SJVCEO's Latest Learning Bundle

It is hard to believe that we are already pushing towards the finish line of Q1 AND are publishing our 31st Learning Bundle. Whether you are at home, in your office, or maybe a combination of both- we hope these resources will educate you a little bit more on what’s going on in our world of energy efficiency.

Black History Month Highlights

Check out our February editions of #BLOGEE that celebrated Black History month. From Southern California Edison’s #BHM Virtual Event (which you can now access online here) to sharing how representation will impact all of our futures, click below to learn more.

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Happy Black History Month!
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I am excited for another opportunity to celebrate this month and to share experiences with you all. Over the years, in the spirit of Black History month, we have celebrated African American individuals that have greatly impacted our communities and also talked about the importance of celebrating Black History Month. Last year’s article talked about why representation matters and why it is important for us to tell our own story. This year, I would like to expand upon one of the ideas initially touched upon in last year’s article and explore its impact on all of our futures.

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Join us at SCE’s Black History Month Event!
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“SCE will celebrate the organizations and companies who advance the efforts and contributions of the African American communities. Join community and civic leaders, business owners, cultural icons, and SCE leadership for an event that includes community organization exhibitors, entertainment, energy education, and celebration of the Edison Scholars program. In addition, SCE will present awards to organizations in the categories of Community Partnership, Diversity, and Clean Energy Champion.”

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SJVCEO All Partners

SJVCEO invites all public agency partners to join in our first roundtable meeting of 2022! Those that have worked with SJVCEO know that we miss and cherish our in-person meetings. While we cannot meet in-person, just yet, we want to connect with our partners as well as have our partners connect with their peers.

During our roundtable meeting on April 7th, at 10 a.m. we will:

  • Update(s) on program opportunities

  • Share utility updates

  • Discuss project ideas/opportunities

  • Share headaches/barriers to projects being completed

  • Connect with peers

We look forward to connecting with partners new and old!

Fast Chat Highlight

A few weeks back, the SJVCEO hosted our monthly webisode series, the Fund-It Fast Chat. For the month of February, our topic of discussion was the Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging. If you missed it, press play to learn more about how this program can serve you and your community! Be sure to join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am for the Fast Chat! Access all of our videos here and be sure to register for our Fast Chat in March here where we will be diving into “Real Talk About Microgrids”

Partnering with SoCal REN

The SoCalREN Multifamily Program has launched “Kits for Kids” which is an educational program designed to introduce local third and fourth grade classes from eligible schools to the importance of energy efficiency. Is your school interested in participating? Click here to access the enrollment form now!

Our regional partnership with SoCalREN Public Agency Programs is kicking off what we hope will be our most successful year to date! One of the projects we are looking forward to closing this year is a metered savings project at a partner cities wellness facility. Interested in learning more about the Metered Savings Program? Click here to access program specific information and eligibility!

GK12 Heat pump/hot water Program

If you are looking to take those first steps toward building electrification or simply looking for opportunities to electrify your water heating, check out the Heat Pump/Hot Water Electrification Program currently being offered through Willdan’s GK-12 program. This offering includes low-cost and, in some cases, no-cost heat pump water heaters for PG&E customers. This offering is especially great for facilities such as community centers, recreation centers, police departments, libraries, and museums.

Customers should call if they:

  • Have active PG&E gas and electric accounts

  • Are currently using natural gas for water heating

  • Have an existing unit that is 30-80 gallons

  • Agree to participate in a demand-response program

Contact Willdan at: 1-844-250-8505 or PublicEnergy@willdan.com

Socalgas scholarship programs are live!

SoCalGas Scholarship Programs are now open! The programs are live and will close on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 1:00pm PT. This year, students must submit their application online through Scholarship America. Please see a brief description of each program below:

SoCalGas Community College and Trades Scholarship Program

  • Open to graduating high school seniors and current college undergraduates attending 2-year community college or trades school

  • Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited 2-year community college or trades school

  • Live within SoCalGas service territory

  • 3.00 or greater GPA

  • Major – STEM, Business Administration or trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or welding)

  • $1,000 award *not renewable but past recipients are allowed to reapply the following year*

SoCalGas 4-year University Scholarship Program

  • Open to graduating high school seniors

  • Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited four-year college or university

  • Live within SoCalGas service territory

  • 3.00 or greater GPA

  • Major – STEM, Finance, Accounting

  • $5,000 award that can be renewed for up to 3 additional years (total potential scholarship award of $20,000 over 4 years of study)

 

Energy Use Calculator Tool

The amount of electricity your home consumes each month is an important figure to understand. Why? Because the fastest way to reduce your monthly electric bill is by lowering your energy usage. Every device or appliance in your home consumes a certain amount of electricity, measured in kWh. The total amount of kWh used in your home is your power consumption level. Your power consumption directly affects your energy bills, so lowering one will likely bring down the other. Interested in learning more about your home’s energy? Click here to learn more!

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