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Location:
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2161
Fax: 650-617-3142
Hours:
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30 PM
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri.)

Welcome to the Utilities Department. Valerie Fong is the department director. The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is the only city-owned utility in California that operates its own utilities including electric, fiber optic, natural gas, water and wastewater services. CPAU has been providing quality services to the citizens and businesses of Palo Alto since 1896.    

  

New Construction – Engineering & Operations

Look here for information if you need a new electric, water, gas or wastewater service or a meter installation due to new construction, addition or remodeling of a building in Palo Alto.

Reduce High Winter Gas BillsAct now to stay comfortable during the colder weather while lowering natural gas costs.
Emergency Water Supply Wells Project - Eleanor Pardee Park and Library/Community Gardens Project WS-08002Emergency Water Supply Wells Project - Eleanor Pardee Park and Library/Community Gardens Project WS-08002
Business Customer Efficiency Program SurveyBusiness Customers:  Help us find ways to give you better energy efficiency programs by filling our on-line survey!
Water Saving InfoAlternatives to lawn and other ways to reduce water waste.
Information About Utility RatesInformation about electric, natural gas, water, refuse, storm drain, and sewer connection fees
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City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays