Sierra Nevada Energy Watch (SNEW)
The SNEW no-cost program expands energy efficiency and renewable energy use in the Sierra, empowering local action, eliminating barriers to a clean energy future, establishing climate resiliency, and saving communities money.
SNEW serves Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lassen, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties. Click here for a map of our service territory.
Energy Efficiency in the Sierra Nevada
The SNEW team works closely with local governments, school districts, public agencies, and small businesses, helping them achieve their energy goals wherever they are on their path to sustainability. Our team offers no-cost services that range from conducting energy use analysis and audits, helping link to resources, providing project management support, and finding funding and financing solutions. We also conduct greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, develop and implement emissions reduction plans, and execute energy projects that make communities more resilient, efficient, and vibrant.
The SNEW program is funded through the CPUC public purchase program charge on your PG&E bills, therefore our services are provided at no-cost.
For immediate assistance, please email us at: SNEW@sierrabusiness.org.
Who does SNEW serve?
Commercial
Small and medium sized businesses, Religious Institutions, & Community Based Organizations
What our clients say:
Blog Updates from the SNEW Team:
New Staff Update and Fall Energy Tips
Meet the newest team member on the Climate and Energy team! We’ll also share tips on how to prevent wildfires and save water this fall.
Webinar Recap and A Summer Energy Saving Tip
The Climate and Energy team provides another opportunity to review the Rural Energy Solutions Part 2 webinar along with an energy saving summer tip!
Direct Pay Available for Local Governments to Use for Clean Energy Projects
Unprecedented clean energy incentives for local governments through the Inflation Reduction Act’s “Direct Pay” provision.
Join Us In Creating A More Resilient Sierra.
This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.
To learn more about SNEW and how you can take advantage of our services, contact:
SNEW@sierrabusiness.org
530.582.4800 extension 2