PG&E’s free EV Advisory Services program helps eligible small businesses explore the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric fleets. Through expert guidance on planning, equipment, charging, costs, and infrastructure, the program gives Santa Cruz County businesses a no-cost way to start electrifying without guesswork.

In addition to our ongoing Innovation Series articles by local thought leaders, this is the first of several articles to promote our upcoming annual Green Tech event which will be held on April 7, 2021.

Local businesses suffered through lost business and unexpected expenses during Pacific Gas & Electric’s power safety shutoffs in October 2019. With little hope of reimbursement, diverse industries, especially hospitality and gastronomic institutions are facing financial repercussions.