Guest blog post by Lina Williams, Deputy Director, Account Management, Marketing & Communications, San José Clean Energy 

Your business can save money and build a healthier, greener San José this Earth month.

San José Clean Energy (SJCE) is giving businesses the opportunity to be a part of the solution when it comes to climate change and reliable power. SJCE delivers greener, more affordable electricity to San José and offers programs to help businesses build healthier vibrant communities. We were the first big city to set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 and we’re on track with your help!

Lead the Charge

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers are a big draw for customers and perk for employees as EVs make up an estimated 30% of new cars bought in San José in the last year. EVs are also on track to surpass 50% of car sales worldwide by 2030. California will no longer sell new gas cars starting in 2035.

SJCE has teamed up with the California Energy Commission to offer you substantial rebates on chargers. Receive up to up to $6k per Level 2 (L2) connector and up to $80k per Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) with the CALeVIP program. DCFCs can charge most EVs to 80% in just 20 to 30 mins. L2 chargers can charge 10-40 miles in an hour, roughly 4 to 8 hours for a full charge.

Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry! Assistance is available to help you make the right decision.

Let Me Upgrade You

Let SJCE help pay for your energy-saving upgrades! The Energy Efficient Business Program could help you save up to 90% off qualifying energy efficient upgrades that also lower your energy bills. This may help with new HVAC, refrigeration systems, and water heaters. SJCE recently helped several Lee’s Sandwiches with automatic door closers on refrigerators and freezers, helping reduce their energy costs. Learn more about how to apply here.

Go for the Green

Inspired to do more? Consider upgrading to TotalGreen to power your business with 100% renewable energy. It’s an easy and affordable way to improve the health of our community and environment. We can help walk you through the benefits and costs for your business. Plus, you get bragging rights, window clings to entice more customers and the chance to be featured by SJCE. The owner of Just Elegance Bridal and Quinceañeras (pictured at top) talks about why he made this switch in this video.

Let's Bring Positive Energy!

Want to learn about what San José Clean Energy does and how they can help? Great! They’d be happy to come to one of your community meetings to talk more about green energy and getting every one the resources we need for a vibrant, healthy future. Email the team at info@sanjosecleanenergy.org