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The City of San José, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and Ecology Action have joined forces through Silicon Valley Energy Watch (SVEW) to help Santa Clara County take advantage of cost-saving, energy-efficient technologies.  The program offers free energy audits, targeted retrofits, technical assistance, education, training, and more.  Target audiences include municipal governments, non profits, small businesses, community organizations, professionals, and residents.  We will connect eligible customers to the broad range of audits, rebates, and technical support available to help you save energy and save money. Specific program offerings are listed on this web page.

This program is funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). For general program information, please call (408) 975-2531.


Small Business, Non Profit, and Municipal Energy Savings Programs
If you own or manage a small business non profit, or municipal building in Santa Clara County, Silicon Valley Energy Watch partner Ecology Action can assist you with energy audits, rebates, and retrofit services.  For general information, please call (888) 846-5050.

To schedule a free audit or for additional information about your non profit or municipal facility, please contact .

If you own or manage a small business in Santa Clara County, please contact Right Lights directly for information about audits, rebates, and more.

For additional services and information available to all businesses in PG&E territory, please visit www.pge.com/business.


Free energy meters are now available for residents to check out from the West Valley, Alum Rock, and Evergreen libaries in San José.Silicon Valley Energy Watch and the San José Public Library Team Up to Help Santa Clara County Residents Save Energy
Residents can now check out free energy meters from the West Valley, Alum Rock, and Evergreen libraries in San José to evaluate their energy use. Saving energy can save money and help reduce pollution and greenhouse emissions.

Download the flyer or read the news release for more information.


Energy Efficiency, Green Building, and Renewable Energy Classes
Energy Efficiency classes are presented in Santa Clara County as a part of the Silicon Valley Energy Watch partnership, a collaboration between Pacific Gas & Electric and the City of San José. View class descriptions or registration information.


Presentations from the May 6, 2009 Nonprofit and Affordable Housing Energy Summit are available to download from this website.

Updated: 2/9/10

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