Have you ever picked up a carton of milk and wondered, what is the difference between homogenized milk, pasteurized milk, and ultra-pasteurized milk?
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This one is just for us, because why not?
Read MoreWith a Time-Of-Use (TOU) plan, you can take advantage of lower rates during certain times or days. That means if you can follow a few easy guidelines, you can reduce your expenses, save energy, and even help the environment. How do TOU plans work? In a TOU plan, electricity prices go up during the times that demand for energy is the highest! Check out ways to increase those savings below!
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The agriculture industry is facing complex challenges as demand for food grows along with the population, and a changing climate threatens the environment farming depends on. Increased energy efficiency may be key to meeting these challenges.
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For more than two years we have been bringing you Technology Tuesdays. We have talked about a wealth of different topics and explored many brand-new technologies breaking into the marketplace. Today, I would like to talk about an older topic that frequently gets overlooked although it is one of the most effective items out there at saving money and energy.
Read MoreThe end of March wraps up successful first quarter of 2021 in SJVCEO’s partnership with SoCalREN! Check out some updates below from our public agency partners to see the progress they have made in March and join us in welcoming a new public agency into this partnership!
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Come one, come all! The March playlist and all of it’s GLORY is HERE!
Read MoreSCE recently filed their 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan annual update, which outlines how they will expand existing programs, incorporate lessons learned and test new technologies to keep California communities safe from the threat of wildfire. This year, SCE looks forward to making significant progress in the following key focus areas:
Read MoreThe promise of the RuralREN is to bring a diversity of perspectives and knowledge to the table along with a deep commitment to providing as many opportunities to rural communities as possible. This approach will not only drive the creation of successful programs but also enable partners to learn from each other on energy efficiency issues along with the numerous other issues that our respective agencies engage on.
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Here is some food for thought: your HVAC system accounts for around 30% of your building’s total energy usage. This can be a significant number if you live in certain parts of California. Specifically, the central valley where 100-degree weather is commonplace during the summer months. This fact is one of the reasons the market is looking for more efficient alternatives for rooftop air conditioners.
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At the SJVCEO, one of the pillars of our work promotes enhancing local control to the communities that we serve. Allowing the stakeholders and residents to make the decisions, influence policy, and establish goals for their community brings a sense of ownership and comradery to the region.
Read MoreSCE’s Rate Plan Comparison tool offers optional Time-of-Use (TOU) rates so you can have greater control of your costs by managing your household energy use.
Read MoreThe SJVCEO, in partnership with SoCalREN, continues to support project proposals as well as outreach to partners on the various program opportunities. We are very happy with how 2021 is shaping up and can’t wait to share more details with you all!
Read MoreIn light of this celebration, there are two things I feel compelled to talk about. The first being the importance of Black History month and the second, which more closely aligns with the goals of our organization, is the inequity in environmental and climate justice.
Read MoreWelcome to our newest series, “Rural Voices”, a space for “we the rural, we the hard to reach” to give voice to the voiceless!
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Here is a question for you to think about: is your building a smart one? Not in the sense they have smart people working IN them; we already know there are but is the building itself smart?
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It is always a great day when we see energy related stories into the news, but even better when this news is coming from our own backyard. Our California communities are making strides and creating change where change is needed. Enhancing access to employment into a region that is often overlooked by countless programs and opportunities makes this news even better.
Read MorePG&E has a variety of options for customers to utilize when it comes to rates! Customers can pick which one works best for their household at any time.
Read MoreClimate change is increasing the severity and duration of fire season, as well as the frequency of catastrophic fires across California.
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