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As the demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, particularly with the advancement of AI, local governments must navigate the complex balance between data center expansion and regional resource constraints. This forum will explore the realities of Bay Area data center development, distinguishing between buzz about very large facilities serving “hyperscalers” and the smaller-scale cloud storage projects that are more likely to enter local permitting pipelines. Speakers will examine actionable solutions for maintaining grid reliability and protecting ratepayer affordability while managing the environmental impacts of intensive energy use.



Join us for this online event, which is free and open to all.

Speakers will include:

Reena Brilliot

Director of Economic Development & Sustainability

City of Santa Clara

Erica Garaffo

Large Load Energy

Customer Development Lead

City of San Jose

Karen Khamou Ornelas

Director of Strategic Commercial Solutions

PG&E

Grace Pratt

Associate

Caliber Strategies

Edward Randolph

Partner

Caliber Strategies

Aniruddh Roy

Engineering Fellow, Policy & Ratings Energy Solutions

McGee Young

Founder and CEO

WattCarbon, Inc. 

Wednesday, March 18, 2025 | 9:00AM–12:00PM

via Zoom

BayREN's Energy Concierge Service

We connect Bay Area local governments and special districts with funding, financing, and technical assistance for building energy improvements. Whether you’re looking to reduce energy costs or reduce carbon emissions, we can help!

Join Our Monthly Office Hours TODAY!

March 11, 2026 | 11:00AM–12:00PM PST

Join us for this month's drop-in office hours featuring a special guest: PG&E's Community Microgrid programs, offering up to $18 million per project to help communities build resilience and advance local energy goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your agency can benefit from these innovative programs and connect directly with the BayREN team for guidance and next steps. Open to local government and special district staff only.

Mark Your Calendars for Heat Pump Week! 

California’s first-ever statewide campaign to raise awareness of heat pumps includes fun, interactive events, marketing, and workforce trainings across the state. It’s a great opportunity for residents to learn about heat pumps and incentives, and for contractors and small businesses to feature their services to help speed heat pump adoption. Help bring Heat Pump Week to life (and tie it into existing events) around Earth Week. To get involved, choose from an array of options, from hosting an event to posting on social media using #HeatPumpWeekCA or sharing why you love your heat pump! 

Join us for an Upcoming BayREN Online Training!

BayREN Codes & Standards Trainings:

Residential Additions

Wednesday, March 25 | 9:00am–10:30am

Introduction to CALGreen

Wednesday, April 15 | 9:00am–10:30am

2025 Energy Code Changes - Single Family

Wednesday, April 22 | 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

2025 Energy Code Changes - Multifamily

Wednesday, May 13 | 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

See All Trainings

*Trainings listed above will be online and are free.

BayREN provides 0.1 ICC CEU for each C&S training completed.

Don't have time for any of the above trainings?

Available Any Time:

BayREN's On Demand trainings can be accessed at any time, seven days a week, from any internet-enabled device (laptop, phone, tablet, etc.).

Stay Up to Date with the 2025 California Energy Code. 

Here are some free 2025 Energy Code services & resources available for Bay Area jurisdictions from the BayREN Codes & Standards program: 

Find out more about BayREN’s training courses here.

Download the Energy Code Permit Guides here.

Please contact us at codes@bayren.org with any questions about the services or resources we provide.  

Sincerely,

The BayREN Codes & Standards Team 

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