this month's
CONTRIBUTORS
JESSICA Jessica contributes a regular leader-
KRIEGEL ship column to Comstock’s. She works
"Who Are We, as an organizational development
Anyway?" pg. 28
THE ENERGY FUTURE IS NOW
Some larger companies — Apple and Samsung come to mind —
are establishing carbon-neutral mandates, and many more are
expected to follow. When you consider all energy options, elec-
tricity is the only one that can potentially deliver the Holy Grail
of being carbon-neutral. Renewable solar and wind generation
used in utility green pricing programs or community solar re-
sults in electricity that is carbon-free for the end user.
Utilities and regulatory agencies are beginning to focus
on the “electrification” of transportation, heating and cooking
technologies. Developers benefit from electrification because
going all-electric is an attractive option from a sustainability
perspective and may be appealing to a customer segment, pro-
viding a unique market offering. Also, gas infrastructure costs
are reduced, with the saved money helping to pay for other up-
grades such as solar photovoltaic rooftop systems.
Everything said, when it comes to businesses using energy,
it’s no longer the same old spreadsheet. We urge business own-
ers to take advantage of the many offerings out there in the form
of advice, measures, rebates, incentives, financing and unique
programs that can save businesses money and go a long way in
protecting our environment, both locally and globally.
consultant for Oracle Corporation,
where she acts as an adviser and
strategist in organizational devel-
opment, change management and
talent development. In 2016, she
authored Unfairly Labeled: How Your
Workplace Can Benefit From Ditch-
ing Generational Stereotypes. She
completed her doctoral degree in
educational leadership and manage-
ment with a specialization in human
resources development from Drexel
University. Jessica also has an MBA
in international business. For more,
visit www.jessicakriegel.com.
TOREY VAN OOT Torey is a freelance writer focused
"The Creative Divide," on politics and the intersection of
pg. 38
gender and power. Her work ap-
pears on Glamour.com, Refinery29,
Teen Vogue, The Washington Post's
The Lily vertical and elsewhere.
She let the waterworks flow — and
emailed her mom an apology on be-
half of her high school self — while
watching Lady Bird for this month's
cover story on tourism and market-
ing in Sacramento. Read more of her
work at www.toreyvanoot.com or on
Twitter @ToreyVanOot.
KYLE MONK Kyle has an elegant and unique style
"The Creative Divide," to his photography, blending mini-
pg. 38
Steve Oliver manages SMUD’s large commercial energy efficiency and
retrocommissioning programs. He is also responsible for commercial
green pricing (Greenergy), commercial community solar (SolarShares)
and the new All-Electric Smart Home program. In addition to 12 years of
commercial energy efficiency experience, Steve’s background includes
key account management and industrial equipment sales. A licensed
mechanical engineer in California, Steve received a bachelor of sci-
ence in nuclear engineering from UC Santa Barbara in 1991. He can be
reached at [email protected].
malism with storytelling. His work
specializes in a range of expertise,
covering a broad gamut from com-
mercial and fine art to documentary.
A perfectionist, he believes his edu-
cation will never be complete and
lives to challenge his talents. Kyle
now lives in Michigan with his fam-
ily, working as a restaurateur and
photographer. He has contributed to
Comstock’s for 10 years. Visit www.
kylemonk.com.
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