Green Business

As an innovation capitol, Cupertino looks to its business partners not just as technology leaders, but also as creators of pioneering environmental programs. Our goal is to help commercial businesses recognize cost savings while conserving resources. Put your business on the path to going green or greener by participating in voluntary City of Cupertino programs and ensuring compliance with mandatory programs.

The Green Business Certification fosters resilient businesses, schools and organizations while improving our environment and helping to build a healthy community. The City of Cupertino provides support in achieving certification through the California Green Business Program. We work with you to conserve energy and water, manage and reduce waste, prevent pollution and cut costs.

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Saving money while investing in your business and community has never been easier! In addition to enjoying money-saving and health-related benefits in the long run, you can offset the initial costs of becoming Green Business Certified with a rebate offered through the California Green Business Network. New and re-certifying businesses may be reimbursed up to $500 for expenses that achieve a requirement for certification.

Find Green Businesses in Cupertino

Electrification

• Silicon Valley Clean Energy - HVAC, Water Heaters, Induction Cooktops, and Electrical Upgrades
• CLEAN Tech - Heat Pump Water Heater
• BAYREN - Free Energy Audit
• Small Business California Go Green Financing
• PG&E Financing
• PG&E - HVAC, Refrigerators, Insulation, EV Chargers, and more
• IRS Tax Deductions - Lighting, HVAC, Building Envelope, and Water Heater

Renewable Energy

• Federal Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit - 30% tax rebate on qualifying solar panels, solar water heaters, fuel cells, battery storage, wind storage, and geothermal heat pump technologies
• PG&E Self-Generation Incentives Program (SGIP) - Rebate program for customers who install new equipment for generating renewable and non-renewable energy
• PG&E Wholesale Electric Power Procurement - PG&E purchases electric power from generators and suppliers in order to meet customer demand
• Silicon Valley Clean Energy Electricity Rates - Information about SVCE's competitive electricity rates
• Silicon Valley Clean Energy Net Metering Program - Information about SVCE's Net Energy Metering program for businesses with rooftop solar

PG&E & Ecology Action - No-cost EV Charger technical and financial assistance for qualifying

Clean Vehicle Rebate Project - Up to $5,000 in rebates for purchasing a low- or no-emission vehicle.

Federal Tax Credit - Up to $7,500 in tax credits for purchasing a qualifying low- or no-emission vehicle.

Index of Federal Tax Credits for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles - All-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that qualify for federal tax credits.

PG&E Resources for Prospective and Current Electric Vehicle Owners - Assistance for prospective and current electric vehicle owners with rebates, tax credits, charging options, and electricity rates.

SVCE FutureFit Assist - Technical assistance for small/medium commercial properties to install EV chargers

Cupertino Foodware Ordinance - Requirements to reduce single-use plastic food-service ware.

Businesses may apply for a mini grant up to $300 per business to help purchase compliant foodware.

Valley Water

• Free Materials & Equipment - Dish sprayers, table tents, faucet aerators, and more

• No-Cost Landscape Survey - Professional evaluation of irrigation system

• Water Efficient Technology Rebate - Up to $100,000 for conservation projects, such as cooling tower efficiency upgrades or onsite water reuse equipment

• Water Conservation Grants - Test new and innovative water conservation technologies and programs.

California Water Company (Los Altos Suburban District)

• Rebates for efficient toilets, urinals, and irrigation systems