March 20, 2010
The Center for Climate Protection Campaign assisted in the formation of SCP by creating a grass roots campaign, particularly with the business community. CCP also coined the name Sonoma Clean Power.
March 20, 2010
The Center for Climate Protection Campaign assisted in the formation of SCP by creating a grass roots campaign, particularly with the business community. CCP also coined the name Sonoma Clean Power.
March 20, 2011
Sonoma County Water Agency authorized to perform feasibility study and create steering committee.
March 20, 2011
Sonoma County Water Agency authorized to perform feasibility study and create steering committee.
October 1, 2011
Feasibility study published for new CCA.
October 1, 2011
Feasibility study published for new CCA.
October 9, 2011
Senate Bill 790 (Leno) “code of conduct” passed to provide protection for Community Choice programs from investor-owned utilities marketing against them.
October 9, 2011
Senate Bill 790 (Leno) “code of conduct” passed to provide protection for Community Choice programs from investor-owned utilities marketing against them.
October 18, 2011
Sonoma Clean Power feasibility study presented to Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. The board authorizes further study.
October 18, 2011
Sonoma Clean Power feasibility study presented to Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. The board authorizes further study.
November 2, 2011
Staff begins feasibility study presentations to eligible cities.
November 2, 2011
Staff begins feasibility study presentations to eligible cities.
February 28, 2012
Sonoma County Water Agency completes CCA Market Survey.
February 28, 2012
Sonoma County Water Agency completes CCA Market Survey.
March 8, 2012
Sonoma County Water Agency completes Commercial Market Survey.
March 8, 2012
Sonoma County Water Agency completes Commercial Market Survey.
October 8, 2012
Draft JPA presented to all eligible Sonoma County cities.
October 8, 2012
Draft JPA presented to all eligible Sonoma County cities.
December 4, 2012
Joint Powers Agreement formed by the County of Sonoma and the Sonoma County Water Agency.
December 4, 2012
Joint Powers Agreement formed by the County of Sonoma and the Sonoma County Water Agency.
December 12, 2012
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors sets SCP’s goals and adopts Joint Powers Agreement.
December 12, 2012
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors sets SCP’s goals and adopts Joint Powers Agreement.
February 22, 2013
Request for Proposal for first electricity supply contacts sent out to multiple suppliers.
February 22, 2013
Request for Proposal for first electricity supply contacts sent out to multiple suppliers.
April 8, 2013
Eleven power bids submitted to Sonoma Clean Power for evaluation.
April 8, 2013
Eleven power bids submitted to Sonoma Clean Power for evaluation.
April 23, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power Board of Directors votes to approve launch date for service to customers.
April 23, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power Board of Directors votes to approve launch date for service to customers.
May 5, 2013
The Windsor Town Council votes to become the first to join SCP.
May 5, 2013
The Windsor Town Council votes to become the first to join SCP.
June 25, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power Board of Directors secures startup funds from First Community Bank (now Poppy Bank).
June 25, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power Board of Directors secures startup funds from First Community Bank (now Poppy Bank).
July 2, 2013
Sebastopol becomes the 3rd City to join SCP in a 4-1-0 vote.
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July 2, 2013
Sebastopol becomes the 3rd City to join SCP in a 4-1-0 vote.
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July 9, 2013
The Santa Rosa City Council votes unanimously to join SCP.
July 9, 2013
The Santa Rosa City Council votes unanimously to join SCP.
July 15, 2013
The City Council of Sonoma votes unanimously in favor of joining SCP.
July 15, 2013
The City Council of Sonoma votes unanimously in favor of joining SCP.
July 29, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power holds first public workshops in various locations to educate the public about Community Choice.
July 29, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power holds first public workshops in various locations to educate the public about Community Choice.
August 2, 2013
Geof Syphers named interim CEO by SCPA Board of Directors.
August 2, 2013
Geof Syphers named interim CEO by SCPA Board of Directors.
October 4, 2013
California Public Utilities Commission certifies Sonoma Clean Power Authority’s Implementation Plan giving SCP the right to serve customers.
October 4, 2013
California Public Utilities Commission certifies Sonoma Clean Power Authority’s Implementation Plan giving SCP the right to serve customers.
October 17, 2013
First joint meeting of SCP Ratepayer Advisory and Business Operations Committees.
