Make Your Home Cozier and Greener this Fall
With a historic heat wave behind us, it's finally starting to feel like fall in Palo Alto. With cooler weather comes new opportunities to save energy and water in and outside of the home and keep your utility costs low. Whether you're interested in dropping the kids off at school in a new electric vehicle or harnessing the power of the sun to save on your electric bill, we're eager to help. Over the next several months, we're offering a number of free workshops focused on sustainability. Visit our workshops page for an up-to-date comprehensive list of webinars and workshops, or scroll down for more info about the next few months of events.
Solar and Battery Storage Discounts for Your Home
SunShares is a regional solar and battery storage group-buy program administered by the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3). Until November 15th, residents can sign up for the SunShares program to receive discounts on solar and battery storage installations from pre-vetted contractors. Palo Alto residents are encouraged to sign up for the October 12th webinar to learn about City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) solar rates and energy programs. Attendees of the October 12th webinar can also receive a $50 discount off their Genie In-Home Assessment (regularly priced at $149.)
Heating, Cooling, and Much More
Interested in reducing your home's carbon footprint, but don't know where to start? The Home Efficiency Genie offers Palo Alto residents free phone advice for energy and water efficiency, and a low-cost in-home assessment for customized recommendations. Genie advisors provide expert, impartial guidance to save you money and help you improve the comfort of your home.
Saving Water Inside and Outside your Home
Palo Alto is in a drought, and we encourage everyone to do their part to save water. As you adjust your watering schedule for the fall rains, please remember that the City of Palo Alto's current water use restrictions limit irrigation to two days per week, specifically Mondays and Thursdays for odd-numbered and numberless properties, and Tuesdays and Fridays for even-numbered addresses. We are partnering with the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) to bring you workshops that can help you beautify your lawn with drought friendly, wildlife supporting native plants.
Making the Switch to an Electric Vehicle (EV)
In Palo Alto, 1 in 5 households drive an EV - the highest adoption rate in the country! There are more models to choose from than ever before with improved range and at various price points. With lower maintenance and fueling costs, EVs are cheaper to own than a fossil fuel vehicle. Take advantage of rebates and discounts available today that make driving and charging an EV more affordable. Our EV workshops are a great place to get all of your questions answered.
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