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Solar+Battery Energy is Powering Your Home
Yellow Pine I ribbon-cutting
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Monica Padilla Selected as Silicon Valley Clean Energy CEO
Next CEO starting April 2024
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Smart Charge Your EV with GridShift and Earn Bill Credits
Download the app and start saving
Learn How
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Light Up the Season with LED Lighting
Potential energy and cost savings
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Get Inspired by Your Neighbors
Electric Showcase Award Winner
See Their Story
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As your local electricity provider, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is committed to increasing energy resilience and providing customers with clean power. This month, SVCE joined Central Coast Community Energy and NextEra Energy in celebrating the newly constructed solar + battery storage project that will provide 50 megawatts of solar capacity and 26 megawatts of battery capacity (104 MWh) to SVCE customers.
“As a community-owned agency, we strive to not only meet the state-mandated emissions reduction goals, but also the more aggressive carbon reduction goals set by our communities,” said Girish Balachandran, SVCE Chief Executive Officer. “This collaboration with NextEra Energy Resources on the brand new solar and battery storage project demonstrates our commitment to lead the fight against climate change by reducing harmful pollution from our buildings, homes, and transportation.”
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Monica Padilla Selected as Silicon Valley Clean Energy CEO
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The SVCE Board of Directors has selected Monica Padilla as the agency’s next Chief Executive Officer. Padilla has worked at SVCE for five years leading power policy, planning, procurement, regulatory, operations and compliance as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Power Resources. In August, current SVCE CEO, Girish Balachandran, announced his plan to retire on March 31, 2024. Padilla will start her new role on April 1, 2024. |
As COO and Director of Power Resources, Padilla has led the negotiation and execution of over 20 power purchase agreements for clean, renewable energy and storage projects representing over $3.6 billion in long-term contracts. Prior to SVCE, Padilla worked at the City of Palo Alto Utilities for 30 years and supported the development and implementation of Palo Alto’s Carbon Neutral Plan in 2013 and the management of Palo Alto’s electric portfolio.
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Smart Charge Your EV with GridShift and Earn Bill Credits
The SVCE GridShift app can help you maximize your at-home EV charging. GridShift syncs your EV charging* with your Time-of-Use or EV electricity rate and the California grid to charge your EV with cheaper, cleaner electricity. Download the app and complete your first smart charge to earn a $50 sign-up bonus! Continue to earn bill credits by participating in ‘Low-Carbon Events’.
Low-Carbon Events are designed to further shift EV charging toward off-peak daytime hours when renewable energy is abundant on the grid. During these times, users will receive a notification with the charging window and are eligible to plug in, charge with especially low-carbon energy, and earn a reward point. Each month, users can earn a $5 bill credit by accumulating at least 5 reward points. Participate every month and earn a total of $35!
*Check EV or charger compatibility here. If your EV is not compatible, use our $250 EV charger rebate to unlock the benefits of GridShift!
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Light Up the Season with LED Lighting
Spruce up your holiday decorations by using LED lights! According to the U.S. Department of Energy, LED lights use at least 75% less energy, and last up to 25 times longer, than traditional incandescent lighting. Imagine the potential energy and cost savings that come with this switch. Check out this New York Time’s Wirecutter article ‘The Best Christmas Lights’ for their review of different holiday LED lights currently on the market.
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Get Inspired by Your Neighbors
Your neighbors who have transitioned to clean electric living are enjoying increased comfort and reduced exposure to toxic pollutants in their home. Amit, one of the Electric Showcase Awards winners from Cupertino, upgraded their 1982 home by installing a heat pump water heater, induction cooktop, electric vehicle, rooftop solar and battery storage, and more.
Amit was impressed by the power and precision of the induction cooktop. He shared, “Induction is so easy to clean, cooks faster, and does not make the kitchen hot and stuffy.”
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