Heat Pump Water Heaters – We Need to Get this Right
The state of California has passed some of the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction legislation in the county. To meet projected reductions outlined in these laws, California will need to…
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Having Trouble Finding a Clean Energy Contractor? Efficiency First California is Making it Easier
In the face of pandemic-related budget shortfalls, Efficiency First CA pivoted to keep staff working and created a tool that supports contractors in a new way. Read more to find…
Are we overlooking the first step towards electrification?
Posted by Charley Cormany, EFCA Executive Director As we deploy more renewable generation, the electrical distribution grid is quickly becoming the cleanest source of power in the state. A few years ago, most policy folks thought it would be a stretch to have 50 percent of the electric supply from renewables by 2025. In reality, we are already way ahead of that goal; in fact, there are times when 63 percent of the electricity on the grid is from clean,
Natural Gas Bans, and Community Solar Green Light
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Update on Statewide Advanced Water Heater Initiative
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, October 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
I believe in electrification. So why did I just install a new furnace?
Posted by Gabe Lieb, EFCA Director of Strategy Our executive director Charley Cormany works with the Building Decarbonization Coalition and National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to bring a contractor’s perspective to residential decarbonization and electrification policy in California. Efficiency First California (EFCA) manages the SMUD Home Performance Program, which last year started incentivizing electrification with hefty rebates. I subscribe to MCE’s 100% renewable energy Deep Green rates. You could say that I’m an electrification champion. So why did I just
What You Missed At The ZNE Retreat
It’s amazing how many energy efficiency conferences and workshops have surfaced recently. The Redwood Energy Zero Net Energy Retreat, which takes place twice a year, is one of the best…
Advocacy Update, June 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, July 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts. The California Public Utility Commission uses the 3-prong test to allow…
