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At the request of SF Power, in early 2010 the California Legislature drafted legislation to authorize an expanded CARE Pilot. SF Power is working to secure a sponsor for the bill.
If you or your family are low-income you may qualify for a 20 percent reduction in your utility bill under the CARE program. Click here CARE form, for more information or contact SF Power at 415.626.8723.
Climate for Community - Local Solutions for Climate ChangeOur climate change initiative demonstrated that small businesses and low-income families can cost-effectively reduce their carbon footprint. Participants in this pilot program saved money, reduced their greenhouse gas emissions and switched to using more sustainable products. The program also provided policymakers with a replicable way to address the equity issues associated with global climate change.
Demand Response — San Francisco Community Power Partners with Comverge!SF Power has partnered with Comverge, to enhance our ability to provide customer-friendly demand-response services. This collaboration reflects a maturing of a program launched by SF Power eight years ago which demonstrated that small- and medium-sized customers are viable DR participants. Our DR program pays small
and medium-sized Northern California businesses and modest-sized cities to reduce their electricity use during peak periods, when demand is especially high. The program helps the state avoid blackouts, and reduces reliance on the most polluting power plants. This FREE program provides a sustainable way to manage energy use at a time of rising costs.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Go Solar - Compare Bids from Different VendorsCheck out our partner initiative, www.ebsn.org , to help you make the right choice of photovoltaic products and installers.
Neighborhood Newswire — Community-Based JournalismThe Neighborhood Newswire provides high-quality articles to community newspapers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
SF Power Needs New Board MembersWant to save the environment, one community at a time? Consider becoming a SF Power Board Member. A description of board openings is provided here. For more information contact Steven Moss, 415.643.9578 or e-mail steven@moss.net |