October 17, 2013
First joint meeting of SCP Ratepayer Advisory and Business Operations Committees.
November 19, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power signed a contract with energy provider Constellation, an Exelon subsidiary, in a deal that allowed rates to be set below PG&E’s rates. Constellation was one of four power companies that made it to the final round of bidding to provide greener electricity to SCP’s residential and commercial
November 19, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power signed a contract with energy provider Constellation, an Exelon subsidiary, in a deal that allowed rates to be set below PG&E’s rates. Constellation was one of four power companies that made it to the final round of bidding to provide greener electricity to SCP’s residential and commercial
December 20, 2013
Geof Syphers transitions from Interim CEO to the first official CEO for SCP.
December 20, 2013
Geof Syphers transitions from Interim CEO to the first official CEO for SCP.
December 20, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power signs a deal for local renewable geothermal energy from CALPINE’s Geysers facility through 2023.
December 20, 2013
Sonoma Clean Power signs a deal for local renewable geothermal energy from CALPINE’s Geysers facility through 2023.
January 9, 2014
SCP’s first customer rates approved 2-3% lower than PG&E.
January 9, 2014
SCP’s first customer rates approved 2-3% lower than PG&E.
February 4, 2014
SCP enrollment notices sent out to first phase of Sonoma County customers.
February 4, 2014
SCP enrollment notices sent out to first phase of Sonoma County customers.
May 1, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power launches EverGreen service that is 100% local renewable energy, the first of its kind in California. EverGreen provides clean energy to customers day and night with its unique baseload geothermal energy.
May 1, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power launches EverGreen service that is 100% local renewable energy, the first of its kind in California. EverGreen provides clean energy to customers day and night with its unique baseload geothermal energy.
May 1, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power, the county’s new electricity provider, commemorated their first day of service to approximately 22,000 customers with a “flip the switch” celebration at their May 1st Board of Directors meeting.
May 1, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power, the county’s new electricity provider, commemorated their first day of service to approximately 22,000 customers with a “flip the switch” celebration at their May 1st Board of Directors meeting.
August 1, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power’s ProFIT program promotes the development of new renewable energy systems by paying a fixed price of $95/megawatt-hour (MWh) to Sonoma County projects.
August 1, 2014
Sonoma Clean Power’s ProFIT program promotes the development of new renewable energy systems by paying a fixed price of $95/megawatt-hour (MWh) to Sonoma County projects.
August 27, 2014
The City of Cloverdale votes to join the Sonoma Clean Power program.
August 27, 2014
The City of Cloverdale votes to join the Sonoma Clean Power program.
December 9, 2014
Rohnert Park City Council votes in favor of joining SCP.
December 9, 2014
Rohnert Park City Council votes in favor of joining SCP.
February 5, 2015
The Petaluma City Council votes unanimously, becoming the final city to join SCP.
February 5, 2015
The Petaluma City Council votes unanimously, becoming the final city to join SCP.
June 1, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power launches 1st day of service for Rohnert Park, Petaluma and Cloverdale customers.
June 1, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power launches 1st day of service for Rohnert Park, Petaluma and Cloverdale customers.
June 3, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power pays off startup loan from First Community Bank (now Poppy Bank) 4 years earlier than expected.
June 3, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power pays off startup loan from First Community Bank (now Poppy Bank) 4 years earlier than expected.
June 19, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power hits 1000 EverGreen customers.
June 19, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power hits 1000 EverGreen customers.
October 12, 2015
Analy High School students with a SWITCH Vehicle SCP sponsored Sebastopol-based Switch Electric Vehicles, Inc., a comprehensive program that teaches students (middle school, high school and college) the fundamentals of EV design, assembly, manufacturing and maintenance.
October 12, 2015
Analy High School students with a SWITCH Vehicle SCP sponsored Sebastopol-based Switch Electric Vehicles, Inc., a comprehensive program that teaches students (middle school, high school and college) the fundamentals of EV design, assembly, manufacturing and maintenance.
October 26, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power releases first Annual Report with results from 2014-2015.
October 26, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power releases first Annual Report with results from 2014-2015.
February 24, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power becomes certified as a green business through the County of Sonoma’s Green Business Program.
February 24, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power becomes certified as a green business through the County of Sonoma’s Green Business Program.
April 12, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power pays off the initial seed money loan from the Sonoma County Water Agency, officially making the agency debt-free.
