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Spring 2025

In this edition:

1. Cooper's Clean Air Quest - VR Game
2. Be a Steward of the Storm Drains
3. CORE Challenge
4. Rebates & Resources
5. Upcoming Green Events & Activities

Cooper's Clean Air Quest

Cooper's Clean Air Quest is a virtual reality (VR) game created by the City of Cupertino and Yord, funded by Silicon Valley Clean Energy.

Immersed into the game, you'll work together with Cooper, your home upgrade robot companion, to reduce greenhouse gases and save the planet! As a team, you will go around cleaning the air and replacing outdated gas appliances that pollute our air with sustainable, all-electric, clean air appliances.

Join us at the following events to try our new VR game:

• Earth & Arbor Day Festival
  • Saturday, April 5, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Community Organized Rising Environmentalist (CORE) Challenge

Interested in participating in an environmentalism advocate competition?  Sign up to the CORE Challenge!  The CORE (Community Organized Rising Environmentalist) Challenge is a competition organized by Tino Eco to encourage youth engagement in their community and to understand climate change at a personal & local level. Everyone is welcome to join! Signups will open on March 30th at tino-eco.com.

Rebates & Resources

Are you on the best electricity rate for your home or business? Use PG&E’s rate comparison tool to see which energy rate can save you the most!

The Go Electric advisor will help you navigate your unique home improvement challenges and answer any questions about the renovation process!

By replacing gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives, you/ll live in a safer and healthier home.

About half the water used in a typical home is used outdoors. Valley Water can help you say goodbye to your water-thirsty lawn and hello to beautiful low-water-use plants with their $3000 landscape rebate program!

Save Money with a Heat Pump HVAC System!

TECH Clean California is offering rebates to help property owners and renters:

• Save $$$ on energy bills
• Improve energy efficiency
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Improve indoor air quality

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.

One Stop Shop for Electric Rebates

The Switch Is On allows you to:

• Search for local incentives by location, building type, income-level, specialty, and more
• Connect with trusted contractors
• Enjoy the benefits of your new electric appliance

Save the Date, Save the Earth

Earth & Arbor Day Festival April 5 | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Cupertino Library Field Discover more at cupertino.gov/earthday Free Shredding & Environmental Recycling Event April 26 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  De Anza College, Parking Lot A Find out more at cupertino.gov/EnvironmentalDay National River Cleanup Day May 17 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Multiple Locations Registration required at cleanacreek.org

Sustainability Commission Meeting April 17 | 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Quinlan Community Center, Conference Room Find out more at cupertino.legistar.com Free Home Composting Workshop June 26 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cupertino Library Find out more at ucanr.edu/compost

cupertino.gov/green

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