Sonoma Clean Power

Something we see on social media a lot is that “Sonoma Clean Power and CCAs are a scam.” But did you know that CCAs were actually created to increase transparency in the energy industry after the California Energy Crisis? In this week’s FAQ Friday, Geof and Deb tell the story of how the disastrous events of 2000-2001 inadvertently paved the way for the creation of Sonoma Clean Power and Community Choice Aggregation.

Our friends at Conservation Corps North Bay recently took advantage of SCP's Non-Profit EV Incentives, and had this to say about why it was important to them: "As a job training program that focuses on preparing local youth for careers in the environmental sector, it is important to us to work toward electrifying our fleet to be in alignment with our mission. As a nonprofit organization, we are continually looking for ways to steward the income we earn and receive, spend it wisely, and save where we can. The rebate helped us do that, especially at a time when vehicle costs have increased significantly since the pandemic. We have been working to replace the vehicles our staff use for corpsmember support services and meetings outside the office with EVs to lower our gas bills and align with our environmental focus. While it’s not yet financially feasible for us to electrify the heavy-duty portion of our fleet that is used in the field for our work projects, we are happy to see the team using our EVs for other work activities throughout our community instead of using their personal gas-powered cars. Not long after our new Bolt was delivered, we were asked to table at an Earth Day event at Safari West. They requested that all participating organizations carpool due to their limited parking capacity. We not only honored that request, but we felt proud to roll up in our co-branded (SCP and CCNB) electric vehicle, especially given the nature of the holiday we were celebrating." You can learn more about SCP's Non-Profit EV Incentives here: https://lnkd.in/g64miwFe

Enjoy some of our favorite shots from last month's GeoZone Town Hall! If you missed the event live, you can watch the video online now at https://lnkd.in/evQhzR_B!

Sonoma Clean Power is leading an effort to build 600 megawatts of new, next-generation geothermal energy in Sonoma and Mendocino counties over the next decade. This is one of the most significant projects in our region's recent history. This Town Hall is an opportunity to learn more and get involved.

Last month, the SCP team had the pleasure of visiting our friends at Recology and their amazing new materials recovery facility (MRF) in Santa Rosa. How well do you know what belongs in the trash vs your blue or green bins? Check out the Sorting Guides and Resources on Recology's website for valuable tips and helpful guides!

Sonoma Clean Power is pleased to invite you to a Town Hall next week where we will present the key findings from SCP’s recent Transportation Needs Assessment. This event will take place on Wednesday, June 5th, from 4:30-6PM online via Zoom or in person at SCP’s Customer Center (741 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa). During this session, EVNoire, a nationally renowned minority-owned organization specializing in transportation, energy, and environmental equity, will share the results of the assessment. Following the presentation, we will host a discussion featuring perspectives from the NAACP Santa Rosa – Sonoma County, the North Bay Electric Auto Association, and Bikeable Santa Rosa. This will be a valuable opportunity to share insights, discuss unmet needs, and explore how the assessment can benefit our community in the coming years. Please register online to receive the Zoom link. To ensure we have adequate seating, please let us know if you plan to attend in person. https://lnkd.in/gbmUSUmu

Join us on Tuesday, May 21st at 3:30pm for a FREE induction cooking demonstration at the Sonoma Clean Power Customer Center in downtown Santa Rosa! We'll have snacks for anyone who comes by!

The Pacific Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has upgraded from their 23-year-old Chevy pickup to a brand new EV! This new truck is essential for transporting staff and supplies to various locations, including the sand dunes, Jughandle State Preserve, and Mendocino tide pools. "Without the contribution from Sonoma Clean Power, PEEC would not have been able to raise the funds needed for the purchase of the truck," said Lorrie Lagasse, Board President. "Because we are an environmental education camp, having an electric vehicle fits in with our goals. We are able to walk the walk.” Discover more about Pacific Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and stay connected by following their social media accounts! Are you with a nonprofit looking to make the switch? You can get up to $22,500 toward the purchase of an EV through SCP's Nonprofit EV Incentives program! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g64miwFe

SCP's second annual art show kicks off on June 6th! Get your tickets for the opening reception now!

Summer is quickly approaching! When temperatures rise, so does the stress on the electrical grid. SCP's GridSavvy Rewards can help you earn money while helping to reduce that stress! You’ll earn $2 for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) you save during the hours requested in the energy saving alert. 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) is roughly equal to how much electricity it takes to run one dishwasher cycle. Help California prevent rotating power outages and reduce the need for fossil fuels. Enroll now. https://lnkd.in/gREtUf_t