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Technology Tuesdays: Hydrogen Boilers

Increasingly, we have been hearing about technology that uses hydrogen as a fuel source. In fact, hydrogen fuel cells power much in the transportation and logistics industries. Some examples include hydrogen fuel cell cars, trains, busses, forklifts, and pallet jacks.

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SCE Background Check | On Time of Use

The SCE TOU initiative is meant to encourage customers to use energy at the times of day when renewable energy, like solar and wind, is the most abundant at the lower cost. Learn more about how SCE will communicate with customers ahead of the transition!

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SJVCEO and SoCalREN | June Updates

The SoCalREN offers services beyond technical assistance! By enrolling with SoCalREN, you can receive a variety of resources and trainings within their Network Toolkit

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Technology Tuesdays: What’s New in HVAC?

In recent years, we have seen growing innovations to increase the energy efficiency in HVAC systems. Some of those innovations include smart HVAC technology, geothermal HVAC technology, and solar HVAC technology.

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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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SCE | Wildfire and Disaster Assistance for SCE Customers

Summer months have arrived which means it is officially wildfire season here in California. Even though our state experiences wildfires year-round due to various components like the drought and heat patterns, June-September is the peak periods for our regions to be affected. In order to stay prepared for any possible events or disasters, read the information below.

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#GotGrants | June Edition

Check out our the three grants below that are open to assist rural local governments and small businesses on their path towards a clean energy future.

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Technology Tuesdays: What is Li-Fi?

If you have a pulse, I am sure you have heard of Wi-Fi. This is the wireless interface through which we can connect our computers, laptops, and mobile devices to the internet. But what on earth is Li-Fi?

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Energizing the Workforce: A Clean Energy Academy

The SJVCEO strives to build upon the successes of other programs that bring positive outcomes to vulnerable populations that are often left behind. How can we serve these communities with workforce resources? Are there any existing programs we can refer people in to? Is there a specific model that works best? This is where we want to highlight the Willdan Clean Energy Academy, a workforce development program based out of New York that is “empowering trainees to learn the skills necessary to uncover energy savings opportunities.”

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SCE | Residential Energy Management Center

SCE provides residential customers with multiple resources to save each month on their energy bill. Whether it is specific EE products or programs that you can enroll in, SCE is sure to take care of their customers and provide options to help save.

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Technology Tuesdays: Getting to Net Zero

However, do not allow yourself to become desensitized to it but rather take a look at what is being done both in public sector leadership as well as private sector leadership to address this issue. We can use these as signals to think about what changes can be made on the smaller scale to support these efforts.

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PG&E | Introducing AMP!

PG&E’s financial assistance programs offer solutions for paying past-due energy bills now, and additional support programs that provide guidance on reducing household expenses in the future.

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SCE | Wildfire Preparedness Week!

As we wrap up wildfire safety week and are quickly approaching wildfire season, it is imperative to stay educated and prepared to maintain the safety of yourself and your community! See below on some resources, tips, and updates from SCE on how they are getting ready to tackle this wildfire season.

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