There's something for everybody at these free upcoming webinars and workshops

Trying to make positive changes this Halloween season doesn't have to be scary! Our sustainability-focused events and programs can make it easier for all Palo Altans to save water, energy and money and make upgrades at home.

Water conservation made easy through our new web portal and upcoming workshops

We are partnering with Valley Water and the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) this fall to offer workshops on replacing thirsty lawns with beautiful drought tolerant plants. Scroll down to register for free webinars and workshops this weekend and beyond.

We're also excited to introduce WaterSmart! This new web portal will help you save water, time, and money. WaterSmart enables you to view and track your billed water use, get personalized water-saving suggestions, receive leak alerts, and more. Logging on is easy - all you need is your MyCPAU utility account information. Learn more and get started at cityofpaloalto.org/watersmart.

This weekend is the perfect time to ask your neighbors questions about electric vehicles

Our friends at Acterra are hosting two fun and informative Electric Vehicle meet-ups this weekend. Scroll down for details or visit cityofpaloalto.org/workshops to register.

There's still time to get discounts on solar and battery storage through SunShares

SunShares is a regional group-buy program that makes it easier and more affordable for Bay Area residents to install solar and battery storage by providing no-cost, no-obligation proposals from vetted contractors. Palo Alto residents have until November 15th to sign up and receive discounts on solar and battery storage installations. Learn more at cityofpaloalto.org/sunshares and sign up for the final SunShares webinar on November 9th.

DIY Lawnbuster Workshop

DIY Lawn Bust Workshops are monthly two-day workshops where you can learn how to design and convert your own turf lawn into a drought-tolerant landscape. Discover the facets of drought-tolerant gardening, species selection, spacing, and general care and maintenance.

Learn More & Register for the DIY Lawnbuster Workshop on 10/28 & 10/29

EV Frunk or Treat

Bring your kids and costumes for the Electric Vehicle Frunk-or-Treat! Receive a treat from the “frunk” (front trunk) of each vehicle and complete our scaEVenger hunt to get a special gift.This is your opportunity to view nine of the most popular EVs available, ask questions about each model, compare and contrast features, and satisfy your sweet tooth - all in one place!

Learn More & Register for the EV Frunk or Treat Event on 10/30

EV Meet and Greet

Come meet your electric future at this fun and informative EV expo. Acterra's EV owner-volunteers will provide their EVs for viewing and exploring. EVs for every need and budget will be on display, from luxury to sporty to budget-friendly. Check out the frunks, trunks, and interiors. Sit behind the steering wheel. Imagine what it would be like to drive one of the coolest vehicles you will ever own. Ask the owners questions about their specific vehicles or general questions about EV ownership.

Learn More & Register for the EV Meet and Greet on 10/30

Lawn Conversion 101

Do you want to convert your existing landscape to a more efficient and drought tolerant landscape but don’t know where to start? Do you want to enhance the environment for bees and butterflies? In this workshop you will learn how to convert your high water use lawn to a low water use landscape that is rich in California biodiversity. This workshop will also cover how to upgrade your irrigation equipment with more efficient options and rebates available to you.

Learn More & Register for the Lawn Conversion 101 Workshop on 11/1

Final 2022 SunShares Webinar

Bay Area SunShares is a solar and battery storage discount program for all Bay Area residents. Join us for an introductory, one-hour webinar that explains how SunShares works, the basics of solar technology, financing and incentives, how to make your home resilient & reliable during emergencies and how to access the SunShares discounts. The SunShares’ pre-vetted solar providers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about going solar or installing battery storage.

Learn More & Register for the SunShares Webinar on 11/9

One Water Plan Second Community Workshop

The One Water Plan will leverage previous efforts to evaluate alternative water supplies to make the City’s water supply more resilient. Palo Alto is assessing key regional uncertainties and water supply risks such as projected shortages under multi-year droughts. We want to hear from you! Please join us for our second community workshop to explore water supply and conservation options, as well as draft evaluation criteria.

Learn More & Register for the OneWater Plan Workshop on 12/6