Fremont Chamber enrolls in PG&E's ClimateSmart program

Climate change and environmental responsibility are on the minds of a large and growing number of Fremont companies.  Like many of its members, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce thinks it is important for all businesses to find ways to reduce their carbon footprint.  This is why the Chamber has joined PG&E's innovative ClimateSmart™ program as a way for their facilities' energy use to become carbon neutral.

"It is critical that we all act responsibly and swiftly to preserve our environment, salvage our resources, and reduce our carbon footprint," said Cindy Bonior, President and CEO of the Fremont Chamber. "Our Chamber has identified green initiatives as a priority, and the Climate Smart program is an effective and inexpensive means for the Chamber to be a part of the solution in finding alternative and improved methods to reduce harmful emissions."

The ClimateSmart program is a voluntary, tax-deductible program that allows enrolled customers to balance out the GHG emissions produced by the energy they use. To participate, customers pay a separate amount on their monthly energy bill, based on their actual energy use. The average residential participant pays less than five dollars per month. PG&E invests all payments in new, independently verified projects that reduce or absorb GHG emissions.

In addition to the Fremont Chamber, 22 other Chambers have joined the ClimateSmart program. What is your business doing to reduce its carbon footprint and the footprint of the community?  To learn more about PG&E's ClimateSmart program including current customers, go to www.joinclimatesmart.com.