Organizations invited to apply for e-bikes grant

Mendocino County schools, government, nonprofits and businesses that would like to purchase electric bicycles (e-bikes) for employees to use for commuting to and from work are invited to apply for ebike grants through Sonoma Clean Power.

Applicants must be a Sonoma Clean Power customer and have at least five staff, volunteers or students who commute using lightduty cars and trucks.

“Electric bikes offer another option for clean commuting by reducing vehicle travel and related costs and emissions,” said Scott Salyer, program manager at Sonoma Clean Power. “Our goal with this effort is to provide the comprehensive funding and support that organizations need to build a successful electric bike commuting program.”

On Feb. 14, Sonoma Clean Power began taking applications for grants of up to $20,000 to cover all or most of the cost of setting up an e-bike commuting program, including money for helmets, locks, bike racks, chargers and storage. The application is available online at the Sonoma Clean Power website, https://sonomacleanpower.org/bike-electric.

The application deadline is April 3, and the target date for awards is May 22. Eligible organizations include businesses, non-profits, public entities, Tribal nations, and educational institutions.

In a press release, Sonoma Clean Power stated that “SCP is Mendocino and Sonoma counties' default not-for-profit electricity provider and is actively engaged in addressing the climate crisis through powering more of our lives with clean energy.

“SCP also offers customers the option to purchase 100% renewable electricity made from local geothermal and solar resources through its Evergreen service.”

For more information, visit sonomacleanpower.org.