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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Energy Watch has a program for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) commercial customers in Lake County to help improve energy efficiency and save money.
The Energy Fitness Program offers lighting retrofits at no- or low-cost for customers whose electrical demand is 200 kW or less per month.
These retrofits are available to small businesses, non-profit organizations and special districts, as well as city, state and federal facilities located in Lake County.
The retrofits include four- and eight-foot linear fixtures, high bay fixtures, light-emitting diode (LED) refrigeration case lighting, gas station canopy lights, Energy Star compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), LED exit signs, vacancy sensors, vending machine controls and faucet aerators, as well as additional LED and other cost-effective measures.
Most of these measures are available at absolutely no cost – including energy-efficient lighting upgrades – with just a few of the options requiring a nominal copay.
In a letter of support for the Energy Fitness Program, Fire Chief Willie Sapeta writes, “On behalf of the Lake County Fire Protection District we would like to extend our appreciation for the assistance with enrolling my district into the Energy Fitness/Energy Watch Program. We received new efficient lighting components at each of our facilities, which replaced 25-year old technology lighting. The new lighting provides a crisper, brighter and safer environment to work in. We also look forward to the going green aspects of the new lighting to do our part in contributing to a greener workplace.”
Lake County Energy Watch received assistance from PG&E to pay nonprofit organizations’ copay for lighting retrofits available through the program.
Lake County Energy Watch is administered by PG&E using funding from California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Energy Watch partnerships are designed to help local governments and their communities lower their energy bills and enjoy a cleaner environment.
You may find information about other PG&E programs on the Lake County Energy Watch Web site, www.energy.co.lake.ca.us , under the “Energy Efficiency Specialist” link, or at www.pge.com .
For more information about the Lake County Energy Watch program, visit the Web site or contact Michalyn DelValle at 707-263-2221.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Responding to recent restaurant and bar closures and layoffs in Lake County, WorkforceLake and EDD will be holding a special informational orientation to explain available services for these dislocated workers on Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m.
Affected workers who were laid off from Molly Brennans, Biggs 55, Full Throttle, Rob Roy (restaurant, bar and golf course) and Perkos are encouraged to attend.
Learn about some of the services that may be available to you including training opportunities and reemployment benefits such as career assessment, assistance with tuition and books while attending college or vocational training, job development, paid on-the-job training opportunities and much more.
Presenters from EDD will also be available to explain unemployment insurance, California Training Benefits and other programs through the Employment Development Department.
If you have been laid off from any of these businesses you are encouraged to come in or call 707-263-0630 or 855-782-1292 to register for an orientation on one of the following dates: Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. or Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at WorkforceLake, 55 First St., Lakeport.
There are many services available to assist job seekers with their reemployment plan. Services for eligible dislocated workers is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
Employers interested in connecting with these proven food service employees can call Shannon, 707-262-3470, to place a job order and they will ensure the connection is made.
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