Energy Efficiency

California Does it Again: Go Green Financing and The Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

California Does it Again: Go Green Financing and The Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program California has always been a pioneer in energy efficiency programs and policies to achieve ambitious energy savings goals. Through a private-public partnership between state agencies and the Investor-Owned Utilities in California, the State created the California Hub for Energy Efficiency Financing (CHEEF) to develop attractive […]

Increasing Your Energy Efficiency Options: The Story of PACE Financing

As you may have heard, the State of California recently set a number of ambitious goals to reduce our impact on the environment. Unsurprisingly, many of these goals face multiple barriers with the potential to impede their progress. Two of these goals in particular: “50% renewable electricity” and “Double energy efficiency savings at existing buildings” are limited by the availability of financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Sonora Setting Itself Apart This Spring With Energy Action

Spring is in full bloom here at SBC and the Climate Planning department is excited to invite you along to witness the “budding” of the newest Energy Action Plan (EAP) in the City of Sonora!

The Future: Now Arriving with Smart Home Technology

One of my favorite shows growing up was The Jetsons.

I’m sure many of you will agree, the ability to walk through a machine and be fully washed and dressed was a pretty cool concept.

Home Again: When Your Passions and Hometown Align

Since recently moving back to my hometown, one of my favorite places to visit in Nevada City is Sugarloaf Mountain. From a bird’s-eye-view you can see the downtown storefronts surrounded by heavily wooded forest and the rolling foothills along the horizon.

The Crow and the Pitcher: a New Twist on an Old Fable

A crow perishing with thirst saw a pitcher, and hoping to find water, flew to it with delight. When he reached it, he discovered to his grief that it contained so little water that he could not possibly get at it. He tried everything he could think of to reach the water, but all his efforts were in vain.

Placer County Wows DOE, Shows Energy Efficiency Can Be Exciting

Who says energy efficiency isn’t sexy or inspiring?

As a matter of fact, upgrading aging and inefficient equipment not only looks good, it feels good on the financial bottom line.

Traveling for Work: A Trade-off in Emissions for the Power of Face-to-Face Conversation

This past week, I found myself thinking, “What do I like most about my job?” Is it being able to work on such a large, challenging, and impactful task as combating climate change? Or is it working with such a passionate and motivated group of peers? Or perhaps it’s simply being able to work in the same awesome town that I live?