Neighborhood Solar Program

Generate a Brighter Future for Santa Clara
Join us as we build a solar future for generations to come. Silicon Valley Power invites you to help place solar electricity systems at non-profit facilities in Santa Clara. With as little as five dollars a month for residents, you can contribute to the building of a bright future for our entire community.

For more information, or to sign up for the program, call us today at 408-244-SAVE (7283) or fill out a Neighborhood Solar Program online sign-up form.

Now funding our next NSP PV system for Bill Wilson Center
During the Summer of 2007, NSP members were asked to nominate and vote for the next NSP PV system recipient. Bill Wilson Center was the overwhelming favorite of those who responded. Bill Wilson Center has been a prominent and positive force in the lives of Santa Clara youth and families since the center first opened in 1973. To learn more about Bill Wilson Center and their work in the community please visit their website.

Second Solar System Goes Online at Valley Village Retirement Community

The second solar installation of the Neighborhood Solar Program went online in April 2007 and is located at the Valley Village Retirement Center . Installed by REgrid Power, the system generates up to 7.6 kilowatts of clean solar electricity. You can see how much power is being generated and the corresponding savings in greenhouse gases.

Ribbon Cutting for First Solar System at Haman School

The first solar system of the Neighborhood Solar Program is 4.6 kilowatts in size (similar to a large residential system) and was installed by a local company, REGrid Power. Along with the solar system is an educational display. Check out how much electricity the system is producing here.The ribbon cutting for the first system was in October 2004 at Haman Elementary School.

Neighborhood Solar Corporate Sponsorship

Silicon Valley Power invites you to team up with residents in the community and help solar power shine in Santa Clara. By making a donation and joining the Neighborhood Solar community, your company will be recognized as an active supporter of solar power in Santa Clara.

If your company is interested in becoming a Neighborhood Solar sponsor, please call 408-615-5651 for more information.

Our Corporate Sponsors

MEGAWATT SPONSOR
BAE Systems U.S. Combat Systems

GIGAWATT SPONSOR
Intel Corporation

MEGAWATT SPONSOR
Equinix

MEGAWATT SPONSOR
Owens Corning
Equinix

GIGAWATT SPONSOR
Intel Corporation

MEGAWATT SPONSOR
California Paperboard Corporation, A Newark Group Inc. Company
Yahoo! Inc.
Equinix

TERAWATT SPONSOR
REgrid Power

KILOWATT SPONSOR
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Agilent Technologies - Santa Clara Site
Intel Corporation

NOTE: Participation in the Neighborhood Solar Program is voluntary, and customers may withdraw from the Program at any time without penalty. Voluntary contributions cannot be returned. Once added to the program, a new line item will appear on your utility bill for the monthly amount indicated. Please allow four to six weeks for processing. Silicon Valley Power and the environment thank you.