As interest in Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs continues to increase, several cities have engaged California Choice Energy Authority (CCEA) to conduct technical studies that will determine each city’s feasibility for a CCA program. Read more »

Civiltec Engineering Associate Greg Ripperger has recently earned his certification as a Water Audit Validator. The certification is valid for three years. Read more »

One of Civiltec’s core values is to foster talent. Each summer, the firm takes on a number of interns to achieve this goal while supplementing the team’s increased workload. Read more »

The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) has announced that the team at Public Financial Management has decided to continue their support of CCMF and renew their position as a Foundation Circle sponsor. Public Financial Management (PFM) has been the Nation’s and the State’s leading independent financial advisor for ten years. PFM combines deep local knowledge with unparalleled national perspective. In addition to managing bond transactions, PFM provides long-term financial planning and asset management services to offer a holistic perspective on the evolving financial challenges faced by cities. Many of PFM’s associates have spent decades working in the public sector and therefore, understand the challenges of city management and how to support a management team. “CCMF is very grateful to count Public Financial Management among its Foundation Circle sponsors,” says Wade McKinney, CCMF President. “Given their professional focus, they are very in-tune with our mission to support and promote excellence throughout the California city management community.” CCMF corporate sponsors enjoy a number of benefits including sponsorship recognition on the CCMF website, access to the CCMF weekly electronic newsletter, and invitations to members-only activities and special events at the annual League of California Cities City Manager Department conference. Corporate membership fees start at just $1,250. Click/tap here to learn more.

The California City Management Foundation announced that the California JPIA has renewed their commitment to supporting the state’s city management community with another year as a Foundation Circle sponsor. The California JPIA is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state, with over 100 participating members. The California JPIA’s philosophy is rooted in its mission to provide innovative risk management solutions, and it is demonstrated through the Authority’s comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. The California JPIA offers broad protection to members across a wide variety of exposure areas including: liability protection, workers’ compensation, property insurance, earthquake and flood, pollution and remediation legal liability, cyber liability, property damage recovery, crime insurance, special events, vendors/contractors, and continuity of operations. “I am thrilled that Cal JPIA has once again chosen to support the CCMF mission through its generous sponsorship. Our organization is truly grateful for all that their firm has helped us accomplish. Thank you, Cal JPIA, for continuing to stand with local government.” – Wade McKinney, CCMF President CCMF corporate sponsors enjoy a number of benefits including sponsorship recognition on the CCMF website, access to the CCMF weekly electronic newsletter, and invitations to members-only activities and special events at the annual League of California Cities City Manager Department conference. Corporate membership fees start at just $1,250. Click/tap here to learn more.

The City of Weed has been granted a low interest loan by the California Energy Commission (CEC) that will enable a transformation in the City’s energy use and operating efficiency. Read more »

Julia Sylva is a graduate of Loyola Law School (1983, scholarship recipient) and California State University, Long Beach, wherein she earned a B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in Public Administration (1978). She has practiced law in California since 1983. Read more »

The City of El Monte has partnered with California Choice Energy Authority (CCEA) for a technical study that will determine the City’s feasibility for a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program.

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On April 1, 2018, the City of San Jacinto launched San Jacinto Power (SJP), a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program which allows the City to purchase and generate electricity for residents and businesses in the San Jacinto community. Read more »

With two offices located in Arizona, Civiltec Engineering has worked with many of the state’s public agencies, including Yavapai County. Read more »