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Welcome to Get Nimble, Cali! | SJVCEO with Packetized Energy

The SJVCEO was recently introduced to a new program opportunity that we wanted to share with you all. Packetized Energy’s program, “Get Nimble Cali”, was recently launched and is here to offer services and assistance to California residents! This CEC EPIC-funded pilot’s goal is to sign-up residential customers throughout all of CA's three big IOU service territories (including nested CCA territories) and deploy thousands of connected, smart energy devices such as free smart thermostats and smart plugs.

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Technology Tuesdays: Energy Efficiency in the Age of Intel

We have been talking about big data, intelligence, and energy efficiency for quite a long time. These industries have been dancing around each other for much of the last couple decades however, in recent years, they have really converged in a meaningful way.

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November Spotify | Too Much Toxicity

Addressing the importance of tackling Green House Gas emissions, will only help us reach our local climate and energy goals- and why not use our November Spotify playlist to bring awareness to the toxicity of GHG emissions.

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SCE | Time of Use 101

The time has officially arrived! Southern California Edison will begin transitioning 2.3 million residential customers to Time-of-Use rate plans in six monthly waves that continue through April of 2022. Not quite ready for the transition, we are here to help! See 8 quick tips below that will help prepare you and your household for the upcoming change.

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Technology Tuesdays: Heat Transfer

So, why are we talking about heat transfer? Why is this important? It is important to understand how heat is transferred to understand many aspects of energy efficiency.

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PG&E Time of Use | Customer Communication

Amid the TOU transition, PG&E’s priority is to put customers first and provide as many resources as possible. Please see below for info on Time of Use and the communications that will be shared with customers in the next few months leading up to the transition.

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SCE | Financial Resources at Year End

SCE’s commitment to their customers will never change. Take a look below to help you find the right assistance program for your household to continue supporting you long-term

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Got Grants | November Edition

We hope that you all were able to attend last month’s California Financing Coordinating Committee’s Funding Fair! If not access the resources here. For November, see below for three grant opportunities for our public agencies and community organizations

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Technology Tuesdays: Electricity Generating “Stuff”

It appears to be a new trend for companies to take products that we use on a daily basis and recreate them in such a way that they generate electricity. Two products that fall into this category are wood floors and tires.

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Part 2 | SJVCEO and PG&E Vlog Series

The SJVCEO and PG&E have teamed up to bring residential customers a new vlog series! For this second edition, please press play below to see the latest updates on PG&E’s Residential Rate Options and some additional financial assistance options for customers.

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SJVCEO and SoCalREN | October in Review

Happy October y’all! We have had a busy month here with our public agencies and the SoCalREN. As the end of the year is near, we want to be sure to not only close out 2021 on a positive note but be fully prepared to dive into energy projects in January of 2022. Take a look below to see the latest updates on our public agency partners!

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Technology Tuesdays: Solar Trees

We depend on trees to clean the air, regulate the temperature, as well as a host of other things. As amazing and vital to our ecosystem as they are, they can’t produce sustainable energy. However, 3D printed trees can!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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#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.

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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

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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.

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