Cost-efficient municipal services, affordable facilities, incentives and rebates, free energy audits and one-stop permitting make the City an attractive place for conducting business.
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| Utilities | One-Stop Shopping for Relocation | Service Ethic |
| Municipally owned utilities–electric, water, solar and sewer–keep costs down, providing the lowest combined rates in the Bay Area and saving as much as 30 to 40 percent on electricity alone. [See for yourself with our Electric Bill Calculator.] Santa Clara also has no utility tax, providing an additional 3 to 5 percent savings on utility bills. | Santa Clara provides a one-stop shopping system for relocation–a “plug and play” system for most of its commercial real estate offerings–from streamlining business codes to fast-track permitting to 30-day rebate turn-around. The City offers a single point-of-contact to liaison between business organizations and various municipal departments. | Free turnkey services–energy audits, rebates and cost-saving energy programs–join forces with dedicated, key customer representatives who tailor energy services to fit customer needs. |
