The official electricity provider for San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos, Peninsula Clean Energy is seeking members for its Citizens Advisory Committee, offering residents a way to learn about and gain experience in the growing field of community energy and climate action.
Thus, the company is encouraging anyone interested in being part of its committee as a volunteer, Please submit your application no later than March 31st.
Peninsula Clean Energy stressed that if you are interested in joining the committee but already work with a nonprofit funded by Peninsula Clean Energy, this is not a problem as it is not considered a conflict of interest.
The only criteria that is unappealable, he said, is living or working in San Mateo County, or in the city of Los Baños.
She added that no experience in the energy sector is necessary; “it just takes a sincere interest and a desire to learn more. We are especially interested in recruiting more members of our Latino communities who are involved in local community outreach.”
The committee, which only holds sessions in English and does not offer pay, Meets in person in Redwood City, usually the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.However, Los Baños members can join remotely via a web link.
Candidates will be reviewed by Peninsula Clean Energy staff, and the top candidates will be interviewed by a committee of the company's Board of Directors, which will make nominations to the full Board in May.
Those interested who have questions can send an email to vshin@peninsulacleanenergy.com.
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