CDFA Announces Funding Available for Water Efficiency Programs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), authorized by emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103). An estimated $10 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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California Energy Commission Monitoring the Impact of Drought on Hydroelectricity

California is now in a three-year drought period. The state is experiencing less total rainfall, less snowpack in the mountains, and earlier snowmelt. This means that less water is available to generate hydroelectricity. Also, less snowpack that is melting earlier could reduce the amount of water that generates hydropower during the summer months when electricity demand and prices are highest.
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2014 CLFP Capitol Day

CLFP held its Fifth Annual Capitol Day on June 17, 2014. The day was very successful, and CLFP member companies had the opportunity to meet and converse with legislators and legislative staff. This event gives member companies an opportunity to build relationships and educate policy-makers about the issues impacting the food processing industry.
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Legislature Rejects Budget Request for CPUC Study to Identify CA Companies Eligible for Rate Relief

On June 5, the Legislative Budget Conference Committee rejected the Governor’s proposal to fund a research study requested by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The amount requested was $1 million.
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Chapman University, Food Science Program Upcoming Events and Workshops

The Food Science Department at Chapman University, located in Orange, California, offers programs and events that may be of interest to CLFP members.
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Hughes Equipment Company, LLC

Hughes Equipment Company, LLC, your strategic partner is a designer/manufacturer of food processing equipment, including cooking, cleaning, conveying, cutting, cooling, filling, husking, metering and snipping machinery for food processors throughout the world. Our experience, knowledge and partnering approach allows us to understand its customers’ immediate and long term needs.
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