With an expanded artist-run studio space and increased capacity within our adaptive education classrooms, NCM is planning to exponentially increase our programmatic offerings. These will include, but are not limited to:
Make Something Sessions
(Ages 6+)
Offered multiple times a day, MSS will be one-hour workshops that offer art and design projects to nurture creativity, problem solving, skill building and learning. Our creative team works alongside artists, architects, and other creative professionals to develop open-ended, skill-building projects.
Creative Assembly Classes and Workshops
(Ages 6– 13)
Offered several times a month, CAW will provide young people a day-long opportunity to delve deeper into creative projects under the skilled guidance of professional artists. Focusing on projects ranging from screen-printing, to ceramics, to mixed media, to fiber arts, these sessions 306
*NOT FINAL*
*The programs outlined in this document are suggestions meant to inspire the final program design and studio offerings. These programs are not finalized, and this outline is not meant for public release. 3 provide space for young people to learn about different art mediums, express their ideas and grow their creative skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
New Lights On Teen Studio
(Ages 14-18)
Inspired by Toni Cade Bambara’s renowned quote: "The artist's role is not to decorate our work, but to illuminate our world. It is not to entertain us, or reassure us, but to remind us of what is important”. This will be a quarterly intensive art program for teens to work in collaboration with an artist to create art over a week-long period. The aim is to provide youth with opportunities to learn and apply new contemporary art/design/performance skills, and to utilize these skills to tell artful stories connected to their world. The program will culminate in a public sharing.
The format of the sharing will be dependent upon the art being created.
Extended Age Summer Camps and Summer Studios
(Ages 5-10, 10-12)
Each summer, The New Children’s Museum offers Summer Camps (ages 5–10) and now can offer Summer Studios (ages 10–12) project–based and taught by professional artist–educators.
The programs encourage young artists to work individually and in small groups, and offers activities where they can think, play, and create.
Extended Age Vacation Week Camps
(Ages 5-10, 10-12)
To be offered in the winter and spring each year, Vacation Week Camps provide in-depth opportunities for young people to delve into their full creative selves while on break from school. Like our Summer Camps, Vacation Week Camps are project-based and taught by professional artist-educators.
New Art Afterschool Program
(Ages 7-10, 10-13, 14-18) (one day each week)
Art Afterschool is designed to be a weekly artmaking haven for older students (upper elementary, middle and high school) will exist in the Creativity Studio. The aim is to allow registered students to access safety and refuge through creating and experiencing art within a designated space at the museum, with supervision and support from artist-educators and NCM staff. Separate days will be offered each week for upper elementary, middle and high school students.
Creative Collaboration Artist in Residence Program
(Ages varied depending on artist project)
Each year, NCM will bring together a contemporary artist in partnership with a community-based organization to develop an installation and roster of programs for young people in the Creativity Studio. The overall goals of the residency will be to create experiences that meet the needs of current as well as under resourced visitors, to practice authentic collaboration with community partners, to devise new ways to reach all San Diego families, and to share our unique model with artists and the museum field.
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SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
Staff Report – Item 19
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: San Diego Community Power Board of Directors
From: Lee Friedman, Senior Manager – Strategic Partnerships Via: Karin Burns, Chief Executive Officer
Subject: Presentation on Regional Energy Academy Funding Date: September 26, 2024
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file information regarding the Regional Energy Academy Sponsorship Request for $50,000 to fund two (2) cohorts beginning Fall 2024.
BACKGROUND
The goal of the Regional Energy Academy is to raise the energy IQ of our region’s diverse community leaders and help participants understand the complexities of the electricity system and challenges facing our region.
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
San Diego Community Power (Community Power), in partnership with the Non-Profit Institute (NPI) at the University of San Diego (USD), the Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), began meeting in the summer of 2024 with the expressed purpose to develop and design a Regional Energy Academy modeled, in part, off of the successful San Diego County Water Authority’s Citizen’s Water Academy.
Both SDG&E and Community Power contributed an initial $30,000 to begin the development of a Regional Energy Academy through the establishment of an advisory board which informed the development of content and a curriculum.
Now that the curriculum and content has been developed, EPIC and NPI are requesting an additional round of support to fund two inaugural cohorts of 25-30 participants each beginning Fall 2024. SDG&E and Community Power have both been asked to contribute $50,000.
