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We are thrilled to introduce Jillian Du as the new Program Manager for BayREN’s Single Family Home+ (Single Family) program.

Watch as this San Leandro resident benefitted from BayREN rebates to upgrade her drafty house to an energy efficient and comfortable home.

As realtors often say, every house has a story to tell. In a quiet community-driven neighborhood in Oakland, there's a 1940s home that has been given a new lease on life.

For Celebrity Chef Tú David Phu, bánh xèo, or the Vietnamese crepe, is a dish that evokes memories of family gatherings, where his aunts perfected the art of cooking golden and crispy crepes filled

In August, the BayREN team, joined by staff of the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA; BayREN’s Multifamily program implementer) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), embark

The Bay Area has an exceedingly competitive housing market, and in the face of an aging housing stock, home buyers are often left to consider the costs of unforeseen home upgrades.

The Bay Area is renowned for its environmental leadership, and with the selection of Jane Elias as the Bay Area Regional Energy Network’s (BayREN) new Program Administrator, the region’s efforts on energy and climate work are positioned to reach new heights. With an impressive background in local government and deep knowledge in energy efficiency and resilience, Jane is set to have a lasting impact.

CivicWell's Angie Hacker sat with Jenny to reflect on the development of regional energy networks, changes in program administration over the last decade, requirements for the future, and more!

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the Bay Area Regional Energy Network’s (BayREN) Business Plan for the next 8 years, marking a pivotal role for energy efficiency in the Bay Area.

Last week BayREN attended the 14th annual California Climate and Energy Forum hosted by CivicWell. The BayREN team traveled from all over the Bay Area to present, engage, and connect!