So, the running joke of #steamtrapqueens may be something we love with a certain level of ridiculousness, the actual opportunities to use efficient steam traps to save energy and money is very much real.

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Rural ratepayers are not actively choosing to ignore programs nor actively refusing to address energy efficiency opportunities. Often, policies and programs designs create barriers to participation.

SoCalREN’s Kits for Kids introduces third and fourth-grade students, from eligible schools to energy efficiency. Students perform an interactive scavenger hunt and receive energy-efficient items at no cost.

By focusing on the rural hard-to-reach sector across the entire state, leveraging the expertise of the seven Rural REN partners, we will be able to provide services to these often-overlooked segments.

Earth Day is one of the rare occurrences in our nation’s history where Democrats, Republicans, rich and poor, and urban and rural folks came together to support a common cause, the environment.

There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the future of nearly every technology will be plug-in. However, many still have questions about what that actually means and how we will get there.

With a little over four years of experience in the energy efficiency workforce, I am now making it my goal to help others find their way to this weird, but wonderful industry.

Last month, SJVCEO launched our GEM Awards. So whether you’re an emerald, ruby, sapphire, or diamond—in the words of Miss Lauren Hill, “don’t be a hard rock when you really are a gem…”

Things have changed over the years, and we may not interact with the same individuals and organizations in the same way. But…

All of these wonderful things about hydrogen fuel cells bring me back to my original question: why aren’t hydrogen fuel cell vehicles more popular and are they viable?

And we see year after year that time is anyone’s greatest commodity. We’ve designed our programs to address that, to relieve pain points, to make a pathway to success. But we weren’t doing that for ourselves. We had to address that gap

Got Grants is here for March! Check out the three grant opportunities that all focus on community improvement through various avenues!

The Inflation Reduction Act does many things, with some questions to its actual impact on inflation. But let’s set aside the IRS stuff, the healthcare stuff, and focus solely on the $369 billion set to support efforts to address climate change.  

To kick off 2023, SJVCEO is challenging our partners to Go the Extra Mile (GEM) in energy conservation and energy education

Happy Black History Month! Have you ever thought about how colleges connect to the clean energy industry? Specifically HBCUs? The connection is much closer than you think.

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.

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.

How are Auto Door Closers connected to Valentine’s Day? Check out our February Playlist to find out!

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

“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.