Bay Area Regional Energy Network

If you want to make your community more sustainable while getting paid, hands-on work experience, keep reading 👀☀️

We’re looking for people ages 15-24+ for a variety of positions that will support Green House Calls throughout the Bay Area! We’re hiring Energy Specialists, Energy Specialist Drivers, Leaders in Field Training, and Summer Program Managers in Concord, Napa, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Rosa.

🔗💻 Learn more and apply here: https://risingsunopp.org/jobs/


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City of Concord, California Greater Concord CA Chamber of Commerce
City of Napa - Local Government Napa Chamber of Commerce
City of Oakland - Local Government Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
City and County of San Francisco - Government
City of San José San Jose Chamber of Commerce
City of Santa Rosa, California Santa Rosa Metro Chamber

Attention local government and special district staff: transform your public buildings into leading examples of decarbonization with no-cost technical expertise and financial support!

BayREN's Decarbonization Showcase is now accepting applications through February 20, 2026. 

Ready to get started? Register for the upcoming webinar on Jan 14, 2026 to get your questions answered. https://www.bayren.org/events/decarbonization-showcase-informational-webinar-2026-01-14

Learn more and verify eligibility: https://www.bayren.org/decarb-showcase

Happy holidays from all of us at BayREN! Wishing you a season filled with warmth, comfort, connection — and a bright New Year ahead. ✨

In October, BayREN hosted a NAR Green Designation Training for real estate professionals to be introduced to green real estate concepts, principles, practices and benefits. Scroll through to see what local real estate agents have to say.

Stay tuned for the upcoming 2026 class schedule: https://www.bayren.org/events-training

Join us and our partners Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) November 19 for a FREE virtual Forum: "California's Evolving Energy Policy Landscape: Local Government Options." Learn how Bay Area jurisdictions are navigating the 6-year reach code moratorium and new air quality rules while advancing building decarbonization and climate goals.
📅 When: Wed, Nov 19 | 9AM–12PM
📍 Where: Zoom
Register for the BayREN forum now!
https://registration.bayren.org/registration/californias-evolving-energy-policy-landscape-local-government-options
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“From reach codes to air district rules—California’s energy landscape is evolving.
Join BayREN’s free virtual forum Nov 19 to learn how local governments are adapting.
🌎 Register now → https://registration.bayren.org/registration/californias-evolving-energy-policy-landscape-local-government-options

Small businesses in the Bay Area, like NK Gas in Antioch, can now access rebates for energy-saving upgrades through a free equipment evaluation. Niral Patel, owner and operator of NK Gas, participated in the program and received over $10,600 in rebates for energy-efficient lighting upgrades, making the project completely free. Now, he’s saving more than $2,200 a year on his electric bill. Eligible upgrades may include refrigeration, lighting and more, helping businesses lower costs and improve efficiency. Learn how BayREN Business can support small businesses across the Bay Area.

Business Upgrades: NK Gas | Bay Area Regional Energy Network For gas stations, which operate around the clock, energy efficiency upgrades can significantly lower operating costs.

BayREN’s Green Labeling program hosted an Electrification Luncheon and Induction Cooking Demonstration for realtors at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia’s Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum in Napa.
William Doran and Ryan C. Melendez from the County of Napa opened the event by addressing common myths about electrification and induction cooking.
With the help of a few volunteers, Chef Sky Hanka from CIA Copia led a hands-on demonstration featuring grilled chicken and sautéed mushroom risotto. The demo showcased the many benefits of induction cooking — including fast heating, precise temperature control, easy cleanup, and enhanced safety with a cooler cooktop surface and automatic shutoff features. The team also discussed the broader advantages of electrification, such as energy savings, improved indoor air quality, and sustainability. By the end of the session, even the most skeptical attendees were impressed by induction cooking technology.

Napa Realtors: Curious about induction cooking or want to try it yourself? William and Ryan from the County of Napa have portable induction cooktops available for you to test. Visit them at 1195 Third Street, Napa CA 94559 in the east wing to learn more (seriously!).

Looking to attend a BayREN Realtor event? Keep an eye out for upcoming events in your area: https://www.bayren.org/events-training

Registration is now officially open for the CalREN 2025 Equitable Electrification Forum on Wednesday, November 19.

This is your opportunity to join energy leaders and other key stakeholders from across California to discuss the future of electrification programs, strategies for reaching hard-to-reach communities, and the importance of equity and resilience in our energy systems.

We look forward to seeing you there.
https://bit.ly/CalREN2025

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Beverly has loved living in her quiet Fremont home, but lately the drafts in her older house were getting hard to ignore. Looking for a way to make her house more comfortable, she discovered BayREN’s Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home program.
Learn more about Beverly’s journey to upgrade her home: https://www.bayren.org/news/how-beverly-made-her-fremont-home-healthier-and-more-comfortable-ease-home

We’re thrilled to welcome Toto Vu-Duc to the BayREN team as our newest Principal Coordinator! Toto will be leading our Codes and Standards Program and managing our energy consumption data tools. With a background in environmental management, Toto brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to sustainability and climate justice.
A San Francisco native, Toto is returning to her Bay Area roots! We’re excited to learn from her expertise and fresh perspective as she supports local governments across the Bay Area in her new role. Learn more:

Toto Vu-Duc Joins BayREN as a Principal Coordinator | Bay Area Regional Energy Network Join us in welcoming Toto Vu-Duc to the BayREN team as our newest Principal Coordinator! She will be leading the Codes and Standards Program and managing our energy consumption data tools.

Join us for a special in-person, interactive Forum focused on enhancing the energy efficiency and resilience of municipal buildings. This event will include real-world case studies, a resource fair and opportunities to meet and learn from local government staff.
When: Wednesday, September 17 | 9am – 12pm
Where: 375 Beale Street, San Francisco 94105
Register today: https://www.bayren.org/events/resilient-municipal-facilities-examples-resources-and-lessons-learned-2025-09-17

Resilient Municipal Facilities: Examples, Resources, and Lessons Learned | Bay Area Regional Energy Network Sep 17 Forum Resilient Municipal Facilities: Examples, Resources, and Lessons Learned Wednesday, September 17, 2025 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. In-Person 375 Beale Street San Francisco, CA 94105 United States Join us for a special in-person, interactive Forum focused on enhancing the energy efficiency and resi...