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Media contact: Darren Goode
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San Francisco Chronicle
Finding an EV charging station in SF is a challenge. Here are some tips
August 3, 2024
Solar Industry Magazine
Renewable American microgrids head toward commercial operation
August 1, 2024
CBS San Francisco
Student program turns climate change lessons into real-world solutions
July 25, 2024
Times of San Diego
Giant battery storage facility under construction in SW Riverside County
March 28, 2024
San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo County cities getting $11.5M in clean energy grants
March 11, 2024
The Almanac
Peninsula Clean Energy’s new CEO is committed to reducing carbon emissions and energy prices
February 25, 2024
New Project Media
Pattern Energy achieves competitive pricing for its SunZia project
January 11, 2024
The Almanac
Solar panels could power Woodside Town Hall, 19th century Independence Hall
January 8, 2024
The Almanac
Menlo Park to focus funds on Belle Haven for home electrification retrofits
October 23, 2023
California Energy Markets
Report: Renewables surge underscores long-term modeling need
October 6, 2023
California Energy Markets
California CCA inks 15-year contract for New Mexico wind generation
September 29, 2023
Power Magazine
California group inks deal for power from massive New Mexico wind farm
September 28, 2023
North American Wind Power
Peninsula Clean Energy to take 220 MW of SunZia wind power
September 28, 2023
Utility Dive
How utilities are partnering with auto sector to accelerate EV deployment
September 6, 2023
Bay City News Service
San Mateo County's $28M push to install EV chargers reaches milestone
July 29, 2023
Smart Cities Dive
As 3 states launch e-bike rebates, Denver program shows promising results
June 23, 2023
The Decarbonization Race podcast
Inside Jan Pepper's push to provide 24/7 renewable energy for Californians
June 12, 2023
Climate Break podcast
Improving on 100% renewable portfolio standards through hourly matching
June 7, 2023
Solar Industry Magazine
California CCA signs on for battery power tied to SEGS VIII redevelopment
May 19, 2023
Solar Power World
Peninsula Clean Energy signs deal for 45-MW of energy storage with Terra-Gen
May 18, 2023
American Public Power Association
Lyft, Peninsula Clean Energy EV ride-hailing program surpasses 250K rides
May 8, 2023
World Resources Institute
State of 24/7 carbon-free energy: Recent progress and what to watch
May 5, 2023
American Public Power Association
Peninsula Clean Energy reaches agreements to install solar and storage
April 24, 2023
The Almanac
Award-winning fully electric barn in Woodside houses 7 horses, family of 5
April 14, 2023
San Mateo Daily Journal
Peninsula Clean Energy plans for more electrification in coming years
April 5, 2023
San Mateo Daily Journal letter to the editor
Electrifying your home is smart and cost effective
March 17, 2023
Redwood City Pulse
Redwood City and San Mateo homes, Atherton Library win building electrification awards
March 7, 2023
Climate Online-Redwood City
Atherton Library, Redwood City and San Mateo homes receive electrification awards
February 28, 2023
Cleartrace Podcast
Peninsula Clean Energy’s ambitious pursuit of 24/7 carbon-free energy
February 13, 2023
Climate Online - Redwood City
Peninsula Clean Energy awards grants to 12 orgs serving San Mateo County residents
February 2, 2023
POWER Podcast
Is delivering 100% renewable energy on an hourly basis at cost-competitive rates achievable?
