Energy Topic Listing
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) - East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is a community-governed, local power supplier that provides cleaner electricity to Alameda County residents and businesses, at rates that are lower or comparable to PG&E. Berkeley City Council approved joining EBCE on November 1, 2016. [more...]
Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO) - Alert: The City of Berkeley Health Officer has ordered residents to shelter at home through April 7, leaving only to receive or provide essential services. All City buildings are closed to the public.
If you have a building sale during this time and need a BESO compliance form, please email a copy of the application to beso@cityofberkeley.info in addition to mailing the application and filing fee. BESO staff will issue a temporary compliance form that can be included in the closing documents. The final compliance form will be sent once the filing fee payment has been received.
See cityofberkeley.info/coronavirus for more information and current recommendations from Berkeley Public Health. [more...]
Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs - Energy efficiency upgrades can make your home or building healthier and more comfortable, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The links below include energy efficiency programs that may qualify you for high performance recognition and exemption for Berkeley's Building Energy Saving Ordinance along with energy-saving rebates, financing, and assistance. [more...]
Solar - The sun produces an abundance of free, clean, renewable energy. In fact, in just one hour, the sun generates more energy than the entire world uses in a year. Solar power harnesses this energy. Increasing the amount of clean renewable energy is a critical component of Berkeley community efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and grow the green economy. 
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PACE - Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing [more...]
BEAT Microgrid - Berkeley Energy Assurance Transformation (BEAT) Microgrid Project [more...]