Sierra Business Council has helped preserve thousands of acres of threatened landscapes in the region
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Sierra Business Council has highlighted over 2,000 destinations to explore throughout the Sierra Nevada.
Learn MoreSierra Business Council has leveraged over $5.3 Million into Sierra communities through our Small Business Development Center and Sierra Nevada Energy Watch programs alone.
Learn MoreSierra Business Council has saved local businesses 25,833,551 kilowatt-hours, enough energy to power nearly 2,500 homes for a year
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The Importance of Time of Use Rates: Why Shifting Energy Use in the Summer Makes Economic and Environmental Sense
With summer in full swing, my mind often drifts to all of the outdoor activities that I can’t wait to get outside and enjoy: hiking in the mountains, riding my bike around town, and swimming in the Yuba and American rivers. While my mind is wandering towards the outdoors, I remind myself how important it is to not forget about the energy use back in our homes and businesses.
In the summer months, the costs for PG&E of procuring and delivering electricity can rise to over $15 per kWh ($15,000 per MWh) to meet peak demand. Spoiler alert, this is a lot higher than the typical 20-40 cents per kWh that we pay for electricity.
