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February 2021

If February is the shortest month, how come EBCE has so much going on? The Marketing and Account Services team is busy engaging with the cities of Newark, Pleasanton, and Tracy in anticipation of their April 2021 start date on EBCE service. The team is also preparing for county-wide transition to Time of Use rates this spring. The Power Procurement team is celebrating the commencement of operation of the Rosamond solar farm, and counting down the days until the Altamont Winds project in Livermore is operational, expected late Spring. Our Data and Technology team is standing up a Salesforce database to help the Programs team better target, implement, and evaluate our offerings. And the Administration, Finance, and Human Resources team is busy looking to fill the shoes left by EBCE employee #1 Stephanie Cabrera's departure to Santa Cruz. 😢. 

EBCE Board of Directors Member Update

Welcome our New and Returning Board Members to EBCE!

We would like to congratulate and thank all the new and returning elected members to the East Bay Community Energy family. We look forward to working with each elected member to lead our community on the road to more sustainable practices.

Alameda County: Supervisor Richard Valle & Supervisor Keith Carson

Albany: Council Member Aaron Tiedmann & Vice Mayor Preston Jordan

Berkeley: Council Member Kate Harrison & Mayor Jessie Arreguin

Dublin: Mayor Melissa Hernandez & Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai

Emeryville: Mayor Dianne Martinez & Council Member Scott Donahue

Fremont: Mayor Lily Mei & Council Member Teresa Cox

Hayward: Council Member Elisa Marquez & Council Member Aisha Wahab

Livermore: Council Member Trish Munro & Council Member Brittni Kiick

Oakland: Council Member Dan Kalb & Council Member Rebecca Kaplan

Newark: Council Member Mike Hannon & Mayor Al Nagy

Piedmont: Mayor Teddy Gray King & Council Member Conna McCarthy 

Pleasanton: Council Member Kathy Narum & Vice Mayor Julie Testa

San Leandro: Council Member Corina Lopez & Council Member Fred Simon

Tracy: Council Member Dan Arriola & Council Member Eleassia Davis

Union City: Council Member Jaime Patino & Council Member Gary Singh

Thank you for your dedication to your cities and our community. 

To listen in to our next board meeting, be sure to check out our website to keep up with our meeting schedule.

Work with us! EBCE is looking to fill Clerk of the Board and Power Resources Associate or Senior Power Resources positions. Details here. 

Black History Month: Energy and Environment Edition

Celebrating African American Achievements 

In honor of Black History Month, we are taking a look and celebrating the achievements of four African Americans who have left their mark on the clean energy field. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handle @poweredbyebce to learn more about these influential leaders! 

Does the Texas energy crisis have you thinking about power outage risks in California? Then consider talking with a Sunrun representative about a solar + battery system, featuring EBCE's Resilient Home $1,250 incentive. Details here. 

Interest-Free Microloans (up to $2,500) for Energy-Saving Upgrades at Local Businesses

Bay Area Nonprofit Partnering with Local Government

BayREN, a local government organization, has partnered with the nonprofit organization Mission Asset Fund (MAF) to provide 0% interest microloans of up to $2,500 for energy saving upgrades for small Bay Area-based businesses. No matter the project, from updating to LED lighting to switching to ENERGY STAR appliances, MAF can help you choose cost-saving equipment, find the right contractor, and guide you through the simple loan application process.

Program Benefits:

• Loans from $500-$2,500
• 0% interest rate and flexible terms
• Financing for all ENERGY STAR certified products
• Quick online application process
• Opportunity to save up to $100 per month on utilities

Looking to shrink your energy bill today? Apply today for energy efficiency upgrades financing or schedule a time to talk to a MAF representative and learn more about the BayREN Business Microloan Program.

Questions?

Visit missionassetfund.org/bayren to learn more.

Upcoming Virtual Meetings

Executive Committee |  2/26 at noon  |  Link

Community Advisory Committee |  3/15 at 6 PM  |  Link

Board of Directors |  3/17 at 5 PM |  Link