Energy

Energy Savers Program

GreenTown Los Altos’s Energy Savers Program provides information and education on reducing home energy use and increasing the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind.

Go Solar – SunShares program - NEW!
GreenTown Los Altos is working with three other communities and the Bay Area Climate Collaborative SunShares program to promote solar energy in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.  We have selected a great vendor, REC Solar, and with our group discount we have a great price.  If you have ever considered solar panels – now is the time!  This is a limited time offer so don’t delay.  Email energy@GreenTownLosAltos.org to sign up for a no-obligation bid.

See our blog post about the Solar Initiative kickoff event.

Online AssessmentNEW! – available for through GreenTown and Acterra, the High Energy Homes assessment tool helps residents analyze and identify costly energy “leaks” from the comfort of their own homes.

  • Free for the first 50 homes in Los Altos. Click HERE to begin.
  • In Los Altos Hills, visit Acterra’s website to participate. Expires April 22, 2012.
In-home Assessment – Visit Energy Upgrade California to identify contractors qualified to provide in-home assessments under the program. The contractor will come to your home, perform diagnostic tests and physical inspection, prepare recommendations on how you can save energy, and connect you with available rebates. Rebates up to $4000 are currently available for home energy upgrades. For other information:

Interested in energy efficiency and renewable energy? Want to bring your interest and skills to the Energy Savers Team? Please contact: energy@GreenTownLosAltos.org

Margie Suozzo, Acting Chair