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Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition (SV Clean Cities) is a partnership of public, private agencies, businesses, and interested citizens dedicated to the advancement of alternative fuels in order to improve the air quality of the Silicon Valley. SV Clean Cities' members work together to promote and expand alternative fuel vehicles, hold educational and training workshops, support alternative fuel legislation, and decrease the dependence on imported oil in order to increase national security and environmental quality. To learn more or to support SV Clean Cities, please click here .

As the weather turns hot this summer, help us "Spare the Air"! Leave your car at home and try alternative ways to get around town !Learn more.

 

Soy biobased products would bring us one step closer to sustainability. Please read more by clicking here.

 

 

 

 

 

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Bike 4 Breath 2012

Be a part of Breathe California's 21st annual Bike 4 Breath fundraising ride. You can join hundreds of participants riding to promote lung health and clean air policy in the greater Bay Area. More information.

*All ages and abilities are welcome to participate.

2012 Camp Superstuff!!

Join us for our annual asthma camp hosted by Breathe California of the Bay Area! Designed for asthmatic children ages 6 to 12, Camp Superstuff utilizes trained staff and volunteers to teach participants important techniques critical to managing one’s asthma. Read more.

Introducing THINK City - an Electric Car That Gives Back

The Green Team is introducing the THINK City - an electric vehicle (EV) that gives back. The THINK City is a efficient, safe, modern vehicle that not only produces absolutely zero emissions while driving, but the car itself is designed to be environmentally friendly, with carefully chosen recyclable exterior and interior materials.

THINK City is a two-seat small car with a surprising amount of space. It features a high seating position with plenty of headroom for even very tall adults, and there’s massive storage capacity inside the hatchback. It has a top-speed of 70 mph, a 100 miles range, and an excellent safety record. THINK City has been CARB certified since it has passed the crash test.

To learn more, please click here.

How to Reduce Secondhand Smoke in Your City!

Breathe California is working with others to reduce the exposure of secondhand smoke in several municipalities in Santa Clara County including Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, Milpitas, Mountain View and several others.  Secondhand smoke is dangerous even if you are exposed to it outdoors. Although we have made great strides, we need your help.

Examples of help include: helping with surveys, testifying at public hearings in support of ordinances, educating key people, gathering endorsements, etc.

In the next several weeks, each targeted municipality will be holding formal meetings to discuss adopting comprehensive tobacco prevention ordinances to reduce the public’s exposure.  This is where your help will be needed.  Please contact Breathe California at 408-998-5865 to get involved and to help make a positive impact in your city.

Your Home is at Risk!

Your Home is at risk for an energy emergency! A home energy assessment is just what the doctor ordered.

For a limited time, Santa Clara County is offering healthy rebates that cover 80% of the cost of a home energy assessment, up to $800.

Participating contractors are trained to diagnose ways you can reduce energy use, improve the comfort and air quality, and lower energy costs. Complete the improvements your contractor recommends and be eligible for incentives up to $4,000 through Energy Upgrade California.

Visit sccgov.org/energyupgrades for a list of participating contractors.

Green Team Video

In this video, Bob Garzee, Founder & Manager of the Electronic Transportation Development Center, discusses the following topics: workforce development training, solar-fueled school buses, and solar fueling of EVs. Watch and learn more about these pertinent issues.


Save Money on Your PG&E Bill

Breathe California has partnered with PG&E to help low- and medium-income families reduce their energy costs. The PG&E CARE and FERA programs provide a monthly discount on energy bills for income-qualified households and housing facilities. Qualifications are based on the number of persons living in your home and your total annual household income.

Click the link below to view the income requirements and other guidelines.  If you qualify, download the pdf application form and mail to PG&E.  If you have questions or problems with the form, call Lynn at 408-998-5865 or lynn@lungsrus.org.

CARE Guidelines CARE Brochure

Does your child have asthma?

Help test a program to improve asthma management skills for children ages 5-10 and get paid. Read more here.

New Screening Tool and Educational Information!

Do you or anybody you love suffer from COPD? If you are one of the 2.8 milion currently suffering from COPD (CA), you need to read more here. To get screened now, Click here.