January 30, 2023
American Public Power Association
Peninsula Clean Energy signs contracts expanding renewable energy, storage capability
January 25, 2023
S&P Global
California aggregator aims to lead U.S. energy transition with 24/7 renewables plan
January 13, 2023
California Energy Markets
Newly released modeling tool validates PCE energy procurement approach
January 13, 2023
Solar Industry Magazine
Leeward secures $260M in financing for Chaparral Springs project
January 10, 2023
The Almanac
Atherton is gradually phasing out gas while Portola Valley takes stricter approach
November 24, 2022
Solar Power World
Peninsula Clean Energy invests in new 3-MW solar project for disadvantaged customers
October 27, 2022
San Mateo Daily Journal
Home electrification loans, rebates coming through Peninsula Clean Energy
October 18, 2022
Los Banos Enterprise op-ed
Los Banos residents can now receive cleaner electricity for less
August 12, 2022
The Almanac
$4.5 million state grant sparks Menlo Park’s conversion to all-electric buildings
July 17, 2022
Ormat Technologies press release
Ormat Technologies signs 20-year Geothermal PPA with CC Power
June 1, 2022
APPA
Community choice aggregator to install ultra-efficient space-heating, hot water systems
March 15, 2022
Merced Sun-Star
Electricity provider offering ‘greener’ energy to Los Banos customers
March 11, 2022
Redwood City Pulse
Two Redwood City nonprofits receive Peninsula Clean Energy outreach grants
January 27, 2022
PV Magazine
California Community Power members procure 69 MW of long-duration storage
January 26, 2022
Solar Power World
7 California CCAs sign on for nearly 70-MW long-duration energy storage project
January 26, 2022
S&P Global
Lithium-ion takes early lead in California race for longer-lasting energy storage
January 20, 2022
Energy Storage News
Repowering project at 40-year-old California wind farm will add 200MWh of battery storage
December 13, 2021
American Public Power Association
Peninsula Clean Energy signs wind farm power purchase agreement
December 11, 2021
Jan Pepper op-ed in The Almanac
We have enough clean power for aggressive, affordable building electrification in Menlo Park
December 10, 2021
North American Windpower
Scout, Peninsula sign 15-year clean energy PPA for California wind farm
December 9, 2021
Windpower Engineering & Development
Repowered California wind farm will produce 9 times the power
December 8, 2021
American Public Power Association
Peninsula Clean Energy enters second solar-plus-storage agreement
November 17, 2021
Solar Power World
Peninsula Clean Energy takes big step closer to 24/7 renewable energy goal
November 9, 2021
American Public Power Association
California community choice aggregators seek Firm Clean Energy resources
October 27, 2021
Utility Dive
California groups divided on inclusion of gas in “clean” procurement order
October 25, 2021
San Mateo Daily Journal
Peninsula Clean Energy launches upgrade program in San Mateo County
October 7, 2021
Climate Online-Redwood City
Peninsula Clean Energy enters first solar-plus-storage agreement with Leeward
October 4, 2021
American Public Power Association
Peninsula Clean Energy enters first solar-plus-storage deal
October 1, 2021
Solar Industry Magazine
Peninsula Clean Energy, Leeward Renewable Energy ink agreement
September 30, 2021
Solar Power World
Leeward Renewable Energy developing a solar storage project in California
September 30, 2021
East Bay Times
Electrifying Menlo Park homes, businesses won’t be quick or easy, council members say
September 2, 2021
Spectrum News
California will offer e-bike rebates with new Electric Bicycle Incentive Project
September 1, 2021
San Jose Mercury News
Menlo Park wants to electrify all gas-powered buildings by 2030 in bold climate plan
August 30, 2021
The Almanac
Two new reports lay our possible paths to phase out natural gas in Menlo Park buildings
August 12, 2021
Mashable
Just like EVs, electric bicycles could come with tax credits to lower prices
August 12, 2021
KPIX-5
Eligible San Mateo County residents can receive up to $4,000 to purchase electric vehicles
August 10, 2021
San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo County’s electricity provider offers EV incentive for Lyft drivers
June 15, 2021
Climate Online-Redwood City
PCE pilot program aims to incentivize EV use among Lyft drivers
June 15, 2021
Huffington Post
How California is keeping electric vehicles out of reach for apartment dwellers
May 27, 2021
San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo County’s official electricity provider launches e-bike rebate program
May 27, 2021
InMenlo
County-wide Greenbuilding Efforts & New Guide Available For Zero Carbon Commercial Construction
March 5, 2021
American Public Power Association
Long-term storage gets closer look with growth of renewables, decarbonization
March 15, 2021
San Francisco Chronicle
