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Re: [Shared Post] 'A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

 

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What's delaying
V2G?

Fear of power leaking onto grid when the grid is down. ?In other words, energizing a line when it is down is dangerous to line workers trying to repair the outage.

Best regards,
Arthur

On Aug 22, 2024, at 1:06?PM, Jeff Chan <eaasv@...> wrote:

On Thu, 2024-08-22 at 21:04 +0300, David Herron wrote:
The combination of wind+solar+storage (and maybe hydro) is a
renewable
energy solution.

Apparently, California now has enough grid-scale storage installed
to be
able to time-shift lots of excess solar-power from daytime
production to
evening consumption.? I know of this from Tweets by Prof. Mark
Jacobson
throughout this year.

The issue is what's called "The Duck Curve" which refers to the
shape of
energy production on the grid as more and more solar resources come
online.? When the evening comes, the sun goes down, the winds tend
to die
down, then renewable energy is not available, and the utility
companies
have to quickly ramp up something like natural gas peaker plants.

The purpose of the grid-scale energy storage is to instead soak up
solar
energy during the day, release it during the evening/night, and
avoid using
fossil fuel plants.

"Energy storage" doesn't have to be lithium-ion batteries.? For
example
there is "solar thermal" systems that can heat up something simple
like
rocks, that can later be used to drive a turbine.


Thermal storage is about 60% round trip efficiency. ?Can be higher if
the heat has other uses, like heating.

Battery round trip efficiency is about 80%. ?Pumped hydro and gravity
storage about the same.

One massive storage resource currently being underutlized is Vehicle
to Grid. ?

Perhaps David has good numbers for this, but how much potentially
useful grid storage is there in EV battery packs? ??What's delaying
V2G?

Cheers,

Jeff C.




Re: [Shared Post] 'A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

 

On Thu, 2024-08-22 at 21:04 +0300, David Herron wrote:
The combination of wind+solar+storage (and maybe hydro) is a
renewable
energy solution.

Apparently, California now has enough grid-scale storage installed
to be
able to time-shift lots of excess solar-power from daytime
production to
evening consumption.? I know of this from Tweets by Prof. Mark
Jacobson
throughout this year.

The issue is what's called "The Duck Curve" which refers to the
shape of
energy production on the grid as more and more solar resources come
online.? When the evening comes, the sun goes down, the winds tend
to die
down, then renewable energy is not available, and the utility
companies
have to quickly ramp up something like natural gas peaker plants.

The purpose of the grid-scale energy storage is to instead soak up
solar
energy during the day, release it during the evening/night, and
avoid using
fossil fuel plants.

"Energy storage" doesn't have to be lithium-ion batteries.? For
example
there is "solar thermal" systems that can heat up something simple
like
rocks, that can later be used to drive a turbine.

Thermal storage is about 60% round trip efficiency. Can be higher if
the heat has other uses, like heating.

Battery round trip efficiency is about 80%. Pumped hydro and gravity
storage about the same.

One massive storage resource currently being underutlized is Vehicle
to Grid. ?

Perhaps David has good numbers for this, but how much potentially
useful grid storage is there in EV battery packs? What's delaying
V2G?

Cheers,

Jeff C.


Re: [Shared Post] 'A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

 


The combination of wind+solar+storage (and maybe hydro) is a renewable energy solution.

Apparently, California now has enough grid-scale storage installed to be able to time-shift lots of excess solar-power from daytime production to evening consumption.? I know of this from Tweets by Prof. Mark Jacobson throughout this year.

The issue is what's called "The Duck Curve" which refers to the shape of energy production on the grid as more and more solar resources come online.? When the evening comes, the sun goes down, the winds tend to die down, then renewable energy is not available, and the utility companies have to quickly ramp up something like natural gas peaker plants.

The purpose of the grid-scale energy storage is to instead soak up solar energy during the day, release it during the evening/night, and avoid using fossil fuel plants.

"Energy storage" doesn't have to be lithium-ion batteries.? For example there is "solar thermal" systems that can heat up something simple like rocks, that can later be used to drive a turbine.

