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Welcome to "Got Grants?"
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!
Rural Voices Part 4 | County of SLO
Local understanding of the issues rural communities face is an important factor for the development of a Regional Energy Network and associated programs. The County is excited to be a part of this effort with the Rural Hard to Reach Working Group in bringing more access and savings to our community while meeting the State’s climate, energy, and sustainability goals in a valuable and meaningful way.
Technology Tuesdays: Real Talk About Battery Backup
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.
Energizing the Workforce: Specifying the Scope
As SJVCEO’s workforce development efforts continue to progress forward, we decided that it was time to narrow the scope a bit. Since we cannot solve all the issues we have addressed over the last few months, we have separated our efforts into three main categories that we want to pursue. These three groups are not at all the only ones that need to be targeted for workforce development efforts, but we feel like these are most prevalent in our communities and what we as an organization can work towards progressing.
SJVCEO and SoCalREN | April Updates!
Over the last month, we have been busy coordinating data requests and proposing project opportunities to our partners. Though these times have been busy, we are excited to see our partners still engaged in energy savings as we come out of a COVID-19 economy.
SCE | Energy Usage Habits and Rates
If you are able to manage your energy habits, Southern California Edison has an excellent option for YOU! Southern California Edison's (SCE) Time-Of-Use plans may be the best fit for your home. Rates on a TOU plan are based on the time of day and the season.
Technology Tuesdays: Induction Cooktops
Unless you are living under a rock, I am sure you are aware of the California statewide initiative to electrify all buildings, including residential. I am sure you are also aware that one of the most common objections people have to electrifying their homes is they do not want to give up their natural gas cooktops.
PG&E | Finding Your Comfort Zone
Getting comfortable while saving energy and money is always a win-win. Realizing how easy it can be is even better! Use PG&E’s helpful tips, tools, and programs to manage your bill, explore ways to save, AND choose the best rate plan for you and your household!
Energizing the Workforce: SCE's Action to Racial Representation in Clean Energy
Just last week our partners at Southern California Edison and Edison International announced the implementation of a new scholarship program, the Lineworker Scholarship, “to help increase diversity in skilled trade.”
SCE | GENERATE Your Options!
Energy needs vary depending on climate and the type of business you are in! Some of business customers choose to generate their own energy during peak demand when rates are higher. Renewable sources are available for environmentally conscious customers. Cogeneration, or combined heat and power – is another option to service needs for business customers with high thermal energy.
Rural Voices Part 3 | Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance
A REN can deliver more than energy efficiency, it can be a trusted local resource that supports resilient and healthy communities.
Technology Tuesdays: High-efficiency Homogenization Valves
Have you ever picked up a carton of milk and wondered, what is the difference between homogenized milk, pasteurized milk, and ultra-pasteurized milk?
SCE | 3 Simple Steps to Increase Your Savings
With a Time-Of-Use (TOU) plan, you can take advantage of lower rates during certain times or days. That means if you can follow a few easy guidelines, you can reduce your expenses, save energy, and even help the environment. How do TOU plans work? In a TOU plan, electricity prices go up during the times that demand for energy is the highest! Check out ways to increase those savings below!
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.
Technology Tuesdays: Plain Old Insulation
For more than two years we have been bringing you Technology Tuesdays. We have talked about a wealth of different topics and explored many brand-new technologies breaking into the marketplace. Today, I would like to talk about an older topic that frequently gets overlooked although it is one of the most effective items out there at saving money and energy.
SJVCEO and SoCalREN | Q1 Done!
The end of March wraps up successful first quarter of 2021 in SJVCEO’s partnership with SoCalREN! Check out some updates below from our public agency partners to see the progress they have made in March and join us in welcoming a new public agency into this partnership!
March Spotify | GLORY to us all!
Come one, come all! The March playlist and all of it’s GLORY is HERE!
PG&E | Energy Management at Home
Take control of your energy usage at home! There are many things you can do each day at home to conserve your energy AND save on your monthly bill. It is a win-win, so be sure to check out some tips below and read the full list here!
SCE Safety | Wildfire Mitigation and CCBB
SCE recently filed their 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan annual update, which outlines how they will expand existing programs, incorporate lessons learned and test new technologies to keep California communities safe from the threat of wildfire. This year, SCE looks forward to making significant progress in the following key focus areas: