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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 19, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power hits 1000 EverGreen customers.
June 19, 2015
Sonoma Clean Power hits 1000 EverGreen 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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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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.
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 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.
November 2, 2011
Staff begins feasibility study presentations to eligible cities.
November 2, 2011
Staff begins feasibility study presentations to eligible cities.
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 1, 2011
Feasibility study published for new CCA.
October 1, 2011
Feasibility study published for new CCA.
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.
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.
