Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet

🔍 Friendly Reminder: We are still looking for electrified homes for the Electric Home Tour 2024!

The Electric Home Tour is scheduled for October 19, 2024, and it aims to showcase homes that have transitioned to electric appliances. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to share your experiences and the benefits of electrification with your neighbors. It’s a chance to highlight the positive impact of your eco-friendly choices, provide valuable insights to others, and even spotlight available resources and incentives for those considering a similar transition.

📝 Apply here: acterra.org/electric-home-tour-apply

Sponsored by City of Palo Alto - Public Agency, Peninsula Clean Energy San Jose Clean Energy Silicon Valley Clean Energy, Stanford Community Engagement, Stanford Haas Center for Public Service, Silicon Valley Power.

Stay alert! Did you know the past 5 years were the most destructive wildfire seasons in California history. This is a reminder that wildfires can happen at any time. Stay prepared! Be ready to evacuate early, and make sure you have a 5-minute plan to get out safely and quickly.

Visit firefightersonyourside.org for more safety tips.

🥕🥬 New recipe is here. Check out how to make “Vegan Chicken Adobo” by Thekoreanvegan L. Molinaro a delicious and popular Filipino dish with yummy meat alternatives like Jackfruit and Tofu as the main ingredients. This is a perfect dish to have at any gathering or just at home. If you have friends or family who are hesitant about trying vegan meat dishes, then this is the perfect dish to blow them off their feet.

🔗💡 Find the recipe at: https://www.acterra.org/meatless-monday

🌿 New EcoHappenings Newsletter is Here! 🌿

Dive into the latest news, discover inspiring events, explore an exciting open position at Acterra, and find out how you can take action for our planet! 🌍✨

Don’t miss out—read it here: https://acterra.org/newsletter_archive/august-ecohappening-2/

Beyond Freeway Expansion: Exploring Sustainable Alternatives 🌱
September 16, 6 - 7:15pm on Zoom

Join Sustainable San Mateo County for an insightful webinar as we delve into why freeway widening fails to solve traffic problems and negatively impacts our communities and air quality. Featuring:

James Coleman, Mayor of South San Francisco
Julio Garcia, Executive Director of Rise South City
Mike Swire, Chair C/CAG Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and San Mateo County Transportation Authority Citizen Advisory Committee

This event will shed light on the benefits and issues of different freeway projects and why freeway expansion often fails to reduce traffic, discourages public transit use and exacerbates air pollution, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities. Engage with local leaders and advocates to discuss sustainable and equitable transportation solutions for our region.

Register for free here: https://bit.ly/4fPMWsd

Your vote matters more than ever.

Dozens of California cities broke heat records again this summer. 🔥🌡️ Our state is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with the threat of extended wildfire seasons, crop disruptions, heat waves, and flooding.

🌍💡 Are our City Council candidates ready to take swift, meaningful action? What are their policy ideas for reducing local fossil fuel emissions? Join 350SV Palo Alto Climate Action, Acterra, and other local climate-concerned organizations on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 pm to hear PA Council candidates’ views on climate and the environment. Come at 6:30 to check out co-sponsor and candidate tables.

🗳️ Let’s make sure climate gets a seat at the table in November.

📅 Register to join us on Thursday, September 19, 7-9 pm:
–Live at First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto https://bit.ly/cccf24live
–or on Zoom at https://bit.ly/cccf24Zoom

Questions? Please contact the 350SV Palo Alto Climate Action at [email protected]

🌍 Volunteer With Us! 🌱

Join our dynamic Acterra volunteer community and make a meaningful difference! We’re currently looking for passionate individuals to fill roles on our advocacy and marketing teams. Whether you’re interested in raising awareness about environmental issues, supporting our marketing team, or helping with community outreach, there’s a place for you at Acterra.

Volunteering with us not only allows you to contribute to a healthier planet, but also provides opportunities to develop new skills, connect with like-minded people, and be part of impactful projects.