-- This video might have some information.? The guy who recorded this video is in Ukraine, and has been researching and talking about cheap technology for solar thermal systems.

As for "restricting electric use during the hottest part of the day" and TOU?pricing ...

There is a thing called Demand Response.? There is a protocol, OpenADR, that is frequently used for implementing Demand Response programs.? I have for the last 2 years been implementing software that can be used to build an OpenADR program.

These have been in use in California for many years.? For example owners of pool pumps can sign up with a demand response system and if the electric grid is in trouble the pool pump can be turned off for a couple of hours and the pool pump owner is compensated for that service.

Consumers have been willing to sign up for such programs and get compensated for their service.

The purpose for which I've been implementing OpenADR is to bring this to electric vehicle charging systems.? I'm working for an EV charging network that operates in the New York City area.? The idea we're looking at is to modify the EV charging rate based on the needs of the local electricity grid.

As for "the average consumer does not want to be bothered with restricting their electric use during the hottest part of the day" ... yeah, I have some experience about that this summer.

Here in Romania?where I'm currently living, it's been a brutally hot summer, and the national electric grid nearly collapsed in July due to a massive heat wave.

One thing which happened is the Minister of Energy issued a request for citizens to do an informal demand/response - that is to limit electricity consumption during the evening.? But, this drew an angry response in that people wash their clothes etc during the evening.

The Minister of Energy also said they're exploring demand response systems.? I've been unsuccessful in finding out more details, however.

+ David Herron



On Thu, Aug 22, 2024 at 7:52?PM Ben White via <BenWhite=[email protected]> wrote:
Dave,

You have a couple of good points, grid-scale storage is not the holy grail, and electric rates for most Californians are sky-high, and not just because of the peak-consumption problem.? I'm not that familiar with SCE, but for those of us in PGE territory, some of those costs are the result of huge legal settlements due to wildfires, and the capital cost of moving distribution lines underground.

Time-shifting the load on the grid is certainly cheaper than battery farms, but would TOU billing in practice be more effective than batteries?? That's not really addressed in the KTLA news article, but in my experience the average consumer does not want to be bothered with restricting their electric use during the hottest part of the day.? One could even guess that this mindset is the reason that EV adoption has been so difficult:? why would Joe Average Guy want to spend half an hour parked at a charging station when they could fill up their ICE vehicle at a gas station in 5 minutes?? I'm not saying I agree with this thinking, but sadly, it is pervasive.

Ben

On 8/21/2024 8:58 AM, dave noran via wrote:
Ben,??

Right about now electricity customers in SoCal would like grid-scale
battery storage to be at fuller fruition.



Time of use billing would appear to be far more effective and/or cheaper for
utilities than larger batteries at reducing blackouts.

namaste






On Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 12:59:43 PM PDT, Ben White <benwhite@...> wrote:


Today's Mercury News (8/18/2024) has an article describing how
grid-scale battery storage has come to fruition in California.? Our fair
state now has more battery storage than anywhere else, except China.?
The full article is linked below, but you might need to subscribe to
read it.










Re: [Shared Post] 'A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

 

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Dave,

You have a couple of good points, grid-scale storage is not the holy grail, and electric rates for most Californians are sky-high, and not just because of the peak-consumption problem.? I'm not that familiar with SCE, but for those of us in PGE territory, some of those costs are the result of huge legal settlements due to wildfires, and the capital cost of moving distribution lines underground.

Time-shifting the load on the grid is certainly cheaper than battery farms, but would TOU billing in practice be more effective than batteries?? That's not really addressed in the KTLA news article, but in my experience the average consumer does not want to be bothered with restricting their electric use during the hottest part of the day.? One could even guess that this mindset is the reason that EV adoption has been so difficult:? why would Joe Average Guy want to spend half an hour parked at a charging station when they could fill up their ICE vehicle at a gas station in 5 minutes?? I'm not saying I agree with this thinking, but sadly, it is pervasive.

Ben

On 8/21/2024 8:58 AM, dave noran via groups.io wrote:

Ben,??

Right about now electricity customers in SoCal would like grid-scale
battery storage to be at fuller fruition.



