 Mission/Vision
A rapidly growing demand for our services is a testimony to the importance and timeliness of our mission. Here are a few of the highlights:
Over the next three years, the CYES program will serve over 10,000 residences across five counties in the greater Bay Area.
...
[ view more ]
A rapidly growing demand for our services is a testimony to the importance and timeliness of our mission. Here are a few of the highlights:
Over the next three years, the CYES program will serve over 10,000 residences across five counties in the greater Bay Area.
Our Energy Partners Program service area has expanded to now include North Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville and Richmond.
[ view less ]
What does the organization do?
Rising Sun Energy Center (RSEC), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was founded in Santa Cruz, California in 1994. The primary objective of RSEC was to provide a demonstration site and education center for renewable energy and conservation techniques.
In 2000, RSEC moved to...
[ view more ]
Rising Sun Energy Center (RSEC), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was founded in Santa Cruz, California in 1994. The primary objective of RSEC was to provide a demonstration site and education center for renewable energy and conservation techniques.
In 2000, RSEC moved to Berkeley, California and expanded its objectives to include both education and direct services. Our programs now include:
Direct installation of efficiency hardware and renewable technology in residences
Training and employment of young people ages 14-22 years old as Energy Specialists
[ view less ]
Opportunities for Youth
Accomplishments
Over the past five years RSEC has:
provided energy and water conservation audits and hardware installation to over 6,500 residences in the East Bay area
trained over 200 high school and college students as Energy Specialists who work...
[ view more ]
Accomplishments
Over the past five years RSEC has:
provided energy and water conservation audits and hardware installation to over 6,500 residences in the East Bay area
trained over 200 high school and college students as Energy Specialists who work in their community to weatherize homes and help people conserve energy.
served over 2,000 homes between 2004-2005 alone through our CYES program, attaining a cumulative savings of 538,133 annual kWh and 22,959 annual therms.
partnered with Advanced Home Energy Services, a local contractor, to provide attic insulation at 33% off to Bay Area homeowners.
At current costs, participating residents save $102,457 from cumulative CYES measures per year, while 475 tons of carbon dioxide emissions are prevented annually.
[ view less ]
|
Home
Browse Resources
