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San Jose: May 8, 2012


The Challenge is officially on!

Cities across California are coming together to lower their carbon footprints, create more vibrant communities, and compete to be named the Coolest California City. Every point you earn helps your city!
 
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Green Energy Match

Help San Jose Win this Statewide Competition!

Green Energy Match (GEM) is a program sponsored by the City of San José that rewards residents for saving energy at home. Save 5% or more on your utility bill and earn 70%‐off coupons to local businesses! All San José residents who enter the GEM program will be automatically entered into the CoolCalifornia Challenge. GEM is a win-win-win: it saves residents money, supports local businesses and strengthens our community. Sign up now at www.GreenEnergyMatch.org

 
Bike to Work Day

May 10 is Bike to Work Day in San Jose!

Did you know that May is Bike to Work Month? Besides the chance to get some good exercise, enjoy the beautiful weather, and cut down on your weekly carbon emissions, biking to work one day this month (or more!) can help San José win! San José has joined a contest to be the Coolest California City and needs your help. When you save energy (for example, bike to work one day), reduce waste and save water, you earn points for your city. The best way to get started is to sign up for Green Energy Match – San José's energy saving program – where your energy savings at home and on your commute will earn points for San José! Visit GreenEnergyMatch.org today.
 

Upcoming Events

Bike to Work Day: Morning Rest Stop outside MLK Library, May 10, 2012
6:30 a.m. ‐ 9:30 a.m., Thursday May 10, 2012:
Stop by the City of San Jose's "Energizer Station" (rest stop) outside MLK Library at 4th & San Fernando. We'll have free breakfast snacks, bicycling information, bike tuneups and helmet fittings. To find other Energizer Station locations. Learn more


Bike Away from Work Party: Celebrate with friends, May 10, 2012

6:00 p.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m., Thursday May 10, 2012:
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition will be hosting this social get‐together in downtown San Jose. Learn more


Amgen Tour of California: San Jose Stage 3 Start: May 15, 2012
See the world's top bike racers in San Jose. Learn more

San Jose Bike Party: Third Friday of the Month
The most fun on two wheels: join this free informal community bike ride. Learn more

San Jose Bike Clinic: Free Bike Repairs, Rides & Biking Tips
Take advantage of this fabulous community resource. Learn more

 

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Statewide Challenge Update


May Is National Bike Month!

Reducing driving is the single greenest action Californians can take! For the typical California household, biking ten miles per day instead of driving is equivalent to getting nearly half of the household's electricity from solar panels.

Get 50 Kudo Points for Uploading Your Biking Photo!
In celebration of National Bike to Work month you'll earn 50 points for uploading a photo of yourself on your clean green machine. Upload Here

Now Track Your Driving!
You can now log your vehicle mileage for a chance to earn more points… similar to energy, the less you drive compared to average households, the more points you win!


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