December News and Resources

In This Issue RESOURCES

Resources

News
RFP for Energy Engineering Services
Job Posting

PIDC and the City of Philadelphia have released an RFP for energy engineering
Join our list services. They envision that the company will help PIDC/City evaluate applicants for
the GreenWorks Loan Fund (AKA formula EECBG funds). In addition, this company
may also be asked to conduct energy auditing services for businesses.

The RFP is accessible on the City's contracting website at

https://ework.phila.gov/econtractphilly/ (Dept/ Agency is COMMERCE, Closing Date
is 12/28/09).

Scroll through new RFPs or search for the tracking number, which is
21091207121434.

Workforce3One Launches Redesigned and Enhanced

Community of Practice Website

The new and improved Reemployment Works! Community of Practice provides a

platform for workforce practitioners to share ideas about improving the design,
implementation and integration of reemployment services.

Click here to join the CoP. Once you join, you can post blogs and share
reemployment content with fellow Community members.

Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative Releases New

Report

The Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative has released a white paper titled:
Building a Green Collar Workforce in Chicagoland.

Please click here to read the report

New Resource for Youth Programs

This Web site was created by the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs
(IWGYP. The site provides interactive tools and resources to help youth-serving
organizations and community partnerships plan, implement, and participate in
effective programs for youth. Included are youth facts, funding information, and
tools to help you assess community assets, generate maps of local and federal
resources, search for evidence-based youth programs, and keep up-to-date on the
latest, youth-related news.

Visit the website at www.findyouthinfo.gov

Green For All to Host Webinar on "Bridging the Gap"

Green For All's Capital Access Program will be starting a new national
campaign called "Bridging the Gap" to educate and engage America about
bridging the gap between low-income communities and the middle class.
The campaign seeks to educate and engage legislators, investors, and
consumers about the dilemmas facing low-income communities. They
hope to leverage capital, support job creation through small business and
entrepreneurship, and promote a green economy that can lift people out
of poverty.

An introductory webinar will be held on Wednesday Dec. 16, 2009 at 3

pm. Click here to reserve your webinar seat.

NEWS

City Council Passes Green Building Legislation

Katherine Gajewski, Director of Sustainability for the City of Philadelphia,

told the Green Economy Task Force: "Through this legislation we are not
only sending a message about the value of green building but, as a major
land owner in Philadelphia, we will also be increasing demand in the local
marketplace for high performance building, and related goods and
services. We hope that our commitment will encourage similar
development by residents and businesses, helping to increase demand
and transform our local green economy."

Bill No. 080025 is intended to be an effective tool for fostering integrated

design and high-performance construction in major City building projects.
The LEED-silver requirement applies to construction projects over 10,000
square feet that are primarily funded by City capital dollars and are
controlled by the City. To emphasize energy efficiency, the ordinance
requires that projects be designed and constructed to use at least 20%
less energy than basic, code-compliant structures. The ordinance applies
to capital projects undertaken by all departments and agencies across the
City, including the Airport, Water Department, and Public Property.

The legislation can be found online at: www.phila.gov/citycouncil

Green Water Infrastructure Bill Introduced in US House

of Representatives

A new Green Water Infrastructure Bill was introduced in the US House of

Representatives on Dec. 3rd. The bill would establish up to five Centers of
Excellence for green infrastructure in the United States charged with
conducting research on green infrastructure that is relevant to the
geographic region in which the center is located, and provide communities
with training and technical assistance on how to implement green
infrastructure best management practices. The legislation would also
provide incentive funding to help communities develop green
infrastructure technologies. Finally, the legislation would require the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to examine how green
infrastructure approaches can be incorporated into clean water programs
including permitting and enforcement.

Read the press release about this legislation here.

PA Stormwater Legislation to be Voted on by Local

Government Committee

In addition to the federal stormwater legislation, comprehensive

stormwater management legislation for Pennsylvania has been brought
before the House. Voting on HB 1390 by the Local Government
Committee will take place today, Dec. 15th.

The bill requires local governments to address existing stormwater

problems and to plan to avoid new problems. It also allows local
governments to form stormwater authorities, which will give them the
right to charge fees to those who are causing the problems.

To read the legislation click here.

Philadelphia Aligned with President's Job Creation

Proposals

A day after listening to President Obama's plan to create jobs firsthand in

Washington, Mayor Nutter said that Philadelphia is already aligned with
the President's proposals. Nutter said the city is already carrying out or
poised to act on many of the President's proposals, which addressed three
major issues - incentives for small businesses, including lending and tax
cuts; additional plans to invest in infrastructure; and a rebate program for
property owners who invest to lower energy costs.

Read the full article about the Mayor's debriefing in the Philadelphia
Business Journal here.

JOB POSTING

SBN is Hiring for our Green Economy and Membership

Departments

The SBN team is expanding and we are looking to hire two new employees
for recently created positions. SBN's existing staff is made up of high-
performing, passionate, fun-loving individuals and we are looking for the
right people to join us. The ideal candidates can demonstrate flexibility
and ability to embrace change; commitment to SBN's values and mission;
excel in a fast-paced, open office environment; work well in a team; have
experience working with diverse communities; and are self motivated and
able to work independently and balance multiple tasks.

Membership Director

The Membership Director will be responsible for developing programs and

services to meet the needs of our member businesses, increasing the
retention rate of current members, and recruiting new members. The
Membership Director will also oversee the development of a new website,
including a platform for member to member exchange. This is a new
position in the Membership Department that will report to the Executive
Director.

Click here for the Membership Director Job Description

Green Partnerships Associate

The Green Partnerships Associate will recruit and manage partnerships

with employers to support three program areas: research, public
education, and job training. This is a new position in the Green Economy
Department that will report to the Director of Green Economy Initiatives.

Click here for the Green Partnerships Associate Job Description

Deadline to apply is December 21, 2009. Please submit cover letter

explaining your interest in this position and relevant qualifications,
resume, and three references via e-mail to Katie Walsh at
katie@sbnphiladelphia.org.

Phone calls about these positions are strongly discouraged. SBN is an

equal opportunity employer.