Go green, join the new Sustainability Committee - June 2008 Carl. Jun 01, 2008 The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has developed a new committee that will focus on sustainability.
Gary Hill, director of community development for the Gemological Institute of America, will serve as chairman of the Sustainability Committee. Paul Thompson, executive director of the BetterWorld Together Foundation, will serve as co-chair. Chamber members with an interest in the environment are invited to join the committee. The committee will focus on the following: • Education and discussions about the social and human side of sustainability for Carlsbad. • The development of a Green Certificate that can be issued by the chamber to local businesses that meet specific requirements. • Educating the chamber’s board of directors, staff, committees and members, as well as the larger government and business community, about sustainability.
Encina power plant to be sold. Carlsbad Group Opposes Encina Power Plant Expansion. The operators of the Encina Power Plant in Carlsbad want to modernize the facility, but a group of Carlsbad residents is against the project.
NRG Energy has applied to the California Energy Commission to replace three existing steam boiler units with a new, more efficient, 558-megawatt plant. NRG said the new facility will provide electricity to about 450,000 homes and will use air-cooled condensers instead of ocean water for its cooling requirements. Julie Baker leads a Carlsbad group that opposes the plan. "Power plants don't need ocean water for cooling any longer so there's no compelling reason to use valuable, dwindling coastal resources for an industrial use such as a power plant," said Baker. NRG said emissions from the new plant will be well below California's new greenhouse gas standard.
State energy commission staff have recommended approving the project. NRG Energy said, pending permit approvals, the plant could be operating by 2013. Encina power plant. Carlsbad Desalination Project-Brought to you by Poseidon Resourc. Encina Power Plant Carlsbad. Lwvfinaltallyquestions_1_.pdf (application/pdf Object) The San Diego Alternative Energy Meetup Group (Carlsbad, CA) - M. What an opportunity for all.
Whether you are a homeowner, renter, student, business, or employee there is a place for you in making the earth a better place and reducing our dependance on foreign energy sources. Everybody wants to know more about sustainability, efficiency and alternative energy but if you really want to learn, get involved. Homeowners: If your electric bill is $100 or more consider having your home evaluated by a home performance contractor or alternative energy company. With current incentives you can get an outstanding return on your investment.
If you are a big user of electricity you can save even more. Renters: If you rent a house read the above. Students: Volunteer and learn at the same time. CARLSBAD: CHS science class focuses on solar energy. A handful of students at Carlsbad High School are learning about renewable energy as part of a new science class that focuses on solar power. The class offers students a combination of science class and career education with a mixture of science lessons and hands-on learning, Principal Maggie Stanchi said. "It's unique. It's different," she said. "We're very excited to be able to broaden the perspective of what a science class at Carlsbad High can look like. " Journal Article. Sustainability Committee - Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Sustainability in carlsbad. Hot Topics. Dev_process_overview_diagram.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Research and Site Planning. Research and site planning is the initial phase of project development where project proponents research site specific and regulatory information about a proposed project, complete preliminary technical and environmental studies and prepare development plans. The city offers a number of research services to assist project proponents. City staff will provide further assistance with research of all available city resources. Certain research activities are not provided by the city and must be obtained from other public and private sources. Examples include property title information, environmental work, consultant and contractor contracts, financial and legal studies. FeeSchedule.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Bulletins and Forms. Development Application Forms and Handouts. CirculationElement.pdf (application/pdf Object) LandUseElement.pdf (application/pdf Object) Projects - Sustainable/LEED Services. GPGuideall.pdf (application/pdf Object) VisionIntro.pdf (application/pdf Object) Carlsbad redevelopment web.pdf (application/pdf Object) Setting up a new Business. Zone1117.pdf (application/pdf Object)