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Short 20-minute monthly webinars dedicated to the business of energy financing and how to make it as efficient and innovative as the mission of clean energy itself.

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#73: Behavior Modification
#73: Behavior Modification

In this webisode of the Fund-it Fast Chats, we will take a more in-depth look at what energy-related behavior modification is, what it can do, and how you can educate and motivate your friends, family, and colleagues to participate as well.

#72: Solar plus Storage, To Lease or Not to Lease
#72: Solar plus Storage, To Lease or Not to Lease
#71: Demand Response
#71: Demand Response

Join Rochelle Butler for a solo Fund-It Fast Chat covering Demand Response and its connection to IDSM.

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RELAUNCH #36 & #37: PG&E and SCE EV Infrastructure Program
RELAUNCH #36 & #37: PG&E and SCE EV Infrastructure Program

We spoke with 2 utility representatives about their EV charging infrastructure programs. In the first video, I am joined by guest Tim O’Neil, who walks us through PG&E’s EV Fleet Program and in the second video, I am joined by guest Omar Faris, who takes us through SoCalEdison’s Charge Ready Program.

RELAUNCH #64: EV Programs, an Update (CALeVIP and Communities in Charge)
RELAUNCH #64: EV Programs, an Update (CALeVIP and Communities in Charge)

Join Rochelle Butler and Norah Kyassa (GRID Alternatives) discuss CALeVIP and Communities in Charge)

RELAUNCH #60: 60th Webisode Celebration and EV Planning – the Right Way or the Expensive Way?
RELAUNCH #60: 60th Webisode Celebration and EV Planning – the Right Way or the Expensive Way?

Join Rochelle Butler and Steve Clarke discuss EV procurement and planning for public agencies! We explore the importance of EV planning and how to avoid some very costly mistakes. We also learn how to manage purchasing timelines and cash flows in the process.

#68: Electrification Programs Part 2 | SCE Induction Cooktop Lending Program
#68: Electrification Programs Part 2 | SCE Induction Cooktop Lending Program

Join Rochelle Butler and Andre Saldivar (SCE) discuss the Southern California Edison's Induction Lending Program.

#67: Electrification Programs Part 1 | PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program
#67: Electrification Programs Part 1 | PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program

Join Rochelle Butler, Richard Young, and Symone Hopkins discuss the PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program

#66: Water Infrastructure and System Efficiency (WISE) Program
#66: Water Infrastructure and System Efficiency (WISE) Program

Join Rochelle Butler and Fiela Vu discuss the statewide Water Infrastructure and System Efficiency Program!

BONUS #65: Woo Hoo Water Haters
BONUS #65: Woo Hoo Water Haters

Join Rochelle Butler and Lou Jacobson for a bonus episode celebrating #WooHooWaterHeaters!

#64: EV Programs, an Update (CALeVIP and Communities in Charge)
#64: EV Programs, an Update (CALeVIP and Communities in Charge)

Join Rochelle Butler and Norah Kyassa (GRID Alternatives) discuss CALeVIP and Communities in Charge)

#63: Small Business Opportunities Program
#63: Small Business Opportunities Program

Join Rochelle Butler and Ashleigh Servadio (Willdan) discuss the Small Business Opportunities Program

#62: EV Planning Part II – Fleet Conversion Strategy
#62: EV Planning Part II – Fleet Conversion Strategy

Join Rochelle Butler and Steve Clarke dive into EV Planning Part II – Fleet Conversion Strategy!

#61: California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) Program
#61: California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) Program

Join Rochelle Butler and Jeff Glover discuss the California Energy Design Assistance Program

#60: 60th Webisode Celebration and EV Planning – the Right Way or the Expensive Way?
#60: 60th Webisode Celebration and EV Planning – the Right Way or the Expensive Way?

Join Rochelle Butler and Steve Clarke discuss EV procurement and planning for public agencies!

#59: How to Navigate Procurement
#59: How to Navigate Procurement

Rochelle Butler and our special guest Lou Jacobson discuss ways to tackle barriers that public agencies face when it comes to procurement by providing some tips and tricks to make the process easier!

#58: OBF Hang-Ups
#58: OBF Hang-Ups

Rochelle and special Guest Amanda Homa with Parakeet Project Development discuss some challenges that agencies endure when it comes to OBF and how to combat them.

#57: CDFA’s Community Resilience Centers Program
#57: CDFA’s Community Resilience Centers Program

Rochelle focuses on community engagement and climate change resilience across California communities.

 

Fund-It Fast Chat: Episodes 45-56

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RELAUNCH #47: Real Talk About Microgrids
RELAUNCH #47: Real Talk About Microgrids

One of the most integral technologies that supports IDSM are microgrids. To help us with this conversation more broadly, we have gone to our archives for our Fund-it Fast Chats webisode called Real Talk About Microgrids.

#56: Inflation Reduction Act
#56: Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act changed a wide range of tax laws and provided funds to improve our services and technology to make tax filing easier for you.

#55: Energy Efficiency Block Grants
#55: Energy Efficiency Block Grants

Designed to assist states and local governments in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.

#54: Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program
#54: Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program

Equitable, integrated climate adaptation and resilience solutions across local, regional, and state efforts.

#53: Regional Climate Collaborative
#53: Regional Climate Collaborative

Governments and other funding entities are looking for bold, transformative ideas to build healthier and more equitable communities while addressing the climate crisis.

#52: Active Transportation Program
#52: Active Transportation Program

Since its inception, the Active Transportation Program has funded over 800 active transportation projects across the state benefiting both urban and rural areas.

#51: Small Community Drinking Water Funding Program
#51: Small Community Drinking Water Funding Program

Funding is available to assist small disadvantage communities to implement drinking water infrastructure improvement projects.

#50: On Bill Repayment
#50: On Bill Repayment

Easy access to private financing with exceptional terms and qualified professional contractor services.

#49: Environment Enhancement & Mitigation Program
#49: Environment Enhancement & Mitigation Program
#48: Transformative Climate Communities Implementation Program
#48: Transformative Climate Communities Implementation Program
#47: Real Talk About Microgrids
#47: Real Talk About Microgrids
#46: Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging
#46: Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging
#45: Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for multi-family Housing (REACH)
#45: Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for multi-family Housing (REACH)