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Protecting Energy Efficiency Funding to Reach California’s Equity and Climate Goals
Rising utility costs are impacting communities statewide, highlighting the urgent need to protect energy efficiency funding through Public Purpose Program (PPP) charges to keep bills affordable for all Californians.
Advancing Equitable Building Electrification: Insights from the 15th Annual California Climate and Energy Conference
The California Climate and Energy Conference hosted its 15th annual forum in Palm Springs from June 24-25, 2024, with over 400 attendees from across the state.
BayREN Launches Incentive Budget Tracker in Anticipation of the Single Family Home+ Program Sunset
BayREN’s Single Family Home+ program is undergoing a redesign to better serve moderate-income and hard-to-reach Bay Area residents by focusing on health, comfort, safety, and energy savings.
San Francisco Launches Climate Equity Hub to Support Environmental Justice Communities
In April 2024, San Francisco launched the Climate Equity Hub (Hub) to address some o
BayREN Welcomes Alyssa Dykman and Sean Youra to the Team
We are excited to welcome Alyssa Dykman and Sean Youra to the BayREN team as the Program Managers for the two new Public Programs!
Recreate Martin Yan's Famous Recipes on Induction
On April 22nd, 2024 Martin Yan partnered with BayREN and the County of Santa Clara do demonstrate how to cook on an induction cooktop. Find the recipes below:
Annual Report 2023: Building Blocks for a Brighter Future
On April 15, 2024, The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) proudly released its 2023 Annual Report, Building Blocks for a Brighter Future, which encapsulates the significant efforts and milestones achieved throughout the year in advancing energy efficiency and sustainability across the Bay Area.
The Bay Area Takes Bold Steps Towards a Greener Future with Zero-Emission Water Heaters
The Bay Area has long been at the forefront of environmental and sustainability efforts and is embarking on yet another significant initiative towards a greener future.
BayREN is Redesigning the Single Family Home+ Program
BayREN’s Single Family Home+ program aims to serve moderate-income and harder-to-reach residents in the Bay Area. The program is being redesigned to better achieve the goals of health, comfort, safety, and savings through energy upgrades for these target populations. The new Single Family program will be designed to complement existing programs, and is anticipated to launch in the late fall or winter of 2024.
BayREN Supports Local Businesses with Energy Efficiency Upgrades
In the bustling heart of downtown San Rafael stands Thai Food Express, serving beloved dishes such as red curry, drunken noodles, and papaya salad. Open since 1990, Thai Food Express has consistently remained a crowd favorite. Recently, the restaurant has embraced a new flavor of improvements: energy efficiency upgrades made through the BayREN Business program.