PCE invites applicants for Citizens Advisory Committee

Published on February 14, 2022

Be a part of bringing the benefits of clean energy to your community! Peninsula Clean Energy is recruiting members for the Citizens Advisory Committee. Serving as liaisons to the community, Citizens Advisory Committee members contribute to Peninsula Clean Energy’s mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by expanding access to sustainable and affordable energy solutions. Individuals who live or work in San Mateo County are eligible to apply.

The committee meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. This is a volunteer position with a time commitment of approximately 3-4 hours per month.

The Citizens Advisory Committee will:

• Act as a liaison to the community.
• Provide feedback on policy and operational objectives.
• Engage in outreach to the community, including encouraging ratepayers to upgrade to ECO100 (100% renewable energy product offering) and implement other carbon reducing practices.
• Assist with legislative advocacy in conjunction with staff and board.
• Provide a forum for community discussions on a wide variety of strategies to reduce carbon emissions in conjunction with staff and board.
• Form working groups, as determined by the Citizens Advisory Committee membership, to assist Peninsula Clean Energy’s staff and board with projects of importance to the organization.

Learn more and apply by March 31, 2022. For questions, email Vanessa Shin.