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December 14, 2021 |News
East Bay Community Energy Offers Incentives for Installing Public EV Charging Stations
EBCE and the California Energy Commission (CEC) are offering more than $17 million in incentives to purchase and install publicly accessible EV charging stations in Alameda County. -
December 7, 2021 |News
California nonprofits issue $2 billion in bonds to buy 30 years of renewable energy upfront
EBCE, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and MCE issued $2 billion in bonds to pay upfront for about 450 MW of renewable energy over 30 years. Utility Dive details the financial structure of the transaction, which will allow the CCAs to take advantage of bulk energy discounts and tax exemptions to save customers between 8-12% on energy costs. -
December 6, 2021 |Press Release
CCCFA Issues California’s First Municipal Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds Worth over $2 Billion
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December 2, 2021 |News
West Oakland garage getting electric car-chargers for public use
Oakland North features EBCE’s project with the City of Oakland to install 17 dual-port fast chargers at City Center West Garage. -
December 1, 2021 |Press Release
$17.3 Million in Rebates Available for Electric Vehicle Chargers in Alameda County
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November 23, 2021 |News
Pleasanton, Dublin switch to renewable power plan under East Bay Community Energy
The cities of Pleasanton and Dublin are switching their electricity supply to EBCE’s Renewable 100 program. The switch brings each city closer to reaching their climate goals set forth in their climate action plans. -
November 22, 2021 |Press Release
Seven East Bay Cities Choose Solar and Wind for Electric Service
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November 10, 2021 |News
Equity Through Energy: How the East Bay is becoming the heart of inclusive energy
Dianne Martinez, the chair of EBCE and Mayor of Emeryville, writes for East Bay Express to explain how EBCE provides cleaner energy, lower rates, and the opportunity for community members to be partners in decisions. -
October 27, 2021 |News
California’s ‘biggest hybrid renewable power plant’ under construction, Clearway says
Energy Storage News covers the construction of California’s biggest hybrid renewable power plant. EBCE is one of the three CCAs that will be off-taking from the plant. -
September 28, 2021 |News
New Altamont Pass wind farm aims to bring clean energy to residents and businesses
The Pleasanton Weekly highlights the opening of the Scott Haggerty Wind Energy Center located at the Altamont Pass in Livermore. The wind farm will help provide cleaner energy for 14 cities across Alameda County.
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