Peninsula Clean Energy

Does your nonprofit work with residents in San Mateo County or in the City of Los Banos? Harness the power of your existing communications, outreach, and services to assist residents in saving money, improve local air quality and health, and help the environment.

Peninsula Clean Energy invites applications for grants up to $45,000 per organization to collaborate on outreach to residents in San Mateo County or in the City of Los Banos.

Learn more and apply by October 7. https://www.PenCleanEnergy.com/solicitation/2025-community-outreach-grants-call-for-applications

🔍 Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet 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
📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

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

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Deadline extended to September 5th!

Do you know a high school student that is eager to learn about climate change and take climate action in their community?

San Mateo County’s Youth Climate Ambassadors (YCA) Program has applications open for the next cohort of this 7-month program (October 2024 - April 2025). All high school students who live in San Mateo County are eligible to apply.

Apply today if your student is interested in…
-Learning more about the climate crisis and local solutions
-Joining a network of fellow high school students ready to take action together
-Growing as a leader, public speaker, event organizer and solutionary changemaker for the planet

Students must be available for Thursday evening workshops twice a month on Zoom and three in-person retreats in October 2024, January 2025, and April 2025. Learn more about this program and apply online today: sustainsmc.org/YCA

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Please share with your youth changemaker and climate action networks!



Sustainable San Mateo County
Citizens Environmental Council
San Mateo County Office of Education

🤩 Happy to see such a vibrant community come together for the grand opening of the new San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center! And did you catch that nice solar PV system as the cherry on top?

Applications now open for the Electric Home Tour 2024: Showcase your electrified home and inspire the community!

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: Action for a Healthy Planet 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 and apply: acterra.org/electric-home-tour-apply
📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

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

Join us in building a greener future! 🌍🌱

We offer thousands of dollars in rebates and up to $10,000 in zero interest loans to make the switch from gas to electricity easier.

💡 Learn more and about how to get started: https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/all-electric-homes

Get a rebate of up to $2,000 when you switch to a heat pump water heater. If you’re planning to transition to a clean energy home, your water heater is a great place to start. Our rebate can be used in addition to other rebates and incentives.

Start planning your replacement today.

Learn more: https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/water-heating

When you flip a switch, where does that energy come from? Learn about Arica, a solar and storage complex located in Riverside County, California.

https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/power-sources

Thanks to the Los Banos Police Department and everyone else who stopped by our booth to visit during this year's National Night Out at Henry Miller Plaza!

¡Gracias al Departamento de Policía de Los Banos y a todos los que pasaron por nuestro puesto para visitarnos durante el evento National Night Out en la plaza Henry Miller!

Calling all San Mateo County high schoolers ready to bring climate action to their community! San Mateo County’s Youth Climate Ambassadors (YCA) Leadership Program is accepting applications from all San Mateo County high school students grades 9-12.

Apply today if you or your student is interested in…
- Learning more about the climate crisis and local solutions
- Joining a network of fellow high school students ready to take action together
- Growing as a leader, public speaker, event organizer, and solutionary changemaker for the planet

Applications open TODAY! Learn about this 7-month program and apply online: sustainsmc.org/YCA

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Please share with your youth changemaker and climate action networks!



Sustainable San Mateo County
Citizens Environmental Council
San Mateo County Office of Education

2024 National Night Out is tomorrow and we hope to see you at Henry Miller Plaza in Los Banos! Stop by our booth and talk to us about our latest rebates and programs, or ask any questions you may have about Peninsula Clean Energy.

Tuesday, August 6, 5-8 p.m.
Henry Miller Plaza, Los Banos

Los Banos Police Department
City of Los Banos - Community & Economic Development

🔌⚡ Ready to supercharge your home's energy game? Join us and learn to upgrade your water heating, space heating, and cooking. Making the switch is good for your health, wallet, and the planet!

At this electrifying event, you'll gain insights into new full service electric installation services and uncover the latest rebates that can lighten the load on your wallet. Are you a renter? Income-qualified? We’ll shine a spotlight on how renters and qualified households can make some change!

Led by experts from Peninsula Clean Energy, Home Energy Analytics, staff from Redwood City Public Works, as well as homeowners that have already electrified, this workshop isn't just informative—it's empowering.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electrify-your-home-redwood-city-its-easier-than-you-think-tickets-917438692827?aff=oddtdtcreator

❄ Planning to install air conditioning or remodel your home? Heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems provide both heating and cooling and are clean, safe, and all-electric.

Get a $2,500 rebate to help you make the switch to a heat pump HVAC system.

Heat pumps can be integrated with your central air system. There are also ductless models for rooms that do not have central air ducts.