Time of use billing would appear to be far more effective and/or cheaper for
utilities than larger batteries at reducing blackouts.

namaste






On Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 12:59:43 PM PDT, Ben White <benwhite@...> wrote:


Today's Mercury News (8/18/2024) has an article describing how
grid-scale battery storage has come to fruition in California.? Our fair
state now has more battery storage than anywhere else, except China.?
The full article is linked below, but you might need to subscribe to
read it.










Re: Fw: Problem with Tesla Model 3

 

On Wed, 2024-08-21 at 16:13 -0700, Jeff Chan wrote:
On Wed, 2024-08-21 at 15:20 -0700, gstuckert1@...?wrote:

Hello All

For the last couple of days I have been having an intermittent
problem
with my Model 3.? Sometimes when I start the car there is a
warning
message about the brake hold not working.? Also, the backup camera
and
cruise control does not work.? The next time I drive the car,
everything
works.? Has anyone else experienced this problem and what is the
fix?
Thanks!

George

Hi George,
Have not had this problem.? My Model 3 for all practical purposes is
a
perfect car, and one of the best cars ever made.? I am a lifelong
car
enthusiast, racer and general car nut.

Tesla issued a recall for the video cable that connects to the rear
camera in the trunk lid.? They used a solid core cable in some cars
that can eventually wear out.? The recall action is to install a
clip
to increase the bend radius around a corner, or replace the cable if
it's actually worn.? Wear may vary based on the number of times the
trunk has been opened and/or other factors.

All of my few interactions with Tesla service have been very
positive.
Suggest you contact them.

Technical tip for all Tesla drivers: if you think your car has a
fault, push the voice response botton (usually right button on
steering wheel) and say "bug report" then describe the problem. This
stores and flanks recent log files for analysis by Tesla.

Tesla has telematics for all the cars that records service
information, faults, diagnostics, etc., automatically. The bug report
feature flags events and helps tie them to service requests.

The cars log everything and Tesla usually knows about faults
automatically.

Jeff C.


Re: Fw: Problem with Tesla Model 3

 

Oh my!? As a wire and cable engineer, I can only say "what were they thinking???".
Solid core (single strand) cable has no place in a vehicle, period.? The cheap-out "remedy" of increasing the bend radius WILL bite them in the backside, mark my words.

On Wed, Aug 21, 2024, 7:13?PM Jeff Chan via <eaasv=[email protected]> wrote:
On Wed, 2024-08-21 at 15:20 -0700, gstuckert1@... wrote:
>
> Hello All
>
> For the last couple of days I have been having an intermittent
> problem
> with my Model 3.? Sometimes when I start the car there is a warning
> message about the brake hold not working.? Also, the backup camera
> and
> cruise control does not work.? The next time I drive the car,
> everything
> works.? Has anyone else experienced this problem and what is the
> fix?
> Thanks!
>
> George


Hi George,
Have not had this problem.? My Model 3 for all practical purposes is a
perfect car, and one of the best cars ever made.? I am a lifelong car
enthusiast, racer and general car nut.

Tesla issued a recall for the video cable that connects to the rear
camera in the trunk lid.? They used a solid core cable in some cars
that can eventually wear out.? The recall action is to install a clip
to increase the bend radius around a corner, or replace the cable if
it's actually worn.? Wear may vary based on the number of times the
trunk has been opened and/or other factors.

All of my few interactions with Tesla service have been very positive.
Suggest you contact them.

Jeff C.






Re: Fw: Problem with Tesla Model 3

 

On Wed, 2024-08-21 at 15:20 -0700, gstuckert1@... wrote:

Hello All

For the last couple of days I have been having an intermittent
problem
with my Model 3.? Sometimes when I start the car there is a warning
message about the brake hold not working.? Also, the backup camera
and
cruise control does not work.? The next time I drive the car,
everything
works.? Has anyone else experienced this problem and what is the
fix?
Thanks!

George

Hi George,
Have not had this problem. My Model 3 for all practical purposes is a
perfect car, and one of the best cars ever made. I am a lifelong car
enthusiast, racer and general car nut.

