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SCE | 2022 & Comparing TOU
In the last couple of years, we have learned a lot about Southern California Edison’s Time of Use rates and how they can benefit your household. Time-Of-Use plans are designed so you have options to reduce your overall costs. There are three specific rates within Time of Use, so scroll below to see which one will work best for you!
SJVCEO and PG&E | In Case You Missed It!
Happy New Year everyone! If you recall, the SJVCEO and PG&E were quite busy last year with our Vlog Series that launched towards the end of the summer (which also seems like a lifetime ago). We executed a 3 episode series, that provided an in depth breakdown of PG&E customers resources to ensure that residents have the necessary tools to save on their energy bill month and be prepared for the Time of Use transition. Please see a breakdown of the episodes below just in case you missed them!
Got Grants | Happy New Year!
Happy New Year y’all and welcome to our first edition of #GotGrants for 2022. We are looking forward to bringing our partners new opportunities and funding avenues to better their communities. Please take a look below!
January Spotify | I'm a Watt?
The SJVCEO is BACK for another year of curated song favorites and industry themes to match! To start of 2022, we want to bring the POWER back into the year. Watt signifies power?
Technology Tuesdays: Smart Buildings
To start off 2022, I would like to look back for just a brief moment. Smart technology is something we have discussed in the past in Technology Tuesdays. For example, we have covered smart sockets, smart power strips, smart thermostats, smart glass, and even smart neighborhoods. However, a smart building is a concept that incorporates many of those technologies into one application.
SJVCEO | Where did 2021 go?
Another year down! While 2021 did look oddly similar to 2020, we have made it to the finish line. Even though we continued working from home with one day in office, the SJVCEO had quite a busy year. We wanted to highlight a few achievements that we are so proud of from this year so please check out the short clips below to learn more!
Technology Tuesdays: Ring in the New Year with Energy Savings
In just a few short days it will officially be 2022! Although New Year’s is coming up, we still have a few weeks of winter weather ahead of us. As such, we must remember the importance of the little things we do to reduce energy use.
SCE | Safety During the Holiday Season!
With Christmas nearly ONE WEEK away, we want to be sure all of our communities are staying safe through their holiday festivities! See below for some quick tips from SCE to keep your home safe during this time!
December Spotify | Keep on SHINING!
“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art—write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.”
2021 | A Year in Review with SoCalREN
Wrapping up our second year in the Regional Partnership with SoCalREN brought new successes and achievements! In another pandemic year, we successfully executed reports, energy projects, and much more! See below for key agency highlights from this year.
SCE and SJVCEO | Be Prepared for TOU!
Whether you have transitioned, are scheduled to, or just want to learn more- please check out our quick video below with SCE to receive the most up to date information on Time of Use rates.
Got Grants | December 2021
Happy December! As we begin to close out 2021, we want to end on a positive note and what is more positive than free money through grant programs?! Please see below for three opportunities that can start your 2022 off the right way!
Part 3 | SJVCEO and PG&E Vlog Series: All things TOU!
For our final episode of 2021, please press play below to learn more information on PG&E’s Residential Time of Use transition and some additional tips and tricks to help you save!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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