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SCE | Community Safety during Wildfire Season

As California continues to experience a year-round fire season, SCE wants to make sure communities are informed and prepared as they implement their Wildlife Mitigation Plan. To support residents, SCE hosted a variety of virtual events to provide communities with information about Public Safety Power Shutoff protocol, how to best prepare for emergencies, and receive an overview of SCE customer programs and services. See a few of the meetings below according to the community you live in!

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PG&E's Options with TOU Rates!

We want to make sure that when the time comes our communities are prepared and educated on the rate options available to them. There are two specific Time of Use available to PG&E customers, please see below and find out which one would be best for your household.

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Energizing the Workforce: Agriculture and EE

The agriculture industry is facing complex challenges as demand for food grows along with the population, and a changing climate threatens the environment farming depends on. Increased energy efficiency may be key to meeting these challenges.

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Energizing the Workforce: At the Local Level

At the SJVCEO, one of the pillars of our work promotes enhancing local control to the communities that we serve. Allowing the stakeholders and residents to make the decisions, influence policy, and establish goals for their community brings a sense of ownership and comradery to the region.

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Energizing the Workforce: On Track to Trade (Programs)

From HVAC training, electrician programs, and construction certifications, there are countless trade paths that can lead to the energy industry. With the opportunity to expand our workforce, we must also recognize that the way we go about hiring and recruiting must also expand. In my own personal experience, there is an associated stigma around vocational/trade school and I am here to tell you why that is not only wrong but why it is so important for our industry to encourage these programs to better our workforce.

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