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PG&E | TOU for a Clean Energy Future
As part of a statewide effort to create a cleaner energy future, PG&E will transition approximately 2.5 million eligible residential electric customers to a new rate plan between April 2021 and March 2022.
SCE | Safety during Outages!
When power outages occur, it’s always good to be prepared. Whether it's a maintenance outage or a blackout from an unexpected storm, here are some tips to help you prepare for outages, stay online, and lessen the impact until the lights come back on.
Energizing the Workforce: What We Lack in Clean Energy?
“HELP WANTED: Diversity in Clean Energy” brings updated evidence and perspective into one of the largest issues within our industry, “clean energy has a diversity problem.”
October Spotify | Industry Series Part 3
Lighting never really dies. We’ve been running a ‘last chance lighting rebate’ campaign for at least four years, and every year the rebates and incentives are declared dead, but just like the undead they keep getting back up.
PG&E Consumer Awareness Update
PG&E’s consumer protections that were in place by state guidelines ended on September 30th, but PG&E has made the decision not to re-start collections and disconnections when state mandated protections end
#GotGrants | CFCC Funding Fair
It is one of the best times of year! The CFCC Funding Fair is just around the corner. The California Financing Coordinating Committee is hosting TWO virtual events to learn about various avenues for funding of your project! Obtain information about currently available infrastructure grant, loan and bond financing programs, and options.
What is EE Day to the SJVCEO?
Happy Energy Efficiency Day y’all! EE day can mean different things for different folks- so please take a look to see what it means for us here at the SJVCEO
Technology Tuesdays: Liquid Sunlight
Sunlight is probably the most sustainable form of energy that exists; it is certainly the most abundant. The problem, however, is that it can’t be used to fuel everything. For example, we are not able to use it as a fuel for our vehicles. In fact, in most instances where fuel is needed and/or used in our everyday lives, it is in a liquid or gaseous form.
Energizing the Workforce | Green Building Career Map
I was introduced to an online tool that I think can change the trajectory of how we educate individuals about the potential career opportunities that all tie into the sectors that our work crosses into (Energy, Climate, Environment, etc.). The Green Buildings Career Map (created by IREC) offers a high-level overview of the opportunities for job entry into industries like facility management, construction, or even commercial retrofitting.
SCE | Time of Use Check-In
Greetings all SCE customers! As many communities have either a.) gone through the Time of Use transition or b.) are gearing up for the transition. As we embark on this journey, a few questions have been circulating that SCE wants to be sure to clarify.
SJVCEO and SoCalREN | September Summary!
September was a busy month for the SJVCEO and SoCalREN! CEA’s being completed and projects in full swing, we are excited to approach the last quarter of the year with savings and best practices to share!
Technology Tuesdays: Tidal Energy
Aside from solar energy generation, there is also, wind energy, hydropower, and geothermal energy. These are all very familiar to us, but have you heard of tidal energy?
September Spotify | Industry Series PII: All the Acronyms
And that’s just us. This whole business is lousy with acronyms and the worst people are the ones who don’t bother to speak the whole thing out.
PG&E | National Preparedness Resources
This week we have a suite of PG&E resources that will not only keep customers educate and aware during National Preparedness Month, but will also provide additional assistance to residents.
SCE and National Preparedness Month
In case you haven’t heard, September is national preparedness month! Southern California Edison is bringing residents all of the necessary resources to prepare for any emergencies. An emergency can happen at any time. You can help your family be prepared for any emergency situation with a safety preparedness plan, some basic supplies, and advance planning. Whether a storm, an earthquake, a wildfire, or a flood comes our way, preparedness will help everyone cope better and stay safer.
SoCalGas Joint Local Government Partnership Webinar
Mark your calendars for September 28th, y’all! The VIEW Partnership, Gateway Cities COG, and the San Gabriel Valley COG are hosting a webinar in September to share the best ways to capture therm savings for your agency.
Technology Tuesdays: Solar Powered Train
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.
#GotGrants | September Edition
For this month’s edition of #GotGrants, we are expanding slightly outside of our typical scope. We are including not just grant funding opportunities, but also a loan program that could be an ideal opportunity for some agencies. Take a look at some of these opportunities below!
SCE | Residential Rate Options
Your home, the size of your family, your schedule, and your lifestyle all play a part in determining your electricity needs. SCE plans are designed so you can find the right fit to your household’s lifestyle
ANNOUNCING | SJVCEO and PG&E Vlog Series!
The SJVCEO and PG&E have teamed up to bring residential customers a new vlog series! Our main goal is to provide resources to customers covering a suite of topics and programs that PG&E offers