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Curriculum
The Regional Energy Academy is currently envisioned to run over the course of three days and cover six modules (two modules per day):
• Module 1: Energy Basics
• Module 2: Understanding the Regional Landscape
• Module 3: Policy Goals, Progress and Challenges
• Module 4: Energy Justice
• Module 5: Decarbonization & Resilience in Action
• Module 6: Pathways to Resilience & Reliability
Participants will learn about core energy principles and their application and role within the California and energy landscape, learn about the nexus between energy, climate and equity, gain insights on how energy solutions can mitigate climate change and build community resilience, and be exposed to local and regional energy initiatives. Participants will hear from a diverse range of stakeholders, energy experts, USD staff and other expert guest speakers over the course of the program and take several educational field trips.
Each day will include scheduled networking opportunities, and participants will receive a certification from the Regional Energy Academy at the conclusion of the program.
The investment in the Regional Energy Academy will empower leaders and policymakers of San Diego with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex energy landscape. As the region moves toward ambitious renewable energy targets, it is crucial that decision-makers understand the intricacies of electricity systems, the policy challenge and the importance of equity in energy access. The Regional Energy Academy will help ensure that future leaders are equipped to make informed decisions that support sustainable energy solutions, promote affordability and contribute to the resilience and well-being of San Diego.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
$50,000 will be allocated from the approved FY24-25 budget for Partnerships/Sponsorships/Local Memberships.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Regional Energy Academy Draft Curriculum
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ATTACHMENT A
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Energy Academy
Our purpose is to raise the energy literacy of our region’s diverse community leaders by helping participants fill knowledge gaps regarding the complexities of the energy landscape to promote our region’s collaborative efforts to build resilience and tackle the unique challenges our region faces as climate impacts intensify.
Participants will:
● Learn about core energy principles and their application and role within the California climate and energy landscape.
● Understand San Diego’s power and energy system.
● Learn about the nexus between energy, climate and equity ● Gain insights on how energy solutions can be a conduit to mitigating climate change and to building community resilience
● Hear about local and regional initiatives to understand how San Diego is implementing climate mitigation efforts
DAY 1
DAY LENGTH: 8 - 9 Hours
● 6 Module Learning Hours
● 2 Networking Hours
1 DAY 1
TIME SESSION & ACTIVITY OVERVIEW INFORMATION
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM BREAKFAST + NETWORKING Optional
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MODULE 1 - Energy Basics
Goal: Participants will gain an understanding of core
energy principles and their application and role within the California climate energy landscape.
Key Learning Objectives
● Understand the importance of energy in
everyday life and to global economy
Location @ University of San
Diego
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2 ● Understand California’s GHG targets and the
role the energy sector plays in achieving these
goals
● Achieve a basic understanding of energy
sources, systems, players, and regulation
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Activity - Introductions & Energy Connections (30 Minutes)
- Yarn Activity to support intros and help cohort
participants to visualize how their work
intersects
USD Team Facilitates/Cohort
Members
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Lecture - Energy Basics 101 (50 Minutes) USD Team 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM BREAK
10:35 AM - 12:00 PM Option 1: Presentation & Panelist Introduction (20 minutes)
Systems Connections - Panel Presentations (55
Minutes Total)
● Speaker 1 (10 minutes)
● Speaker 2 (10 Minutes)
● Q&A (35 Minutes)
Option 2: Presentation & Small Group Activities
● Presentation (20 minutes)
● Activity and Discussion (45 minutes)
USD Team (Activity)
Potential Speakers Panel:
- Regulatory Staff (CPUC,
CEC, CARB) or CAISO
- San Diego Players:
SDG&E, SDCP, CEA,
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM LUNCH Local Speakers Invited to Lunch 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM BREAK & MOVE TO BUS
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM MODULE 2 - Regional Landscape [FIELD TRIP] Goal: Participants will gain an understanding of San
Diego’s power and energy system.
Learning Objectives:
● Strengthen energy fundamentals through
direct experience of San Diego's localized
system
● Understand our local power system, especially
our energy production, transmission and
distribution systems.
Location @ San Diego Gas &
Electric Palomar Energy Center
Other Potential Locations:
- Indian Energy
- EDF Campus
- UCSD On-Site DER
system
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DAY 2
DAY LENGTH: 8 hours
● 6 module hours
● 2 networking hours
3 ● Learn the relationship the local power system
has with the environment, economy, and
communities
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM On Bus: Introductory Presentation (15 Minutes) - What to Expect & Regional Framing
Transit to Location
USD Team and Field Trip Host
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM Palomar Power Plant Tour (1 Hour 30 Minutes) Onsite Tour SDG&E Speaker
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM On Bus: Group Questions & Reflections (50 Minutes)
USD Team Facilitates
Transit Back to University of
San Diego
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CLOSE & OPTIONAL NETWORKING
MODULE 3
TIME SESSION AGENDA
8:00 - 9:00 AM BREAKFAST + NETWORKING Option 1: Optional @ Chicano Museum
Option 2: Optional @ USD
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Module 3: Policy Goals, Progress and Challenges Goal: Participants will gain insights into the policies, progress and challenges of decarbonizing the
energy sector.
