Sports field lighting can be a high monthly utility cost as many fields still have HID (High-Intensity Discharge), specifically Metal Halide lights. Many public agencies would like to switch out their older lights for new LEDs, but there is an upfront cost barrier.
Read MoreThe 1st Annual Fueling Sustainability Conference was held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Southern California Gas Company’s (SCG) Energy Resource Center in Downey, California. Although this event was a little over a month ago, I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to share this experience with our partners.
Read MoreSouthern California Gas Company’s “Energy Efficiency Rebate Guide” for 2024 has launched and has countless opportunities for businesses, public agencies, and other customers to install new equipment with rebates. Check out part two of our breakdown of SCG’s EE Rebate Guide!
Read MoreWe continue to say each year that lighting is not dead. Well, here we go again! Interior and exterior Lighting is being included in this year's SoCalREN cash incentive options. LED lighting has become increasingly popular in public agency facilities and for good reasons.
Read MoreIn public infrastructure, ensuring efficient and reliable systems for heating water or space is paramount. Whether for municipal buildings, schools, hospitals, or other public facilities, the technology behind boilers, water heaters, and water heating products continues to evolve, offering innovative solutions that enhance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Read MoreThis month, we’re focusing on capacity and demand response's role in ensuring enough capacity to meet this ever-growing demand. We can’t be so naïve to think that we can electrify all the things without grid impacts.
Read MoreThis year, for Black History Month, instead of celebrating the folks that entertain us, I would like to take a moment to celebrate the achievements of folks that have made contributions in areas that make our lives better each day.
Read MoreWe love you. For 15, 10, eight, and five years we have committed ourselves to you. And we don’t see an end in sight. You have been not just a foundation, but deeply rooted in all we do. So, on this Valentines Day, we felt it necessary to say it boldly, to all who will listen we love you!
Read MoreHow do we do a year of content around IDSM and not sound outdated? Better yet, how do we “Courtney-proof” a year of IDSM content? You see, it’s one of those topics that I just can’t get excited about and if I can’t get excited about it, I have a hard time imagining anyone getting excited about it. IDSM has been rolling around for a bit now, and I think in 2019 I was way into it; we had designed an IDSM curriculum and were in the process of recruiting our first cohort in early March 2020. But a global pandemic, a shift from in-person cohorts, and five years later…it’s just not hitting for me. So why are we here?
Read MoreAs we kickstart another year, we start to envision our goals or intentions for the next 12 months. Is it to walk more during the day or to use less single use plastic or to decrease your carbon footprint? Maybe it is to make a new purchase? Save for a fun trip or a new vehicle?
Read MoreOver the years, we have discussed so many different types of technology here in Technology Tuesdays and instead of talking about those items in a vacuum, sometimes it is good to revisit them and reflect on what their role is in the bigger picture. What is this bigger picture, you ask?
Read MoreOne thing I can’t help but recognize and call attention to is how far we have come with LED lighting technology, especially with regard to Christmas lights. I can recall the old oversized, colorful, incandescent bulbs people used to adorn their homes with. Now we are in an era where there are not only LED versions of those lights for people with nostalgia but a whole host of new lighting options.
Read MoreOur 2023 SJVCEO Gift Guide has arrived! This year we gathered quite a few items that are sure to not only fit perfectly under your tree but also bring all the joy to your family and friends!
Read More“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art—write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.
Read MoreWhile we wrap up “Clean Cooking,” we wanted to share the pros, cons, and everything we experienced with our loaner induction cooktops from PG&E. While there may have been a bit of an adjustment period, we were so excited to learn more about how to implement electrification measures in our own homes.
Read MoreWell, let’s get this right out of the way: the quickest way to tea—regardless of your fuel source—does not involve a 10-year-old or a dog. It definitely does not include both. Everyone was all excited to help with filming until they realized it was watching water boil! So, if you remove the external chaos factors, an induction cooktop gets you to your teatime a smidge faster than gas.
Read MoreWhether you are a PG&E or SCE customer, you can give an induction cooktop a try! Both utilities offer an “Induction Loaner/Lending Program” that allows you to test run your cooking skills with an induction cooktop
Read MoreSo, in this article, we'll explore and rate some of the best induction cookware sets available in the market, taking into consideration factors such as performance, durability, and overall value.
Read MoreThe SJVCEO is no stranger to “Clean Cooking.” In fact, this time last year, we published an entire Technology Tuesday series covering all different avenues of energy efficient/clean cooking. We wanted to revisit this series in celebration, learn more below!
Read MoreDo you have cutting boards for specific purposes? Do you store your apples on the counter or in the fridge? Do you use natural gas, or electric, or induction cooktops? Or are you super weird like my stepdad and everything gets cooked in the sous-vide machine?
Do you even care?
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