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About Rising Sun Energy Center

Rising Sun Energy Center (RSEC), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was founded in Santa Cruz, California in 1994. The primary objective of RSEC was to provide a demonstration site and education center for renewable energy and conservation techniques. In 2000, RSEC moved to Berkeley, California and expanded its objectives to include both education and direct services. Our programs now include: * Direct installation of efficiency hardware and renewable technology in residencesrn * Training and employment of young people ages 14-22 years old as Energy Specialists Why Energy? We believe that the effects of our nation’s energy and water use threaten our well-being. Social, environmental and economic instability are all exacerbated by our nation’s consumption of 40% of the world’s oil production. So long as the price of energy and water is only reflected in our utility bill, our society seems to be complacent. But increasingly, we as a society are recognizing the connection between our non-sustainable consumption of resources and the real price we pay: wars with foreign countries, global warming, health issues, etc... We at Rising Sun Energy Center are committed to building a world where we improve the quality of life for all of the world’s people without increasing the use of our natural resources beyond the earth’s carrying capacity. AccomplishmentsrnOver the past five years RSEC has:rnrn *rnrn provided energy and water conservation audits and hardware installation to over 6,500 residences in the East Bay arearn rn *rnrn trained over 200 high school and college students as Energy Specialists who work in their community to weatherize homes and help people conserve energy. rn rn *rnrn served over 2,000 homes between 2004-2005 alone through our CYES program, attaining a cumulative savings of 538,133 annual kWh and 22,959 annual therms. rn rn *rnrn partnered with Advanced Home Energy Services, a local contractor, to provide attic insulation at 33% off to Bay Area homeowners. rnrnAt current costs, participating residents save $102,457 from cumulative CYES measures per year, while 475 tons of carbon dioxide emissions are prevented annually. rnrnWhat’s NextrnA rapidly growing demand for our services is a testimony to the importance and timeliness of our mission. Here are a few of the highlights:rnrn *rnrn Over the next three years, the CYES program will serve over 10,000 residences across five counties in the greater Bay Area. rn rn *rnrn Our Energy Partners Program service area has expanded to now include North Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville and Richmond.

What makes us GREEN?

Rising Sun Energy Center is a certified Bay Area Green Business, and we are committed to excellence in resource conversation, energy efficiency, and the principles of sustainability.