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The Power of Energy Efficiency
In the fight against climate change, energy efficiency is a powerful and crucial solution.
Celebrating the Accomplishments of Wendy Sommer
In honor of Women’s History Month, BayREN celebrates the accomplishments of Wendy Sommer
Rising Sun's Climate Careers Program: A Resilient Youth Empowering Initiative
Since 1994, BayREN’s partner, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity (Rising Sun), has worked at the intersection of economic equity and climate resilience.
BayREN Pursues Climate Goals Through the Use of Home Energy Scores (HES)
The changing climate and the current pandemic are increasingly highlighting the cost of energy in homes. According to a recent study by Sense Home Energy Monitor, California homes’ electrical usage has increased by 9.3%, resulting in a rise in annual utility bill spending by approximately $161 in 2020.
BayREN Fights Climate Change with Energy Efficiency and Electrification
Since its inception in 2013, BayREN has fought climate change by implementing energy efficiency programs in the Bay Area, avoiding 126 million tons of carbon emissions in the process.
May 28, 2019 - Learn About and Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles at the 6th Annual Bay Area AltCar
AltCar started in Santa Monica in 2005 at a time when alternative fuel vehicles seemed like a fading dream. This was a time when bigger was better. Big SUVs were making big money for automakers and you could get a $6,000 IRS tax rebate for purchasing one.
Study: Green-Certified Homes Sell for More
A rigorous study, released today by Build It Green and funded by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), shows that green-certified homes in California bring a higher sales price, even though market barriers often prevent the full value of the home’s green features from being recognized.
Charge! is now Accepting Applications for Public EV Charging Stations
Charge! is a grant program offered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) that helps offset
BayREN Partner, Mission Asset Fund, nominated for Visionary of the Year Award
Mission Asset Fund (MAF) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit whose mission is to create a fair financial marketplace by expanding access to financial services, savings, and investment opportunities for low-income communities. MAF fills key gaps through offerings such as Lending Circles, immigration fee loans, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal assistance grants.
June Regional Forum: Innovative Approaches to Improving Energy Code Compliance
Join us to learn about several new strategies and tools for energy code compliance. Presentations will include a broad perspective of common energy code compliance challenges faced by local governments, followed by case studies and information on several innovative approaches, including electronic tools for residential and commercial projects and in-person assistance for local governments. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions.