City of Cupertino, CA / Cupertino Green

Electrification as a Solution to Climate Change: Global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity are three of the most significant problems facing the world today. Professor Mark Jacobsen discusses the development of technical and economic roadmaps to convert energy infrastructures of buildings, towns, cities, states, and countries to those powered with 100% wind, water, and sunlight (WWS). Dr. Aimee Gotway Bailey also shares Silicon Valley Clean Energy's efforts to produce carbon free electricity and the vision to decarbonize. Recorded October 18, 2018 at the Cupertino Community Hall. This is the second installment of the 2018 Cupertino Sustainability Speaker Series.

The Cupertino City Council presents proclamations to Green Business Certification Awardees.

Dr. Rosalind Grymes, Director the the NASA Ames Partnerships Office, speaks about the intention behind the design and construction of Sustainability Base, an award winning and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum 50,000 sq. ft. facility, which was completed in 2011 at NASA Ames Research Center. Recorded April 12, 2018 at the Cupertino Community Hall. (1 hr. 25 min.)

This is a live ceremony to celebrate the first official day SVCE begins serving customers throughout Silicon Valley. The Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors, member agencies and staff invite you to view this historical moment. Our Community Choice Energy program has been years in the making, and now we get to finally turn on the power.

The City of Cupertino has installed new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at several locations throughout the city. The new ChargePoint Level 2 chargers have been installed as part of a wider effort known as the Bay Area Charge Ahead Project, a grant program funded by the California Energy Commission which will install 152 EV charge ports throughout the Bay Area in high-priority areas that relieve known EV charging congestion hot spots, and known gaps in the Bay Area's charging network.

The City of Cupertino, Bay Area Climate Collaborative (a program of Prospect Silicon Valley), California Energy Commission and ABM.

Cupertino Mayor Rod Sinks speaks with Cupertino Sustainability Manger, Erin Cooke, about Silicon Valley Community Choice Energy for the community. Recorded October 8, 2015 at the De Anza College Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies.

GREENBIZ CUPERTINO
Lessons Learned: Q&A with Existing Cupertino Certified Green Businesses
GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this first installment, a panel discussion focuses on Lessons Learned: Q&A with Existing Certified Cupertino Green Businesses. (30 min.)

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City of Cupertino: MiniGrants and Kirsch Center Partnership
GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this sixth installment, City of Cupertino Environmental Affairs Coordinator Erin Cooke discusses minigrants and the Kirsch Center partnership. (14 min.)

GREENBIZ CUPERTINO
Lessons Learned: Q&A with Existing Cupertino Certified Green Businesses
GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this first installment, a panel discussion focuses on Lessons Learned: Q&A with Existing Certified Cupertino Green Businesses. (30 min.)

PG&E: Business Tools and Incentives
GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this third installment, PG&E's Butch Harris discusses business tools and rebates. (13 min.)

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Participant Feedback: Strategies to Expand Program Participation
GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this seventh and final installment, participants provide feedback regarding strategies and ways to expand program participation. (11 min.)

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Program History, Goals, and Specifics
GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this second installment, Santa Clara County Management Analyst Kam Johal discusses the program's history, goals, and specifics. (20 min.)

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Recology: New Cupertino Waste Management and Resource Recovery Services GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this fifth installment, John Zirelli of Recology discusses New Cupertino Waste Management and Resource Recovery Services. (14 min.)

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Santa Clara Valley Water District: Audits & Rebates
GreenBiz Cupertino is a new pilot program established to both champion and incentivize local Cupertino businesses that support our community by conserving energy and water, minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution. In this fourth installment, Karen Morvay of the Santa Clara Valley Water District discusses audits and rebates. (15 min.)

This summit, co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, is a "how-to" event for activists and local government agencies for developing policies that aim at preventing plastics from entering the environment. In this fifth installment, Allison Chan of Save the Bay outlines reasons to ban polystyrene followed by a panel discussion on how successfully implement a ban. Recorded February 23, 2011. (75 min.)

This summit, co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, is a "how-to" event for activists and local government agencies for developing policies that aim at preventing plastics from entering the environment. In this seventh installment, Paul Ledesma of the City of San Jose introduces the San Jose Trash Reduction Strategy, and Miriam Gordon of Clean Water Action share strategies for reducing single use plastics. Recorded February 23, 2011. (40 min.)

This summit, co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, is a "how-to" event for activists and local government agencies for developing policies that aim at preventing plastics from entering the environment. In this sixth installment, Jack Macy of the City of San Francisco promotes compostable and biodegradeable food ware and Mariam Gordon of Clean Water Action talks about sustainable packaging. Recorded February 23, 2011. (50 min.)

This summit, co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, is a "how-to" event for activists and local government agencies for developing policies that aim at preventing plastics from entering the environment. In this third installment, Felicia Madsen of Save the Bay explains how you can advocate for a plastic bag ban ordinance. Recorded February 23, 2011. (25 min.)

This summit, co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, is a "how-to" event for activists and local government agencies for developing policies that aim at preventing plastics from entering the environment. In this fourth installment, Emy Mendoza of the City of San Jose discusses key outreach tools for plastic bag reduction. Recorded February 23, 2011. (45 min.)

This summit, co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, is a "how-to" event for activists and local government agencies for developing policies that aim at preventing plastics from entering the environment. In this second installment, Miriam Gordon of Clean Water Action and Phil Bobel of the City of Palo Alto discuss impacts to the oceans and to local government. Recorded February 23, 2011. (55 min.)

This summit, co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, is a "how-to" event for activists and local government agencies for developing policies that aim at preventing plastics from entering the environment. In this first installment, Plastics Summit Chair Julie Weiss and City of San Jose Councilmember Kansen Chu introduce the program, followed by a presentation by Leslie Tamminen. Recorded February 23, 2011. (40 min.)

Cupertino held its Earth Day on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Quinlan Community Center.

Cupertino held its Earth Day on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Quinlan Community Center.