“Summer, summer, summertime
Time to sit back and unwind”
--Will Smith
Through the last year, we have reiterated how vast the opportunity for workforce growth and development is in the energy sector. With the number of jobs at a constant rise, we will need to expand our resources and grow even more in order to support a clean energy economy for our country and the world. The increase in optimism and drive at the beginning of the year began to fade with the outbreak of COVID-19 and all the changes that accompanied it. However, as we continue to work towards a clean energy future, it is imperative that we continuously address our workforce issues and opportunities to result in an even stronger outcome in the end.
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Before a few short weeks ago, I had never heard the acronyms VTB, V2B, or VTG. However, it is a wonderful, common-sense concept and I am excited to share it with you!
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Taking control of your energy usage and costs is more important now more than ever! With Time of Use coming to some California communities at the end of this year, we want to make sure you are ready and prepared for the transition!
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Time is an odd concept these days, seeing that I blinked and it is practically August! With the days going by alarmingly fast (for some), we are months away from one of the most pinnacle events that occurs in our country, the presidential election of 2020. A few weeks back, Democratic candidate and Former Vice President Joe Biden, released a “Clean Energy Revolution” Proposal addressing the various topics that we encounter in the energy industry daily.
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Anaerobic wastewater treatment is both an energy efficient process as well as a low-odor method of treating wastewater. So, what is anaerobic wastewater treatment and why is it important?
Read MoreAre you in need of some more information surrounding the upcoming Time of Use transition? Look no further, we’ve got you covered! Please find SCE’s latest breakdown related to all things Time of Use! Need some additional info? Visit https://www.sce.com/residential/rates/Time-Of-Use-Residential-Rate-Plans
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“A powerful and indispensable book for anyone who cares about a just and healthy future for all Americans. Harriet Washington asks the critical questions that get at the heart of racism and inequality in health, income, social welfare, and power in twenty-first America.” - Gerald Markowitz
Read MoreTeam SJVCEO loves a lot of things, you may have noticed. Helping rural folk, saving energy, Harry Potter, Disneyland. We covered a lot of this already. We also love movies. Sitting together at this point in Endgame? Legendary.
Read More“Can you take a look at the data file and let me know if the drop-downs are working for you?”
“Actually, no. The file is too big for my DSL…”
I’m worried about rural places.
How much do you understand about Cogeneration? Well, if your answer to that question is anything other than, “I know everything there is to know about cogeneration.” Please, read on!
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A few weeks ago, I dove into the differences between Equality VS Equity. In short, acknowledging the difference between these two words and grasping what it means to embody each, is imperative for the way we conduct our work in the energy industry. I initially thought it was an ongoing battle between these two. How can we enact equality that then leads to equity?
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This week, we are going to discuss lighting. Now, you might be thinking that since you’ve converted all of your lighting to LEDs you can’t possibly get any more efficient, right?
Not exactly.
Lighting is important because it can represent as much as 30% of the energy usage in a building. Therefore, it is important to understand that lighting efficiency does not just come from the type of lighting product you use but also how that lighting is applied in each space.
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We are still not free (…) And you know why we aren’t free?
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Energy efficiency doesn’t just start once you arrive at the office in the morning. Energy efficiency can begin with your morning commute which is exactly what some local governments are doing right now!
For example, the state of New Hampshire started a ride sharing program offering special incentive prizes for groups of people that racked up the most avoided miles traveled and the most avoided pounds of emissions. This program was driven by TripSpark, a mobile application that helps individuals find rideshare buddies based upon common destinations and work hours
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Myself and the other members of the SJVCEO are thankful that we have been able to continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. While working from home or remotely, we have had to make some adjustments, however, we are still able to work through the days safely in our own homes. We are pushing the three-month mark, so yes things have changed, especially in the context of face to face meetings. For our organization, we are unsure of when we will be able to meet in person with partners again, but rest assured, the day will come!
Read MoreWhat is a smart socket? It’s actually just a fancy way to say smart plug. That may have taken some of the allure out of this topic but I assure you, smart sockets are really super cool!
Your next question is very likely going to be, “what makes them so smart?” Well, they make all of your “dumb” devices into “smart” devices. A smart socket connects to wifi and is usually associated with a mobile app and allows you to control devices remotely. Ever leave your house and wonder if you switched off your curling iron or television? Have you ever left your workstation and wondered if you turned off your monitor or task lamp?
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As a participant of many webinars over the last couple of months, I have been able to utilize educational tools in new ways and absorb new information daily. Through this, there has been a commonality between many of the webinars or calls that I have participated in (and no, it is not Zoom/WebEx/Skype technical difficulties). Before digging into a specific topic, the conversation of Clean Energy Jobs often presents itself.
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I hope you are enjoying a great week. This week, I would like to call attention to something that you, very likely, don’t think about much: your facility landscaping care equipment.
Sure, it’s unassuming and is only used for a few hours on a weekly basis, in most cases. However, this equipment is probably all gas-powered. What’s the big deal, you ask? Most gas-powered leaf blowers are powered by a two-stroke engine. This type of engine does not have an independent lubricating mechanism and must mix oil with gas in the combustion process in order to function properly. Translation: the amount of harmful emissions that come from them is significant.
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