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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

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.

In April 2026, BayREN’s Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home Program added induction cooking to the suite of home upgrade measures available to Bay Area residents in single family homes.

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

Every April, San Francisco Climate Week brings together hundreds of organizations to host over 100 climate action and environment-focused events and learning sessions that draw thousands of attendees

When Mirza and Jorge Guzman-Cruz moved into their Napa home in the summer of 2025, it marked a meaningful return to their hometown. After spending years living in different parts of the Bay Area, the

In 2024, BayREN expanded its program offerings to help Bay Area local governments and special districts make smarter long-term energy investments through its new Energy Roadmapping service.

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

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

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