PaloAltoGreen is a voluntary program available to all CPAU customers. This program offers the option of purchasing 100% renewable energy from wind and solar facilities. Enrollment is simple, voluntary and reversible. You may enroll in the program by completing the online registration form below. Large business customers (E4 & E7 rate class) should visit our business page.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following pricing terms and conditions disclose to consumers information about the PaloAltoGreen Program in accordance with Green-e Energy certification requirements.
- The premium is 1.5¢ extra per kWh of electricity used.
- This rate will not change.
- You are charged only for kWh used.
- This premium is in addition to all regular CPAU fees.
- Your monthly utility bill will show an additional line item.
- Does not include fees for customer service and delivery.
- You may cancel your enrollment any time at no charge.
For more information, please contact CPAU at 650-329-2161, paloaltogreen@cityofpaloalto.org, or www.cityofpaloalto.org/utilities. To view the Power Content Label for CPAU and PaloAltoGreen, click here.
For more information, please contact CPAU at 650-329-2161, paloaltogreen@cityofpaloalto.org, or www.cityofpaloalto.org/utilities. To view the Power Content Label for CPAU and PaloAltoGreen, click here.
Large Business Rates
Large business (E4 and E7 rate classes) participate in PaloAltoGreen by purchasing 1,000 kWh blocks of renewable energy. The cost is $15 per 1,000 kWh block. A business may buy renewable energy to equal 100% of its electricity use, or some portion, in 1,000 kWh increments. To learn more, visit the PaloAltoGreen business page.
Power Delivery Information
Through PaloAltoGreen, CPAU will continue to provide electricity to your premises. When you join PaloAltoGreen, CPAU purchases wind and solar renewable energy certificates equal to the amount of electricity you use. Renewable energy is delivered to various points on the electrical system. Once delivered to the system, renewable power mixes with power from other electrical generation plants. Because of this, CPAU cannot guarantee that the actual electricity generated from renewable sources is delivered to a specific home or business.
Green-e Energy Certified Renewable Energy
To ensure the environmental integrity of your purchase, all PaloAltoGreen renewable energy is verified through Green-e Energy, an independent third-party that acts on behalf of consumers. The Green-e logo helps consumers easily identify environmentally superior renewable energy options. For more information on Green-e Energy certification requirements, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org.
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