Happy October y’all! We have had a busy month here with our public agencies and the SoCalREN. As the end of the year is near, we want to be sure to not only close out 2021 on a positive note but be fully prepared to dive into energy projects in January of 2022. Take a look below to see the latest updates on our public agency partners!
Read MoreWe depend on trees to clean the air, regulate the temperature, as well as a host of other things. As amazing and vital to our ecosystem as they are, they can’t produce sustainable energy. However, 3D printed trees can!
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, stay online, and lessen the impact until the lights come back on.
Read More“HELP WANTED: Diversity in Clean Energy” brings updated evidence and perspective into one of the largest issues within our industry, “clean energy has a diversity problem.”
Read MoreLighting never really dies. We’ve been running a ‘last chance lighting rebate’ campaign for at least four years, and every year the rebates and incentives are declared dead, but just like the undead they keep getting back up.
Read MorePG&E’s consumer protections that were in place by state guidelines ended on September 30th, but PG&E has made the decision not to re-start collections and disconnections when state mandated protections end
Read MoreIt is one of the best times of year! The CFCC Funding Fair is just around the corner. The California Financing Coordinating Committee is hosting TWO virtual events to learn about various avenues for funding of your project! Obtain information about currently available infrastructure grant, loan and bond financing programs, and options.
Read MoreHappy Energy Efficiency Day y’all! EE day can mean different things for different folks- so please take a look to see what it means for us here at the SJVCEO
Read MoreSunlight is probably the most sustainable form of energy that exists; it is certainly the most abundant. The problem, however, is that it can’t be used to fuel everything. For example, we are not able to use it as a fuel for our vehicles. In fact, in most instances where fuel is needed and/or used in our everyday lives, it is in a liquid or gaseous form.
Read MoreI was introduced to an online tool that I think can change the trajectory of how we educate individuals about the potential career opportunities that all tie into the sectors that our work crosses into (Energy, Climate, Environment, etc.). The Green Buildings Career Map (created by IREC) offers a high-level overview of the opportunities for job entry into industries like facility management, construction, or even commercial retrofitting.
Read MoreGreetings all SCE customers! As many communities have either a.) gone through the Time of Use transition or b.) are gearing up for the transition. As we embark on this journey, a few questions have been circulating that SCE wants to be sure to clarify.
Read MoreSeptember was a busy month for the SJVCEO and SoCalREN! CEA’s being completed and projects in full swing, we are excited to approach the last quarter of the year with savings and best practices to share!
Read MoreAside from solar energy generation, there is also, wind energy, hydropower, and geothermal energy. These are all very familiar to us, but have you heard of tidal energy?
Read MoreAnd that’s just us. This whole business is lousy with acronyms and the worst people are the ones who don’t bother to speak the whole thing out.
Read MoreThis week we have a suite of PG&E resources that will not only keep customers educate and aware during National Preparedness Month, but will also provide additional assistance to residents.
Read MoreIn case you haven’t heard, September is national preparedness month! Southern California Edison is bringing residents all of the necessary resources to prepare for any emergencies. An emergency can happen at any time. You can help your family be prepared for any emergency situation with a safety preparedness plan, some basic supplies, and advance planning. Whether a storm, an earthquake, a wildfire, or a flood comes our way, preparedness will help everyone cope better and stay safer.
Read MoreMark your calendars for September 28th, y’all! The VIEW Partnership, Gateway Cities COG, and the San Gabriel Valley COG are hosting a webinar in September to share the best ways to capture therm savings for your agency.
Read MoreLabor Day is the unofficial end of summer BUT it is not the end of the travel season. While we are considering air travel, cruises, or even hopping in the car and going for a fun road trip, solar trains may, one day soon, have us reconsidering our travel plans.
Read MoreFor this month’s edition of #GotGrants, we are expanding slightly outside of our typical scope. We are including not just grant funding opportunities, but also a loan program that could be an ideal opportunity for some agencies. Take a look at some of these opportunities below!
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