More details & Apply here: https://acterra.org/volunteer/advocacy-volunteer-opportunities/.

🔍 Acterra is Seeking Electrified Homes for the Electric Home Tour 2024! 🌟

Are you a homeowner in the Peninsula or South Bay who has embraced electrification? Acterra invites you to showcase your home in the Electric Home Tour 2024, where you can share your eco-friendly achievements and inspire others.

Why Participate?

✅ Share your eco-friendly achievements with neighbors
✅ Provide valuable insights on the reality and benefits of home electrification
✅ Highlight available resources, rebates, and incentives
✅ Inspire others to make the switch to electric too!

📅 Event Date: October 19, 2024
📝 Application Form: acterra.org/electric-home-tour-apply

Sponsored by Palo Alto Utilities; Peninsula Clean Energy San Jose Clean Energy Silicon Valley Clean Energy Stanford Community Engagement, Stanford Haas Center for Public Service, Silicon Valley Power.

Join Acterra in promoting sustainable living and a greener future! 🌍🌱

Start your week with a tasty new recipe! 🌱

For this , try Jessica in the Kitchen's Vegan Burrito Bowls! 🥑 These plant-based bowls are loaded with charred corn, quinoa, and black beans, all seasoned just right and topped with a zesty vegan lime crema. It's a flavorful and satisfying dinner that you'll love. 🌮

Find the full recipe here: acterra.org/meatless-monday

Have you signed the HomeGrown Bay Area petition to create a healthy food forest in San Jose? Join Acterra, Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action, Valley Verde, and hundreds of individuals who have endorsed.

🔗 Here's the link to read more and take action: https://www.change.org/food-forest-in-san-jose

🚗🔋 Keep your electric vehicle's battery in top shape with simple tips from Acterra!

From avoiding full charges to the ideal charging habits, learn how to extend your EV battery's life. 🌱 Ready to dive into more insights? Check out the full blog here: https://acterra.org/electric-vehicles-battery/

🍽️ Get ready for a feast!

The 4th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest is coming soon, bringing together the best plant-based vendors, live entertainment, and a community of food lovers. 🌿Whether you're vegan, curious, or just love good food, this is the event for you! For more info and tickets, check out the link here:https://bit.ly/46HGoHX. Don't miss out on this tasty celebration! 🎉

Join Bay Area climate leaders for an insightful conversation with award-winning journalist and author of The Heat Will Kill You First, Jeff Goodell. Learn how the Bay Area Heat Mapping Campaign is tackling the threat of rising temperatures.

📅 When: August 24th, 2024
📍 Where: Rinconada Library Embarcadero Room
🍽️ Lunch from VeggieGrill at 11:30am.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3YMzm2D

Don’t forget to register for Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition’s upcoming Ride and Drive next Saturday! Presented by Breathe California of the Bay Area, this is your chance to get behind the wheel of the electric Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia or VW! Learn more and register for FREE
at https://lungsrus.org/ride-and-drive

🇺🇲 Income-qualifying residents can get up to $2,000 for the purchase of a used plug-in hybrid or fully-electric vehicle. This rebate can be combined with the Federal Used Vehicle Credit from the IRS (up to $4,000), the Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate Program from PG&E (up to $4,000), or any other available incentive.

Please check that your income qualifies for this program before applying.

🔗 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/usedev-acterra

🇲🇽 Los residentes que cumplan los requisitos de ingresos pueden obtener un reembolso de hasta $2,000 para la compra de un vehículo eléctrico usado. El reembolso se puede combinar con el Crédito Federal para Vehículos Usados del IRS (hasta $4,000) y el Programa de Reembolso para Vehículos Eléctricos Usados de PG&E (hasta $4,000), o cualquier otro incentivo disponible.

Compruebe que sus ingresos cumplen los requisitos de este programa antes de presentar la solicitud.

