Are You Prepared for Wildfire Season?
Summer is wrapping up this month, with the fall season quickly approaching. While many people would associate the scorching hot weather...
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- Aug 1
Surviving Extreme Heat Waves with Solar
Climate change has resulted in some of the longest, driest, and hottest summers for Northern California. Currently, the region is...
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- Apr 30
4 Perks of Adding a Solar Battery
Every homeowner must decide how to manage their energy system and household usage. For many people, the incentive to improve household...
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- Mar 31
Wave of California Homeowners Opting Off-Grid
California is a state that has long attracted those seeking a brighter future and financial independence, from the Gold Rush all the way...
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- Feb 1
Why You Need a Backup Generator for the Next PSPS
In Northern California, fire prevention and safety blackouts have become a regular occurrence throughout the year. Routinely, PG&E is...
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- Jan 1
Power Proofing Your Home in the New Year
Owning a home requires year-round maintenance and care. As we welcome the new year, now is a great time to consider how you could improve...
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- Oct 29, 2021
Crafting a Strong Fire Evacuation Plan
Having a plan in place is important in many areas of life -- and no doubt Sonoma County residents know that having an emergency...
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- Oct 1, 2021
Sonoma County Nonprofits Awarded Funds for Fire Preparedness
The California Fire Foundation (CFF) has awarded $680,000 in grants for wildfire safety to more than 50 local fire departments, safety...
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- Aug 31, 2021
Why You Need a Fire Evacuation Bag
Fire season in Northern California isn’t going away, with the Caldor fire just one of many this year currently burning to close for...
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- Apr 23, 2021
Designing Fire-Resistant Landscaping
2020 was a year full of challenges, including being the third driest year in California history since 1895. As of January 2021, Northern...
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- Mar 27, 2021
Boosting Your Home’s Energy Resilience
Having a source of backup power for a home is crucial for inclement weather, natural disasters, and other unexpected emergencies. In...
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- Feb 23, 2021
California Developing New Unified Standards on Home Hardening
While a harsh fire season has become an expectation for many California residents, especially in Northern California, it is still...
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- Dec 1, 2020
Creating Your Emergency Plan
Emergencies can strike suddenly and they can happen to anyone, leaving you with little time to react or prepare for a safe getaway....