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Member Agency Energy Grants

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:

Ineligible projects and costs:

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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