ICYMI: Real community engagement means showing up, side by side, to solve problems that matter. That's exactly what happened when SJVCEO and SoCalREN partnered with the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) to conduct an energy efficiency "treasure hunt" at their High Desert facility.

Real community engagement means showing up, side by side, to solve problems that matter. That's exactly what happened when SJVCEO and SoCalREN partnered with the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA) to conduct an energy efficiency "treasure hunt" at their High Desert facility. Through hands-on, real-time collaboration between VVWRA staff and the SoCalREN team, 73 energy efficiency opportunities were uncovered, creating a roadmap to lower operational costs, reduce energy use, and reinvest savings back into the community's critical infrastructure.

You may be thinking, I already have a microwave to reheat food and an oven to bake and to keep things warm. Why would I also need a warming drawer? There are a few reasons a warming drawer may be a favorable option.

We touched on convection ovens very briefly in last week’s article when we discussed 5-in-1 ovens. A 5-in-1 oven is special because it has many different capabilities. Specifically, they are a convection oven, a toaster oven, a warming/proofing oven, a precision cooking oven, and a microwave.

We are all done with the ghosts, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween, and we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas. November 1st is the unofficial start of the holiday season. This is, by far, my favorite time of the year. However, while we are all gearing up for yet another wonderful holiday season and its traditions, it is important to understand and seek out new and more efficient ways of doing the things that we love, even if they are traditional.

He's a 10, but... he bought the 13 SEER to save money… Check out our #TechTuesday to see why this is ALL wrong

The SEER rating is probably the most important number when looking for a new air conditioning unit. I would argue that the SEER rating is more important than the price. How can that be?

Earth Day is coming up on Friday and it is such a special time of the year. It is special because we have the opportunity, to take a moment to appreciate the Earth and all of the wonderful things it offers us each day. We also have the opportunity to educate people on the things we can do to help preserve our resources.

Building electrification is definitely a popular buzz word these days. However, as with most buzz words, people use them without fully understanding the meaning. In this case, people sometimes use the term “building electrification” without fully understanding its impacts. Let us start with the definition of building electrification.

So, why are we talking about heat transfer? Why is this important? It is important to understand how heat is transferred to understand many aspects of energy efficiency.

Labor 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.

It appears window air conditioners (AC) are getting a makeover! Window ACs have been a necessity for spaces that do not have central AC for some time now. A new product designed by a company called Gradient, addresses the primary grievances people have with window AC units.

Come one, come all! Welcome to SJVCEO’s newest blog series #GotGrants. This monthly blog series will highlight 3-5 grant opportunities that can range from funding your next venture at your wastewater treatment plant to a statewide tree planting program. Keep your eyes peeled for the latest update the first week of each month. Without further ado- please find our first round of grants below and check back next month for more #GotGrants!

We have talked about innovation in battery backup and the energy efficiency and resiliency benefits to having battery backup to compliment your solar PV system. However, we have not fully discussed the limits of battery backup.

Have you ever picked up a carton of milk and wondered, what is the difference between homogenized milk, pasteurized milk, and ultra-pasteurized milk?

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day was on October 8, 2020. Although we missed it by a few days, the exciting thing is we can still take this opportunity to learn about it and its potential impact on our daily lives.

You may be wondering what Mechanical and Thermal Vapor Recompression is. It sounds extremely complicated, but the concept is actually very simple. It means to recapture thermal and vapor waste heat energy and reuse it. Simple enough, right?

Over this last weekend, as wildfires continue to blaze through the majority of California, our first responders are fighting tirelessly to save the communities that we love and cherish. Amongst this group of people, are inmates throughout counties in California.