Energy efficiency, renewable energy and electrification of buildings and transportation are key climate action strategies to support a healthier future.

The City of Santa Clara is uniquely poised to support our community in climate action and sustainability because of having our own electric utility provider, Silicon Valley Power (SVP). SVP has been proudly serving Santa Clara residents and businesses since 1896. In addition to providing reliable service at low rates, SVP is committed to exploring and expanding renewable energy and is proud to deliver 100% carbon-free power to all residential customers. Learn more about SVP’s story.

Through SVP, the community of Santa Clara benefits from continually expanding renewable energy and a variety of programs, services, incentives and rebates to help customers make choices that support a sustainable Santa Clara and a healthy climate future. Learn more about SVP’s Sustainability.

The City also adopted building electrification and electric vehicle reach codes that restrict the use of gas and require all new buildings to run off of electricity as their primary energy source. As part of these reach codes all new buildings will also be required to include electric vehicle charging readiness to support a transition to EV’s for all.