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Summer Energy Savings: Understanding Time-of-Use Rates and Simple Ways to Save
Summer Energy Savings: Understanding Time-of-Use Rates and Simple Ways to Save Summer is a great time to enjoy warmer weather, but it can be a
July Legislative Update: Housing Bond & Wildfire Plan
Our July update from our government affairs team with what’s happening this month in the Capitol, information on the new Wildfire Action Plan, and a link to our Wildfire Resilience Workforce survey. This month’s blog also features a look at the upcoming Housing Bond that will be on ballots this November, and how it will impact communities in the Sierra.
California Climate & Energy Collaborative (CCEC) Forum Recap
California Climate & Energy Collaborative Form Recap On July 24-26, Sierra Business Council (SBC) joined more than 500 climate and energy professionals from across California
June Advocacy Updates
This issue takes a closer look at recent changes to California’s Cap-and-Invest program and what they could mean for climate investments across the state. You’ll also find the latest on what’s happening in Sacramento that impacts on our region.
On-Bill Financing Updates:
Our Sierra Nevada Energy Watch team shares new updates to Pacific Gas and Electric’s On-Bill Financing (OBF) program, whihc continues to evolve to better align with today’s energy priorities while ensuring the program remains sustainable for years to come.
May 2026 – Appropriations & Legislative Updates
May 2026 – Appropriations & Legislative Updates May 15 was the final day for fiscal committees to consider bills introduced in the House where they
Placer Co Latino Led CDC
Latino-Led Economic Opportunity and Community Wealth in Placer County Latino Community Development Corporation Feasibility Initiative A community-driven effort led by Latino Leadership Council exploring how
What Does Nevada’s Data Center Boom Mean for Tahoe’s Energy Future – and Local Consumer Costs
What Does Nevada’s Data Center Boom Mean for Tahoe’s Energy Future – and Local Consumer Costs Rapid growth in energy demand — driven in part
Greenhouse Gas Inventories For SNEW Customers
A GHG inventory serves several key purposes. It can either establish a baseline which future inventories can compare emissions reduction over time, and help jurisdictions set realistic reduction targets and forecasting. A GHG inventory also identifies the sectors and sources contributing to emissions and their relative share of the total.
Concerns with CARB’s Cap-and-Invest Proposal
CARB’s recent Cap-and-Invest proposal would undermine our region’s climate resilience by extending our reliance on fossil fuels and reducing funding for the solutions our communities need. Here’s why.
Foresthill Divide Community Protection Project Survey
Do you live in the Foresthill Divide area of Placer Counity? SBC is conducting a survey of community members and invite you to weigh in to incorporate community voices and preferences in the Foresthill Divide Community Protection Project , which will identify a pipeline of priority wildfire resilience projects with broad community support on non-Federal lands on the Foresthill Divide.
Recap: Annual Sierra Day at the Capitol Turns Dialog Into Action
On April 28, Sierra Business Council and the Sierra Nevada Alliance convened a contingent of more than 30 regional leaders, local elected officials, state policymakers, and in Sacramento for Sierra Day at the Capitol, an annual advocacy event that brings Sierra voices and perspectives to California’s lawmakers.
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