When the military goes green, everyone wins

Not always regarded as innovative or progressive by the uninformed, U.S. military forces are taking great strides toward using energy efficiency and alternative fuels to save energy and money – and more importantly lives – while reducing the size of its carbon “boot print.”

San Diego Offers New Energy Discounts

Summer is in full swing and so are homeowner’s utility bills. But there’s a new pathway for San Diegans to take to reduce their home’s energy use and produce their own solar power - Reduce then Produce.

Travelling showcase for sustainable energy

CCSE is taking sustainable home energy ideas and practices on the road!

The CCSE Residential Energy Roadshow, a 24-foot portable resource center, is designed to educate and inspire Southern Californians to learn about and adopt energy-saving practices in home efficiency, solar technologies and alternative-fuel transportation. CCSE will take the exhibit to community events throughout San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with the first showcase August 26-28 at the San Diego Home, Hot Tub & Landscape Show.

As the first recipients of a $5,000 check from the newly created San Diego Airport Vehicle Rebate Program, Jorge Rodriguez and Kole Handy, owners of Lifestyle Transportation, weren’t satisfied with just getting one Lincoln MKZ hybrid luxury sedan - they plan to buy five alternative fuel vehicles with rebates, saving enough to purchase a sixth car for free.

Helping Contractors Seal the Deal

Upgrading a home’s energy efficiency and installing solar are among the most important steps for California to successfully reduce its energy consumption and meet environmental goals for curbing greenhouse gas emissions. While rebates and educational programs can motivate a homeowner to save energy, the ability of home performance contractors to make the sale is critical, and often depends largely on financing.