County of Sonoma Energy and Sustainability

05/12/2026

Join us TOMORROW to celebrate the achievements of our Green Biz Cohort. Tues, 5/12, 6 - 7:30 at Crooked Goat Petaluma.

Together, this powerhouse group has more than doubled the number of Green Businesses in town!

💚 RSVP at CoolPetaluma.org/GreenBiz

This just in, we now have SEVENTEEN certified businesses! One more new Green Business just completed their certification over the weekend. It shows that when you step up for sustainability, you set off ripples of climate action that can't be stopped!

Raise a glass to .water.folk and so many more amazing local leaders with us tomorrow as they are recognized by the Energy and Sustainability Team.

05/08/2026

Join us on May 20 from 4–6 PM at Sonoma Clean Power Customer Center for a fun, interactive Induction Cooking Demonstration! Watch a professional chef in action, enjoy light refreshments, and even try induction cooking yourself.

✔ Live chef-led cooking demo
✔ Hands-on opportunity to test induction cooktops
✔ Fresh bites + refreshments
✔ Learn how induction improves safety, efficiency & indoor air quality

Plus, discover how the EASE Home program through Bay Area Regional Energy Network can help make upgrades like induction cooking more affordable.

This is a great chance to explore a smarter, cleaner way to cook—and have some fun doing it!

Registration is required and spots are limited—sign up today: https://SocoInductionDemo_Spring2026.eventbrite.com

05/06/2026

A dedicated group of local businesses has earned California Green Business Certification, achieving rigorous statewide standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable operations. Their commitment reflects strong leadership and a shared investment in a healthier, more sustainable future for the Petaluma community.

Even more inspiring, many of these businesses worked together through a peer-to-peer cohort, sharing ideas and supporting each other through the certification process.

🎉 Join the celebration!
Come recognize these businesses and connect with the local sustainability community:

📅 May 12
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Crooked Goat Brewing

This free, community event hosted by Cool Petaluma is a chance to meet the newly certified businesses, learn about the program, and get inspired to take the next step in sustainability. RSVP at https://www.coolpetaluma.org/events/green-business-certification-work-session-h4j9m-nc9tw-d7fws

A huge congratulations to these businesses for leading the way toward a healthier, more sustainable Sonoma County! Contact the County's Energy and Sustainability Team at [email protected] to learn how you can get certified too.

https://sonomacounty.gov/petaluma-businesses-achieve-california-green-business-certification-advancing-local-sustainability-leadership

Celebrate the Cool Businesses who have completed their Green Business Certification! Anyone can register, come congratulate the newly certified businesses and get your questions about applying for the Green Business Certification answered.

05/03/2026

Stop by Petaluma's Future Fest today until 4pm at the Petaluma Community Center. Stop by our table to learn about programs and resources for your home, Visit Rising Sun Center for Opportunity to sign up for a free Green House Call, or visit one the certified Green Businesses, Amy's Roofing and Solar CA # 1070189 , Luma Front Yard Farming , Refill Mercantile , Frutería Diosa

04/30/2026

Attention Realtors! Ready to stand out in a competitive market?

Join us in Santa Rosa for the NAR Green Designation Training and become the go-to expert for energy-efficient, healthy, and high-performing homes.

📅 May 19–20
📍 Santa Rosa, CA
⏱ Earn 16 CEUs + NAR Green Designation

In just two days, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Understand the value of energy-efficient and green homes
✔ Advise clients on upgrades, retrofits, and new construction
✔ Market and sell high-performance homes with confidence
✔ Meet growing buyer demand for healthier, cost-saving homes

This is the only green designation for real estate professionals offered by the National Association of REALTORS—don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the curve.

🥐 Breakfast & lunch included
🤝 Network with fellow agents and industry pros

Spots are limited—secure yours today! Registration fees are waived through a generous sponsorship by BayREN

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nar-green-designation-sonoma-in-person-tickets-1981874002492?aff=oddtdtcreator

This NAR Green Designation course provides NAR's Green Designation certification and is eligible for 16 CEUs with the California DRE.

01/23/2026

💡 Big comfort. Smaller bills.
🏠 Home upgrades made easy.

With EASE Home, income-eligible Sonoma County residents can get insulation, duct sealing and replacement, smart thermostats & more — paying only a small portion of the cost (20% of the project cost up-to maximum of $1,000)

Simple. Affordable. Energy-smart.

🔗 bayren.org/ease-home or contact our office at 707-565-6470 to learn more

Cold houses are usually caused by bad insulation, heating system problems, and old windows. Fix it with the right combo of insulation upgrades, air sealing, a heating system tune-up, and energy efficient windows.

12/26/2025

Last day to apply for residential financing is January 12, 2026. For questions or to get started email to [email protected] or call us at 707-565-6470.

The County of Sonoma's Energy & Sustainability office offers low-interest, no-money-down financing for home energy, water, wildfire safety, and seismic upgrades, but time is running out.

12/04/2025

The Energy and Sustainability Team will be at this weekend's Festival for the Future in Windsor. Come by and say hi!

09/18/2025

Stop by the small and medium business resource fair today, September 18 from 4-6pm at Old Caz brewery at 5625 State Farm Dr. Good food and great information on how to evaluate and improve your energy use.

07/31/2025

We are excited to announce a new direct install program focused on energy efficiency focused on serving the mid-to-low income range with improvement such as insulations, duct sealing and replacement, weatherization, and much more! The only out of pocket cost is a 20% co-pay with a maximum of $1,000. Average project costs are up-tp $8,000.

To qualify, residents must live in a single-family home built before 2010 in Sonoma County, be a PG&E or SCP customer, and have a household income at or below 120 percent of the area median income, or up to $116,250 for a single person household or $166,050 annually for a family of four. Both owners and tenants can participate with landlord approval.

For more information or to sign-up visit, https://www.bayren.org/ease-home