The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
East, West, Fresh is the Best: Inaccurate “best-by” dates are leading to food waste
by Kiran Bengard
The food industry is full of confusing and even misleading labels. Every time I go to the grocery store, I...
The Inflation Reduction Act: One Year Later
by Hanan Abdillahi
At the one-year anniversary of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed last August, you may be wondering where things...
It’s Time to Start Paying Attention to Electric School Buses
by Joey Sausville
It’s well documented that transportation is the biggest source of greenhouse gases in California. As the state’s largest mass transportation...
All-Electric Road Trip to Central California
by Kathleen Goforth
After staying close to home for three years to avoid COVID, my husband Andy and I were eager for a...
Mayan Kitchen: Where Celebrating Culture Meets Sustainability
by Robbie Brown
Not far from one of the entrances of Historic Murphy Avenue — a long walkway lined with bustling restaurants and...
Cultivating Connections: San Francisco’s Community Gardens
by Rebeka Lazova
In the lively San Francisco, where urban landscapes dominate, community gardens offer an oasis of greenery and connection. These vibrant...
Grid Expectations: How Twelve Years of Innovation Have Made EVs Better than Ever
by Wendy Chou
Ivan Jue is an Acterra EV Ambassador who knows a thing or two about electric vehicles — in fact, he’s...
The F-150 Lightning Vehicle-to-Home: Energy When and Where You Need It!
by Christopher Bowe
“Screws fall out all the time; the world is an imperfect place.” This matter-of-fact line from John Hughes’ 1985 film...
From the Executive Director’s Desk: My Earth Month Message
by Lauren Weston
Be a Part of Our Earth Month Success: Give to Acterra and Help Us Keep Going I have the pleasure...
Borrow an Induction Cooktop for Free
by Leo Steinmetz
Loaner Program Expands Good news for clean energy fans: our Induction Cooktop Loan Program in Alameda County is expanding, with...
Promise to Our Planet 2023
Acterra’s “Promise to Our Planet” benefit for climate action took place on March 23, 2023. The event was a virtual...
Earth Month Planner
by Uliana Mazan
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. Beginning as a focused day of public demonstration on April 22,...