April 12, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power pays off the initial seed money loan from the Sonoma County Water Agency, officially making the agency debt-free.
May 1, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power finishes buying energy for Sonoma County customers through 2020.
May 1, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power finishes buying energy for Sonoma County customers through 2020.
October 17, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power’s Board approved an expansion into Mendocino County, with service to begin in June 2017.
October 17, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power’s Board approved an expansion into Mendocino County, with service to begin in June 2017.
October 27, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power launches new Drive EverGreen electric vehicle program, to support the agency’s goal to put 10,000 EVs on roads in service territory by the end of 2020 and a much grander goal of 100,000 EV by 2030.
October 27, 2016
Sonoma Clean Power launches new Drive EverGreen electric vehicle program, to support the agency’s goal to put 10,000 EVs on roads in service territory by the end of 2020 and a much grander goal of 100,000 EV by 2030.
November 2, 2016
Energy and Water Savings Toolkits to Debut at Select Sonoma County Libraries. The DIY Toolkit program was extended to the Mendocino County Library system in 2018.
November 2, 2016
Energy and Water Savings Toolkits to Debut at Select Sonoma County Libraries. The DIY Toolkit program was extended to the Mendocino County Library system in 2018.
January 1, 2017
Recurrent Energy’s new Mustang solar facility provides 70 MW to SCP customers.
January 1, 2017
Recurrent Energy’s new Mustang solar facility provides 70 MW to SCP customers.
May 24, 2017
Sonoma Clean Power breaks ground on new 46 MW wind facility in Tracy, CA.
May 24, 2017
Sonoma Clean Power breaks ground on new 46 MW wind facility in Tracy, CA.
August 8, 2017
SCP launched the second iteration of Drive EV with an expanded selection of local dealerships and models for customers to choose from. Used vehicle incentives were added to the program.
August 8, 2017
SCP launched the second iteration of Drive EV with an expanded selection of local dealerships and models for customers to choose from. Used vehicle incentives were added to the program.
January 31, 2018
SCP partnership with Sonoma and Mendocino land trust to donate $10 per EverGreen opt-up to be split between the two different land trusts.
January 31, 2018
SCP partnership with Sonoma and Mendocino land trust to donate $10 per EverGreen opt-up to be split between the two different land trusts.
January 31, 2018
SCP received a $9.9 million EPIC grant from the California Energy Commission to help bring energy efficiency and emerging technologies directly to customers in Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
January 31, 2018
SCP received a $9.9 million EPIC grant from the California Energy Commission to help bring energy efficiency and emerging technologies directly to customers in Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
May 2, 2018
Sonoma Clean Power partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to incentivize homeowners to rebuild energy-efficient homes with incentives up to $17,500 after the 2017 wildfires.
May 2, 2018
Sonoma Clean Power partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to incentivize homeowners to rebuild energy-efficient homes with incentives up to $17,500 after the 2017 wildfires.
July 10, 2018
SCP celebrated the completion of two local solar projects that are now operational in rural Petaluma. Each of these facilities produce one megawatt of clean, renewable electricity.
July 10, 2018
SCP celebrated the completion of two local solar projects that are now operational in rural Petaluma. Each of these facilities produce one megawatt of clean, renewable electricity.
August 1, 2018
SCP debuted updated brand identity and Davey Award winning website. After five years, SCP had become much more than just an electricity provider, therefore, it was important to find a way to better communicate the agency SCP is today.
August 1, 2018
SCP debuted updated brand identity and Davey Award winning website. After five years, SCP had become much more than just an electricity provider, therefore, it was important to find a way to better communicate the agency SCP is today.
August 1, 2018
In the past two years, the program has helped SCP customers save over $10 million on electric vehicles with nearly 800 EVs having been purchased or leased locally. SCP plans to focus on growing.
August 1, 2018
In the past two years, the program has helped SCP customers save over $10 million on electric vehicles with nearly 800 EVs having been purchased or leased locally. SCP plans to focus on growing.
August 1, 2018
The GridSavvy Community is a way for customers to install smart devices, like EV charging stations, smart heat pump water heaters, and smart thermostats, in their home or business.
August 1, 2018
The GridSavvy Community is a way for customers to install smart devices, like EV charging stations, smart heat pump water heaters, and smart thermostats, in their home or business.
