San Mateo County: Leading the charge
In 2016, PCE was established through unanimous vote by the County of San Mateo and its 20 cities. Since then, we’ve been working together to reduce emissions, deliver lower electricity costs, and install solar and electric vehicle (EV) charging that support a resilient, decarbonized future for the county.
$210M in savings since 2016
With Peninsula Clean Energy, money stays in the community.
97% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Our cleaner energy significantly reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
97% resident participation
Nearly all San Mateo County residents are customers of Peninsula Clean Energy.
Featured projects
Peninsula Clean Energy collaborates with its member cities in San Mateo County to bring clean energy projects directly to the community. These initiatives include installing solar panels on public buildings, adding electric vehicle (EV) chargers at multifamily apartments, and supporting other innovative projects that reduce emissions and promote sustainability.
Mission Blue Center gets EV charging & solar
This project highlights the City of Brisbane’s commitment to sustainability, with the array expected to generate 254,000 kWh over the next 20 years—reducing its carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels. This project will help the City save approximately $125,000.
San Carlos Youth Center
The City of San Carlos has installed a cutting-edge solar array at the San Carlos Youth Center through Peninsula Clean Energy’s Solar for Public Buildings program. This project highlights the City’s commitment to sustainability, with the array expected to generate 817,000 kWh over the next 20 years—reducing its carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels, all while helping the City save over $200,000.
Multi-family housing gets EV chargers
Through our largest multi-family EV Ready project, Peninsula Clean Energy partnered with a condo in East Palo Alto to install a smart outlet for each condo. As a result, each resident now has a place to charge an electric vehicle.