News & Views from Rising Sun
The art of leadership
Leadership is the art and skill of transforming your followers into dedicated team players and then directing them to complete your organization’s objectives while [...]
Becoming a Leader
‘Leadership’ is a word that can have several different meanings for different people, and the specifics of the role change depending on the context in [...]
Californians who need energy efficiency most could lose it
What happens when we value bang-for-your-buck more than equity? Things may be about to get tougher for the millions of Californians who have a hard [...]
Rising Sun to Honor Accenture, at Bright Night Fundraiser – Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Vega Marketing and Graphic Design Coordinator Rising Sun Energy Center 510-665-1501 ext. 106 vega@risingsunenergy.org Rising Sun to Honor [...]
California Youth Energy Services 2017 Summer Recap – We broke records!
Since 2000, Rising Sun has been challenging youth to spend their summers helping communities to conserve energy and water, while also earning a paycheck. That [...]
My interest in contributing to the environment changed
Before working for Rising Sun’s California Youth Energy Services (CYES) program, my understanding of environmental sustainability was very much based on what I learned in [...]
Running Around the Capitol
“Well this is going great,” said my inner monologue multiple times throughout the day. The day had already started off on a sour note, having [...]
How CYES changed my interest in contributing to the environment
After working with Rising Sun’s California Youth Energy Services (CYES) program for over 3 years, I have contributed to our society in a vast way. [...]
A LAWVELY DAY
The civic engagement trip to California’s State Capitol was a very educational and unique experience. The day was filled with touring the building and meeting [...]
Fourth Time’s a Charm
As a child, I always had an interest in science. I remember watching Animal Planet every night. I remember receiving many science books and a [...]
One Step Closer
When applying to Rising Sun, I did not imagine that I’d be learning more about one of my future aspirations let alone think I would [...]
Day of Civic Engagement
This past week at Rising Sun has been very impactful for me. As we have been engaged in the political process at the local and [...]
Path to Success with Rising Sun
A wonderful experience can change your life and it can make or break your future success. Currently, I am in the midst of experiencing a [...]
Why I returned to work for Rising Sun
As soon as I finished my job as an Energy Specialist (ES) last summer, I knew that I wanted to reapply for the Leader in [...]
The Future
By: DeMari Walker, A Leader In Field Training (LIFT) serving the Cities of Concord, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek On Friday, July 14th, Rising Sun’s Leader [...]
Champion of Environmental Protection
This year’s Bright Night guest of honor is Danny Kennedy. Rising Sun is delighted to have such an exemplary leader speak at our gala. [...]
Women Building the Bay
Women Building The Bay - Public Service Announcement Women Building The Bay Begins February 6 - April 7, 2017 [...]
Gaining Confidence and Energy Efficiency Knowledge
Samantha Lopez - Energy Specialist Working for Rising Sun Energy Center has been a beneficial experience that not only has helped me, but others as [...]
Bettering Myself and the Community
Julian Carra - Energy Specialist, San Pablo, CA My favorite part about working at Rising Sun Energy Center is helping the community, meeting a lot of [...]
Responding to Hate in Our Community
November 22, 2016 Dear Friends of Rising Sun, Our community, like most around the country and world, was taken by surprise by the presidential election [...]
Part of the Climate Change Solution
Author: Max Gertsman I thought I was well prepared for my role as an Energy Specialist. I took an environmental science course in high school, [...]
The transition from Energy Specialist to LIFT
Author: Marcus Miller In the summer of 2015 I was hired as an Energy Specialist at the Oakland site. I didn’t know what to expect. I [...]
A Success for Sustainability & Teamwork
Author: Ayse Trail I’ve been working for Rising Sun the past two summers. My first summer at Rising Sun I was working as an Energy Specialist. As [...]
An Open Door
Author: Luis Garcia Being an Energy Specialist is the first job I’ve ever had, and for that I’m grateful. With a high number of people [...]
Together, We Make Art
Author: Chun Yin Au At this stage our Green House Call visits are well practiced. We are halfway done with the California Youth Energy Services program! Rather than having things slow [...]
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