On Dec. 6, 2022, the City Council approved a rate increase for Silicon Valley Power (SVP) of 8% effective Jan. 2023. The rate increase is necessary to cover the increased cost of generating and delivering power to Santa Clara residents and businesses. Generation, transmission and distribution costs are the largest expenses for the utility and … Read more
To promote building and transportation electrification and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Silicon Valley Power residential customers are now eligible for a rebate of $2,000 when they upgrade their electric panel to a smart panel. The rebate is available to customers to accommodate additional load from converting natural gas to electric appliances and adding a Level … Read more
At the Santa Clara City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 7, Silicon Valley Power awarded $5,000 scholarships to two outstanding students to further their studies toward a career in the energy industry. The scholarships were presented by Manual Pineda, Silicon Valley Power’s Chief Electric Utility Officer. For the past 17 years, Silicon Valley Power has … Read more
Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara’s municipal electric utility, continues to invest in a sustainable future for Santa Clara through its annual scholarship awards program. For 13 years, the program has recognized rising students pursuing careers in energy services, electric utilities and public power. Three exceptional student recipients have been recognized this … Read more