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Established in 2008, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) empowers local governments to tackle sustainability and climate challenges and build more resilient communities across t

On June 26, 2025, the BayREN Green Labeling program hosted a training on electrification and induction cooking for Bay Area real estate professionals.

Last week, the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) proudly participated in three conferences focused on advancing local climate and energy solutions.

The Bay Area Energy Atlas—one of the most comprehensive tools of its kind in the country—has just been updated with new features, expanded data, and a more user-friendly interface.

BayREN is proud to share its 2024 Annual Report, A Shared Horizon: Better Buildings, Brighter Tomorrow.

Five public buildings across the Bay Area are leading the way toward a cleaner, more resilient future.

In 2025, Climate Careers — a groundbreaking program developed by Rising Sun Center for Opportunity (Rising Sun) and a current BayREN offering — celebrates 25 years of empowering youth with meaningful work opportunities while building a climate-resilient future. Originally launched as an initiative by and for youth, Climate Careers has grown into a model program at the intersection of equity, climate, and career development.

Public buildings are more than just infrastructure – they are symbols of opportunity and progress.

In January, Chef Rogelio Garcia from Auro taught us how to make huaraches with chorizo and queso panela on an induction cooktop. This recipe was taken from Chef Rogelio's book Convivir. 

In December 2024, BayREN launched its new Integrated Energy Services (IES) program designed to help local governments and special districts across the nine Bay Area counties meet their energy, resilience, and climate goals. With the region facing unprecedented environmental challenges, this new program offers essential support for municipalities looking to create sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient public buildings.