By Gerron, LIFT, Leader-In-Field-Training             Over these past five years, here at Rising Sun, I’ve accumulated so much knowledge in the fields of energy and water conservation. I’ve practically have become a mobile resource guide. The way I look at it, on the one hand my experience as an Energy…

By Lauren, Leader-In-Field-Training It all started in fall of 2011. I was sitting in my Careers class when our teacher announces that we will have a guest speaker. In walks a man and who immediately starts talking about energy efficiency and how we can help our community. At first, I…

Jose, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training) Rising Sun Energy Center has become an important stepping-stone for accomplishing an immense goal that I’ve had since I was a little kid: being a role model and inspiring others. Being one of the first LIFT in the Central Valley is truly an honor. I have the…

By Jerald, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training) We all use energy when we turn on a light, charge our phones, and if you’re using a computer right now, well, you’re using energy as we speak. The main source of how we get our energy is from fossil energy. The burning of oil, coal,…

By Jonathan, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training) One reason why I enjoy working with Rising Sun Energy Center is because not only do they strive to conserve water and energy, but they also empower us youth to embrace our full potential and become prepared professionally. They offer a gateway into workforce in the…

By Joanna, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training)     With tubs stocked full of faucet aerators, hose spray nozzles, leak detector tablets, and water efficient shower heads, Walnut Creek’s Energy Specialists are equipped to help combat the California drought, one installation at a time. Each water-saving measure they install during their Green House…

By Daneen, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training) Last year I was an Energy Specialist for Rising Sun Energy Center. Every day I would go to homes and install energy and water efficient measures, as well as educate homeowners on how to be more efficient with energy and water saving tips. When I educated…

By Andrew, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training) CYES has had a special impact on my life and the lives of the Energy Specialists that work for Rising Sun. It is important to me because it gives me, as well as the Energy Specialists, a chance to make a difference in our community. We’re…

By Azalea, Martinez Site, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training) We’re one week into the program, and the Martinez site is already a team. However, it didn’t start off that way. In the beginning, the Energy Specialist arrived at the site and no one really knew each other. I noticed that they needed help…

By Nawid, Vacaville Site, LIFT (Leader-In-Field-Training) There’s a quote that they say “All work, no play.” Here in Vacaville, we are all about working hard and playing hard, too. We don’t just meet goals, but we exceed expectations and set new ones that are even higher. Last week we welcomed…