Más información: https://bit.ly/usedev-acterra

Happy Friday everyone!
Today is the time for our newsletter! In this EcoHappenings you will dive into a world of , find inspiring and remarkable achievements, and read fresh blog posts, incredible opportunities, and impactful ways to take action for our planet. 🌍🌱

Check out the new issue now: https://acterra.org/newsletter_archive/august-ecohappenings-1/

Let's come together for a more sustainable future. 🌎💚

Acterra is excited to announce our Electric Home Tour 2024! 🌟

This year's tour will feature both fully and partially electrified homes, offering valuable insights into the benefits of switching from gas to electric appliances. Currently, Acterra is seeking enthusiastic homeowners who have implemented electrification measures and are willing to share their experiences with the community. The application to become a tour host is open until September 10.

📅 Event Date: October 19, 2024
📝 More Info & Apply: acterra.org/electric-home-tour-apply
📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

Sponsored by City of Palo Alto Utilities Service Center, Peninsula Clean Energy, San Jose Clean Energy, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, Stanford Community Engagement, Stanford Haas Center for Public Service.

This event aims to empower homeowners to make informed decisions and play a crucial role in combating climate change.

Join in building a greener future! 🌍🌱

🇺🇲 What a fantastic weekend at Veggielution's First Saturday event! Our GoEV team, in partnership with Ride and Drive Clean, Ride and Drive Clean showcased a range of electric vehicles and e-bikes, offering attendees a chance to explore, learn, and chat with our experts.

🚗⚡ Attendees discovered how to save on EVs with available incentives, explored various models of electric vehicles and e-bikes, and engaged with our ambassadors to hear their personal EV experiences.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Veggielution for hosting such a wonderful event! 🌟

🇲🇽 ¡Qué fantástico fin de semana en el evento del primer sábado de Veggielution! Nuestro equipo de GoEV, en asociación con Ride and Drive Clean, mostró una gama de vehículos eléctricos y bicicletas eléctricas, ofreciendo a los asistentes la oportunidad de explorar, aprender y conversar con nuestros expertos.

🚗⚡ Los asistentes descubrieron cómo ahorrar en vehículos eléctricos con los incentivos disponibles, exploraron varios modelos de vehículos y bicicletas eléctricas y hablaron con nuestros embajadores para escuchar sus experiencias personales con su vehículos eléctrico.

¡Muchísimas gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron y a Veggielution por organizar un evento tan maravilloso! 🌟

🌱✨Happy Monday everyone! Kickstart your week with a delicious and easy recipe - Vegan Quiche Muffins by The Vegetarian Gourmet👇

These vegan quiche muffins are packed with fresh asparagus, green onions, and creamy vegan cheese, all topped off with JustEggs egg replacement. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re a tasty and healthy way to power through your day. 🍴😋

Find the full recipe here: acterra.org/meatless-monday

Do you know how our Youth Be the Change Curriculum can help teachers organize their educational process and, as a result, students learn about sustainable transportation? 🌍🚗

Check out our latest blog post and discover how educators like Miss Sustainability use our resources to inspire students to advocate for cleaner transportation. Learn how Acterra is empowering the next generation of climate champions and driving the future of sustainability! 🌱✨

🔗 https://acterra.org/planes-trains-and-electric-automobiles/

We've had a busy and productive summer at our Acterra Student Ambassador Program (ASAP)! During the last two months, four groups of students have been working on projects focused on environmental justice, and now we want to introduce them and share their achievements. ☀️

Meet the Environmental Zine team, The Eco Express, and Leaflet, and ASAP Newsletter team 🌟

📚The Environmental Zine team crafted a stunning zine (collection of media). They attempted to synthesize community feelings around climate justice while creating beautiful things that communicated passion and community effort for climate efforts. Find more information and follow them at

🚌The Eco Express: A nonprofit advocacy organization created under the ASAP Program to promote clean and public transportation in the Bay Area. Over the last month, they have been compiling and creating resources for Bay Area residents to help them understand and access clean transportation. Check them out on Instagram and TikTok at !

