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San Mateo County’s Official Electricity Provider

Peninsula Clean Energy was launched collaboratively by the County of San Mateo and all twenty of its cities to help the environment through cleaner energy, while helping customers save money through lower rates.

What is Peninsula Clean Energy?

PCE offers lower rates and a choice of two electricity options.

Our Mission

Peninsula Clean Energy is San Mateo County’s locally-controlled electricity provider. We are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and offering customer choice at competitive rates.

Our Strategic Goals

Design a diverse power portfolio that is greenhouse gas free.

100% GHG free by 2021
sourced by 100% CA RPS eligible renewable energy by 2025
create a minimum of 20 MWs of new local power by 2025

Areas Served

Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, Woodside, South San Francisco, Unincorporated San Mateo County

ECOplus

5% savings compared to PG&E’s rates

50% renewable and 90% greenhouse gas free energy

Customers are automatically enrolled in this option to save money

ECO100

100% renewable energy that is Green-e certified

A cost-effective way to choose 100% renewable energy

Rooftop Solar

With PCE, solar customers are getting the full benefits of their PV systems and are getting a better deal for their excess generated electricity

Choose 100% Renewable Energy

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal

Provide 100% Greenhouse Gas-Free Electricity to All Customers by 2021

Renewable Energy Goal

Provide 100% Renewable Electricity to All Customers by 2025

Electric Vehicles Are a Better Ride

Thinking about switching to an electric car? Now's the time!

Electric vehicles (EVs) cost about half as much to run, have lower maintenance costs, and emit 25x less emissions than gasoline-powered cars. Please visit our Electric Vehicle webpage for more information.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Incentives

EV charging incentives for installing EV chargers

PCE’s program aims to accelerate electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment in the workplace (public and private, schools, etc.), apartments and condominiums, and retail locations. Please visit our webpage for more information.

Community Energy Pilot Programs

Innovative pilot programs benefiting San Mateo County

PCE awarded grants for six innovative local pilot projects to reduce GHG emissions, support low-income customers, and advance electric transportation. Please visit our webpage for more information.

Community Benefits

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Expected Annual Savings Across PCE Electric Customers Countywide

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Estimated Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions Avoided Annually

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News & Blog

A Year of EV Commuting to Sacramento: Q&A with Kevin Mullin

2019-11-14T11:33:56+00:00 November 14th, 2019|

We caught up with Assemblymember Mullin one year after he purchased his Chevy Bolt through Peninsula Clean Energy’s new EV discount program in 2018. We wanted to know about his regular all-electric commute from [...]

Electric Car Discounts Up to $7,000 Start October 1st

2019-09-24T06:22:41+00:00 September 24th, 2019|

REDWOOD CITY, CA – September 24, 2019 – Peninsula Clean Energy is again offering a popular electric vehicle (EV) discount program that saves thousands of dollars for San Mateo County residents through a partnership [...]

Peninsula Clean Energy and California Energy Commission Propose $24 Million Partnership to Install Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers in San Mateo County

2019-08-13T18:19:34+00:00 August 13th, 2019|

Redwood City, CA – August 13, 2019 – Peninsula Clean Energy, the California Energy Commission, and Center for Sustainable Energy are partnering to launch an incentive project in San Mateo County in 2020 to [...]

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