Tesla issued a recall for the video cable that connects to the rear
camera in the trunk lid. They used a solid core cable in some cars
that can eventually wear out. The recall action is to install a clip
to increase the bend radius around a corner, or replace the cable if
it's actually worn. Wear may vary based on the number of times the
trunk has been opened and/or other factors.

All of my few interactions with Tesla service have been very positive.
Suggest you contact them.

Jeff C.


Fw: Problem with Tesla Model 3

 

Hello All

For the last couple of days I have been having an intermittent problem
with my Model 3. Sometimes when I start the car there is a warning
message about the brake hold not working. Also, the backup camera and
cruise control does not work. The next time I drive the car, everything
works. Has anyone else experienced this problem and what is the fix?
Thanks!

George


Re: [Shared Post] 'A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

 

Ben,??

Right about now electricity customers in SoCal would like grid-scale
battery storage to be at fuller fruition.



Time of use billing would appear to be far more effective and/or cheaper for
utilities than larger batteries at reducing blackouts.

namaste






On Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 12:59:43 PM PDT, Ben White <benwhite@...> wrote:


Today's Mercury News (8/18/2024) has an article describing how
grid-scale battery storage has come to fruition in California.? Our fair
state now has more battery storage than anywhere else, except China.?
The full article is linked below, but you might need to subscribe to
read it.









July 20 presentation by Fuel2Electric

 

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I'm re-sending this message in response to a question that was asked earlier today.
You can also visit the company website at

Ben



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Subject: July 20 presentation by Fuel2Electric
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:29:25 -0700
From: Ben White <BenWhite@...>
To: eaasv <[email protected]>


Hello EV Enthusiasts,

For those who missed today's zoom meeting with Laurent from Fuel2Electric, the recording is now available on youtube at .

We missed you, too.? ?

Ben White
Treasurer
Electric Vehicle Association,
Silicon Valley Chapter


Re: EV conversion

 

We just had a meeting on that topic.
Look for the email with the replay link.
There is one company near Oakland and another one in Salinas.

Jerry?

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[Shared Post] 'A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

 

Today's Mercury News (8/18/2024) has an article describing how grid-scale battery storage has come to fruition in California.? Our fair state now has more battery storage than anywhere else, except China.? The full article is linked below, but you might need to subscribe to read it.


Ride and Drive at Lake Cunningham park.

 

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Hi Guys
?
Thought you might be interested in an upcomming event.
?
George
?
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Join us Saturday, August 24th test drive the latest electric vehicles!

 

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Hello,

The ride-and-drive event at Lake Cunningham Park is just over a week away:? Saturday August 24.? Details are below.? While we're hoping some of you can find time to drop by, we are particularly looking for another one or two members to display their EV at the EVASV booth.? We tentatively have George's Studebaker and my Nissan Leaf, and we have room for up to two more vehicles.? This will be for display only; visitors will not be riding in your EV.

If you're interested, please email me at bw20240824@....

Ben


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Are you considering going electric?

Our is a great local opportunity for you to learn about the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more - and do a fun test drive FREE and ride in an electric school bus!


EVs are less expensive, more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, better for the environment, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

EV Ride and Drive - San Jose

Participate in our FREE event next weekend!


Day: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

Location: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose


?Enjoy test drives, a food truck, face painting and music!


Rebates of up to $4,000 are available through PG&E's , and grants of up to $12,000 are available to many low-income residents through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's .


Learn more at the EV Ride-and-Drive!

We would like to express our gratitude to our 2024 Sponsors and Partners!

Learn more about them at

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Oak Ridge Sets a New Record for Wireless EV Charging - 270 kW

 


Oak Ridge Sets a New Record for Wireless EV Charging?-?

ORNL's zippy prototype delivered 270 kilowatts to a Porsche Taycan

Top this Elon!
Top this Elon!
Wireless charging has some real potential based on studies that I have seen.

For those not familiar with IEEE, this?is?the kind of useful insight that you get as an IEEE Member to IEEE Spectrum Magazine.

If you are interested, I can give you an IEEE Referral link.
I believe the rate is significantly disounted for joining past mid-year.

