CalREN Blog

The latest news and updates from RENs across California.

Business Upgrades: Oak Hill Market
Billie Hervas Billie Hervas

Business Upgrades: Oak Hill Market

Meet Sami Hatter, the manager of Oak Hill Market. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood, Oak Hill Market has been proudly family-owned and operated for more than two decades.

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Pinole’s PEER Program: A Local Model to Improve Energy Efficiency Program Uptake
Billie Hervas Billie Hervas

Pinole’s PEER Program: A Local Model to Improve Energy Efficiency Program Uptake

California residents are increasingly finding opportunities to upgrade their homes for energy efficiency and electrification through regional, statewide, and federal rebate programs. However, high upfront costs continue to be one of the biggest barriers to home improvements. Small-scale pilot programs, such as the Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate (PEER) program, offer an opportunity to address local needs with innovative solutions. 

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California's Expanding Regional Energy Networks: a Federal Grant Success Story
Taylor Chamberlin Taylor Chamberlin

California's Expanding Regional Energy Networks: a Federal Grant Success Story

With State and federal policies and budgets making record investments in climate and energy action, the California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC) wanted to take a moment to reflect on the story of Regional Energy Networks (RENs), which demonstrates why taking the time to pursue grants can pay off in big ways.

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