Berkeley Lab Helps the City of Oakland

January 21, 2003

The California electricity crisis has receded from the headlines, but energy costs are still high in the state. So there was anticipation in the audience when Oakland's Mayor Jerry Brown announced the start of the Oakland Energy Partnership at a news conference on January 9, 2003. Developed with the help of EETD researchers, Quantum Consulting, and other experts, the new $6 million partnership has set up six programs to help Oakland businesses and residents become more energy-efficient.