No-Cost Energy, Water Upgrades Available for Union City Residents

From Union City: For the sixth year in a row, Rising Sun Energy Center’s California Youth Energy Services (CYES) program will provide Union City residents with no-cost energy and water conservation services through a partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the City of Union City, and local water districts.

Since 2000, Rising Sun has provided no-cost energy and water conservation services to over 38,000 residents throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley. Last year, CYES served 201 residents in the city of Union City alone. CYES provides local jobs for local youth by training and employing young adults ages 15 to 22 as Energy Specialists, providing their community’s residents with Green House Calls (GHC).

At each Green House Call, Energy Specialists may:

• perform an energy- and water-efficiency assessment,
• install energy-efficient LED lightbulbs,
• install water-efficient devices for showers and faucets,
• perform a toilet leak detection test,
• perform a basic solar assessment,
• install a Tier 2 Advanced Power Strip,
• offer tips on energy and water conservation to save money on utility bills, and
• provide an additional energy-conscious item from Rising Sun

—all at no cost to residents.

CYES provides services to all community members, regardless of income, with a focus on serving hard-to-reach residents, including renters, low-to-moderate income households, seniors, and non-English speaking households. The program helps cities reach their Climate Action Plan targets and do their part to address California’s drought.

Our clients rave about their Green House Calls:

“These young ladies were informed, professional and thorough. We really appreciated the service and information!”

“The two youth represented your organization in the most professional manner. They were courteous and respectful. They were very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had.”

Green House Calls will begin July 5 and run through August 10, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reserve your spot now. Contact us today and start saving on your energy and water bills!

Call 510.665.1501 ext. 5 to schedule your Green House Call, or sign up online at www.risingsunenergy.org/programs/green-house-call-residents/.

For more information about Rising Sun and its programs, visit www.risingsunenergy.org

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