Job Opening at the Energy Foundation
(August 2008)
The Energy Foundation is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant. To read the full job description and for information on how to apply please read our posting on craigslist.com.
We Have Moved!
As of July 7th, 2008 our office will be located at:
301 Battery Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same.
Phone: 415-561-6700; Fax 415-561-6709.
McKnight announces $3 million to address Global Climate Change
(June 2008)
The McKnight Foundation, a major partner of the Energy Foundation, announces grants in direct support of clean energy and climate work in the Midwest. To read more, visit the McKnight Newsroom.
20% Wind Power by 2030
(May 2008)
The U.S. Department of Energy released a report detailing how wind energy can meet as much as one-fifth of the nation's electricity needs by 2030. This report was done in collaboration with the American Wind Energy Association, Black and Veatch, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and other laboratories. To view the full report, visit www.20percentwind.org.
The European Climate Foundation
(April 2008)
The Energy Foundation is happy to announce the launch of its sister organization in Europe, The European Climate Foundation. The European Climate Foundation promotes climate and energy policies that greatly reduce Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and help Europe play
an even stronger international leadership role in mitigating climate change.
States Push Environmental Protection Agency to Address Global Warming
(April 2008)
In the continuing trend of states leading the country on curbing global warming and calling for national action, on April 2nd, 16 states and 11 non-profits announced a lawsuit against the EPA for its failure to comply with the Supreme Court. One year ago, in Massachusetts v. EPA, the United States Supreme Court rejected hte U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's claim that it lacked the power to regulate global warming pollution under existing law. To learn more, read the full article from MSNBC.