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Archive for: June, 2009

SMUD Opens State of the Art E-House

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has unveiled its renovated E-House, an educational tool designed to showcase the latest and greatest in energy efficiency techniques and materials in new home building and existing home remodeling. The latest is a vastly upgraded version of the previous model thousands of SMUD customers have visited over the years.

Rancho CordoVans Ease Commuting Burden

Beginning June 15th, Rancho Cordova commuters will have greater ease getting to their workplaces. The new commuter shuttle, the Rancho CordoVans, are scheduled to run every 15 minutes from the Cordova Town Center light rail station during peak morning and evening hours.

Rancho Cordova Utility Users Tax Unconstitutional

After reviewing the streaming video from the June 1st city council meeting (you should all view the public comment section), I found that some comments were made regarding the UUT after I departed the meeting. The comments that I made were correct. The people of the city of Rancho Cordova never voted separately on the [...]

Metro Chamber to Advocate for Regional Priorities During Annual Legislative Summit

Regional business leaders will be at the State Capitol on June 10, tackling issues that affect all California businesses, including new on and off-road diesel engine rules, incentives for energy efficiency, support of rural tourism, renewal of the Williamson act and recycled water rules.

Herberger Publications Lays Off Elk Grove Citizen Editor Jeff Forward

On Monday, June 8th, Jeff Forward, Editor of the Elk Grove Citizen blogged that he had been laid off by Publisher David Herburger. The blog post is republished in its entirety here for you to read:

Park District Board Faces Tough Decision on District Administrator Edmonds Fate

An Op-Ed Piece from the Publisher of the Rancho Cordova Post On Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 6:30 pm the Cordova Recreation and Park District will be holding their Board of Directors meeting in building #2 at 2197 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova. Among other items on the agenda is the performance evaluation of the [...]

Air Show Tickets on Sale Now

Mather is home to arguably the greatest air show in the region. Normally a spring time event, this year the Air Show will be held on September 12 and 13th and tickets are on sale now.

Aerojet Announces 3.5 Megawatt Solar Install at Rancho Cordova Facility

Rancho Cordova based Aerojet and Solar Power, Inc. of Roseville announced jointly today that they have entered into an agreement to build a 3.5 megawatt solar system at Aerojet’s Rancho Cordova, Ca facility. The site is located within the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

History Punctuates Change & Parkway Funding

There is no doubt our state and regional governments are in terrible difficulty—with disagreement as to the cause—but difficulty, yes. Sacramento County financial woes bode ill for the Parkway—another article about less money for the Parkway is in the Sacramento Bee today, but it is also a moment when great opportunity could be at hand.

Landscaping for Energy Efficiency

Creating and maintaining a well designed landscape not only looks beautiful, but can also lead to lower electric bills. The United States Department of Energy says that on average, landscaping for energy efficiency will yield returns in eight years. Not too bad for an aesthetically pleasing front lawn.

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