Energy & Resilience
Webinar Series Announced
The County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability team is pleased to announce the latest homeowner webinars in an on-going series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more energy efficient and resilient.
The online workshops cover a range of topics including Home Electrification, Wildfire Safety Improvements, Funding your projects, solar photovoltaics and battery storage, and Home Energy Management for electric homes. Attendees will also learn the latest updates on the current and upcoming rebates along with information about the County’s property-based financing program and other resources such as no-cost consultations.
To register, please click on the webinar below that you would like to attend. All registered attendees will receive copies of the presentation and slides upon conclusion of the event. Webinars are Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
February 19, 2025
Home Electrification: Why, How, and When
Efficient performance. Comfort and convenience. Health and safety. There are many reasons to consider an all-electric home, but how and when to make the switch can sometimes seem like a journey. Chris Bradt from LG Electronics joins County of Sonoma's Energy and Sustainability team to explore some of the most common appliances and technologies in an all-electric home, how to plan for them, and why to get excited for what can be the most comfortable home you've ever lived in.
February 26, 2025
Wildfire Resiliency for Your Home
How resilient is your home? Learn how to be better prepared for wildfire with the County of Sonoma"s Energy and Sustainability staff along with our special guest presenter, Mimi Enright, UC Master Gardener for an online workshop to learn about defensible space considerations, structural hardening and making a project plan to make improvements that will help keep your home safe from the dangers of wildfires. Presentations will cover information about financing and resources available to get your project started. All registrants will receive a copy of the slides and recording of the presentation following the workshop. Need not attend to receive materials.
March 5, 2025
Solar, Storage, and Electrification
Thinking of powering with solar? Should you add battery back-up? Wondering how Net Energy Metering (NEM) works and may affect your outlook? Do you have system sizing questions for future electrical loads? From making home improvements and creating energy self-reliance to keeping the critical loads on when the power goes out, now is a great time to consider powering with clean energy. Register now for a free online workshop to learn about the basics of solar, how battery systems work, and determining critical loads. We’ll also review incentives and compare available funding options. All registrants will receive a copy of the slides and recording of the webinar.
March 12, 2025
Home Energy Management for the All-electric Home
There's a lot you can do with an all-electric home, including use a lot of electricity. But simple "best practices" when you select, install, and use your electric solutions can help you get the performance, comfort, and savings that are possible with an all-electric home. Chris Bradt from LG Electronics joins the County of Sonoma's Energy and Sustainability team for a food-for-thought discussion on how to size equipment, sort through nice-to-have vs. have-to-have features, and set up controls (on the device or on a home energy platform) to make your all-electric home work for you.
March 19, 2025
Funding Your Improvements: Incentives,
Rebates, and Financing
Thinking of improvements to your home that will make it more energy efficient, comfortable or safe from wildfires or earthquakes? Join the County of Sonoma's Energy and Sustainability team for a free workshop to learn about incentives and rebates that are available and coming in the near future to help get your projects done.