Thanks to all of our attendees! It was a packed house at City Hall on Tuesday, May 10. Approximately 60 Hayward residents participated in an evening workshop to learn about programs that will help them increase the energy efficiency of their homes. Free dinner, childcare, and LED lightbulbs were provided to thank community members for taking the time to improve their homes and help reduce Hayward’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The workshop included a presentation from the Bay Area’s Home Energy Upgrade Incentive program, which provides free home advisor consultations and rebates for homeowners who complete energy retrofits. In addition, Rising Sun Energy gave a presentation on their California Youth Energy Services Program, which employs young adults to conduct free Green House Calls during the summer. At each Green House Call, energy specialists install free energy and water-saving equipment and provide personalized recommendations for further savings. By the end of the evening, over 35 households had signed up to participate in one or both of the programs.
