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In this edition:
- Citywide Garage Sale
- Climate Action Dashboard
- Rebates & Resources
- Electric Home Showcase
- Upcoming Green Events & Activities
- Welcome New Cupertino Teammate!
Cupertino Citywide Garage Sale
September 28 & 29 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sign up by Friday, September 13 to get your garage sale on our interactive online map and paper list. We advertise the sale. You sell your items. You keep the profit!
To get started, visit cupertino.gov/garagesale.
New Climate Action Plan Dashboard
 Use our NEW ClimateNav Online Hub to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Find Out About the City’s Progress!
The City of Cupertino is excited to introduce ClimateNav, a new online, user-friendly dashboard designed to make our climate action efforts more accessible, transparent, and understandable.
This engaging and interactive dashboard allows residents to:
- Explore the City's ongoing climate initiatives;
- Monitor local progress toward reducing emissions;
- Access valuable local resources for easy, individual climate actions.
Let's work together towards a sustainable future for our community and the environment!
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NEW Go Electric Advisor is Here to Help!
 Did you know that replacing gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives helps you live in a safer and healthier home?
This advisor will help you navigate your unique home improvement challenges and answer any questions about the renovation process.
Contact the Go Electric Advisor service at svce.info/gea to get expert advice.
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Up to $8,750 for Electric Home Upgrades!
 Upgrade to all-electric appliances for a more safe, efficient, and comfortable home. Rebates are available for:
- Heat Pump Water Heaters
- HVAC Systems
- Induction Cooking
- Wiring
- Electric Panel Upgrades
- Battery Storage
- And More!
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 Payment Assistance for Energy Bills
Looking for payment assistance for your energy bill? Income- or medically-qualified residents can apply for programs that offer monthly discounts for your energy use.
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 FREE EV Chargers at Multifamily Housing
The program will install Level 1 or 2 chargers at multifamily housing, not-for-profit organizations and small businesses at no cost for sites in a priority community.*. Additional fees and an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plan are covered.
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A Greener Planet Awaits
As a resident of Cupertino, you are required to comply with our organic waste program. By correctly disposing organic waste, you reduce your carbon footprint and help your local community by creating valuable resources such as compost!
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Showcase Your Electric Home
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Acterra is currently seeking homeowners who have adopted electrification measures and are eager to share their experiences with the community. The Electric Home Tour is scheduled for October 19, 2024. Interested in participating? Please fill out this form by September 10 and contact electrichometour@acterra.org with any questions.
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Save the Date, Save the Earth
Free Shredding & Environmental Recycling Event
September 21 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
De Anza College, Parking Lot A
Find out more at cupertino.gov/EnvironmentalDay
Coastal Cleanup Day Volunteer Event
September 21 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Multiple locations
Registration required at cleanacreek.org
Free Home Composting Workshop
September 28 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cupertino Library
Find out more at ucanr.edu/compost
Citywide Garage Sale
September 28 & 29 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Homes in Cupertino
Join today at cupertino.gov/garagesale
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Water Workshop with Cupertino Library Foundation
October 9 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cupertino Library
No registration required. More details at bit.ly/clfevents
Sustainability Commission Meeting
October 17 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Quinlan Community Center
View the agenda at cupertino.legistar.com
Electric Home Tour
October 19 | Time TBD
Local Bay Area Homes
Find out more at acterra.org/greenhome
Waste Workshop with Cupertino Library Foundation
November 9 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cupertino Library
No registration required. More details at bit.ly/clfevents
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Welcome Jasmin Lu!
Jasmin joins us from the City of Morgan Hill where she spearheaded clean energy, sustainability, and public outreach initiatives. Notably, she led Climate Action Plan programs that boosted community trust, engagement, and pollution reduction. Jasmin holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies with a focus on Environmental Restoration from San Jose State University, where she began her environmental career as an Outreach Specialist with SJSU Green Campus and a Research Assistant at SJSU’s Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center. She also gained experience in waste characterization with Nothing Wasted Consulting.
She is eager to serve the community, create a safer and healthier environment, and advance sustainability initiatives in the City of Cupertino as the Environmental Programs Assistant.
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