Learn more: https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/heating-and-cooling

When blue skies beckon, take the cooking outside! Outdoor cooking offers one more enjoyable way to beat the heat and tame those summer electric bills.

Your kitchen stove can have another night off while your home stays cooler on its own.

Get the rest of our summer energy savings tips here: https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/kitchen-tips-to-avoid-overcooking-summer-electricity-bills

Ready to supercharge your home's energy game? Learn how to easily electrify your water heating, space heating, and cooking. Discover new electric installation services, discover the latest rebates, and learn about renter and income-friendly ways to get started, plus be entered to win a portable induction cooking hob!

📅 July 25 at 7 p.m.

Reserve your spot now! bit.ly/Electrify-Pacifica

Featuring experts from Peninsula Clean Energy and Home Energy Analytics.

On hot summer days, heat tries to enter your home any way it can. Indoor cooking adds one more heat source.

💡Here’s an idea: cut your stove and oven usage by making two meals at once. Think you can make three meals? Go for it!

Get the rest of our summer energy savings tips here: https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/kitchen-tips-to-avoid-overcooking-summer-electricity-bills

Kitchen tips to avoid overcooking summer electricity bills Beat the heat and tame those summer electric bills with some energy-saving tips that also taste good.

Congratulations to the winners of the Sustainable and Climate-Ready Schools Challenge Awards, which highlights leadership of San Mateo County schools in electrifying their facilities and building a culture of sustainability!

https://www.smcoe.org/about/county-office-of-education/news/2024-sustainable-and-climate-ready-schools-challenge-winners.html

Here’s a few fridge and freezer hacks to save you energy:

🧊 In the freezer, fill space with anything, even ice. Less room for hot air means less work for the freezer to stay cold.

🧽 See dust on the condenser coils? Wipe it away.

🔧 If the freezer door won’t stay shut, replace the flexible seal.

😎 Find more tips on how to avoid overcooking summer electricity bills here:

https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/kitchen-tips-to-avoid-overcooking-summer-electricity-bills/

Join us as we talk all things e-bikes - ranging from types of e-bikes, how to keep e-bikes secure, what to consider when shopping for one, and how to ride safely! Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition

E-Bike Basics (PCE) We're talking all things e-bikes: types of e-bikes, keeping e-bikes secure, what to consider when shopping for one, and how to ride safely!

Stay safe from extreme heat and sign up for Flex Alert notifications. Flex Alerts can help prevent outages when the electricity grid is under stress due to persistent hot temperatures by notifying residents when energy conservation is needed.

https://participate.flexalert.org/register

Flex Alerts can help prevent outages when the electricity grid is under stress due to persistent hot temperatures by notifying residents when energy conservation is needed.

Sign up for Flex Alert notifications: https://participate.flexalert.org/register

Beat the heat and tame those summer electric bills with some energy-saving tips that also taste good! We've compiled some mouth watering no-cook recipes, tips to get the heat out of the kitchen, and other tricks.

https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/kitchen-tips-to-avoid-overcooking-summer-electricity-bills/

Kitchen tips to avoid overcooking summer electricity bills Beat the heat and tame those summer electric bills with some energy-saving tips that also taste good.

Join us and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for "Intro to E-Bikes" on July 10th! We'll explore the most important things to consider as you join e-bike revolution including types of e-bikes, how to keep e-bikes secure, and how to ride safely!

E-Bike Basics (PCE) We're talking all things e-bikes: types of e-bikes, keeping e-bikes secure, what to consider when shopping for one, and how to ride safely!

Did you know clean solar panels produce more energy than dirty panels? A buildup of dirt will significantly decrease energy production. For example, the dirt buildup shown here reduced the efficiency of these solar panels by 5.5%. How quickly dirt builds up depends on the location of your panels, their proximity to sources of dirt (for example, nearby construction can contribute to additional dust), and other factors.

Did you know that many plugged-in devices keep drawing power even when they’re not in use? You could easily spend a couple hundred dollars per year for these phantom loads. 👻

Waste less energy by unplugging chargers and switching off power strips. Smart strips can even automate the process, turning off power when devices aren’t in use.

For more detailed tips and strategies, check out our latest blog post. You can make your home more energy-efficient and start saving money today.

https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/do-you-know-these-tips-to-save-on-your-electricity-bill/

You could be eligible for up to $1,000 to purchase or lease an e-bike! This incentive is available to income-qualified residents in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos.

Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find out if you’re eligible and apply today! https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/ebikes/

Need help with applying? Some of our nonprofit outreach partners are offering in-person support. See website for more details.