Multi-Contact USA contracted with Sine Electric of Santa Rosa for a battery grid-intertied solar installation. The installation provides a number of benefits. One benefit is to improve the power reliability: when a grid power outage occurs, Multi-Contact's own installation provides power from the batteries, and if available, from the PV array.
The NBEAA chapter visited Fetzer Vineyards in Hopland to become acquainted with the business’ 3E environmental program. Patrick Healy, Environmental Manager, and Brad Campbell, Design Engineer, described Fetzer’s electric vehicles (including Ford Ranger EV pickup trucks, NEVs and utility vehicles), organic growing practices, widespread recycling and the use of photovoltaic panels to generate electricity at the site.
In the September 2025 meeting we the new Leaf, Clean Air Vehicle decals cancellation, Clean Cars for All, and more.
Presentation: How healthy are my batteries? — Gerry Glaser
In our March 2025 meeting, we EVA news, Tesla, upcoming Earth Day events, changes to RV park charging, and more.
In our June 2024 meeting, we discussed recent GM vehicles, and solar powered charging.
Presentation: Boat Electrification — Dominic Houlemard
In our May 2024 meeting, we discussed Earth Day event experiences, and recent Tesla developments.
Presentations: Mike Pane from Synergy Solar and Tyson Berg from Greentech Renewables presenting the latest home battery storage and rooftop solar technologies.