HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 4, 2011 B-07AGENDA ITEM 6
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation: Youth Energy Summit
MEETING DATE: May 4,2011
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None required.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Earlierthis year, Lodi Electric Utility, in partnershipwith the
LegiSchool Project of California State University, Sacramento,
Roseville Electric Utility, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility
District, sponsored the third annual Youth Energy Summit (YES). The event introduced high school
juniors and seniors to energy innovations, legislation regarding renewable and sustainable energy,
careers in the utility and "green" profession, alternative -fueled vehicles, and other related topics during a
two-day training session in Sacramento held in late January.
Once the students and their team mentors completed the two-day training session, they returned to their
respective communities (Lodi, Roseville and Sacramento city/county area) and developed a community
service learning project. The teams of students and their adult mentors then returned to the grounds of
the State Capitol on April 29th and presented their service learning project to a panel of judges. Over a
dozen studentteams participated in the contest, all vying for college scholarships, ranging from $200 per
team memberto $1,200 perteam member. A total of five teams received various scholarship funds.
Forthe third year, Lodi High School participated in the Youth Energy Summit. Lodi Electric Utility
recognizes the local students who participated and thank them for their dedication to California and
America's energy future. They are: Tera Danero, Xochitl Mellor, Kate Ozminkowski, Dipa Patel, and
Michelle Valdivia, with their adult mentor, Lodi High School teacher Dave Greulich.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING:
Not applicable
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Elizab4 A. Kirkley
Electric Utility Director
Prepared By: Rob Lechner, Mgr. Customer Service & Programs
MRSUist
APPROVED:
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager