| 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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Palo Alto to Participate in Solar Group-Buy Program
July 2019. For the fifth year in a row, Palo Alto will participate in Bay Area SunShares, a group-buy program for rooftop solar and electric vehicles. The program launches on August 1 and runs through November 15. Residents of nine Bay Area counties can receive information and discounted pricing from vetted solar contractors, as well as discounts on electric vehicles. Learn more by visiting our SunShares page.
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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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Palo Alto Received Top Award for Climate Leadership
September 2017. Palo Alto was recognized by the League of California Cities for achievements including greenhouse gas emissions reductions and natural gas savings. To learn more, read the News Release Announcement.
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