The U.S. Immigration Investment Center, a San Jose real estate investment firm, plans to begin a $5 million renovation of the Merritt Hotel, a five-story hotel at 2332 Harrison St. in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood.

Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) has introduced legislation that would use federal funds to replace much of California's Redevelopment Agency development obligations that were declared illegal by Gov. Jerry Brown.

The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) granted this tax benefit to Tesla in order to encourage clean technology development in the state.

Will Kempton spent five years heading the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under the leadership of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, and after he left that job he spent another four leading the Orange County Transportation Authority, leaving earlier this year.

The state presented the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award to recognize the success of the HERO Program, which is a public-private partnership between cities and counties and the private sector that empowers property owners to become more energy efficient.

The Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City used PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing to fund an astounding $7M worth of sustainable upgrades, making it the largest commercial PACE project in the country.

This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement sets out EDA's application submission and review procedures for two of its Economic Development Assistance programs (EDAP) authorized under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended.

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Cliff Staton with Renewable Funding covers the evolution and exponential growth of PACE and special district financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Staton also shares several PACE case studies.

Lynn Fernandez with Valley Economic Development Center presents on a variety of access to capital programs available in California, highlighting lending criteria for borrowers.

Glenda Humiston presents on the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's funding and technical assistance programs, which include Business & Cooperatives Development, Community Facilities & Rural Utilities, Water, Sewer & Solid Waste Systems, and Single, Multi-Family & Farmworker Housing.

On Bill Financing (OBF) is a useful tool for energy efficiency financing, with some unique challenges to implementation. Frank Spasaro with Southern California Gas Company explains the benefits, hurdles, and lessons learned through project examples.

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