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Commission backs PG&E partnership to enroll businesses in 'Step Up and Power Down'

San Francisco Commission on the Environment · July 28, 2015
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The San Francisco Commission on the Environment voted to support Step Up and Power Down, a PG&E partnership aiming to enroll 600 local businesses and save 20 million kWh, with $1 million in PG&E shareholder funding pledged if city targets are met.

The San Francisco Commission on the Environment on July 28 unanimously approved a resolution supporting the city—s participation in Step Up and Power Down, a joint program with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and San Jose that aims to reduce energy waste among small and medium-sized businesses.

The program—s stated goals are to enroll 600 participating businesses in San Francisco and achieve 20,000,000 kilowatt-hours in energy savings through a combination of behavior-change campaigns and equipment upgrades. Reuben Schwartz of PG&E described a mix of tools, including a workplace…

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