1.29 Pro Tips For Reducing Energy Bills with Ruby Rose Yepez

"...if somebody were to ask me, what would you do first? energy efficiency is always the first thing that you should do, because you want to reduce your home load or your home energy load before you put on panels..." Ruby Rose is a seasoned building industry professional with 1 O+ years experience specializing in affordable housing projects. Ruby Rose graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Architecture. She has gained industry experience through her work in architecture, construction, and sustainability consulting. She holds several certifications including LEED AP BD+C, Certified Energy Analyst, Certified Green Building Professional and a Green Rater. Ruby Rose, as an energy consultant, guided teams to successfully secure funding and implementing sustainability features required for Third Party Certifications and Utility incentive programs. She certified over 30 projects as LEED or GreenPoint Rated. Ruby Rose currently supports Southern California Edison as a Senior Advisor assisting developers and builders and promoting· decarbonization programs and resources. •          How utility companies such as SCE have worked with government levels to create programs that incentivize the homeowners to improve their home living through energy efficiency upgrade to electrifying? •          How much of the SCE Power supply is from renewable source? •          Rebate programs and/or different rate plans? •          Other tips to reduce the power usage and more importantly the bills? •         What are the incentives that would motivate them to build homes that are more efficient and clean?