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9A Page 17 Department of Energy Webcast on Solar Panel Financing Set for May 27 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Technical Assistance Project (TAP) for state and local officials is offering a webcast on how to structure power purchase agreements for photovoltaic (PV) projects at state and local facilities. The presentation will take place Wednesday, May 27, from 12 -1 :15 p.m. Pacific Time, and is titled "Third-Party Financing and Power Purchase Agreements for Public Sector PV Projects." Jason Coughlin with the DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Ann Livingston with the Boulder County, Colorado Commissioner's Office will discuss how they have structured financing for on specific PV projects. The webcast Is free, but you must register in advance to obtain a URL for the presentation and call-in phone number. You can register online, find more information about the presenters, and read background materials and reports on the TAP web cast section (htto:llaops1.eere.enerov.aov/wip/tap webcasts.cfm) of the DOE Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program Web site. If you have questions or need further information, please contact League Legislative Representative Kyra Ross at kross@cacities.on::!. CitiPAC Fundraising Continues Despite Challenging Economy Since 2004, CitiPAC has been an important tool In the League of California Cities' political advocacy efforts. CitiPAC funds have been central to many of the League's ballot measure campaigns, such as the recent fight to defeat Proposition 98 and its restrictions on local control of zoning and redevelopment. These funds have been raised exclusively through the efforts of city officials across the state that participate in regional fundraising events throughout the year. The current economic recession has put financial pressure on cities and private industry alike, creating a very difficult fundraising environment for organizations across the country. Many of the League's regional divisions have consequently reassessed their fundraising efforts at the start of 2009. With a renewed focus on more efficient events and a greater emphasis on marketing and communications, CitiPAC events are continuing to thrive In these tough times. In April. the Los Angeles County Division of the League held a comedy night event at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. The evening of dinner and entertainment included a line up of comedians that tailored their routines to the city officials in the crowd. This was the third year the event was held. This year it doubled the amount of funds raised in prior years. The Inland Empire and Desert Mountain divisions once again combined efforts for a very successful "Night on Broadway" event. Though this year's event was scaled down from past editions, it still raised over $100,000. As an example of creative fundraising, the divisions replaced lost sponsorship revenues by creating a silent auction component to the event which brought in new contributions. The East Bay and Peninsula Divisions recently held their annual Bocce Ball T.ournaments which continue to draw teams of city officials from around the Bay Area for an evening of dinner and competition. "The Bocce Tournament has become the highlight of the year. It brings together generous sponsors from the business community and public officials in a partnership on behalf of local government," commented Peninsula Division President and Foster City Council Member Linda Koelling about her division's event. The League's public affairs managers work with CitiPAC committee members to plan and execute local events. In the current climate, direct fundraising appeals from city officials on behalf of CitiPAC have become crucial to securing contributions. "City officials are the lifeblood of the League and of CltIPAC," said Mike Egan, the League's public affairs fundraiser. Without their direct participation, our events would not be as successful in this challenging economy." 7