| Solar energy is a clean, renewable resource that can efficiently heat water and provide electric power. The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) offers a variety of informative resources to residents and businesses interested in solar energy. |
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Electric Vehicle Discounts Available for a Limited Time
November 2019. Palo Alto Utilities customers may be eligible for rebates and discounts on electric vehicles.To learn more, visit the American Public Power Association and Drive Clean Bay Area.
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City of Palo Alto and HP Inc. Complete One of the Largest Solar Array Projects
September 2019. The project combines rooftop and carport solar photovoltaic (PV) systems containing 3,372 solar panels which are projected to generate 2,355 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy. That is equivalent to enough electricity to power 263 average Palo Alto homes for a year. The system is expected to offset 1,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide; a significant commitment to protecting the environment. To learn more, read the News Release Announcement.
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Utility-Scale Solar Meets One-Third of Palo Alto's Electricity Needs
July 2018. Palo Alto has contracts with six large-scale solar generation facilities in California, five of which are online and operational and a sixth that is scheduled to come online in 2021. Learn more about Palo Alto’s large-scale solar projects.
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