Peninsula Clean Energy Providing $500K in Community Outreach Grants
16
local nonprofits to help inform customers about energy bill discounts
and benefits of clean energy, electric transportation and appliances
REDWOOD CITY, CA – January 28, 2025 – Peninsula Clean Energy has awarded $500,000 in grants for diverse and innovative efforts across San Mateo County to educate the public about energy bill discounts, and the benefits of clean energy, electric appliances and vehicles.
The
grants awarded to 16 local community organizations include outreach in
Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog to help customers receive assistance in
meeting their energy needs. It will also support creative local
partnerships, such as showcasing electric vehicles at the Redwood City
Day of the Dead event.
“We
value our community partners who help us meet the energy and
information access needs of our customers, especially those with
language, technology and other barriers,” Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall said.
“A
vibrant and diverse community like South San Francisco thrives with
inclusive tools and partnerships, such as Rise South City, to help
highlight the many advantages of delivering accessible, affordable, and
clean electricity to our local homes and businesses,” said South San Francisco Councilmember James Coleman,
a member of Peninsula Clean Energy’s Board of Directors and who
represents a city that is home to a number of PCE partners and grantees.
The
nonprofit partners will provide feedback and ideas regarding PCE
programs and services as well as facilitate focus groups, workshops,
and other opportunities for local customers to learn about and benefit
from its services.
A summary of the 16 grants that were awarded:
350 Silicon Valley – Educates residents about the climate and health benefits of electric appliances through family-friendly events
Acterra –
Supports customers with understanding the benefits of electric
appliances and electric vehicles and enrolling in incentive programs.
Provides outreach to residents in English, Spanish, and Chinese
Casa Circulo Cultural –
Integrates clean energy messages through community art exhibits,
theater performances, and other cultural events in English and Spanish
Climate Resilient Communities –
Engages communities through focus groups and workshops in Belle Haven,
East Palo Alto, and North Fair Oaks in English and Spanish
Coastside Farmers’ Market – Communicates the benefits of Peninsula Clean Energy and answers energy-related questions at Farmers’ Markets across San Mateo County
Daly City Partnership –
Helps customers in northern San Mateo County benefit from energy bill
discounts, electric vehicles, and electric appliances. Offer support in
English, Spanish, and Chinese
El Concilio – Provides English- and Spanish-language outreach throughout San Mateo County. Includes helping customers reduce their utility bill through energy discounts and assistance programs
HealthWays – Conducts outreach about Peninsula Clean Energy in northern San Mateo County in English and Tagalog by partnering with local businesses and volunteers
Nuestra Casa –
Promotes utility bill discounts and Peninsula Clean Energy programs in
East Palo Alto and surrounding communities in Spanish and English
Peninsula Family Services –
Assists income-qualified residents in English and Spanish with meeting
their energy needs by enrolling in money-saving programs
Rise South City –
Assists South San Francisco customers with understanding their energy
bill and signing up for energy-related services in English and Spanish
Senior Coastsiders – Helps older adults in Half Moon Bay access the benefits of electric transportation, energy bill discounts, and other offers in English, Spanish, and Chinese
Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action – Collaborates with students, parents, and schools to build support for using clean electricity instead of fossil fuels
Social Focus – Provides information about clean energy services in Spanish through radio, print media, video, and in-person outreach
Sound of Hope –
Educates Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking customers about Peninsula
Clean Energy programs through radio programs, as well as online
promotions across a variety of Chinese media
Sustainable San Mateo County –
Partners on induction cooking demonstrations and the All-Electric Award
program to raise awareness of how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in
the home
About Peninsula Clean Energy
Peninsula
Clean Energy is a Community Choice Aggregation agency. It is the
official electricity provider for San Mateo County and for the City of
Los Banos. Founded in 2016 with a mission to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, the agency serves a population of 810,000 by providing more
than 3,600 gigawatt hours annually of electricity that is 50 percent
renewable, 100 percent clean and at lower cost than PG&E. As a
community-led, not-for-profit agency, Peninsula Clean Energy makes
significant investments in its communities to expand access to
sustainable and affordable energy solutions. Peninsula Clean
Energy is on track to deliver electricity that is 100 percent renewable
by 2025. Follow us at PenCleanEnergy.com, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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