February 1, 2019
During the SRJC’s Spring 2019 semester, SCP launched the inaugural “Spirit of Entrepreneurship Grant” with a gift of $50,000 to support Santa Rosa Junior College entrepreneurship program students who incorporate sustainable practices into their small business plans.
February 1, 2019
During the SRJC’s Spring 2019 semester, SCP launched the inaugural “Spirit of Entrepreneurship Grant” with a gift of $50,000 to support Santa Rosa Junior College entrepreneurship program students who incorporate sustainable practices into their small business plans.
March 21, 2019
SCP began lending our customers single-burner induction cooktops and cookware, at no charge, to try out at home.
March 21, 2019
SCP began lending our customers single-burner induction cooktops and cookware, at no charge, to try out at home.
May 16, 2019
With more than 3,000 ballots containing 60,000+ votes in the 37 different categories, SCP was voted one of the Best Company to do Business within Sonoma County.
May 16, 2019
With more than 3,000 ballots containing 60,000+ votes in the 37 different categories, SCP was voted one of the Best Company to do Business within Sonoma County.
June 6, 2019
Sonoma Clean Power won the Grand Award alongside Santa Rosa CityBus, Sonoma County Transit, and Napa Vine Transit for “their work to save lives, protect communities and aid in rebuilding in response to the October 2017 North Bay fires”.
June 6, 2019
Sonoma Clean Power won the Grand Award alongside Santa Rosa CityBus, Sonoma County Transit, and Napa Vine Transit for “their work to save lives, protect communities and aid in rebuilding in response to the October 2017 North Bay fires”.
Over the summer, our 100% local renewable customers just got some new friends, when the Town of Windsor, the Cities of Cotati and Sebastopol, and the County of Sonoma all signed up for EverGreen… joining the City of Sonoma.
Over the summer, our 100% local renewable customers just got some new friends, when the Town of Windsor, the Cities of Cotati and Sebastopol, and the County of Sonoma all signed up for EverGreen… joining the City of Sonoma.
September 18, 2019
More renewable energy is being generated right here in our community, thanks to the completion of the new 1 MW Cloverdale Solar Center! Here are some photos from our recent ribbon-cutting event celebrating the third local solar project completed through SCP's ProFIT program.
September 18, 2019
More renewable energy is being generated right here in our community, thanks to the completion of the new 1 MW Cloverdale Solar Center! Here are some photos from our recent ribbon-cutting event celebrating the third local solar project completed through SCP's ProFIT program.
September 27, 2019
Sonoma Clean Power was selected as a winner of the 2019 Best Places to Work in the North Bay. With 109 companies throughout Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties that have been affirmed by their employees as exemplary workplaces.
September 27, 2019
Sonoma Clean Power was selected as a winner of the 2019 Best Places to Work in the North Bay. With 109 companies throughout Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties that have been affirmed by their employees as exemplary workplaces.
November 1, 2019
The Celebrate Community Partnership was formed in 1999 by The Press Democrat and several local business leaders to support non-profit organizations with advertising in The Press Democrat. Additionally, cash donations are given via the Partnership Legacy Fund to several brick and mortar projects each year that benefit the needs of area nonprofits.
November 1, 2019
The Celebrate Community Partnership was formed in 1999 by The Press Democrat and several local business leaders to support non-profit organizations with advertising in The Press Democrat. Additionally, cash donations are given via the Partnership Legacy Fund to several brick and mortar projects each year that benefit the needs of area nonprofits.
November 14, 2019
Sonoma Clean Power completed its fourth local solar project, providing 1.44 MW Solar System in Willits will Power 260 homes through its feed-in tariff program, ProFIT.
November 14, 2019
Sonoma Clean Power completed its fourth local solar project, providing 1.44 MW Solar System in Willits will Power 260 homes through its feed-in tariff program, ProFIT.
In 2002 California communities voiced their need for legislation that would provide local public control of their electrical supply. In response, Assembly Bill 117 the “Community Choice Aggregation Law” passed, allowing local governments to purchase electricity on behalf of their communities. Sonoma Clean Power was formed to provide a choice beyond a for-profit, investor-owned utility (PG&E).
Today SCP is a model for community choice programs throughout California. By providing higher percentages of renewable energy that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Sonoma Clean Power customers help solve the climate crisis at a local level.
