Santa Clara adopts 4% Silicon Valley Power rate increase amid debate over data centers and reserves After extensive public comment and council debate, Santa Clara adopted a 4% increase to Silicon Valley Power rates effective Jan. 1, 2026, to grow reserves, fund renewable procurement and cover rising equipment and construction costs; the vote was 5–2 and council asked staff to complete a cost‑of‑service study next year.

Santa Clara City Council just approved a controversial 4% rate hike for Silicon Valley Power, raising questions about fairness for local residents and data centers alike.

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Silicon Valley Power Addresses Data Center Costs at City Council Meeting Kathleen Hughes outlines fair pricing strategies for electric rates amid data center demands.

Silicon Valley Power is tackling the contentious issue of energy rates, ensuring that residential users aren't left in the dark as data centers demand more power.

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Santa Clara City Council Approves $983M Energy Storage Agreement with Northern California Power Agencies Council members debate resident energy rates before approving significant energy storage contract.

Santa Clara's City Council just approved a nearly $1 billion energy storage agreement, but are residents unfairly footing the bill for big energy users?

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Santa Clara City Council approves city manager's negotiation with Northern California Power Agency City council validates agreement for new transmission access charges negotiation with agency.

Santa Clara's City Council is taking bold steps to secure its energy future by negotiating a crucial agreement with the Northern California Power Agency.

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