Utilities News

Register for these FREE Palo Alto Workshops
Find out more about tree care, sustainable landscaping, composting, attractive alternatives to lawns and new EcoHome. Take a tour of the EcoHome or attend one of our open houses.
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Keeping Cool In the Summer
Stay comfortable and save energy with these tips.
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Read Your Own Meter? Annual check-ups are in May!
Every year in May, the Utilities Department needs access to your meters to conduct its mandatory annual meter-reading audit on households where customers usually self-read the meters.
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Palo Alto ranks in Top 10 for Nationwide Water Conservation Challenge
Over 16,000 residents made the pledge to be more efficient.
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Financing for Residential Efficiency Projects
Find out about our financing program for residential efficiency programs.
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How Can a Renter Save Energy and Water?
As a renter, you can't make major upgrades to your home. How do you save water and energy?
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MYCPAU Utilities Department App for Your Smart Phone
Download our new free app to find the services and resources you need!
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Home Energy Analysis
The new Home Energy Reports provide comparative information on your energy use. Information about the Home Energy Report is available.

Click here to reach an on-line energy audit service.
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Energy Upgrade California
Interested in upgrading your home? Questions about the Energy Upgrade California program? We have answers here.
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Energy Saving Tips
Tips for reducing energy use in your home.
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Causes for High Utilities Bills
Find ways to save on your Utilities' bills!
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Furnace and Hot Water Heater Replacement
Do you want to reduce your gas bill? Upgrade your furnace or hot water heater!
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Reduce High Winter Gas Bills
Now that cold weather is here, use as many of these tips as possible to stay warm and save on natural gas!
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Project PLEDGE Donations Welcome
By making a voluntary donation via your utilities bill you can help your Palo Alto neighbors who are experiencing an unexpected hardship and can't pay their bill.

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Mayor's "Green Leader" Business Recognition Awards
25 facilities honored for high energy efficiency achievements!
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Great Race for Saving Water Made a Big Splash!
FUN VIDEO, photos and more from the recent Great Race for Saving Water. See the fun, community camaraderie and be inspired to help the cause of preserving our water resources.
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PG&E Gas Pipeline Projects in Palo Alto
Gas purge at Foothill-Tues 6/18. Thru July, project work at Alma & Oregon. Thru June---project work at Matadero Creek (Miranda & Foothill). Thru July---work on Junipero Serra Blvd. Through Sept.---work on E. Bayshore.
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PG%26E Gas Pipeline Testing

2013 GREENLIGHT Earth Day Film Festival and Fashion Show
Find out information about the 2013 Greenlight Film Festival
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2013 Fashion Display

Home Energy Reports
A way to get information about your energy usage is available in Palo Alto.
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Avoid Wasting Energy Through Vampire Loads and Game Consoles
Find out how to avoid wasting energy through "phantom loads" and how much energy your video game console uses when it is OFF! Did you know that your set-top cable box uses as much energy as your refrigerator?
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Crossbores---Gas & Sewer Safety Inspection Program
Since July 2011, the Utilities Department has been actively implementing the next phase of its gas-sewer crossbore inspection program.
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Water Cloudiness Does Not Impact Safety
Every year there is work on the water supply system, typically in January. During this time, there may be a slight and temporary change in your water. This will not impact its safety or quality.
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Earthquake Safety Tips
Getting ready for an earthquake
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Photographer: J.K. Nakata, U.S. Geological Survey; image is public domain%2Fof free use

Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Info and Report
Learn more about the City of Palo Alto's partnership with the federal Environmental Protection Agency's Responsible Appliance Disposal program and view the 2010 report.
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Right Tree-Right Place Program
Trees and power lines can co-exist! If you have a private tree conflicting with power lines, you have several options, including possible free removal and rebates for replacement.
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Identity Theft
A Guide To Prevention and What To Do If You Are a Victim
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My Utilities Account
See information about your utility bill and usage online.
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