Policy and Economics Researcher Needed for Resiliency Initiative
ORGANIZATION: Global Green USA
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Global Green is seeking help from a volunteer with a background in research, journalism and/or economics or finance to conduct a review of PACE in California.
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing: Allows incremental cost of energy-efficient and climate-resilient reconstruction to be covered through financing secured by an incremental property tax assessment. In some cases, ongoing savings to owners (whose energy bills would be negligible) more than cover payments due under PACE financing. PACE could help California build a more resilient real estate market while providing a boost to local job market. Commercial property assessed clean energy (CPACE) financing also can be used to fund improvements that make buildings more resilient.
This review will further assistance our work with technical assistance to municipalities nationwide so they can learn form successful examples in California of policy and business practices, and also for sharing best practices within California. For more information on Global Green's sustainable neighborhood program, please see here:
https://www.globalgreen.org/blog/sna2019
The output of this work is a 1-2 page summary and/or a 10 slide deck. Volunteers also have the option of posting guest articles related to their research on globalgreen.org. An example of a past guest blog by a volunteer is here: https://www.globalgreen.org/blog/wildfireprevention
More opportunities with Global Green USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Global Green USA
Location:
c/o Global Green USA, 54 W 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
Global Green USA is the American affiliate of Green Cross International. For 25 years, Global Green USA has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect our planet. We create transformative model projects and advance new policies that build sustainable and resilient communities and affordable housing. We help local governments, schools, and public agencies integrate sustainable design, clean energy, and water reduction measures and we help people reduce waste, live better, and act more sustainably today--and in the future.
Description
Global Green has influenced more than $20 billion dollars worth of building construction by encouraging the integration of green building and sustainability practices, and we’ve educated millions of people about climate-friendly solutions through our five annual events, including the green event of the year, our Pre-Oscar Party. Our impact has been felt across the country, particularly in areas affected by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans where we led green rebuilding efforts and continue to provide assistance and resources to local residents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
645 Harrison StSan Francisco,, CA 94107
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Financial Literacy
- Cost Analysis
- Market Research / Analysis
- Journalism
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 20-40 hours