Key Learning Objectives
USD Team
Option 1: Location of Module 4
Option 2: Hosting at USD
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4 ● Learn about California's decarbonization
policies and goals, including targets and
strategies.
● Understand California’s progress toward
achieving policy goals in the energy sector
● Understand key challenges to achieving
statewide energy policy goals
● Understand drivers of energy costs
● Basic understanding of utility rates and how
the electric system is paid for
● Understand basic components of a
customer energy bill
● Understand how cost is a key challenge for
California as it seeks to decarbonize
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Reflections & Review of Day 1 (30 minutes) USD Facilitate / Cohort Members 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM Presentation 1 - Progress & Challenges (40 minutes)
USD Team (EPIC)
Other Potential Speakers:
- Staff from The Utility
Reform Network (TURN)
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM Presentation 2 - Understanding the Bill & Cost (30 minutes)
USD Team
Other Potential Speakers:
- SDG&E, SDCP
10:40 AM - 10:55 AM BREAK
10:55 AM - 11:30 AM Dissecting The Bill & Use Cases Activity (35 minutes)
Small Groups - USD Table Leads
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Group Reflections & Discussion (30 minutes) USD Facilitate / Cohort Members 12:00 - 1:00 PM LUNCH Local Speakers + Host Invited to
Lunch
12:50 PM - 1:00 PM BREAK & MOVE TO BUS Only if hosting Module 3 @ USD 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Module 4: Equity and the Energy Burden Location @ Chinaco Museum 314
5 Goal: Participants will gain awareness on how
energy and equity intersect and learn about
existing initiatives pushing for affordable and
accessible energy.
Key Learning Objectives
● Understand the concept of energy equity
and energy burden
● Learn how climate, environmental and
energy justice connect in San Diego
● Learn of different initiatives that help build
resilience and address energy injustices
Other Potential Locations:
- Viejas Tribe of Kumeyaay
Indians
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Presentation - Understanding Energy Equity, Injustices and Burdens (1 hour)
USD Team/Guest Speaker
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Questions and Discussion (30 minutes) USD Facilitate / Cohort Members 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM BREAK
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM TCC Projects - Panel Presentations (30 minutes) ● Speaker 1 (10 minutes)
● Speaker 2 (10 Minutes)
● Speaker 3 (10 Minutes)
Moderated: USD Team
Panelists
- Chicano Museum
- Environmental Health
Coalition
- San Diego Foundation
Other Potential Panelists:
- Viejas Tribe Innovative
Energy Storage Project
Team
- San Diego Unified
Electrification Projects
- MAAC Staff
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DAY 3
DAY LENGTH: 10 hours
● 6 Module Hours
● 4 Networking Hours
6 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Panel Q&A (45 minutes)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CLOSE & OPTIONAL NETWORKING
DAY 3
TIME SESSION AGENDA
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM BREAKFAST + NETWORKING Meeting @ SDG&E Emergency Operations Center
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Module 5: Field Trip to See Decarbonization & Resilience in Action (Port of San Diego)
Goal: In this module participants will get to see
regional resilience planning and implementation in
action to understand how San Diego is moving the
needle to mitigate climate impacts
Learning Objectives:
● Learn about local decarbonization and
resilience strategies aimed at mitigating
climate impacts
● Gain insight into how key players in the region
coordinate resilience planning and
implementation
● Etc.
@ Port of San Diego Stops
Other Potential Locations:
- EDF Microgrid Campus
- ZN3 Libraries
- SDG&E Microgrids
- San Pasqual Tribe
Microgrids
- CleanTech/Southern
California Energy
Innovation Network
Member
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Transition to Bus (15 minutes)
9:15 AM - 9:40 AM Transit On Bus: Introductory Presentation (15 Minutes)
Port of San Diego - Transit to Stop
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7 9:40 AM - 10:20 AM Stop One (40 minutes) Port of San Diego 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM Transit On Bus / Presentation to introduce Stop 2 (15 minutes)
Port of San Diego - Transit to Stop
2 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM Stop Two (40 minutes) Port of San Diego 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Transit Back to SDG&E & Group Reflections Transit to SDG&E 12:00 - 1:00 PM WORKING LUNCH
12:15 - 1:00 PM Presentation (45 minutes) - Pathways to Climate & Energy Resilience
USD Team
1:00 - 4:00 PM Module 6: Pathways to Resilience & Reliability Goal: Participants will gain insights on how energy
solutions can be a conduit to mitigating climate
change and help communities become more
resilient to climate impacts, like extreme heat and
wildfires.
