Learning Bundle 30 | January 2022
Our first month of 2022 is officially wrapped! It seems like just last week we completed our 2021 Wrap Up, and now here we are! With a new year comes new goals, ideas, and opportunities to better our communities. Even though it may seem that the Earth has stood still for nearly two years in some ways, our mission at the SJVCEO remains the same and we are looking forward to a new year of serving you all in any way that you need us! Without any more delay, check out our first Learning Bundle of the year!
The latest with SJVCEO’s Fund-It Fast Chat:
Our first chat of this year occurred just a couple of weeks ago! For our first edition of the year, our topic was Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multifamily Housing (REACH). The purpose of is to demonstrate models for deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure capable of maximizing access and EV travel for multi-family housing (MFH) residents.
In addition to this program, there are a few past fast chats that tie in perfectly to this topic. From the CA Clean Vehicle Rebate Program to the SoCalREN Multifamily Program, please see them below!
GK12’s New Offering: Heat Pump/Hot Water Program
While many of you are familiar with Willdan’s GK12 program, they have a new opportunity for our PG&E public agency partners! Willdan is offering low-to-no-cost water heater replacement! There are a few eligibility requirements:
PG&E gas and electric accounts are active
Natural gas is used for hot water heating
Existing unit is 30-80 gallons (custom replacement may be available)
Agree to participate in a demand-response program
Learn more about the details of this program here!
Save with socalgas Public direct install program
The Public Direct Install Program offers no cost furnace and water heating optimization measures and SoCalGas’s best incentives for upgrading to high efficiency furnaces and tankless water heaters. The program prepares K-12 Schools and public facilities for an advanced clean energy future with gas as part of the solution. Contact us if you have any questions or are interested in the program!
How to Participate:
Call 1-800-818-4298 to request an appointment.
Receive No Cost Services.
Enjoy the Energy Savings
#GotGrants?
In Case You Missed It: the SJVCEO launched a blog series #GotGrants last year that provides our partners with grant opportunities each month that can help you fund upcoming project ventures!
SOCALREN KITS FOR KIDS!
The SoCalREN Kits for Kids Program introduces third- and fourth-grade students, from eligible schools, to energy efficiency. Students perform an interactive scavenger hunt and receive energy-efficient items at no cost, which can help their families save money and improve their comfort and safety at home. Each enrolled classroom is eligible to receive a $1,000 grant, if 65% of students install the energy-efficient items and provide proof of installation. Click here to complete the enrollment form!
Who schools can participant?
• Schools must be within SoCalREN territory.
• Students must be in third or fourth grade.
• Households where energy-efficient items are installed must be in SoCalREN’s service area.
See service areas at socalren.org/about
What is in the EE Kit?
• Two LED bulbs
• One efficient-flow showerhead*
• Two faucet aerators*
• One 1.5 gallons-per-minute (GPM) kitchen faucet aerator
• One 1.0 GPM bath faucet aerator