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New & Energy Efficient Water Heaters for Public Agencies
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), in partnership with Willdan as the authorized implementor, offers government agencies and school districts cost-effective solutions to enhance energy efficiency through their Government K-12 (GK12) program. This initiative helps public institutions reduce energy consumption and lower ongoing operational and maintenance expenses.
Federal Workforce Cuts Put Sierra Communities At Risk
President Trump’s federal hiring freeze, along with the dramatic cuts to the federal workforce advanced by Elon Musk, create a serious risk to Sierra Nevada communities and landscapes in their effort to mitigate the impacts of wildfire. These actions also pose a risk to Sierra economies that depend upon the use of public lands to drive economic activity in our region.
February Legislative Updates
February legislative updates from SBC’s Government Affairs team, including details on the $2.5 billion bipartisan relief package to help Los Angeles recover after the recent devastating fires and details on the upcoming Sierra Day at the Capitol.
Join SBC at the Annual CCEC Forum!
The SBC team will be attending the 16th annual California Climate & Energy Forum (CCEC) hosted in San Jose from July 9-10, 2025. We hope to see you there!
Behavioral Energy Saving Tactics
Learn behavioral tips on how to conserve energy during all seasons.
January Legislative Updates
January legislative updates from SBC’s Government Affairs team, including an overview of Governor Newsom’s $322 billion proposal for California’s 2025-2026 budget.
LA Wildfires
The January 2025 fire crisis in Los Angeles will have deep and difficult consequences for the Los Angeles region and for the entire state of California.
How To Be Energy Efficient During the Holidays
Although holiday lights are a great way to spread holiday cheer, they may also lead to an increase in your electricity bill. Learn about ways to be more energy efficiency this holiday season.
Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives now Available for Schools!
Heat pump water heaters incentives are now available for K-12 schools and education agencies to leverage. Learn more about the benefits of heat pumps and why the use of heat pumps continues to grow in popularity year after year.
Eastern Sierra BRC
eAstern Sierra Business Resource Center (BRC) Launching Winter 2024-2025, the Eastern Sierra BRC will be located at: 269 N Main St., Bishop, California Thank you
Yes on Prop 4
Prop 4 would make investments now to stave off disaster in the years ahead. It would front-load projects such as brush-clearing, forest restoration, and controlled burns that can help contain future wildfires before they explode into uncontrolled disasters. Prop 4 also contains funding to protect natural lands, build clean energy infrastructure, create parks & green space, and help small and medium farms conserve water and improve soil health.
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