Martinez Residents: Book Now For Free Home-Energy Assessment, Upgrades

MARTINEZ, CA -- For the third year in a row, Rising Sun Energy Center’s California Youth Energy Services program is providing Martinez residents with no-cost energy and water conservation services through a partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Co., the City of Martinez and local water districts.

Since 2000, Rising Sun has provided services to more than 33,700 residents throughout the Bay Area and Central Valley. Last year, CYES provided services to 248 residents in the City of Martinez, 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.

At each Green House Call, Energy Specialists:

* perform an energy- and water-efficiency assessment,
* install energy-efficient light bulbs,
* install water-efficient devices for showers, faucets, and toilets,
* perform a toilet leak detection test,
* perform a basic solar assessment,
* provide a smart power strip,
* provide e-waste pick-up and disposal,
* offer tips on energy and water conservation to save money on utility bills, and
* give an energy-conscious gift from Rising Sun Energy Center

—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.

Reserve your spot now. Green House Calls run through August 11, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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/<http://www.risingsunenergy.org/programs/green-house-call-residents/>

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