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Got Grants | November Edition

November is here and so is this month’s edition of #GotGrants! We have a couple of grants and even a loan program. Check them out now!

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Technology Tuesdays: Energy Efficient Cooking Part II, 5-in-One Ovens

We are all done with the ghosts, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween, and we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas. November 1st is the unofficial start of the holiday season. This is, by far, my favorite time of the year. However, while we are all gearing up for yet another wonderful holiday season and its traditions, it is important to understand and seek out new and more efficient ways of doing the things that we love, even if they are traditional.

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October Spotify | HPWH

Interviewer: “So, what’s a heat pump hot water heater?”

Interviewee: [Pauses, looks a bit confused] “It’s just a water heater.”

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SCE | All Things Affordability

As the holiday season approaches, household costs tend to increase as the year wraps. Before diving too much into some of the technological offerings from SCE, check out some tips below that help customers understand their bill and their usage.

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Got Grants | October Edition

We are back with October’s #GotGrants! As the year is somehow approaching a close, grant awards are not going anywhere! Be sure to click below to see the latest opportunities to help turn your project ideas into a reality!

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SCE | Prepared for the Heat Wave

This week, the entire state of California is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave. Here in the Valley, it was nearly 115 degrees yesterday afternoon and will continue to be in the triple digits through the entirety of the week.

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Got Grants | September Edition

September is here and so are the latest grant opportunities for our public agency partners! Take a look to see 3 new opportunities that can help fund your 2022 projects!

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SCE | Time of Use Refresher

While Southern California Edison’s residential time of use transition wrapped early this year, some customers may be still adjusting to this change. Energy bills can be much higher than normal during the summer months here in the Valley so understanding these new rates is more important now than ever!

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Technology Tuesdays: What the Duck?!   

Allow me to explain: the duck curve describes the shape of a chart. This particular chart covers a 24-hour period of time during the spring in California. The season is important because during the springtime, there is still a lot of sunlight which translates into solar generation however, people are not using their air conditioning or heating.

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SCE | Staying Aware of Scammers!

Whether it is in person, via phone call, text, or email, SCE is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of their customers. Take a look below to learn more about how to stay safe and aware of possible scammers.

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August Spotify | Pay for Performance!

We believe there is room for improvement in the process of contracting, especially the strong preference for P4P. While P4P contracts shift risk from the contact holder, the burden and impact are passed on to the program participant, can inhibit innovation, and disproportionally impacts program participants in rural, hard-to-reach, and disadvantaged communities—the very people the SJVCEO is charged to serve.

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Got Grants | August Edition

This month’s #GotGrants is going to look slightly different! ICARP developed a “Resilience Funding and Financing Program Timeline” graphic that tracks a variety of funding programs for jurisdictions and organizations to take advantage of.

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Technology Tuesdays: What is a SEER?

He's a 10, but... he bought the 13 SEER to save money… Check out our #TechTuesday to see why this is ALL wrong

The SEER rating is probably the most important number when looking for a new air conditioning unit. I would argue that the SEER rating is more important than the price. How can that be?

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July Spotify | BLOCKBUSTERS is BACK!

Three years in and movies are back, theaters are open, and ComicCon left us deep in our feelings. It’s a far cry from where we started when we put out our first Blockbuster playlist in 2020, and being back in a theater is a gift and the anticipation of settling in and going someplace totally new for a few hours is something we’re so grateful to do again. (Even if it means paying to see a Minion movie three times over.)

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Technology Tuesdays: Let’s Talk About Water, Baby!

What exactly are we talking about when we discuss water efficiency and conservation? First off, we are still talking about energy efficiency and energy conservation because water and energy are inextricably tied. This is because, in order to use water, we must move it to where we need it. In order to move it, we need energy.

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