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On behalf of the San Francisco Department of the Environment, I am
pleased to provide comments on the Triennial Investment Plan. The
San Francisco Department of the Environment is the lead agency of
the San Francisco Green Business Program (SFGBP). The program
provides technical assistance to small and medium sized businesses
that results in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, along with
numerous other environmental and economic benefits. The SFGBP
together with green business programs in 21 jurisdictions
throughout California are working to grow the green economy. 

The SFGBP provides on-site technical assistance for waste
reduction, water conservation, pollution prevention, and energy
conservation. We assist businesses in the procurement and
installation of energy-conserving lighting, equipment and
appliances, and water-conserving fixtures. In addition, we work
with them to ensure they have energy, waste and water management
systems.  Verification of green practices during on-site visits
ensures that projected outcome metrics are ground-truthed. Our
hands-on assistance results in the quickest and deepest uptake of
new practices in the small business setting.  

The SFGBP is an example of a program that directly meets the GGRF
funding priority of investing in projects that result in measurable
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while extending
environmental and economic benefits to disadvantaged communities
that normally do not have access to these opportunities.  

As such we strongly encourage your Board, the Governor’s office,
and the State legislature to consider including a small business
element in your investment plan so that programs like ours can
truly grow the green economy throughout California. Thank you.