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Thinking About Going Electric? Visit SVCE's New 'eHub'
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How Are You Celebrating Energy Awareness Month?
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Interest-Free Microloans Available for Energy-Savings Upgrades
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Thinking About Going Electric? Visit SVCE's New 'eHub'
SVCE’s new eHub provides free online resources and tools that make it easy to explore the latest in all-electric living – and you can do it from the comfort of your couch! Compare over 50 current models of electric and hybrid vehicles on EV Assistant. Explore and shop for efficient, electric appliances that best fit your lifestyle on Appliances Assistant. Or use the Solar+Battery Assistant to browse or get quotes for home solar and battery systems.
Did you know that more than 80% of local greenhouse gas emissions in Silicon Valley come from burning fossil fuels in transportation and buildings (like your home)? With Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s carbon-free electricity, converting from gas-powered appliances and vehicles to efficient, high-performance electric choices eliminates emissions at home and in the community. These are often the biggest steps one can take to fight climate change.
eHub helps takes the guesswork out of going electric. Visit eHub to learn more about the options, benefits and savings. Make the switch and reduce emissions for a more sustainable future.
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October is National Energy Awareness Month! While there are no energy efficiency carols or traditions, there are still ways to celebrate energy efficiency and use this time to re-evaluate your home’s energy use. The SVCE Do-It-Yourself Energy Saving Toolkit is an easy way to check-in on your home’s efficiency and provide quick fixes to improve it.
Since we all have a little extra time at home this year, it’s a good opportunity to make some small adjustments to increase comfort and savings. Phantom loads, which is the electricity used even when a device is off, is common with TVs, phone and laptop chargers, and gaming consoles. Check the DIY Energy Saving Toolkit out from your local library (which has safety measures in place) to find out which appliances are pulling extra electricity even when they are off. Use the infrared thermometer to find leaks in doors and windows, in addition to other efficiency-enhancing activities. Bonus: it is a great in-home learning activity for kids too!
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BayREN, a local government organization, has partnered with the nonprofit organization Mission Asset Fund (MAF) to provide 0% interest microloans of up to $2,500 for energy saving upgrades for small Bay Area-based businesses. No matter the project, from updating to LED lighting to switching to ENERGY STAR appliances, MAF can help you choose cost-saving equipment, find the right contractor, and guide you through the simple loan application process.
Program Benefits:
- Loans from $500-$2,500
- 0% interest rate and flexible terms
- Financing for all ENERGY STAR certified products
- Quick online application process
- Opportunity to save up to $100 per month on utilities
Looking to shrink your energy bill today? Apply today for energy efficiency upgrade financing or schedule a time to talk to a MAF representative and learn more about the BayREN Business Microloan Program.
Visit missionassetfund.org/bayren to learn more.
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 Do you have questions about how a home solar system would impact your energy bill? Billing for solar is done through a Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. Watch the video above for information on how generation, metering and payments work. For additional information on NEM and billing please visit SVCleanEnergy.org/solar.
Ready to browse your home’s solar and battery options to make your home more resilient? Visit the Solar+Battery Assistant to see how it works. If you want more details, you can receive no-obligation quotes from local installers.
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