Did Y'all Know? | Welcome to 2024, the year of IDSM!

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We are kicking off 2024 by taking a fresh look at a familiar concept, Integrated Demand Side Management (IDSM). This Fund-it Fast Chat is for those of us who often find ourselves asking what, why, or how:

• What is it?

• Why should we focus on it or understand it?

• How do we continue to support it moving forward?

This webisode is also for those of us who look at the big picture to figure out how best to position ourselves for project success and opportunities moving forward. We take a detailed look at what IDSM is, programs that support the overarching goal of IDSM, and what are the next steps to make sure you and your agency are on the right path to take advantage of the opportunities that will surely present themselves.

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How do we do a year of content around IDSM and not sound outdated?  Better yet, how do we “Courtney-proof” a year of IDSM content?  You see, it’s one of those topics that I just can’t get excited about and if I can’t get excited about it, I have a hard time imagining anyone getting excited about it.  IDSM has been rolling around for a bit now, and I think in 2019 I was way into it; we had designed an IDSM curriculum and were in the process of recruiting our first cohort in early March 2020.  But a global pandemic, a shift from in-person trainings, and five years later…it’s just not hitting for me.  So why are we here?

We’re all trying to go in a certain direction, support the state goals towards electrification, but it’s more than just one thing. It must be more than just one thing. To get there we need to do more than just EE, or just EV, or just DR. It all needs to come together and integrate in a way that California hasn’t been able to do…yet. So, what needs to happen to make all this work together and why do each of those parts matter individually and as a whole? We’ve always called this IDSM, and maybe it is that, but IDSM isn’t new. Maybe it’s just we’ve never gotten right and can we now?

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we want to hear from you! As we start another year with new and exciting digital content on the rise, we want to hear from you all how you typically engage and consume media. Whether it is for work or in your personal life, how do you listen to music? Are you an avid podcast listener? Knowing how you all engage with these items will help us create and distribute products that work best for you.

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Exciting news coming from the Valley! We were recently awarded nearly $284,000 from the CA Department of Food and Agriculture to help bring access to healthy food to our communities in Kings and Tulare counties. This funding will allow us to work directly with local businesses and upgrade their refrigeration equipment to not only enhance efficiency but save money to better serve their community!

“The organization will work with 21 different stores in these areas. We're looking at somewhere between $10,000 to $12,000 per store," said Courtney Kalashian, the Executive Director of SJVCEO. "We want to make sure that a majority of this funding is going into these stores so they can better serve their community."

Check out our Executive Director Courtney Blore Kalashian sharing more information with Ana Torea of ABC30 Fresno by clicking the button below!

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The SoCalREN Revolving Savings Fund (RSF) supports energy efficiency upgrades of public agency facilities by providing the financing your agency needs to make your project a reality. Loans can provide upfront construction financing to enable your project to move forward today, unlocking energy cost savings now. The repayment term for RSF is up to five years. Check out some FAQs below to give you more insight on this exciting opportunity!

What are the requirements to apply for the Revolving Savings Fund?
To be eligible for the Revolving Savings Fund, your agency must be enrolled in the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. The project using Revolving Savings Fund must also be serving an underserved community (disadvantaged, low-income, and/or rural) and participate in a SoCalREN incentive program. Reach out to your Project Manager to confirm eligibility. The governing board of your agency must also authorize the borrowing of funds for the efficiency improvements by signing a Loan Agreement. Upon RSF application approval, SoCalREN provides a Loan Offer Letter and a Loan Agreement that states the not-to-exceed loan amount and terms of repayment to facilitate the process

How is the Revolving Savings Fund unique compared to other zero-percent or low-interest energy loans?
Funds are disbursed by check within 2 weeks of executing the loan agreement. Loan amounts are not dependent on utility incentives. Additional paperwork, such as reimbursement invoices or proof of payment, are not required. Also, no post-project implementation documentation is required, relieving your agency from investing additional time and resources after funds are disbursed