WET 6: Exploring the Maven’s Notebook

On a December day in 2021, Chris “The Maven” Austin met with SSV’s Water Director Dennis Murphy to chat about all things water in California.  Chris has been publishing Maven’s Notebook since 2013 and has been aggregating California water news since 2007.  CA Water 101 is one of numerous informative resources that can be found […]

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SSV Joins the Smart Surfaces Coalition

Sustainable Silicon Valley is partnering with the national Smart Surfaces Coalition to help cities make “smart” surface decisions by demonstrating the value of common sense solutions that manage the sun and rain. By using Smart Surfaces where appropriate, cities around the world can reduce extreme summer heat by several degrees, stem flooding, combat climate change, […]

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SSV Partners with Nebia for Water Efficiency

Sustainable Silicon Valley is partnering with innovative San Francisco-based shower maker Nebia on a drought action project to get new advanced technology Nebia by Moen Quattro Rainshower showerheads into the hands of lucky Bay Area water utility customers through their utility conservation programs. The Nebia Quattro Rainshower exceeds EPA WaterSense standards, operating between 1.25 to […]

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SSV Building a Sustainable Community Development Framework

Photo: SiteLab Urban Studio SSV’s steadfast vision of a healthy, equitable and clean energy Bay Area, with specialized focus areas of Water, Air Quality, Mobility and Decarbonization, also includes advocating for sustainable communities and increased civic engagement. SSV is partnering/collaborating with the San Jose State University Sbona Honors Program  to create a sustainable community development […]

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Two Earth & People Friendly Laundry Innovations

Tru-Earth Laundry Strips Want to do good for people and the planet while washing your clothes?  SSV Sustainable Life partner, TruEarth’s eco friendly laundry strips provide a convenient, plastic free, powerful yet less toxic way to clean your clothes than conventional laundry detergents from the supermarket, at a comparable cost. In addition, TruEarth donates a […]

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WaterPalooza! 2021 Takeaways

Thoughts on two days of water immersion WaterPalooza! 2021 featured a spectacular roundup of water industry luminaries, industry experts, municipal water providers, entrepreneurs, scientists, government officials, advocates, and educators speaking about conserving, making, and preserving water.    Some key takeaways: Fix the leaks, transition thirsty landscaping to drought resistant plants, and don’t waste water! A diversified […]

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A Happy Tale of Solar Reuse

The “old panels” taken down and set for a cleaning. & a Snazzy Solar Roof (w/drones) It started, as most things do, over a beer. And copious appetizers provided by wonderfully determined hosts. Al fresco dining near the barbecue, with reasonable social distance. Conversation with my wife’s friend’s husband (we’ll call him Abe) turns to […]

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