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ERI Six Month Progress Report
An update on the progress of Central Coast Economic Recovery Initiative Action Teams, goals, and objectives
The ERI, in partnership with Cal Poly, produces two reports on potential repurposing uses of the Phillips 66 Santa Maria Oil Refinery
Significant opportunities exist for potential repurposing uses of the Phillips 66 Santa Maria Oil Refinery, according to preliminary analysis commissioned by the ERI and the Institute for Climate Leadership and Resilience at Cal Poly (ICLR).
Repurposing Phillips 66: Conceptual Desalination Environmental Constraints Analysis
In support of exploring repurposing options for the Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery, five student groups performed a preliminary site feasibility analysis for a potential desalination plant including identification of constraints related to the environmental review, permitting, and regulatory agency approval process.
Repurposing Phillips 66: Conceptual Multipurpose Site Redevelopment Analysis
This analysis evaluated conceptual site alternatives for the Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery using ranking criteria that examined the environmental, social, and economic impacts of different site uses, including conservation & recreation, plastics recycling, green hydrogen production, grid-scale battery storage, and an anaerobic digester facility.
ADU Task Force releases whitepaper report, will host ADU Summit on August 26
The SLO County ADU Task Force will be hosting a virtual State of ADUs in SLO County Summit on August 26 to present findings and discuss next steps for increasing regional ADU production.
Report on Accessory Dwelling Units in SLO County
The Report on Accessory Dwelling Units in San Luis Obispo County provides analysis of the existing barriers to ADU construction in the region and recommendations to increase production.
Elected Officials & Community Leaders Launch the Central Coast Economic Recovery Initiative
A coalition of elected representatives and community leaders have launched the Central Coast Economic Recovery Initiative (ERI), a community-driven plan for economic recovery and job creation centered around investment in housing, clean energy, and infrastructure […]
SLO County, local cities get $84.9 million in stimulus money. Here’s how it could be used
SLO TRIBUNE: As part of the federal $1.9 trillion economic relief package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, San Luis Obispo County communities will get millions of dollars to help fill budget gaps […]
