored by the California Municipal Utility Association for its innovative programs and services.

Silicon Valley Power works hard to help its customers reach their goals and enjoy brighter lives. We follow a basic set of principles that have served as our core values for over one hundred years: Service, Stability, Reliability and Quality. Today, the people in our organization embody these values, embrace them, and bring them to life. 

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Efficiency Services Group (ESG) is a committed group of utility professionals specializing in a wide range of energy/water-efficiency and renewable-energy programs. Working with electric and gas utilities, municipal governments, electric cooperatives and public utility districts, or directly with utility end-use customers.  Ruralite Services is a utility-owned, not-for-profit business that has  provided assistance to publicly-owned electric utilities including cooperatives, utility districts and municipalities with media resources that educate and inform utility customers on matters of energy policy, utility programs, electric safety and efficiency for nearly 60 years.

Resource Action Programs offers a family of community conservation programs designed to increase residential resource efficiency and community awareness. The proven and effective design generates immediate savings in home energy and water use while providing maximum return on investment.
 

Resource Solutions Group is a results-oriented environmental consulting firm that specializes in the design, management, and implementation of programs that promote resource efficiency to a wide variety of market sectors across the country, with an emphasis on energy, water efficiency and renewable energy.
 

Richard Heath and Associates, Inc. has over 30 years experience managing comprehensive energy efficiency and demand side management projects in both commercial and residential markets usually operating in the most difficult and hardest to reach customer segments (Residential, Small/Medium Commercial and Industrial, Low Income).

Staples & Associates conducts the direct installation of energy efficiency measures including lighting and water conservation equipment, energy audits and weatherization for residential, small and medium commercial buildings including efficient and environmentally sensitive Golf Course design, through our Golf Resource Group.  Staples & Associates also specializes in developing and implementing customized marketing and education programs in the fields of energy and environmental awareness.

Synergy Companies -' Energy Management Division serves the investor-owned utilities community (PG&E, SCE, SCG and SDG&E), as well as other municipal and local power companies.  Synergy is a fully qualified contractor who works with you and your utility company to provide cost effective energy efficiency measures to residential and non-residential markets, and works to create energy-efficient homes, offices, commercial properties and a more secure energy future for California and the Nation.