The world can’t get their 2030 climate pledges together. San Mateo County did
March 5, 2021
The Almanac
Local clean power agencies join new group to invest in greener energy infrastructure
February 10, 2021
Solar Builder
Eight community choice aggregators teaming to form a joint power authority
February 10, 2021
American Public Power Association
California community choice aggregators form joint powers authority
February 10, 2021
Greentech Media
California CCAs form joint buying group, creating big-time power purchaser
February 9, 2021
Solar Power World
8 community choice aggregators combine buying power through California Community Power
February 8, 2021
San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo County electricity provider joins clean energy coalition
February 8, 2021
California Energy Markets
Peninsula Clean Energy secures three contracts for 245MW of wind energy
January 8, 2021
SFGate
San Mateo County residents could receive $2,500 for switching to electric water heaters
March 19, 2021
Climate Online-Redwood City
County residents offered $2,500 in rebates to install all-electric heat pump water heaters
March 19, 2021
San Mateo Daily Journal
Rebates offered for switching to electric water heaters in San Mateo County
March 19, 2021
Climate Online-Redwood City
Peninsula Clean Energy funds EV ports at new Redwood City parking structure
April 22, 2021
Utility Dive
California’s pathway to 100% clean electricity begins to take shape, but reliability concerns persist
December 7, 2020
Solar Power World
100-MW solar system exclusively serving Peninsula Clean Energy customers
November 12, 2020
San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo County students invited to apply for climate ambassadors program
November 12, 2020
Solar Power World
California CCAs reach milestone of 6,000 MW in new-build clean energy PPAs
November 12, 2020
CleanTechnica
Bay Area & Central California coast to get more than 6,950 new EV chargers
November 9, 2020
National Law Review
Californian Community Choice Aggregators lead the way on long-duration storage
October 27, 2020
Environment + Energy Leader
$65 million in funding going to California electric vehicle infrastructure
October 27, 2020
Solar Builder Magazine
Eight California CCAs join up on huge long-duration storage request
October 21, 2020
American Public Power Association
California community choice aggregators issue RFO for long-duration storage
October 20, 2020
Renewables Now
California CCAs await bids in 500-MW round for long-duration storage
October 19, 2020
Solar Power World
California community choice aggregators request up to 500 MW of energy storage
October 16, 2020
American Public Power Association
Peninsula Clean Energy launches $28 mil EV infrastructure program
October 13, 2020
Climate Online
Peninsula Clean Energy offers bill credit to small businesses impacted by COVID-19
September 21, 2020
San Mateo Daily Journal
Peninsula Clean Energy offering bill credits for small businesses in San Mateo County
September 21, 2020
Commercial Property Executive
Major EV charging infrastructure program begins in California
September 18, 2020
Green Car Congress
Peninsula Clean Energy launches $28M EV charging infrastructure program
September 17, 2020
Climate Online
Program seeks to install 3,500 EV charging ports in San Mateo County
September 16, 2020
Environmental Leader
$28 million electric vehicle charging program launches in California
September 16, 2020
Microgrid Knowledge
25 stakeholders press California to move ahead on microgrid tariffs
September 14, 2020
San Jose Mercury News
Opinion: Bay Area is fighting the real blackout culprit – climate change
September 2, 2020
SFChronicle
(Op-ed) California’s three big utility companies stand in the way of consumer choice
September 1, 2020
InsideClimate News
What’s a virtual power plant? Bay Area consumers will soon find out
August 6, 2020
S&P Global
Calif. aggregators seek enough renewable power plus storage for 200,000 homes
August 4, 2020
PV Magazine
San José Clean Energy, Peninsula Clean Energy launch joint renewable purchase request
August 4, 2020
Solar Power World
San Jose Clean Energy, Peninsula Clean Energy launch joint renewable energy, batter storage request
August 3, 2020
S&P Global
Sunrun to supply distributed solar energy to Calif. aggregators in Bay Area
July 31, 2020
Solar Industry Magazine
Sunrun signs with California CCAs to utilize local clean power
July 31, 2020
Solar Builder Magazine
Sunrun signs deals with three California Community Choice Aggregators
July 31, 2020
California Energy Markets
CCAs offer energy resilience via new residential solar-plus-storage contracts
July 31, 2020
Greentech Media
Sunrun lands 20MW backup battery-solar contract in blackout-prone California
July 30, 2020
American Public Power Association
California CCAs launch RFO for long-term renewable energy, storage proposals