🌱Leaflet: A website created by youth for the youth to connect them to local environmental advocacy opportunities! Check out their Instagram

🌍The ASAP Newsletter team created and distributed two newsletters for July and August that focused on climate news and climate-related opportunities for youth to engage in. To be added to the newsletter list, please email [email protected].

Join us in celebrating these incredible efforts and be part of the change! If you want to learn more about our ASAP program, check our website: acterra.org/acterra-student-ambassador-program/

🇺🇸 THINK YOU CAN’T AFFORD AN EV? THINK AGAIN! Save money with incentives on a new or used EV. 🚗⚡

Join us for a Free EV & Ebike Expo! Learn how to save up to $19,500. Meet e-mobility experts and check out EVs & Ebikes.

📅 See you at Veggielution First Saturday with community gardens, farm-to-table food, and more!

🌱Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3yjOGcc

Sponsored by Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Brought to you by Acterra and Ride and Drive Clean.



🇲🇽 ¿Piensa que un VE está fuera de su alcance? ¡Reconsidere! Ahorre con incentivos al comprar un VE nuevo o usado. 🚗⚡

Únase a nosotros para una exposición gratuita de VEs y bicicletas eléctricas. Aprenda a ahorrar hasta $19,500. Conozca a expertos en movilidad eléctrica.

📅 ¡Nos vemos en Veggielution First Saturday con jardines comunitarios, comida de la granja a la mesa, y más!

Apoyado por el Distrito para el Control de la Calidad del Aire del Área de la Bahía. Presentado por Acterra y Ride and Drive Clean. 🌱

Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/3yjOGcc

☕ Assembly member Marc Berman and Mountain View Mayor Pat Showalter invite you to join your friends and neighbors for a casual conversation over a cup of coffee. Come share your thoughts on legislative and community matters important to you.

🗓️ When: Wednesday, July 31, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
📍 Where: Red Rock Coffee 201 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

🔗 Reserve your spot here: https://a23.asmdc.org/event/20240731-join-me-community-coffee-mountain-view

Happy Meatless Monday!

Looking for a new summer dish to try? Try this vibrant Watermelon Salad by The Vegetarian Gourmet ! 🍉🌿

This recipe includes juicy watermelon, a splash of lime, refreshing mint, and creamy vegan feta, making for a deliciously light and healthy dish. It’s a perfect, zesty way to celebrate the start of the week. 🌟🥗

Find the full recipe here: acterra.org/meatless-monday

🎉 Happy from Acterra!

Our 2024 summer interns have already shown their dedication and innovation, making significant contributions to our mission.Your hard work, fresh perspectives, and dedication play a vital role in our success. Thank you for all that you do!

If you want to know more about Acterra’s interns, check our website at acterra.org/our-team

🌿 Get ready for the latest edition of EcoHappenings! 📰

Stay informed with the latest environmental news, valuable resources, exciting upcoming events, great opportunities, and impactful ways to take action for our planet. 🌍🌱 Plus, discover the new titles of our employees!

Read it all here: https://acterra.org/newsletter_archive/july-ecohappenings-2/

Support the Creation of a Community Food Forest in San Jose!

Over 150,000 residents in Santa Clara County don’t have access to enough food. It’s an issue that cuts across neighborhoods and generations. But there’s a solution rooted in community-grown food, and it’s time for San Jose to embrace this approach!

Acterra’s HomeGrown Bay Area coalition is working to build a sustainable and equitable food system by creating a public food forest in downtown San Jose. These spaces blend gardens, parks, and orchards, providing free fresh produce while conserving water, sequestering carbon, boosting biodiversity, and offering educational opportunities.
Join us in building a sustainable and equitable food system. Communities like Boston, Seattle, and Denver have seen the benefits of similar projects. Sign our petition to bring a public food forest to San Jose and create a greener, healthier future for all!

🔗 https://www.change.org/p/support-the-creation-of-a-community-food-forest-in-san-jose