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The Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, Community Environmental Council (CEC), the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, and the Air Pollution Control Districts of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties are launching Electric Drive 805. The new coalition of government agencies and non-profits is focused on helping more drivers understand the financial benefits of electric vehicles and access incentives. With State of California and utility rebates, drivers can purchase or lease a new electric vehicle for less than a similar-sized vehicle that uses gasoline or diesel. Used electric vehicles can also be purchased for less than $5,000 with grants from the state’s Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and a $1,000 Clean Fuel Rewards rebate from SCE.

To find more information, visit www.ElectricDrive805.org. While there, sign up for the mailing list to stay up-to-date on the latest news and incentives for electric vehicle ownership.

The County of Ventura experienced three major wildfires over the last year. To assist residents and encourage energy efficiency in rebuild and recovery efforts, the County and the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) has partnered with the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) to provide free energy and safety assessments with a certified building performance and home energy analyst. The County and VCREA also coordinates with SoCalGas to provide a fifty percent increase in energy-efficiency incentives to rebuild using sustainable designs and energy efficient appliances. The generous financial incentives help offset part of the costs of rebuilding environmentally-friendly energy-efficient homes and communities through Ventura County’s Rebuild Together, Rebuild Well Wildfire Recovery efforts. Contact VCREA.Admin@ventura.org or call us at 805-320-6478 to learn more. Se habla español.

2019 SCE & SoCalGas Direct Installation Programs are HERE!

Get FREE energy-efficient products and installation from SCE and SoCalGas.

Today’s economy is especially challenging for small businesses. Many are aggressively seeking ways to cut expenses and better manage operating costs. The Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA), Southern California Edison (SCE), & the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) understand how energy costs can impact your bottom line…that’s why we are promoting the Direct Install program.

Take the opportunity to participate this year and let us know you are interested, this program might not be back in the area for another few years. The following Direct Install Contractors will be in our area March through April 2019:

SCE Direct Install: Call SCE at 1-800-736-4777 to request services. Our SCE DI installation contractor is California Retrofit, Inc. (CRI): 1-714-779-1156 or visit sce.com/business/savings-incentives/building-improvement.
SoCalGas Direct Install: Call SoCalGas at 1-800-508-2348 to request services. Our SoCalGas DI installation contractor is Synergy Companies: 1-800-818-4298 or visit socalgas.com/for-your-business/energy-savings/energy-saving-programs/commercial-direct.

The Direct Install program is an excellent way for your business to reduce energy costs and save money. This effortless program provides qualifying businesses with FREE energy-efficient products, FREE installation and long-term energy savings.

Building Operator Certification (BOC®) – ENROLL TODAY – BEGINS OCTOBER 17, 2019

Click here to see more details: https://www.vcenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-Ventura-L2-Flier-Reg-2.0-1.pdf

Building Operator Certification (BOC®) helps building engineers, maintenance supervisors and others in the skilled trades advance their skills and careers in energy efficient operation of commercial buildings.

Since 1996 BOC has equipped building operators with the know-how to reduce building-related energy consumption and occupant comfort complaints.

Enroll now to gain essential skills through hands-on training and a professional credential in energy efficient building maintenance. BOC training includes documentation of building Equipment, systems and controls; benchmarking the building’s performance; updating occupancy profiles; reviewing HVAC systems and operation; and mapping the facility’s electrical distribution system.

BOC Level I is designed for operators with two or more years of experience in building operation and maintenance who wish to broaden their knowledge of the total building system. Completion
of Level I requires a time commitment of 74 hours which includes seven classes, work-site projects, and open-book tests.

BOC Level II is designed for experienced facility staff who have earned their BOC Certification or a Level I Training Certificate of Completion (TCOC) and want more advanced training. Completion of Level II requires a time commitment of 61 hours which includes six classes, work-site projects, and open-book tests.

To register for this BOC series, complete and submit this registration form or visit www.theBOC.info/ca/ to register online. Please complete all that apply. To become
BOC-certified, you must take the certification exam.

For Complete Course Descriptions go to: www.theboc.info/h-course-descriptions