Energy Efficiency Workshop
We have partnered with several organizations to bring you this electrification workshop
with Sean Armstrong, energy efficiency expert.
Cool Irvine Expo
Fourth Cohort Training - September 2022
We have already trained over 60 Block Leader volunteers working with over 164 households since launching this program in January 2022. Joins us today to be a part of a fun, inclusive and sustainable experience to help our city reach its Moonshot goal of becoming Carbon Neutral by 2030.The training will be held via zoom for a duration of 3 hours. A total of six training sessions will be offered in 2022, with a new cohort starting every 2 months.
To learn more about Irvine’s ambitious carbon neutral by 2030 efforts, please visit www.cityofirvine.org/coolcity
EARTH DAY WITH IRVINE AT QUAIL HILL
Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Visit Cool Blocks at Quail Hill Community Center.
Enjoy a guided hike, compost demo, and interactive activities offered by the City of Irvine in partnership with Irvine Ranch Conservancy.
Event includes guided hikes at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration required on-site, limited space available.
At noon, enjoy a compost demo.
ELECTRIFY IRVINE WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS
City of Irvine Environmental Programs will be regularly offering workshops and webinars to support residents in their efforts to "Electrify Irvine." For more questions, call Environmental Programs at 949-724-7365.
Webinars List:
Electrify Your Home: Thursday, April 21, Noon-1 p.m.
- Why is electrifying buildings important?
- Cost savings from electric appliances
- Health benefits of home electrification
- Available local and state rebates to support electrification
Ready to Electrify? Here are some resources to help plan your electrification process
- Switchison.org: Find rebates, incentives and clean contractors to electrify your home
- Electrification Planner: Download your free planner to replace your appliances with an efficient electric model
- Electrification Wishlist: Want to Electrify but don't know where to start? Tell us what modern electric solutions you want for your clean, efficient and climate friendly homes. Credits: Rewiring America
LEARN TO CONSERVE WATER EVERYDAY!
The City of Irvine is also proud to once again join the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Join us in making a commitment to reduce water consumption and energy use by taking the pledge at mywaterpledge.com.
DO YOUR PART FOR CLEAN WATER AND A HEALTHY OCEAN
Plus, be entered to win 100s of prizes, including $3,000 for your Home Utilities — and a Toyota Highlander Hybrid for a deserving charity in our city.
SWITCH IS ON
Ambassador Program
The City of Irvine is proud to partner with the SWITCH IS ON program - a statewide initiative promoting consumer education on electrification and helping residents find vetted contractors and access shortcuts to incentive programs and rebates.
SIO also offers an ambassador program for those who have already begun their electrification journey, equipping them with resources and training to champion the electrification movement with their neighborhood.
To become an Ambassador click here
To learn more about the program visit switchison.org
