| Action | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Buying an Energy-Efficient Car | Palo Alto - EV Chargers for Multi-Family Properties |
Palo Altans who live in multi-family residences can make sure the property owner is aware of rebates available for installing EV charging equipment at multi-family properties. The rebates are also available to schools and non-profits and are designed to make Palo Alto an EV-friendly place to live and work. |
| Buying an Energy-Efficient Car | Palo Alto - EV Chargers for Homes |
These online resources provide Palo Alto residents with information about installing EV charging equipment at their homes. Included is information about a rebate that is available when installation of EV charging equipment triggers electric service capacity fees that exceed electric service connection fees directly related to installation of the EV charging equipment. |
| Buying an Energy-Efficient Car | Palo Alto - Online EV Calculator Tool |
This tool enables residents to evaluate different electric vehicles, compare costs of driving an EV to a non-EV, and see the financial impacts and environmental benefits of charging vehicles using Palo Alto’s carbon neutral electricity. |
| Generating Power From the Sun | Palo Alto - Bay Area SunShares |
Bay Area SunShares is a regional solar group-buy program in California’s Bay Area, administered by a local nonprofit, Building Council on Climate Change (BC3). The limited-time program typically runs from August through November, and it offers vetted contractors and discounted prices. |
| Generating Power From the Sun | Palo Alto - Solar Web Resources |
Online information and resources relating to installing solar systems in Palo Alto. |
| Generating Power From the Sun | Palo Alto - Online Solar Calculator Tool |
This online calculator tool uses satellite imagery of Palo Alto homes as well as current CPAU electricity rates to produce rooftop solar system designs and cost estimates tailored to Palo Alto. The tool enables residents to evaluate costs and benefits of installing rooftop solar and compare financing options side by side. |
| Achieving Maximum Energy Efficiency | Palo Alto - Green Roof Rebate |
The City of Palo Alto Storm Drain Utility is offering a rebate for Green roofs, also known as vegetated roof covers, eco-roofs or nature roofs, that help to mitigate the effects of urbanization on water quality by filtering, absorbing or detaining rainfall. In addition to their storm water benefits, green roofs also reduce the urban "heat island" effect, reduce CO2 levels, reduce summer air conditioning costs and winter heat demand, and help preserve habitat and biodiversity by providing an oasis of life in an otherwise sterile urban environment. |
| Tuning Up Your Furnace | Palo Alto - Home Efficiency Genie |
Note: We have temporarily replaced in-home assessments with a Genie Virtual Assessment. Call the Home Efficiency Genie for free advice about your energy and water related concerns. During a Genie House Call, a specially-trained building performance expert will use diagnostic testing equipment to evaluate your furnace and duct system and can change your furnace filter if you have a replacement filter available during the visit. Visit the website or call (650) 713-3411 to schedule a visit. |
| Sealing Air Leaks | Palo Alto - Home Efficiency Genie |
Note: We have temporarily replaced in-home assessments with a Genie Virtual Assessment. Call the Home Efficiency Genie for free advice about your energy and water related concerns. A Home Efficiency Genie House Call provides a professional, in-home energy and water checkup to identify where energy and water are being wasted. A specially-trained building performance expert will use diagnostic testing equipment to evaluate your building envelope and measure the performance of your home as a system. Visit the website or call (650) 713-3411 to schedule a visit. |
| Installing Energy-Efficient Lights | Palo Alto - Home Efficiency Genie |
Note: We have temporarily replaced in-home assessments with a Genie Virtual Assessment. Call the Home Efficiency Genie for free advice about your energy and water related concerns. A Home Efficiency Genie House Call provides a professional, in-home energy and water checkup to identify where energy and water are being wasted. Direct installation of six LED bulbs is included in the visit. Visit the website or call (650) 713-3411 to schedule a visit. |
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