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North Bay Fire Recovery Resources
Over 7,000 structures were destroyed in the October 2017 fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties, most of them homes. This page provides information and resources for people who are rebuilding, so that their homes can be safer, more energy efficient, and less expensive to operate.
BayREN Launches New Brand & Video
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) has rebranded itself to better reflect its role as a regional organization dedicated to building government capacity in the nine bay area counties; promoting healthy and energy efficient buildings; and, Reducing Carbon Emissions.
BayREN Commercial P4P Program Pre-Solicitation Conference
The City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment invite you to attend the BayREN Commercial Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program Pre-Soli
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.
Wildfires and Heat: How two Bay Area Cities are keeping their residents safe from climate hazards
In the past months, wildfires have been burning across the West, producing smoke, ash, and unhealthy air that is affecting us locally in California and even crossing state borders.
BayREN Contractors: Leading the Way for Energy Efficiency
As COVID-related restrictions ease, many of us are doing things we haven’t been able to do in a while.
Zero Net Energy Technical Assistance for Municipal Buildings is Available Again in 2018
In 2018, BayREN will continue to provide engineering analysis to support local governments with ZNE feasibility for municipal buildings, including assistance with identifying cost-effective ZNE strategies across municipal building types and providing recommendations for specific building retrofits or new construction. This support is intended to encourage local governments to “lead by example” in implementing ZNE and, through that process, to help educate community members and demonstrate ZNE feasibility.