July 24, 2020
California Patch.comaS&P Global Market Intelligence
California community power suppliers explore long-duration storage options
June 8, 2020
Energy Storage News
Community energy utilities in California investigate long duration energy storage
June 8, 2020
American Public Power Association
California CCAs issue request for information for long-duration storage
June 5, 2020
The Business Journal
Blog: Community choice agencies doing more than keeping the lights on
May 18, 2020
American Public Power Association
Fitch cites Peninsula Clean Energy’s strong financial profile in assigning BBB+ rating
April 13, 2020
The Almanac
Peninsula Clean Energy to offer $100 bill credits to low-income households countywide
April 3, 2020
Solar Builder
California’s largest CCA solar project to-date highlights the use of local, union labor
January 22, 2020
Environment + Energy Leader
Visa achieves global goal of using 100% renewable energy
January 16, 2020
Peninsula Press
San Mateo County will have completely green power by 2025, local agency says
December 5, 2019
Stanford Journalism (You Tube)
San Mateo County agency to buy solar backup batteries for residents with medical needs
November 30, 2019
Greentech Media
Inside California Community Energy Providers’ Groundbreaking Solar-Storage Plan
November 21, 2019
PV Magazine
Calling all California solar and storage developers – 6,000+ systems, 32 MW+ request for proposals
November 18, 2019
Microgrid Knowledge
A Good Trade to Keep the Lights on in San Francisco’s Bay Area
November 15, 2019
The Silicon Valley Voice
Local Community Energy Agencies Kick Off Program to Provide Resilient Solar Power
November 9, 2019
Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis
PG&E power outages prompt new impetus for renewables
November 6, 2019
American Public Power Association
CCAs, public power utility issue RFP to offset shutoffs
November 6, 2019
Greentech Media
Bay Area CCAs Solicit 30MW of Distributed Batteries to Weather Grid Outages
November 5, 2019
Efficient Government
Bay Area Public Energy Agencies Aim to Provide Local Resiliency
November 5, 2019
Morningstar
Four Bay Area Community Energy Agencies Kick Off New Program to Provide Local Resiliency
November 5, 2019
Solar Power World
Energy groups seek RFPs for solar+storage resilience systems in Bay Area
November 5, 2019
Utility Dive
Bay area energy agencies launch storage solicitation amid PG&E power shutoffs
November 5, 2019
San Francisco Chronicle
PG&E outages prompt clean energy programs to focus on solar, batteries
November 5, 2019
Public Radio International
Four Bay Area Community Energy Agencies Kick Off New Program to Provide Local Resiliency
November 5, 2019
World Journal
Peninsula Clean Energy Commits $10 Million For Backup Battery Program in San Mateo County (Chinese)
November 5, 2019
Climate RWC
Peninsula Clean Energy Commits $10M To Funding Backup Power For Vulnerable Residents
October 29, 2019
San Mateo Daily Journal
Partnership Forms To Create More Electric Car Charging Stations Throughout San Mateo County
August 14, 2019
Green Car Congress
Peninsula Clean Energy And California Energy Commission Propose $24M Partnership To Install EV chargers In San Mateo County
August 14, 2019
Redwood City/WoodsidePatch
Free Electric Vehicle Test Drives, Peninsula Clean Energy Offers
August 7, 2019
Petrol Plaza
$24 Million partnership to install EV chargers in California (Spanish Language)
August 19, 2019
Silicon Valley Biz Journal
Some Americans Fret About Green Power’s Shortcomings, But It’s Working Here
July 11, 2019
American Public Power Association
California Partners With Public Power To Expand Charging Infrastructure
August 15, 2019
Sound of Hope
Peninsula Clean Energy Commits $10 Million To Provide Backup Power During PG&E Outages (Chinese)
October 28, 2019
Climate Magazine Redwood City
Charging Up for a Greener Future for San Mateo County
October 11, 2019
Charged EVs
Peninsula Clean Energy And California Energy Commission Invest $24 million In EV Charger Incentive Program
September 3, 2019
EQ
California’s Community Choice Aggregators are Filling the Gaps in EV Charger Investment
August 16, 2019
Petrol Plaza
California’s Community Choice Aggregators Are Filling the Gaps In EV Charger Investment
August 19, 2019
Joint Venture
Silicon Valley Energy Customers Have Access To Cleaner Power Than CA Or The U.S. Average
July 11, 2019
PV Magazine
California Needs a Fast and Furious 4 GW Build Out of New Clean Energy Capacity
October 25, 2019
Climate RWC
$24M Plan Aims To Incentivize Thousands Of EV Charging Stations Countywide
August 19, 2019
Silicon Valley Voice
California Energy Commission Proposes $33M For Electric Vehicle Charging In Santa Clara, San Mateo Counties
August 15, 2019
CleanTechnica
$24 Million For EV Charging Stations In San Mateo County — The Eggs Are Coming!
