Early in Jeff's career, he made a significant impact in the California Energy Commission's building energy efficiency standards (Title 24) as the project lead for the Nonresidential Standards. Jeff led efforts in the mid-to-late 90s in conjunction with state energy code advocates, to write a new commercial energy code that became the basis for the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The IECC today maintains a widely adopted progressive national model energy code.

This award honors the memory of Jeff Johnson, who died on May 15, 2005, while mountain biking near his home in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Jeff lived his life doing what he loved, both at work and at play. This award intends to encourage others to live their lives to the fullest, always pursuing their dreams with passion and enthusiasm.

Initiated in 2005, the Jeff Johnson Scholarship Award is available to school age dependents of CABEC members. The purpose of this program is to help students with educational expenses for each coming school year. All dependent students of CABEC members are eligible and need only fill out an application form to be considered. Awards have been made for 2008 Scholarships. The application for the 2009 Scholarship will be posted at the end of the 2008/2009 school year. . Applicants are not restricted to an energy related field of study so each student is given equal consideration based on his or her need regardless of the student's discipline of interest. A committee is appointed each year to review all applications. The committee announces the scholarship winners in the summer of the year it is awarded.

Below are those worthy individuals who stood out from the applications received since the start of this program. The CABEC Board of Directors on behalf of all CABEC members would like to offer congratulations to these outstanding students.

Thanks are also in order to all of our members that donate items and purchase items or raffle tickets to fund the scholarship program. Without your help, this worthy cause would not be possible. Thank you.

2009 CABEC Scholarship Winners!

Emily Adolf Emily attends Willow International Community College in Fresno. She is undecided about her major, but is considering Sociology or Environmental Studies. She enjoys gardening, reading, hiking, babysitting, and anything with family and friends. CABEC Member’s Name: Jeff Adolph

Brandon Becker Brandon attends Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with an emphasis in Physics. He volunteers for American River Trash clean up, tutors Math, and advises new freshmen during high school orientation. CABEC Member’s Name: Gary Becker

Caitlin Gilleran Caitlin has been attending Santa Rosa Junior College and will be transferring to University this fall, majoring in Biology and/or Ecology. She particularly enjoys chamber choir and art. CABEC Member’s Name: Kevin Gilleran

Elizabeth Rosen When Elizabeth is not doing archeology, she enjoys tennis, Interact club, the student paper, band, and theater. She is currently in the Andes (as of 14 August) on an archeology expedition. CABEC Member’s Name: Paul Rosen

2008 CABEC Scholarship Winners!

If available, follow up information has been provided about recipients and may be viewed by clicking on the recipient's name:

• Emily Adolph
• Neville Mattinson

2007 CABEC Scholarship Winners!

If available, follow up information has been provided about recipients and may be viewed by clicking on the recipient's name:

• Tyler Denio
• Sirka Ferrin
• Brittany Hennings
• Kency Nittler

2006 CABEC Scholarship Winners!

If available, follow up information has been provided about recipients and may be viewed by clicking on the recipient's name:

• Patrick Adolph
• Tyler Denio
• Cheryl Drew
• Andrew Kugelstadt
• Justin Shore