Sonoma Clean Power
City of Santa Rosa Climate Action Subcommittee
January 12, 2022
Erica Torgerson
Director of Customer Service
[email protected]
What is Sonoma Clean Power?
• Not-for-profit public agency that serves Sonoma and Mendocino Counties • Started service in 2014, expanded in 2017
• Community Choice Aggregator (CCA)
• Default service provider (opt-out model)
• Self-funded through revenues – no tax dollars
• Run by a Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee • Generates electricity for 228,000 customer accounts
• 30+ employees
How Community Choice Works
SCP’s Mission
Sonoma Clean Power is turning the tide on the climate crisis, through bold ideas and practical programs.
• Provide higher percentages of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Help solve the climate crisis at a local level
• React and respond to local needs
• Deliver customer programs that make a
difference
• Unique to Sonoma Clean Power customers
• 100% local electricity procured in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties
• 100% renewable electricity
• Does not require natural gas backup
• Single most significant step toward reducing emissions day and night
• Clean, local energy 24/7 365 days a year
• More local resources coming!
The LOCAL Choice
SCP EverGreen
2020 Power Sources
Power source percentages are from the California Energy Commission’s 2020 Power Content Label.
2020 GHG Emissions Intensity Factors
City of Santa Rosa GHG Emissions
2020 33,790 MW h
2021 * 34,020 MW h
*Annualized
Cit y of Sant a Rosa Municipal
A ccount s Usage
City Santa Rosa & EverGreen
By upgrading to EverGreen, the City of Santa Rosa:
• Met Senate Bill 100 requirements to use 100% clean energy 25 years early • Reduces carbon emissions for all City owned accounts, including large users such as the Laguna Treatment Plant
• Reduces transportation emissions for electric vehicles that charge on City accounts by charging with EverGreen
• New local renewable energy sources are being evaluated due to City of Santa Rosa’s decision to upgrade
• Since the transition from CleanStart to EverGreen in July 2020, the City of Santa Rosa has reduced its carbon emissions by approximately 770,000 pounds
Innovation. Grown Locally.
Offers & Incentives by Sonoma Clean Power
• Explore the future of clean energy for
your home
• Featuring a large demonstration area,
you can learn about a variety of options,
including induction cooktops and heat
pump water heaters
• Compare products, learn about benefits,
and attend classes
741 4th Street, Santa Rosa
www.scpadvancedenergycenter.org
Featured Benefits
Get specially negotiated discounts on:
• Heating & Cooling
• Induction Cooktops
• Water Heating
Brands
0% Financing.
100% Easy.
• SCP is offering 0% financing for select
energy-efficient technologies
• Payable through your utility bill
• Financing of up to $10,000 is available
for residential customers in Sonoma and
Mendocino counties
• To learn more or to get started, please
visit
scpadvancedenergycenter.org/financing
Thank you!
Call or visit:
1 (855) 202-2139 | sonomacleanpower.org