Technology Tuesdays: Advances in Water Heating Technology

Many people overlook their water heaters and often do not know just how much of their home or facility’s energy usage can be attributed to their water heater. Water heaters are one of the most utilized appliances and the most seldom seen. Although we don’t think about them a whole lot unless something is wrong, let’s not overlook some of the biggest innovations in water heating technology of recent decades which have turbocharged energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

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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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