August 15, 2019
Utility Drive
The New Kid On The Block: CCAs Face Credit, Other Challenges To Lead California’s Renewable Energy Growth
July 8, 2019
Bayvoice
Peninsula Clean Energy Will Host Free Electric Car Test Drives (Chinese Language)
August 7, 2019
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Bay Area’s New Local Electricity Suppliers Reach Another Legitimacy Milestone
June 21, 2019
Government Fleet
Calif. Energy Program Hires Fleet Manager to Lead Vehicle Electrification Efforts
June 20, 2019
CleanTechnica
$4,000 Used Plug-in Hybrid & EV Buyer Incentive Offered By Peninsula Clean Energy
May 28, 2019
Green Tech Media
Goldman Sachs Becomes Solar Supplier to California CCAs as Its Acquisition Spree Continues
May 24, 2019
ABC 7
San Mateo Residents Eligible For Down Payment Assistance On Hybrid Electric Cars Through New Program
May 15, 2019
Operating Engineers Local 3 Engineers News (Pages 16-17)
Going Green Means Gaining Jobs In Central Valley
May 17, 2019
Green Tech Media
In New Challenge For California’s Utilities, Rating Agency Warms To Community Aggregators
May 10, 2019
Moody’s Investor Service
Rating Action: Moody’s Assigns First-time Baa2 Issuer Rating To Peninsula Clean Energy Authority, CA; Outlook Is Stable
May 3, 2019
Redwood City/Woodside Patch
Peninsula Clean Energy Saved Customers $18 Million In 2018
April 25, 2019
InMenlo
Earth Day In Menlo Park Is Noted With A Ceremony To Celebrate The City’s Climate & Sustainability Resolution
April 20, 2019
Microgrid Knowledge
The Hurricanes of the West — Wildfires — Spur More Microgrids in California
April 10, 2019
Greentech Media
Busting The Myth That CCAs Don’t Sign Long-Term Renewable Energy Contracts
February 21, 2019
Green Tech Media
Community Choice Groups Push For PG&E To Leave The Power Generation Business
February 7, 2019
Solar Industry Magazine
Community Choice Aggregators Urge PG&E Restructuring In Name Of Safety, Clean Energy
February 2, 2019
Business Wire
Envoy Technologies Announces Nationwide Expansion and Three New Real Estate Partnerships
January 17, 2019
Renewable Energy Magazine
Solar Frontier Americas Acquires Mustang Two Solar Project
December 5, 2018
Climate Redwood City
Peninsula Electric Car Rebate Program Boosts Dealership Sales
December 13, 2018
Associated Press
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 12, 2018
Sacramento Business Journal
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
San Francisco Business Journal
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Solar Industry Mag
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Everything South City
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Morning Star
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Renewables Now
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Market Watch
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Power Engineering
Peninsula Clean Energy Starts Construction Of 200-Megawatt Solar Facility
October 19, 2018
Climate Redwood City
Electric Vehicle Test Drive Event Set For San Mateo County Center
October 20, 2018
Green Tech Media
How Community Choice Aggregation Fits Into California’s Clean Energy Future
September 21, 2018
Arch Daily
Facebook Expands Menlo Park Headquarters With MPK 21 Building By Gehry Partners
September 6, 2018
The Almanac
Woodside School Seventh-grader Designs Award-winning, Cost-efficient Solar Device
June 15, 2018
Business Wire
Peninsula Clean Energy Provides Visa Corporate Campus 100% Renewable Electricity
May 25, 2018
Solar Power World
Peninsula Clean Energy Provides Visa Corporate Campus 100% Renewable Electricity
May 21, 2018
The Almanac
How We’re Saving $17 million And Avoiding 680 million Pounds of Carbon Emissions
November 1, 2017
Mass Transit Magazine
SamTrans, Caltrain to Use 100 Percent Renewable Electricity From Community Choice Energy Programs
March 10, 2017
Daily Journal
County Flips The Switch On Clean Energy: Peninsula Clean Energy Launches
October 1, 2016