No images? Click here Spring into action.Navigating PG&E’s recent electricity rate hikes can be tough on your budget. Your concerns matter to us and we're committed to finding solutions that make a real difference in your daily life. Take a proactive step forward by exploring some of the tools and tips in this newsletter. Learn about programs and financial assistance designed to help ease the burden.
Spring energy tips.As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to embrace energy-saving habits that both lighten the load on your wallet and benefit the environment. From optimizing thermostat settings to harnessing natural light, there are plenty of simple ways to reduce energy usage in your home this season. (3 minute read) Take control of your energy bills with LIHEAP.The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help low-income households with their energy bills, offering up to $1,000 in bill assistance and free appliance upgrades for eligible homeowners or renters. Click below to learn more about eligibility and the application process. How PG&E's rate increases affect you.All customers in PG&E's service area are experiencing an increase to their total bills. SCP's electric generation costs remain separate and aren't affected by these changes. Our team is here to assist you with these changes and finding potential ways to lower your bill. (5 minute read) Earn money for saving energy this spring.Enrollment for SCP’s GridSavvy Alerts is open for the season! Earn financial rewards for saving energy when the demand for electricity is high. More than 7,000 customers participated in the program last year, resulting in a reduction of electricity demand by 2,500 kilowatts (kW). That’s equivalent to powering down over 600 air conditioners! See if you are eligible to sign up. (2 minute read) Grant funding for community organizations.The Calpine Community Benefits Grant Program provides funding to organizations in SCP’s service area to help advance clean energy, green jobs, environmental education and stewardship, and equity and diversity. Applications are now open! Want to learn more? Join us on April 23rd at 11:00am for an informational webinar. (2 minute read) VCA Animal Care Center goes 100% renewable.On March 27th, VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County announced their decision to power the Rohnert Park location with SCP's EverGreen service, providing the facility with 100% locally sourced renewable energy, day and night. To celebrate this exciting change, representatives from VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County, Sonoma Clean Power, and the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce came together for a Chamber Mixer and "Green" Ribbon-Cutting ceremony. (3 minute read) Upcoming meetings.Sonoma Clean Power: Who we are and what we do When: Apr 25, 2024 SCP Community Advisory Committee Meeting SCP Board of SCP Board of SCP Community Advisory Committee Meeting SCP Community Advisory Committee Meeting SCP Board of |