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Webinar: Energy Financing November 7th

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Enters Regional Collaborative Services Agreement Member Cities, Towns and Counties Invited to Participate

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Many ABAG member cities, towns, and counties have opted into Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing programs to benefit their constituents and communities. PACE is rapidly growing in

Financing Innovation Spurs Energy Upgrades in Bay Area's Multifamily Buildings

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Coordinated programs provide streamlined access to low-interest loans, rebates and no-cost consulting services for energy efficiency improvements OAKLAND, Calif — March 18, 2016 — A new Bay Area

New Partnership to Advance Climate Action in the Bay Area Association of Bay Area Governments Partners with CivicSpark

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The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) was selected as the Bay Area regional partner for CivicSpark, a Governor's Initiative AmeriCorps program administered by the Local Government Commission

BayREN-PACE Website Now Live!

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The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has developed the Local Government PACE Portal, a "one-stop shop" for

Homeowners Access BayREN for Energy Efficiency Homes 2015 Promises More for Bay Area Homeowners

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Enrollment in the Bay Area Regional Energy Network's (BayREN) multifamily and single family programs has achieved significant ground in capitalizing on energy savings potential. BayREN provides cash