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The aging refrigeration system was putting a strain on Katsuya, a Japanese restaurant in San Francisco. “There were times we almost had to shut down because the old equipment couldn’t keep temperatures low enough,” said owner Calvin Chang. Through the BRRR program, Calvin was able to upgrade his refrigeration, see monthly bill savings, and better serve his customers.

How we heat water at home may soon start to change. As the Bay Area transitions to cleaner equipment, contractors will play a critical role in helping residents navigate the change.

At The Mayflower Pub, aging refrigeration equipment was driving up repair costs and creating risks for day-to-day operations.

Hope moved into her home in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood four years ago. Although full of character, the house had some challenges.

The Decarbonization Showcase welcomes five new municipal projects that demonstrate how public buildings can transition away from fossil fuels while advancing health and resilience.

BayREN’s EASE Home program is making it easier for Bay Area homeowners to access energy efficiency upgrades, thanks to a new $2,000 rebate that addresses a common barrier: knob-and-tube wiring.

In April 2026, BayREN’s EASE Home Program added induction cooking to the suite of home upgrade measures available to Bay Area residents in single family homes.