Member Agency Energy Grants
One-time grants to member agencies for local energy projects
$11.5 million in energy grants are now available to Peninsula Clean Energy member agencies.
Overview
What are these grants?
In December 2023, the Peninsula Clean Energy Board of Directors authorized a one-time allocation of $11.5 million in surplus funds for member agencies to implement local energy projects. Each agency has been allocated a specific funding level for its use in a manner consistent with PCE’s mission. The allocations are one-time grants and no repayment is required; however, the member agencies will be required to adhere to a spending verification process as determined by Peninsula Clean Energy.
The allocation of the $11.5 million in total surplus funds available to Member Agencies is based on year-end 2023 load share/customer count in each jurisdiction. Grants are based on proposed project costs as submitted by the Member Agency and as approved by Peninsula Clean Energy. Project costs may be up to the maximum allocation for the relevant jurisdiction. Maximum allocations are shown in the table.
Proposals are requested by June 30, 2025
Program Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The grant is only available to member agencies of the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Joint Powers Authority. Grant funding may be used for one or more projects as approved by Peninsula Clean Energy and must be spent within twenty-four months of allocation. Peninsula Clean Energy staff will review applications and approve grants based on alignment with the goals of the Strategic Plan to decarbonize the service territory. Specifically, to reach goal of carbon neutrality, it is essential to switch from fossil fuels to clean electricity, which means electrifying transportation and buildings.
For projects directly consistent with existing PCE programs, applicants may request PCE to administer the project. PCE will explore the option with the applicant to make a determination.
Examples of eligible projects:
- Installation of EV charging infrastructure for fleet or public use
- Building heat pump systems in government facilities
- Incentive programs for electrifying landscape equipment, etc.
- Installation of solar and storage systems
- Upgrades to efficient street lights
Ineligible projects and costs:
- Purchase of equipment using fossil fuels
- Staff time associated with operations and other administrative costs
- Indirect decarbonization education or general transportation infrastructure, such as workshops and bike lanes
- Production of reports or plans
Atherton
$181,946
Belmont
$379,799
Brisbane
$205,664
Burlingame
$540,317
Colma
$54,679
Daly City
$1,059,658
East Palo Alto
$243,563
Foster City
$551,232
Half Moon Bay
$155,068
Hillsborough
$160,396
Los Banos
$422,711
Menlo Park
$786,300
Millbrae
$302,056
Pacifica
$475,666
Portola Valley
$64,415
Redwood City
$1,265,866
San Bruno
$506,409
San Carlos
$457,832
San Mateo
$1,406,718
South San Francisco
$1,263,372
San Mateo County
$765,038
Woodside
$112,915
Application, Disbursement & Reporting
Apply for a grant
Applications will be taken on a rolling basis. Applications are requested by December 31st and multiple applications may be submitted by a jurisdiction with requests totaling up to the jurisdiction’s allocation.
An executed contract will be required. Funds will be made available 50% up front and 50% on the successful completion of the project. Annual and post expenditure completion reports will be required to PCE.
Please review the terms of this contract.

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Questions?
Have more questions on how these grants work? Email us at programs@pencleanenergy.com.
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