Rural Voices Part 5 | Sierra Business Council

Since many Sierra towns are geographically isolated it is difficult for all customers to easily take advantage of utility energy efficiency programs. It is often the most vulnerable of utility customers who do not have equitable access to utility energy efficiency programs in which they pay into every month. We view this (Rural REN) as a collaborative opportunity to bridge the gaps and more comprehensively serve our rural regions.

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Technology Tuesdays: Pre-insulated Pipe

Currently, there are investor-owned utilities that offer considerable incentives for installing pipe insulation due to the great potential for energy savings. However, these incentives are for insulation that is installed after-the-fact where insulation was not previously existing. What if the pipe and the insulation can be installed together as a singular measure?

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SCE | Wildfire and Disaster Assistance for SCE Customers

Summer months have arrived which means it is officially wildfire season here in California. Even though our state experiences wildfires year-round due to various components like the drought and heat patterns, June-September is the peak periods for our regions to be affected. In order to stay prepared for any possible events or disasters, read the information below.

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Energizing the Workforce: A Clean Energy Academy

The SJVCEO strives to build upon the successes of other programs that bring positive outcomes to vulnerable populations that are often left behind. How can we serve these communities with workforce resources? Are there any existing programs we can refer people in to? Is there a specific model that works best? This is where we want to highlight the Willdan Clean Energy Academy, a workforce development program based out of New York that is “empowering trainees to learn the skills necessary to uncover energy savings opportunities.”

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