Santa Clara, California – April 13, 2006 – Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara’s municipal electric utility, has joined the California Climate Action Registry (Registry), a distinguished group of organizations demonstrating leadership by voluntarily taking action on climate change. As a member, Silicon Valley Power will work with the Registry to annually track, report and certify its greenhouse gas emissions, the main drivers of global warming.

As a member of the Registry, Silicon Valley Power will also report the “carbon intensity” of the power it delivers. This not only provides a basis for consistent comparison across the power industry regardless of entity size, but also greatly enhances the public’s ability to compare the climate impact of power companies operating in California and allow for the tracking of carbon intensity performance over time.

"We are confident that the statewide Registry will serve to keep our customers and others informed of our progress in stemming greenhouse gas emissions–a part of our overall mission to protect the environment," said Larry Owens, Division Manager of Customer Services for Silicon Valley Power. "As an avid supporter of renewable energy, we also offer our customers many opportunities to be environmentally proactive through energy efficiency rebates, several solar programs and a 100 percent Green Power option.”

Santa Clara Green Power, SVP’s successful, award-winning program that supports 100 percent clean wind and solar power, boasts of nearly a 5 percent participation rate–and after less than 18 months. Its Neighborhood Solar Program channels voluntary contributions from City residents and businesses to support the installation of solar power systems on community/public facilities. The utility’s renewable power mix is 22 percent with an estimated increase to 30 percent by 2007. In addition, SVP contributes $5 million annually towards Public Benefits programs to help its customers save energy and money.

The Registry, created by the California legislature in 2000, has been widely recognized as a gold standard for public reporting of greenhouse gases. It helps companies and organizations throughout the United States track, publicly report and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The results are certified by independent third parties to ensure compliance with Registry protocols and standardization across participants and sectors.

“From offering customers a 100 percent renewable power option to organizing funding for neighborhood solar programs, Silicon Valley Power is finding many ways to take action on climate change. Joining the Registry is a natural fit and will allow SVP to rigorously track the positive changes they are making to reduce greenhouse gases,” said Diane Wittenberg, President of the Registry.

Silicon Valley Power is the trademark adopted for use by the century-old Electric Department of the City of Santa Clara, California. Silicon Valley Power provides power for more than 50,000 customers, including Applied Materials, Intel and National Semiconductor. It also is an active participant in the wholesale energy markets in the Western United States. Visit www.siliconvalleypower.com for more information.