As we spend more time at home these days, now is a great time to see if you qualify for energy discount or assistance programs and pick the best electric rate plan for your needs.
Read MoreSCE works day in and day out to provide reliable and affordable electricity to customers and communities. That's why they have established programs to keep the lights on for some of the most vulnerable customers. Learn more about these programs and share their benefits with your neighbors!
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As the journey of working from home continues into the new year, PG&E is offering an innovative opportunity for you all to learn more about the space you spend most of your time occupying, your home of course!
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We are back in the new year with another installment of Technology Tuesdays!
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Listen up y’all. Life didn’t hit reset at 12:00:01 AM on January 1. We’re still in a global pandemic, there’s still political unrest, the world is still angry, and Disneyland is still closed. But we can have hope. We bring can bring an energy to our lives that shines so bright it sustains us and brings us though the darkest night. We can do all of that, as Dumbledore says, if we remember to turn on the light—we just ask that it be an LED bulb and when you leave the room you remember to turn it off.
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As the new year commences, SJVCEO’s dedication to fighting for equitable workforce initiatives will push through. 2020 presented a new set of challenges for all and while we conquered through them (with some successes and some failures), our eyes opened even wider to the inequities in communities throughout California that were suffering at disproportionate levels. The year ahead presents a new chapter for us to author that will not only address these challenges head on but create a space for stakeholders to engage and converse about these challenges.
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What a year it has BEEN for the SJVCEO! Like most of you, we have been confined to our homes since March 13th, but somehow, through all the chaos, we have made it through another year. We wanted to share our 2020 experiences and lessons learned a little different this year. Please click through these short clips to see some highlights of what we achieved this year and to hopefully have a laugh or two!
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The San Luis Obispo Energy Watch Partnership has been a collaborative partnership between the SJVCEO, PG&E (until June 2020), and Southern California Gas Company for the last two years. In partnership with the County, seven incorporated cities, and the special districts, the SLOEW aspired to create and support clean energy efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents.
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Its Christmas week! I am imagining the bubbling excitement at the prospect of our kids playing a handheld video game that has the endless ability to remain fully charged!
Read MoreWith another Stay-at-home impacting families throughout California, the holiday season is going to look a little different. To make the holiday season a little stressful than it already is, Southern California Edison continues to promote their customer care programs! Check out the information below from SCE’s website to look at more information on how to get discounted rates and the other services offered.
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In a *bit* of a non-traditional year it seemed as good a time as any to bring out the non-traditional songs and just embrace the times.
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While 2020 was a year filled with challenges and uncertainty, our partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) brought many victories. SJVCEO has continued to work with The Energy Coalition (TEC) as subconsultant for regional public agency engagement, outreach and implementation support for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs.
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At the end of each year, I find that it is rather therapeutic to review the progress of projects, highlight your accomplishments, acknowledge your failures, and most importantly, plan for the year ahead.
Read MoreWith Wildfire season among us, Public Safety Power Shutoffs are also here. During high-risk conditions for a wildfire, we may temporarily shut off power to your neighborhood. This can prevent our electric system from becoming a source of ignition. Proactive shutoffs are temporary and meant to keep you and your community safe.
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As we get closer to the Christmas holiday, it seems we are surrounded by examples of just how much technology is advancing. Each year a whole host of new devices are introduced to the market hoping to capture their share of our holiday spending. These devices include smartphones, smartwatches, and even devices to make our homes smart.
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In the year 2020, any good news makes the days seem a little less dark and today I came across a story that brought quite a bit of light into the day.
Read MoreWhen power outages occur, it’s always good to be prepared. Whether it's a maintenance outage or a blackout from an unexpected storm, here are some tips to help you prepare for outages and lessen the impact until the lights come back on.
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It’s Thanksgiving week, a time when we should take a moment to reflect and be thankful. One thing, I am sure, most people are thankful for but probably take for granted is the ability to prepare meals in our home without posing a significant risk to their health or the health of their families.
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Are you a PG&E customer that needs a few extra resources? Look below to find the latest updates regarding savings tips, winter safety protocols, and upcoming Time of Use information!
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The notion of family is individually meaningful to everyone, from nuclear ‘traditional’ families to downright dysfunctional or wonderfully diverse and modern. Perhaps your family experience is one of raucous laughter from dozens of cousins, or quiet memories with your core people, or maybe friends are the family you choose, Maybe your family has been broken and lost and then rebuilt into something new and more interesting. Whatever the case, there’s a song for that.”
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