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Back-to-School Resources to Combat COVID, Keep Classrooms Open

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 18, 2022 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Aug 18, 2022

As a new academic year begins, the Biden administration has issued a back-to-school fact sheet highlighting guidance and resources available to help protect students and staff from COVID-⁠19 spread and keep schools safely open all year long. The fact sheet calls for vaccination, testing, and improved indoor air quality. It also notes actions the administration […]

Utility, School District Use Electric Buses to Send Power Back to the Grid

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jul 29, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Aug 2, 2022

California utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced that it has successfully deployed an innovative technology that enables eight electric school buses to put electricity back on the power grid when needed, such as on hot summer days. A collaborative effort between SDG&E, the Cajon Valley Union School District, and locally based technology company […]