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Why am I Vested in the Work that I Do?
We all were or still are at a point where our personal and professional lives blur lines into our working spaces, so it makes sense that being happy at work carries over to happiness at home.
Technology Tuesdays: Battery Advancement Charging Forward!
There’s nothing I enjoy discussing more than electrification (the good and the bad) because I believe it is the path forward to preserve our environment as well as our economy. A big component of electrification is battery storage. This is primarily due to the variable nature of renewable energy
Rural Voices Part 5 | Sierra Business Council
It is often the most vulnerable of utility customers who do not have equitable access to utility energy efficiency programs in which they pay into every month.
Rural Voices Part 4 | County of SLO
The County’s rural and small nature makes it an undesirable and cost-ineffective location for energy service providers and outside program administrators to deliver.
Rural Voices Part 3 | Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance
Rural communities are also dealing with the devastating nature of California’s wildfires, climate change, and other issues impacting our communities.
Steam Trap (Queens) on Spotify | May 2023
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.
Photo cred: https://www.jrburnsplumbing.com.au/
Rural Voices Part 2 | Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
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.
Bringing EE to the Classroom with Kits for Kids!
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.
Rural Voices Part 1 | Redwood Coast Energy Authority
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.
Appreciation of Earth Day
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.
Technology Tuesdays | Plugging Into The Future
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.
Energizing the Workforce | Back to the Beginning
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.
This Month Is For The GEM | April Spotify!
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…”
Connectors of Connections
Things have changed over the years, and we may not interact with the same individuals and organizations in the same way. But…
Technology Tuesdays: What’s the Deal with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles?
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?
Defend Your Calendar!
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? | March Edition
Got Grants is here for March! Check out the three grant opportunities that all focus on community improvement through various avenues!
Inflation Reduction Act featured in March's Spotify!
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.
How to “Go the Extra Mile” with SoCalREN
To kick off 2023, SJVCEO is challenging our partners to Go the Extra Mile (GEM) in energy conservation and energy education
A Close Connection: HBCUs and the Clean Energy Industry
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.