Regards,
Kim
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Fellow, ASME

Parnell Expert Consulting
Parnell Engineering & Consulting
1150 Kelsey Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
E-mail: kim.parnell@...
Cell:? ? (408) 203-9443
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Fellow, ASME
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Parnell Engineering and Consulting (PEC)
1150 Kelsey Drive?
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
E-mail:?kim.parnell@stanfordalumni.org?
Cell:? ? (408) 203-9443?
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San Jose Ride and Drive at Lake Cunningham park Aug 24, 2024 10-2

 

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San Jose EVA meeting Aug 10, 2024 10-12

 

Hello All,
If you are interested in Electric Vehicles, consider attending one of our
meetings.
All EVA meetings are free and open to anyone who is interested in
Electric Vehicles (EVs).
The meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
From 10 A.M. until 12 noon

The meetings are held at the Reid Hillview Airport terminal building.
Located at 2500 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA
Directions to the meetings are as follows.
Take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 680 North, exit & turn right onto Capital
Expressway.
Travel on Capital Expressway West for approximately 2 miles;
turn right onto Cunningham. The meeting room is in the terminal at the
end of the road.
A typical meeting of the SJEVA is casual and informative. A round table
is held after chapter business is completed. Topics are typically very
technical from the folks who are building and driving real world electric
vehicles today. Come attend a free EVA meeting and learn from EVA members
who have been building and driving Electric Vehicles for 50 years.

Become a San Jose EAA Member of our nonprofit organization and Show Your
Support for a cleaner public transportation option.

George Stuckert
Secretary, SJEVA


Re: Breathe California July 2024 eNewsletter

 

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!0am to 2pm - August 24th ¡ª at Lake Cunningham!

On Aug 1, 2024, at 8:58 AM, gstuckert1@... via <gstuckert1@...> wrote:

?
Hello All
?
Here is an upcoming event? EV Ride and Drive at Lake Cunningham Park.
?
George Stuckert
VP EVASV
July 2024 Newsletter
August 24, 2024???EV Ride-and-Drive
At??FREE?annual EV Ride-and-Drive, you can:

  • Test drive and learn about all sorts of electric vehicles
  • Chat with local electric vehicle owners, dealers, and experts
  • Learn how you can make ¡°the switch¡±
  • Learn about different EV charging options?
  • Enjoy prizes, a local food truck, music, and games

Join us at San Jose's Lake Cunningham Park Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10am-2pm.?.
Now in Session: Asthma Camp Superstuff
Breathe California¡¯s annual week-long??runs this week in San Jose. Campers learn about asthma management, build self-esteem, make new friends, and have lots of fun! We are very proud to serve our community with such a unique and helpful program designed to improve the quality of life for kids with asthma.??for live updates!

We'd also like to acknowledge our generous sponsors, especially our Lead Sponsor, the Moca Foundation.
Which Communities are Most Impacted by Asthma?
Did you know that:
  • American Indians/Alaska Natives are 20% more likely to have asthma than whites.
  • Black children are 5 times more likely than non-Hispanic white children to be admitted to the hospital for asthma.
  • Hispanic/Latino people are twice as likely to visit the emergency room for asthma, compared to non-Hispanic whites.
  • Women are almost twice as likely to have asthma than men.

?

?with more information from our friends at the?.?Learn more about Breathe California¡¯s?.
How is Extreme Heat Affecting YOU?
If you¡¯ve been paying attention, you will have noticed that Santa Clara County is getting hotter. Extreme heat can affect your mood and mental health and is especially harmful for seniors, children, outdoor workers, people with certain disabilities and health conditions¡­and pets! Please visit the website of our friends at the??to learn more about dealing with extreme heat and other climate and health topics related to the effects of climate change.
CDC Updates Respiratory Virus Care Guidelines
You may not have thought about COVID-19 in a while, but an uptick in cases in the US should have all of us concerned. The U.S. Center for Disease Control released new guidelines for precautions you should take to protect yourself and others if you¡¯re sick with respiratory viruses including COVID. We hope that you¡¯ll learn about their updates to suggested practices such as prevention, hygiene, masks, and physical distancing. Whether you suffer from the virus or not, being prepared and knowing about what to do if it does strike you or your loved ones is a great first line of defense.?.
Breathe California believes that greener vehicles mean cleaner air. You can join us in embracing the clean energy future by purchasing or leasing a pre-owned electric vehicle with rebates up to $4,000 from PG&E¡¯s Pre-Owned EV Rebate.?Learn how you can save on an EV now!?
Do you have COPD or know anyone with COPD?

