The Boards of Directors for Caltrain and SamTrans (San Mateo County Transit District, the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs) have voted to expand their use of renewable electricity service options for their respective agencies.
By working with Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) in San Mateo County, both SamTrans and Caltrain will meet their power needs in San Mateo County through 100 percent renewable sources such as solar, wind, and small hydroelectric. In the other counties where Caltrain operates, the company is served by other Community Choice Energy Programs.
By going renewable, Caltrain will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use by 20 percent, at costs just 2-3 percent more than what the transit agencies are currently paying.
By embracing the use of renewable energy both Caltrain and SamTrans are furthering their respective missions to protect our environment,” said Supervisor Dave Pine who also serves as chair of the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority.
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