Energy storage is emerging as a potential solution for power reliability, emergency preparedness, and grid harmonization. What do cities need to know as energy storage becomes more common? This forum will provide a crash course on how storage fits within the overall energy landscape and energy efficiency efforts, as well as practical information and ideas …

Improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings will be a vital part of addressing climate change. This half-day event will focus on tools local governments can use to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from existing residential buildings, such as climate action plans, benchmarking, time-of-sale ordinances, reach codes, and incentives. Attendees will also have …

Energy efficiency not only saves energy and money, but also creates healthier buildings by reducing pollution, improving indoor air quality, and protecting the climate. This half-day forum will explore the links between public health and energy efficiency, including how they relate to equity and climate change. Speakers will include Linda Rudolph, Director of the Center …

The BayREN ePermit Tool is a free, online tool that provides information and building permit forms to homeowners and contractors for three of the most common types of home projects: replacing a hot water heater, replacing or adding new windows, and replacing all or part of a roof. The ePermit Tool is intended to: Make …

One of the most powerful tools local governments have to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions is local energy reach codes. This half-day event will provide information on reach codes, including state requirements, timing considerations, and types of reach codes possible under California’s 2019 Energy Code. Attendees will also hear the initial results of …