If so, we encourage you to participate in a COPD Clinical Trial. Please call the Breathe California office at?(408) 998-5865?for more information.
Save the Date:
September 21, 2024
Annual Breath of Life Walk

!
COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, and
the new RSV vaccinations save lives.
?
We strongly encourage all our supporters
?to get vaccinated at your earliest opportunity.

The Breathe California Team
Please be safe!


Re: Breathe California July 2024 eNewsletter

 

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What are the Times for the Lake Cunningham event?

On Aug 1, 2024, at 8:58 AM, gstuckert1@... via <gstuckert1@...> wrote:

?
Hello All
?
Here is an upcoming event? EV Ride and Drive at Lake Cunningham Park.
?
George Stuckert
VP EVASV
July 2024 Newsletter
August 24, 2024???EV Ride-and-Drive
At??FREE?annual EV Ride-and-Drive, you can:

  • Test drive and learn about all sorts of electric vehicles
  • Chat with local electric vehicle owners, dealers, and experts
  • Learn how you can make ¡°the switch¡±
  • Learn about different EV charging options?
  • Enjoy prizes, a local food truck, music, and games

Join us at San Jose's Lake Cunningham Park Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10am-2pm.?.
Now in Session: Asthma Camp Superstuff
Breathe California¡¯s annual week-long??runs this week in San Jose. Campers learn about asthma management, build self-esteem, make new friends, and have lots of fun! We are very proud to serve our community with such a unique and helpful program designed to improve the quality of life for kids with asthma.??for live updates!

We'd also like to acknowledge our generous sponsors, especially our Lead Sponsor, the Moca Foundation.
Which Communities are Most Impacted by Asthma?
Did you know that:
  • American Indians/Alaska Natives are 20% more likely to have asthma than whites.
  • Black children are 5 times more likely than non-Hispanic white children to be admitted to the hospital for asthma.
  • Hispanic/Latino people are twice as likely to visit the emergency room for asthma, compared to non-Hispanic whites.
  • Women are almost twice as likely to have asthma than men.

?

?with more information from our friends at the?.?Learn more about Breathe California¡¯s?.
How is Extreme Heat Affecting YOU?
If you¡¯ve been paying attention, you will have noticed that Santa Clara County is getting hotter. Extreme heat can affect your mood and mental health and is especially harmful for seniors, children, outdoor workers, people with certain disabilities and health conditions¡­and pets! Please visit the website of our friends at the??to learn more about dealing with extreme heat and other climate and health topics related to the effects of climate change.
CDC Updates Respiratory Virus Care Guidelines
You may not have thought about COVID-19 in a while, but an uptick in cases in the US should have all of us concerned. The U.S. Center for Disease Control released new guidelines for precautions you should take to protect yourself and others if you¡¯re sick with respiratory viruses including COVID. We hope that you¡¯ll learn about their updates to suggested practices such as prevention, hygiene, masks, and physical distancing. Whether you suffer from the virus or not, being prepared and knowing about what to do if it does strike you or your loved ones is a great first line of defense.?.
Breathe California believes that greener vehicles mean cleaner air. You can join us in embracing the clean energy future by purchasing or leasing a pre-owned electric vehicle with rebates up to $4,000 from PG&E¡¯s Pre-Owned EV Rebate.?Learn how you can save on an EV now!?
Do you have COPD or know anyone with COPD?

If so, we encourage you to participate in a COPD Clinical Trial. Please call the Breathe California office at?(408) 998-5865?for more information.
Save the Date:
September 21, 2024
Annual Breath of Life Walk

!
COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, and
the new RSV vaccinations save lives.
?
We strongly encourage all our supporters
?to get vaccinated at your earliest opportunity.

The Breathe California Team
Please be safe!