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Comment 208 for Auction Proceeds Investment Plan Public Process (investplan2015-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Sigrid
Last Name: Wright
Email Address: aprice@cecmail.org
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Subject: Specific Comments to Concept Plan/Funding Guidelines - California Green Business Pro
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment to the Concept Paper and Funding Guidelines. The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is a founding member of the Santa Barbara County Green Business Program. The Santa Barbara Green Business Program has certified over 80 local businesses , helping them implement comprehensive green practices through energy audits and technical assistance. We strongly support the inclusion of a small businesses category in the Auction Proceeds Investment Plan. 3.4 million small to medium businesses in California account for 99% of the state’s employers, employ 52% of the workforce and represent 45% of the commercial energy use in our state. Given the potential impact of energy reduction within this sector, an effective Greenhouse Gas Reduction Investment Plan for the state should have small businesses as a key element. The investment strategy should include significant funding toward small business greening programs, especially those that demonstrate significant, measurable, and verifiable reductions in GHG.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2015-09-02 13:31:50
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