PCE invites nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to apply for our second round of community outreach grants. Grants will be awarded in amounts up to $40,000 per outreach project. Please see the Outreach Grants RFP page for more information.

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

ECOplus Environmental Benefit

Equivalent to carbon sequestered by 9 tree seedlings

grown for 10 years for an average household

ECO100 Environmental Benefit

Equivalent to carbon sequestered by 17 tree seedlings

grown for 10 years for an average household

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.

Easy Charge Apartments

Technical assistance program for multi-unit buildings

Easy Charge is a technical assistance program for multi-unit buildings and multi-unit properties on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Please visit our Easy Charge webpage for more information about our new program.

Community Energy Pilot Programs

Innovative pilot programs benefiting San Mateo County

PCE has awarded grants of up to $75,000 each 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.