Applications open now for high school and college students Sunnyvale, Calif. – Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) has launched an Education Fund to support high school and community college student projects focused on climate action and awareness. With a…
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At SVCE, we are constantly inspired by the young people in our community who are also fighting to leave their home a better place for future generations. Aarthi, Keira and Anika, middle school students at Bullis Charter School in…
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) received a check for $5,000 from Silicon Valley Clean Energy for the extra electricity generated by solar panels at its North Bus Division. The panels were installed in 2011 along with similar…
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MidPen Housing’s Garland Plaza apartment complex in Sunnyvale received $4,216.49 from Silicon Valley Clean Energy for the extra electricity generated by its rooftop solar. The affordable housing nonprofit bought Garland Plaza in 2007 to preserve the community’s affordability, with…
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Team from Homestead High School wins top prize in Bike to the Future Sunnyvale, CA – On April 27, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) hosted its second Bike to the Future electric bike scholarship competition. Bike to the Future…
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Stanford students participated in the university’s first ever clean energy-focused hackathon from April 12 – 14. Students had 24 hours to design solutions for challenge areas posed by sponsors of the event, which included Silicon Valley Clean Energy, Google,…
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California will likely exceed its goal of 1.5 million electric vehicles on the road by 2025. With a growing number of EV drivers commuting throughout the Bay Area, workplace charging stations can help alleviate concerns of “range anxiety,” ensuring…
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We met Waidy Lee, a Los Altos Hills resident and passionate environmental advocate, through our solar NEM cash outs in April. Waidy’s home is a net producer of energy through its 25 kW solar panel system and sustainably designed…
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Do carbon emissions from gas guzzling vehicles really grind your gears? The good news is, electric car sales in California are growing at 30% annually. While electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more widespread, some drivers experience “range anxiety” and are concerned…
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Community Choice agency seeks proposals from Santa Clara County nonprofits Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) invites applications from nonprofit organizations for a small grant pilot project to collaborate on outreach to residents in Santa Clara County. This grant opportunity…
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