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The City of Mountain View is excited to share the official launch of Electrify Mountain View!
More Mountain Viewers than ever are starting to electrify, and this platform can help you go electric too.
Electrify Mountain View is an online site for renters and homeowners that offers personalized recommendations on how to electrify all aspects of your life. At no cost, you can learn about actions such as owning an electric vehicle or e-bike, becoming more energy efficient, using a full-size or portable induction cooktop, and installing solar power or a heat pump water heater. The platform is designed to help you understand your options and see all your savings. You can even browse products, compare rebates and incentives, and get custom quotes.
Transitioning to electric transportation and appliances is the quickest way for our community to reduce our carbon emissions, all while increasing savings and making our homes safer and more comfortable.
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Saturday, May 7, & Sunday, May 8, 8:00am - 2:00pm |
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The Citywide Garage Sale is back! Join in the fun Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Check out garage sales happening throughout Mountain View and find great deals while keeping items out of the landfill.
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Plant-Based Eating Tip of the Month |
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Last summer, we kicked off our plant-based eating program, focused on promoting healthy and ethical food choices, supporting equitable access to healthy food, and spreading awareness about the positive health and environmental impacts of a plant-based diet.
May Tip: Find your produce at the Mountain View Farmers’ Market. The farmers’ market is held every Sunday from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Mountain View Caltrain station. You can shop from 80+ local farmers and vendors for fresh seasonal produce and specialty foods and drinks. Both CalFresh EBT and WIC are accepted at the market. Remember to bring your own reusable bags for produce!
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Plant-Based Eating Event Recordings |
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Over the past year, the City held three virtual community events focused on different aspects of plant-based eating. The events included a plant-based cooking demonstration with Chef Alex Bury, a presentation on the environmental benefits of a plant-based diet, and an event focused on environmental justice featuring the Food Empowerment Project.
If you missed any of these great events, recordings are now available on the City’s Youtube channel, which you can access here.
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Plant-Based Eating Program and Resolution |
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Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 pm City Council Meeting Start |
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Want to learn more about and support the City’s plant-based eating efforts? The City Council will consider a resolution and program that advances plant-based eating among Mountain View residents and food establishments.
This item is being presented on Consent, without a formal staff presentation. A staff report will be included in the agenda packet, and instructions for how you can participate in the Council meeting are shown at the top of the packet. We welcome your participation and feedback.
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National River Cleanup Day |
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National River Cleanup Day is coming up on Saturday, May 21. It marks a day of action to protect our rivers, watersheds, and wildlife from litter and plastic pollution. This year, volunteers can sign up to host or join a cleanup event in their neighborhood or local natural area and connect with thousands of other volunteers across the country.
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Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) has launched a free online resource to help Mountain View residents make easy, informed choices about switching to all-electric living.
The eHub features information on how change starts with clean electricity, how driving electric is the biggest single action you can take to stop pollution while saving money, and how you can improve your indoor air quality at home with efficient, electric appliances. Visit the new eHub here.
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Do you want to charge your electric vehicle (EV) with cheaper, cleaner energy? The Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) GridShift app syncs your EV charging with your Time-of-Use or EV electricity rate to save you money and charge your vehicle when renewable energy is plentiful. GridShift app users save an average of $100 a year.
The GridShift app is available for free to all SVCE customers on iOS or Android. It works by wirelessly connecting to an integrated EV or charger. Current eligible makes include BMW, Chevy, Jaguar, Land Rover, Tesla, and Volkswagen (e-golf only), while eligible chargers include ChargePoint (internet-connected models only).
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Spring EV Discount Campaign |
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Ride & Drive Clean Bay Area’s EV Discount Campaign is just around the corner! Drive Clean Bay Area is a nonprofit collaboration organizing a limited-time savings event with discounted pricing on various new battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Through the EV Discount Campaign, you can still take full advantage of all government, utility, and manufacturer incentives along with the discount. Best yet, they’ve done all the legwork to make it convenient and affordable to drive electric today.
Sign up to be notified when this spring’s Discount Campaign launches and the discount vehicles are announced!
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Income qualified residents who own a model year 2004 or older vehicle can receive up to $9,500 to retire their old vehicle and purchase or lease a new or used electric vehicle. Funding is available for electric vehicle charging equipment as well. You can also get a pre-loaded Clipper card (up to $7,500) for turning in your old vehicle. Incentive options vary depending on income and zip code.
Check if you are eligible for the Clean Cars for All program and apply here.
For additional information about this program, please contact (855) 256-3656 or [email protected]. |
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Textile and Clothing Collection Program
If you have curbside cart service, follow these easy steps:
How to prepare textiles and clothing
Place accepted items (see list) in a clear plastic bag and tie or otherwise secure. Use clear bags only so Recology can see what’s inside and to protect from moisture. If you don’t want to use clear plastic bags or don’t have any, drop off clothing in the carts located at Mountain View’s Recycling Center, 935 Terra Bella Ave.
Label bag
Add a sign (at least 8.5” x 11”) with “TEXTILES” clearly written and tape/attach securely to the clear bag.
Where to put bag for collection
Place labeled bag on top of (NOT inside) your compost cart (if cart is at curb that day) or on the ground right next to your trash/recycle carts. Please make sure the clear bag and attached “TEXTILES” sign is easy for driver to see from the truck, especially if the bag is on the ground.
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Repair Café Mountain View
Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2022
Time: 11am – 3
**Last item check-in at 2:30 pm**
Location: Mountain View Senior Center at 266 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (directions and map)
Bring your items in need of repair to this free City event. Typical items include appliances, ripped clothing, and electronic toys. There will be no bike fixing at this event, but please see below for a free bike repair event on Saturday, May 7 in Sunnyvale. Read more about the Repair Café here.
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Recycle Right
Help us reduce contamination in recycling and compost and meet our zero waste goals by placing items in the correct cart or bin. Not sure what cart an item should go in? Check the City’s “What Goes Where” guide and online search tool for more information.
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Free Bike Repair and Safety Check Training |
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Is your bike in need of a repair or a tune-up? Bring it over to Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s free bike repair event. Volunteer mechanics will evaluate your bike and do basic repairs, including fixing flat tires, adjusting the seat, or repairing chains and brakes. In addition, a certified instructor will teach you how to verify that your bike is safe to ride using the ABC Quick Check method. Register for the event here.
When: Saturday, May 7, 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: Plaza del Sol, 200 W Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Join Acterra for this live, virtual cooking class, where Chef Kelvin dives into cultural, plant-forward cuisines. This cooking series is designed to teach you about the benefits of a plant-forward diet and unique cooking techniques on an induction stove while having the opportunity to use a personal induction hob provided by Acterra or your own cooktop. You can learn more here and register for the cooking class here.
When: Tuesday, May 10, 6:30pm-7:30pm
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Is the idea of charging an electric vehicle mysterious or confusing? Get more familiar with the basics of electric vehicle charging at this free virtual workshop hosted by the City of Sunnyvale. Learn about resources for home and community EV charging. Review available rebates and the procedure to optimize your EV charging experience. Register for the workshop here.
When: Thursday, May 12, 7:00pm-8:00pm
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Electric Vehicle Charging and Multi-Family Housing Conference |
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This one-day Zoom conference addresses the challenges and opportunities of providing electric vehicle (EV) charging at both new and existing multi-family homes. Come learn about infrastructure options, business models, and building codes, and help provide policy makers with a white paper roadmap to adopting policies that will support EV adoption at multifamily buildings. Learn more here.
When: Wednesday, May 18, 9:00am-4:00pm
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The City of Palo Alto Utilities put together some great guides on how to save energy in various home situations.
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