Led by the Association of Bay Area Governments, BayREN (Bay Area Regional Energy Network) is a regional collaboration of the Bay Area's nine counties and this year celebrates its 10th anniversary as
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BayREN Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Create Sustainable Communities Across the Bay Area
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), a network of local governments partnering to promote resource efficiency at the regional level, focusing on
Energy-Saving BayREN Launches New Website
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) has launched a redesigned website offering a cohesive and vast array of energy efficiency resources for residents, property and business owners, local
BayREN's Work Recognized by CALCOG
When talking about energy efficiency in the San Francisco region, ABAG’s Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) has taken center stage. BayREN's work has been recognized in a new article from
Annual Climate & Energy Forum Set for Aug. 3-19
The 12th Annual Climate & Energy Forum will take place Aug. 3 to 19, and will feature topics weaving recovery, equity and public health into local climate and energy work. The Forum will continue
Webinar: Energy Financing November 7th
Local governments and staff are invited to join the Energy Financing: Legislative Updates webinar on Tuesday, November 7th from noon to 1 p.m. This Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (PACE)
Bay Area Energy Storage Fire Safety and Code Symposium on November 8th
Local government sustainability staff, fire safety and building code officials are invited by the San Francisco Department of the Environment to attend the Bay Area Energy Storage Fire Safety and Code
Energy Planning: Implementing Microgrids as a Resilience Strategy
Communities are increasingly tapping into microgrids to support goals to decrease carbon footprint, increase energy reliability, and support community development. A microgrid is a specialized energy
Building Resilient Homes to Build Resilient Communities Workshop
The Building Resilient Homes to Build Resilient Communities workshop on July 25th demonstrated the positive impact of coordinated energy efficiency and seismic safety efforts. This is one of a series
BayREN Fall Forum on November 16th: Zero Net Energy for Local Governments Workshop
Elected officials and staff are invited to attend the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) Forum hosted in partnership with the New Buildings Institute (NBI) on November 16, 2016, at the David