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BayREN Hosts Regional Forum on Water Heating Technologies

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As the Bay Area prepares to transition to cleaner space and water heating equipment, local governments, workforce leaders, and industry partners are working to answer a critical question: How can the

BayREN Launches Second Cohort to Help Local Governments Decarbonize Public Buildings, Builds on Early Success

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BayREN is proud to announce the launch of the second cohort of the Decarbonization Showcase, expanding the program’s impact across the Bay Area. The Decarbonization Showcase welcomes five new

A 2026 Knob-and-Tube Rebate Helps Bay Area Homes Move Forward with EASE Home Upgrades

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BayREN’s EASE Home program is making it easier for Bay Area homeowners to access energy efficiency upgrades, thanks to a new rebate that addresses a common barrier: knob-and-tube wiring.

BayREN's 2025 Successes and Plans for Climate, Community, and Health

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BayREN recently marked two significant milestones that reflect both the success of its current work and the direction of its regional energy leadership.

A small-town store with a big energy win in Bodega, CA

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Located in a small town in Sonoma County, The Bodega Country Store serves as a local hub offering groceries, locally made products, and everyday essentials to the community. When owner Ariel

BayREN’s EASE Home Program Supports Older Adults Aging in Place in Marin County

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Donna Scuitto still remembers when she moved into her Novato home — it was July 4th weekend in 1975. For more than 50 years, the house has been a place of stability and connection for her and her

BayREN and OakCLT Partnership Helps Preserve Oakland Home

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Twelve years ago, Shekinah and Christopher Samaya-Thomas purchased their Oakland home through the Oakland Community Land Trust (OakCLT), an organization that expands and preserves affordable housing

Building resilience together: Highlights from BayREN’s Municipal Facilities Forum

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With wildfires, heatwaves, and other extreme events becoming more frequent, local governments are exploring solutions that make public facilities more resilient—such as energy efficiency and

From Intern to Energy Advisor: Ronald’s Journey From Climate Careers to EASE Home

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BayREN’s Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Program launched in June 2025, bringing long-awaited energy efficiency upgrades to middle-income families across the Bay Area.

Updated Bay Area Energy Atlas Now Online

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The Bay Area Energy Atlas — one of the most comprehensive tools of its kind in the country — has just been updated with new features, expanded data, and a more user-friendly interface. Developed by