We are bringing you August updates in partnership with SoCalREN. Project installations, assessments, and new enrollments are a few of the successes that we achieved throughout the month of August!

It appears window air conditioners (AC) are getting a makeover! Window ACs have been a necessity for spaces that do not have central AC for some time now. A new product designed by a company called Gradient, addresses the primary grievances people have with window AC units.

A professional energy audit will provide the most accurate opportunities to address energy loss in your home or business, but a simple yet diligent walk-through can spot many problem areas. This self-audit, or “Do it Yourself” approach will not result in as thorough an assessment as say an ASHRAE Level 2, the same way self-reflection won’t go as deep as psychotherapy, but you have to start someplace!

PG&E’s geographic reach covers a large part of the state of California, and we know that communities within this space are vastly different. Rate options are no different! Because the communities are so different and have various needs, there are a handful of rate options for PG&E customers to utilize. From Home Charging to TOU, there is an option for you. Take a look below to learn more.

“A critical starting point for practitioners is to understand trends around growing green industries, workforce needs, and laws that may limit the types of jobs individuals with a criminal record can legally perform.”

The race to avoid the most devastating effects of climate change is on and it is driving a lot of innovation. One of the greatest attributes to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is air conditioning. Air conditioning is one of the great conundrums of our time because the effects of climate change cause us to use more air conditioning to cool us off. Adversely, the more air conditioning we use, the more we negatively affect the climate.

Just last month, we were able to highlight a variety of funding opportunities through our Learning Bundles- please find a couple those grants below as well as some additional opportunities! Whether looking for funding to improve your community or increase your energy efficiency, the grant to help may be on this list!

We have many exciting developments happenings for our partners in the Valley and the High Desert region! From pump projects to identifying projects through audits to completing rebate applications, our public agencies are making strides to conserve and save for their communities.

Who doesn’t love a sequel? In celebration of some of us being brave enough to return to the movie theatre, or those of us just really excited for Black Widow to run for free on Disney+ we gladly bring back the soundtrack* playlist!

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.

This year the CCEC Forum (formerly known as SEEC) will be held virtually from August 3rd - 19th. This event will bring together climate leaders from across the state of California. It is a great opportunity to learn about emerging trends and efficient practices within the field of climate work.

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?

After a long holiday weekend, we are bringing you three new opportunities to visit to help enhance your community. From improving public parks to preparing for wildfire season, we have got you covered. Take a look below!