BPSP

The second of the four sessions will go into  greater detail on the issues of energy, water and waste, and show how their management, or lack thereof, determines the extent  to which activities, projects, or processes are sustainable.   In this session, and the first session, the topic of climate change and its causes will serve as a backdrop and motivation for much of sustainable development.

Two Day, 4 Part Sustainability Workshop Series

"The Time to Make a Difference Has Come"

WHO: This year's Breakfast is for San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership Members, Students, Special Guests and the General Public.

WHAT: The breakfast will feature a presentation of our groundbreaking new project* that will bring knowledge of sustainability to millions of people from around the world.

WHERE: Come join us for a continental breakfast in Prado Grand Ballroom, Prado Restaurant, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

As we come to a close of 2011, we are proud to announce Balboa Park energy efficiency projects are on target and currently $4 million in projects are underway.  In 2010, The Balboa Park Partnership (the Partnership) was awarded $2 million of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to implement energy efficiency projects in Balboa Park institutions. 

On November 15, the Sustainability Program hosted  the Balboa Park Sustainability Walk-About. Local leaders in environmental studies got a first hand look at the sustainable practices and ambitions of 5 museums, including the Park’s two LEED certified buildings: San Diego Natural History Museum and Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.  The purpose of this series is to expand community awareness of the value of energy efficiency and  sustainability practices, while showcasing the amazing institutions of Balboa Park.

Interested in a walk-in-the-park learning opportunity?

Please join the Balboa Park Sustainability Program team for a behind-the-scenes energy efficiency sustainability tour:  

This complimentary Walk-About will be lead by Robert Gilleskie* and Park staff, who will share the story of recent Park sustainability retrofits, other programs and practices and how these relate to ENERGYSTAR rating and LEED certification for existing buildings. Learn first hand about the process and products of the Park.

The Western Museum Association (WMA) held the 2011 Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii September 23 -26, 2011.  The Partnership's Rory Ruppert presented on Balboa Park's collaboration for sustainability on the Models of Collaboration board with Berit Ness, Program Coordinator of Washington Art Consortium and Adrienne McGraw, Executive Director of Exhibit Envoy. 

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership and San Diego Zoo Global will engage museum, environmental, and community leaders in roundtable discussions as part of a statewide initiative, titled Ignite! Museums as Catalysts for Sustainability.  The goals of this event are to explore the fundamental ecological issues facing each region and to seek ways in which museums can be partners in finding solutions to these challenges.

BOC 107- Teaches participants how electricity is distributed in a facility. Participants will learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application to the workplace with the goal of highlighting and working to resolve common electrical distribution problems. The participant will learn how electricity is distributed in his or her facility, the maintenance requirement for the distribution equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques for the system, and how energy can be saved in the distribution system.