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Creating A Culture For No

By learning to say no we opened up space for fun. By giving ourselves room to breathe we can run programs we’re proud of and promote partners we believe in.  When we got choosey about saying yes we hit our stride.

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Got Grants? | February Edition

Our first #GotGrants of 2023 is live! Take a look at three new grant opportunities available for public agencies in California with an emphasis in climate change and resilience.

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Our Long Winters Nap

Thoughts on valuing content and not losing our voice to metrics.

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December Spotify | WISH

“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.

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SCE | Wrapping Up Time of Use!

After years of promoting SCE’s Time of Use Residential Transition, we are officially wrapping up this program! While many curve balls were thrown our way throughout the last few years, we are so proud of the outreach we conduct and how we were (digitally) able to reach our communities.

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Technology Tuesdays: Saving Energy During the Holiday Season

Christmas is just around the corner and while we are busy putting up decorations, planning parties and shopping for loved ones, it is good to remember that there are many ways that we can save energy (and money) during the holidays.

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Got Grants | December Edition

Our last #GotGrants of 2022 is here and we have a couple grant options and a loan program that can get your 2023 off to a great start. Check it out now!

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SCE's Thanksgiving Prep!

With ovens on, pots simmering, and microwaves running- it is extremely imperative that we all remember kitchen safety tips.

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Staying “Resilient Together” in the San Joaquin Valley

The SJVCEO is partnering with PG&E, as part of its Resilient Together Advisory Group (RTAG) which brings together community-based organizations (CBOs) that work with and/or on behalf of San Joaquin Valley vulnerable communities.

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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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