Energy Conservation

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.

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

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

With wildfires, heatwaves, and other extreme events becoming more frequent, local governments are exploring solutions that make public facilities more resilient—such as energy efficiency and

BayREN’s Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Program launched in June 2025, bringing long-awaited energy efficiency upgrades to middle-income families across the Bay Area.

The Bay Area Energy Atlas — one of the most comprehensive tools of its kind in the country — has just been updated with new features, expanded data, and a more user-friendly interface. Developed by

BayREN’s new Decarbonization Showcase helps pave the way for cleaner, more sustainable public buildings across the Bay Area by supporting their transition to all-electric, energy-efficient operations.

The work of the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is highlighted in a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a global organization dedicated to research in the field of