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Climate Action Blog: Youth Eco-Heroes Take Action

Published on September 24, 2025

In this update, meet the Youth Climate Advisory Board teens, ways they are taking climate action, and sustainability tips by and for teens.

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Save Big on Electric Vehicles with the August EV Discount Campaign

Published on August 14, 2025

The City of Palo Alto Utilities is working in collaboration with Ride and Drive Clean and Cartelligent to host the a discount campaign on select electric vehicles for the entire month of August.

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Act Fast to Save on a Heat Pump Water Heater

Published on July 15, 2025

Take advantage of extra savings from the state when you switch your water heater!

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Climate Action Blog: Be Cool This Summer & Switch from Gas to Electric

Published on July 23, 2025

Summer is in full swing and we’re sharing 5 ways you can join your neighbors by going electric at home, advancing our community goals by reducing emissions 80% by 2030.

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Help Build a Greener Community One Home at a Time

Published on February 13, 2025

New tools to save time, money, and the planet

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News Release: City Manager Selects Alan Kurotori as Utilities Director

Published on May 15, 2025

City Manager Selects Alan Kurotori as Utilities Director. 30-year veteran to lead Palo Alto’s largest department advancing public utility operations.

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Switch Your Water Heater in An Emergency

Published on April 28, 2025

Weekends, nights & evenings, and even holidays, switch quickly to a new heat pump water heater within two business days.

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Budget Brief: City’s Financial Position & Look Ahead

Published on April 17, 2025

City Budget Brief is a series of three updates on the City’s financial position and a look ahead managing through uncertain times. This first update shares details about the proposed utility rate increases seeking to support infrastructure upgrades, safety and ensure adequate reserves.

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Take Action and Connect at the Palo Alto Earth Day Festival

Published on February 27, 2025

Celebrate local sustainability and climate action at an afternoon of fun and engaging sustainability activities for all ages. Learn about how to make an impact and ways your neighbors are taking climate action.

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STORM UPDATES

Published on March 13, 2025

Gain real-time information on storm related impacts.

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Utilities News

Climate Action Blog: Youth Eco-Heroes Take Action

Save Big on Electric Vehicles with the August EV Discount Campaign

Act Fast to Save on a Heat Pump Water Heater

Climate Action Blog: Be Cool This Summer & Switch from Gas to Electric

Help Build a Greener Community One Home at a Time

News Release: City Manager Selects Alan Kurotori as Utilities Director

Switch Your Water Heater in An Emergency

Budget Brief: City’s Financial Position & Look Ahead

Take Action and Connect at the Palo Alto Earth Day Festival

STORM UPDATES

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