Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, SJVCEO understands the unique challenges of agriculture in California and across the United States. We deeply appreciate the hard work of those in the agricultural industry who keep our fridges and pantries stocked. In turn, let us assist you in saving energy and reduce costs on your infrastructure.
Read MoreLast month, the SJVCEO hopped on the 99 Freeway and headed to the 2025 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California! In case you didn’t know, Tulare County is the #1 Ag county in the world and it is in our own backyard. The World Ag Expo brings together not only the San Joaquin Valley community but people from all of over the world to see the latest and greatest innovations in the world of agriculture, technology, and more!
Read MoreDo my pumps pass the pump efficiency test? This is one of the most important questions you will ask yourself as a pump operator. The answer to this question can either lead to opportunities for energy savings or lead to peace of mind knowing your systems are running optimally. A wise man once said, “And if you don’t know, now you know.” More specifically, you will know your next steps by the end of this article.
Read MoreAg is all about growth. Whether vegetables in the ground or fruit or the trees or livestock, Ag grows, nurtures, and produces. In our own San Joaquin Valley, the region that feeds the world ag generates $3 billion annually. Our eight counties produce more than half the State's agricultural output. If you include adjacent industries like food manufacturing and wine, the output inches up to $4 billion annually. Ag is our identity; it is our past and future, but that future looks different
Read MoreThe most memorable Black History Month is when I have an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on events in my life and how the people we celebrate during Black History Month have impacted them.
This month, I want to focus on technology and how its progression has shaped our lives in ways we never would have imagined. I want to highlight the contributions of Black Americans who have made that technology possible.
Read MoreWith rate increases from California utilities over the last year, commercial customers are getting hit hard in their pocketbooks to keep their doors open. These customers often do not realize what program opportunities are at their fingertips. Much of the reason for this is that business owners are busy with daily happenings, and energy is not at the top of their minds.
Read MoreEnergy end use in the United States is measured and tracked by sector. There are four sectors: transportation, industrial, residential, and commercial. The commercial sector is the smallest energy user by comparison. However, do not be fooled by this fact; it still represents a significant amount of energy usage, which is why several energy efficiency measures are geared toward helping commercial sector customers reduce their energy usage without compromising business operation
Read MoreFor February, we’re looking at all things energy efficiency for the commercial sector. Our playlist is inspired by the grocery segment and the never-current songs you hear every time you walk through those sliding doors!
Read MoreIn the year ahead we will look at energy efficiency across the sectors and examine the programs intended to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and transform technology markets. We’ll bring you interviews from the stakeholders that make this industry move and the realities of the people the programs are intended to support. We will carefully, yet critically examine our industry and encourage your own exploration. Because nothing is all good, or all bad, but everything must evolve.
Read MoreThe SJVCEO is no stranger to “Clean Cooking.” In fact, in November 2022 and November 2023, we published an entire Technology Tuesday series covering all different avenues of energy efficient/clean cooking. We wanted to revisit this series in celebration, learn more below!
Read MoreIt is the Monday before Thanksgiving, which can mean many things: getting ready for a road trip to see family, prepping to make sure the house is in pristine condition, or just excitement for some days off. No matter how or where you are celebrating, the SJVCEO wants to be sure the music is right for you! Check out our November 2023 playlist- clean cooking
Read MoreThe end of the year is ALWAYS busy, no matter how much we prepare for it.
If you are in the same boat as us, we wanted to share some exciting year-end education opportunities with you all from Southern California Edison. For the next couple of weeks, the SCE Energy Education Center is offering a variety of classes and webinars. Check them out below!
Read MoreClean Cooking with the SJVCEO was a key highlight from last year that we wanted to bring back around ahead of Thanksgiving! Check out how each of us made one of our household staples using induction cooktops from PG&E’s Induction Loaner program.
Read MoreHow is it that we are already approaching December? It seems as though we ask ourselves the same question each year! This year has flown by, and one of our favorite parts was, of course, EV October. Our goal during this month (and every month) was to educate our communities on electric vehicles' benefits and the resources to support them. Check out some of our favorite highlights from this month and see if an electric vehicle is right for you.
Read MoreThe Kettleman City Public Safety Event is an annual event that has become a staple in the community, one that residents look forward to each year. Due to SJVCEO’s long-term partnership with Kings County, which hosts the event, we take pride in participating each year and have done so for many years. It is a time for us to go out into the community, provide them with IOU resources and see what we can do to support them.
Read MoreWhile this particular story is not tied directly to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle programs, I think it is still an important story to share during “EV October.” And that story is one that I am sure many people can relate to, searching for and purchasing a new car.
Read MoreI want to call attention to a topic of conversation that has been circulating amongst my closest colleagues. This topic has to do, in part, with why EVs are not selling with the fervor we originally thought they would; particularly in the San Joaquin Valley.
Read MoreOctober- the month of spooks and scares! However, the SJVCEO is not about frightening you this month. Instead, we are laser-focused on one thing, and that is EV October. Within the last couple of years, interest in EVs has grown exponentially, and we felt there was no better time to jump into all the details than now, enter “EV October.”
Read MorePart 6 of our SCG Rebate Guide breakdown has arrived- featuring Natural Gas-Modulating Valves. These valves can provide energy savings benefits for laundry operations, check out more in part 6!
Read MoreWe are all about solar plus storage. I know that most people are aware of solar energy, but I thought I would take a quick moment to zero in on the storage part and explain why new solar projects need it to be financially viable.
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