Learning Objectives:
● Understand the challenges posed to the power
systems by climate change and their impact on
grid resilience and reliability.
● Learn the implications of decarbonization and
electrification on grid dynamics and climate
change mitigation efforts
● Gain insight on relevant regulatory reforms,
their role in addressing challenges
@ SDG&E Emergency Operations
Center
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM SDG&E Operations Tour (1 hour) SDG&E
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM BREAK
2:15 - 3:15 PM Activity & Discussion (1 hour)
● Game of Scenarios Activity
● Visualize climate impacts & energy
solutions
● Understand tradeoffs
USD Facilitation - Group Activity
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8 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Wrap Up & Reflections USD Team Facilitates 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CLOSE & TRANSITION TO VENUE
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM COHORT GRADUATION Venue TBD (Close to Module 6 location)
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SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
Staff Report – Item 20
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: San Diego Community Power Board of Directors
From: Melissa Elder, Community Engagement Associate
Xiomalys Crespo, Sr. Community Engagement Manager
Via: Karin Burns, Chief Executive Officer
Subject: Update on San Diego Community Power Network Overview Date: September 26, 2024
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive and File the Update on the San Diego Community Power Network Overview.
BACKGROUND
As part of San Diego Community Power’s (Community Power) strategic goals to: invest in our communities through programs and activities that deepen our connection to customers; foster relationships with community-based organizations; and implement Community Power Plan (CPP)-recommended programs through continuous community engagement and assessment of community benefits while considering changing community needs, Community Power is seeking to build and leverage regional partnerships with community-based organizations with aligned goals to expand overall capacity and maximize impact.
This presentation will provide an overview of the San Diego Community Power Network’s (Power Network) proposed outcomes, guidelines, timelines, and benefits. Staff are requesting feedback on the program before launching a solicitation process to learn more about organizations’ services, offerings, impact, interest in partnering with Community Power, overall capacity, and collect vendor qualifications later this fall.
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Purpose and Goals
The establishment of the Power Network is structured around the following outcomes:
• Understanding the needs, concerns, capacity, and level of influence of community-based organizations serving our member agencies; 319
• Identifying competencies and expertise currently not held by Community Power; • Defining and engaging in mutual, standing partnerships that expand overall capacity to implement aligned goals;
• Building relationships with community leaders to inform and equip them with the tools to talk about Community Power’s role in the region in a way that fosters open and frequent and culturally relevant communication and collaboration; • Co-creating an ecosystem of Partners that further Community Power’s reach, community recognition, and trust;
• Supporting the implementation of the CPP and other Community Power customer service offerings; and
• Building shared ownership around Community Power’s mission and vision.
To achieve these outcomes, Community Power will launch a solicitation process open to local community-based organizations servicing the Greater San Diego County region.
Community Power will then engage in partnerships with the respondents of this process to carry out work that may include, but may not be limited to: informing program development, implementation, and evaluation activities; customizing outreach materials to better reach communities within our service territory; conducting outreach and providing information about Community Power and its programming; providing culturally competent translation services; assisting with enrollment in programs; and other duties, as agreed upon.
The Power Network will become an information-sharing infrastructure to foster collaboration, communication, and programming awareness among a nonprofit ecosystem aligned with Community Power’s mission, vision, and goals. This will give Power Network members an opportunity to provide input on Community Power programming by informing staff of levels of general community understanding around specific issues, coordinating cross-organizational outreach and activities, recruiting event attendees, organizing advocacy around policy-making efforts, supporting the San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) goals and implementation, when appropriate, and jointly seeking out funding opportunities.
Next Steps
A solicitation process will be launched later this fall and will be closing before the end of calendar year 2024. There will be one virtual recording, three in-person workshops and individual technical assistance opportunities by appointment. Community Power expects the work to commence on or about February 2025.
Community Power staff plans to conduct targeted outreach through emails and various social media platforms, adding a page on the website, and sharing the solicitation in various community meetings and networking events.
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COMMITTEE AND/OR SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was presented to the Community Advisory Committee on September 12, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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