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Welcome, Matt & Jenny!
Matt holds a Master of Science in Transportation Management from The Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cleveland State University.
Jenny holds a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Sociology from Mills College in Oakland, CA and a Master’s degree (M.S.) in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment.
CEC Manages Detroit Area Clean Cities Founded in December of 1996, DACC is one of approximately 90 designated Clean Cities in the United States. As the new DACC Coordinator, CEC will develop new petroleum displacement projects and partnerships in the six counties covered by DACC: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Wayne. To learn more about DACC, please visit our website. If you would like to get involved or have questions, contact CEC Project Manager Matt Sandstrom.
Learn & Connect
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Newsletter Sponsor  Energy Federation Inc. (EFI) strives to assist people in their efforts to use energy and water efficiently. Each year, EFI sets aside a portion of the organization's revenue to provide modest financial grants to organizations in support of initiatives that help stimulate ongoing, long-term change. EFI has awarded CEC with a $7,000 grant to support CEC’s Green Classroom, which hosts local experts who present a variety of topics, including green building and remodeling, energy efficiency and weatherization techniques, green project financing, and many more! Residents and business owners can continue to enjoy the Green Classroom series throughout 2010.
For more information on EFI, please visit their website.
Energy Tips
*Slow down. Higher speeds increase the drag on your vehicle. Heavy acceleration and braking reduce your fuel economy by as much as 33%. *Switch to 2-wheel drive. Engaging all four wheels makes your engine work harder.
*Purchase a more efficient vehicle. If you're in the market for a new vehicle, take a look at the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide. On average, buying a car that gets 10 more MPG saves $715/year. Federal and state financial incentives are available to offset the purchase of fuel efficient or alternative fuel vehicles. See what you are eligible for. To learn more, visit the U.S. DOE-sponsored website. |
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Prior to his work as Project Manager, Matt Sandstrom worked as both a Zone and Fleet Zone Manager for Ford Motor Company. At Ford, Matt was responsible for more than $36 million in parts sales to fleets and dealers throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. While at Ford, Matt received numerous distinctions for excellence in dealer and fleet satisfaction. After his tenure at Ford, Matt administered a U.S. Department of Labor program at the County of San Mateo, California, assisting HR managers with outplacement strategies. 
Prior to her work as Project Manager, Jenny Oorbeck served as the Environmental Manager for the City of Richmond, CA, leading the city’s environmental division. In this position, she developed and directed the city’s climate change, energy efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), green building, and waste diversion programs. Under her direction, Richmond implemented several innovative environmental policies and programs including joining the Urban Environmental Accords, establishing ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, implementing EECBG projects that provide jobs for local graduates of Richmond’s green job training program, and passing a food ware ordinance eliminating the use of Styrofoam and plastic to-go ware from restaurants within the city, among others. Prior to this position, Jenny worked as both Program Manager and Acting Director for the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority in Walnut Creek, California managing waste diversion programs for five cities. 
