We have many exciting developments happenings for our partners in the Valley and the High Desert region! From pump projects to identifying projects through audits to completing rebate applications, our public agencies are making strides to conserve and save for their communities.

Who doesn’t love a sequel? In celebration of some of us being brave enough to return to the movie theatre, or those of us just really excited for Black Widow to run for free on Disney+ we gladly bring back the soundtrack* playlist!

Many people overlook their water heaters and often do not know just how much of their home or facility’s energy usage can be attributed to their water heater. Water heaters are one of the most utilized appliances and the most seldom seen. Although we don’t think about them a whole lot unless something is wrong, let’s not overlook some of the biggest innovations in water heating technology of recent decades which have turbocharged energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

This year the CCEC Forum (formerly known as SEEC) will be held virtually from August 3rd - 19th. This event will bring together climate leaders from across the state of California. It is a great opportunity to learn about emerging trends and efficient practices within the field of climate work.

Currently, there are investor-owned utilities that offer considerable incentives for installing pipe insulation due to the great potential for energy savings. However, these incentives are for insulation that is installed after-the-fact where insulation was not previously existing. What if the pipe and the insulation can be installed together as a singular measure?

After a long holiday weekend, we are bringing you three new opportunities to visit to help enhance your community. From improving public parks to preparing for wildfire season, we have got you covered. Take a look below!

At the SJVCEO we always look for ways to bring access closer to home to help our communities save money by saving energy. We’re working together with PG&E make sure our small businesses have the information they need to thrive!

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.

Whether Nostalgia for you is a song that came out last week, last year, or 50 years ago, take a look at our choices below!

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

Did you know PG&E can help you learn, save, and plan? Whether you want battery storage, generation equipment or backup for power loss? Rebates and financial incentives to help make an upgrade a reality? Or do you just want to know about what you can do to save money—there’s a program to help!

Learning from organizations that have enacted a WE&T program in their specific region can be the best starting place. This is exactly what MCE has done with investing in sustainability careers through multiple project ventures.

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.