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Wildfires and Heat: How two Bay Area Cities are keeping their residents safe from climate hazards
Learn about local action taken to combat wildfires and heat and read our helpful resources for local governments and homeowners.
Extreme Drought Hits Hard as New Water Program Debuts in Sebastopol
As California enters a third year of drought, Bay Area communities are mobilizing to reduce water use.
Rebates offered for switching to electric water heaters in San Mateo County
Linking Health and Energy Efficiency
Did you know that people spend approximately 90% of their time in buildings – and 50% or more of every day inside their homes?
The Power of Energy Efficiency
In the fight against climate change, energy efficiency is a powerful and crucial solution.
Celebrating the Accomplishments of Wendy Sommer
In honor of Women’s History Month, BayREN celebrates the accomplishments of Wendy Sommer
Rising Sun's Climate Careers Program: A Resilient Youth Empowering Initiative
Since 1994, BayREN’s partner, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity (Rising Sun), has worked at the intersection of economic equity and climate resilience.
BayREN Pursues Climate Goals Through the Use of Home Energy Scores (HES)
The changing climate and the current pandemic are increasingly highlighting the cost of energy in homes. According to a recent study by Sense Home Energy Monitor, California homes’ electrical usage has increased by 9.3%, resulting in a rise in annual utility bill spending by approximately $161 in 2020.
BayREN Fights Climate Change with Energy Efficiency and Electrification
Since its inception in 2013, BayREN has fought climate change by implementing energy efficiency programs in the Bay Area, avoiding 126 million tons of carbon emissions in the process.
May 28, 2019 - Learn About and Drive Alternative Fuel Vehicles at the 6th Annual Bay Area AltCar
AltCar started in Santa Monica in 2005 at a time when alternative fuel vehicles seemed like a fading dream. This was a time when bigger was better. Big SUVs were making big money for automakers and you could get a $6,000 IRS tax rebate for purchasing one.