Collaborating for a brighter, cleaner, climate future, in Mendocino County and beyond-
GRI Volunteer Marcy Snyder outside of her solarized home in Fort Bragg
GRI Table of Education Materials at local event
Electric MTA Bus
Solarizing Mendocino County:
Promoting reduced emissions at every level:
Educating our community and ourselves:
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Encouraging ease of solar installations
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Cross work group organization to promote training of solar installers
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Encouraging public agencies to incorporate energy conservation and low emission practices in their programs, in order to reduce greenhouse case emissions and reduce energy costs
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Hosting meetings with public officials for updates on climate initiatives in the county
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Organizing and attending community outreach and education events
Good News: Biden announced the first-ever “American Climate Corps,” an initiative to train more than 20,000 young people for jobs in clean energy and climate resilience. Modeled on the New Deal-era Civilian Conservation Corps– which put millions to work during the Great Depression – the American Climate Corps will provide young people with skills to work in wind and solar production and installation, disaster preparedness, forest management, coastal restoration, and land conservation. All participants in the program will be paid, and most positions will not require previous experience.
Ready for a
solar home?
Last year, the CPUC voted to decrease the buy back amount for surplus energy produced by home solar. This new cost structure will go into effect on April 14th 2023 and will not affect pre-existing customers. Click here to learn more about getting rooftop solar as a PG&E customer, and make sure to fill out your Interconnection Agreement before April 14th!
Take Action
To minimize your carbon footprint, charge your EV between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in order to maximize use of solar energy which is abundant on the northern California grid during that time. Charging your EV at night using time-of-use rates may save you a few dollars, but your car will be fueled by electricity generated by natural gas, a fossil fuel!
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Links and Reading
Advanced Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Certificate
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This certificate will include the theory and operation of hybrid and electric vehicle operation. Each of the major manufacturers’ vehicles is discussed along with the safety and service procedures that apply to these vehicles. Hands-on activities include major service procedures and basic diagnostics on the most common hybrid and electric vehicles in the market today. with hands-on course provides an overview of both conventional and alternative fuels with their impact on vehicle emissions in gasoline engines. In addition, advanced vehicle technologies such as hybrid electric, direct injection, and fuel cells are explored. Topics include gasoline, E85, M85, CNG, LPG, RNG, RVs, HEVs, Fuel Cells, and dynamometer testing. Completion of this course helps students prepare for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) F1 Alternative Fuels Certification in addition to the ASE L3 Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Certification.
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These lists are a work in progress- check back soon for more