County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability

Up before dawn to celebrate 12 years of financing residential and commercial improvement projects in Sonoma County! Thanks to all our participating contractors that came out and masked up for the drive-thru event.

High utility bills? Make improvements that will lower your costs while making your home more comfortable and healthy.

Join the Energy and Sustainability Division along with local building performance expert, John Sutter owner of Applied Building Science, for a free online workshop at 10:30 on March 17th to learn about seismic strengthening at home so that you are prepared when disaster strikes. In this workshop, we will review common residential construction weaknesses and cover basic to advanced repair techniques that will significantly improve a home’s performance in earthquakes. Register at: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us//re/WN_4VtfcNnOSlytdfvutkoenQ

Thinking of powering with solar? Should you add battery storage? From creating energy self-reliance to keeping the critical loads on when the power goes out, now is a great time to consider powering with clean energy. Join the Energy and Sustainability Division for a free online workshop to learn about the basics of solar, how battery systems work, and determining critical loads. We’ll also review incentives and compare available funding options. Date & Time: Wednesday, March... 10, 2021 10:30-11:30am Register at: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us//re/WN_bCS-Yp1yQF-kCFJ0WoGpiw

The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division is pleased to announce the Spring 2021 workshop series for homeowners interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more resilient. The workshops cover a range of topics including evaluating energy use, making a project plan, solar photovoltaics and batteries, indoor air quality, wildfire safety, and seismic strengthening. Presentations will also include information ...about financing and other resources such as rebates and incentives to get your projects started. To register, please click on the workshops below that you would like to attend. Solar and Storage Basics for Home, Be Resilient - Wednesday, March 10th 10:30 am 11:30 am https://sonomacounty.zoom.us//re/WN_bCS-Yp1yQF-kCFJ0WoGpiw Seismic Strengthening, Be Prepared Wednesday, March 17th 10:30 am 11:30 am https://sonomacounty.zoom.us//re/WN_4VtfcNnOSlytdfvutkoenQ Funding Your Home Improvements, Rebates and Financing Wed, April 14th 10:30 am -11:30 am https://sonomacounty.zoom.us//re/WN_WQOkGREnRA-F-OgLJlQG6Q Wildfire Safety, How Resilient is Your Home Wednesday, April 28th 10:30 am 11:30 am https://sonomacounty.zoom.us//re/WN_Krm8uPpiTk2Xnx0htm9JvA For more information or to RSVP directly, call 707-565-6470 or email [email protected]

Stay Open During the Pandemic and Save Money on Utility Bills. Our next webinar on Energy Efficiency Financing, Savings, and Business COVID 19 Safety is coming ...up in just over a week! Learn how energy efficiency financing can also help finance COVID 19 safety upgrades. We're excited to have GoGreen Financing, Bay Area Regional Energy Network, and the Alliance for Energy Efficiency as guest speakers. Please RSVP and feel free to share with other businesses. RSVP: http://bit.ly/safetysavings See more

It's always a good time to think about making improvements that will help lower your energy use, keep you more comfortable, and save money. Visit http://bayrenresidential.org/ to find available rebates such as heating and cooling, air sealing, insulation, and much more.

Interested in Financing your project? Contact us to today to learn more (707) 565-6470 or email to [email protected] www.sonomacountyenergy.org/financing