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San Diego Community Power says it buys renewable electricity on open market and reports sources to state regulators
Summary
San Diego Community Power told meeting attendees it purchases renewable electricity such as solar and wind on the open market, submits source reports to state regulators, and seeks locally produced power when possible; the agency directed readers to its website for more detail.
San Diego Community Power said it purchases renewable electricity, including solar and wind, on the open market and submits source information to state regulators to ensure compliance. "Ever wonder where San Diego Community Power's renewable energy actually comes from? We purchase clean electricity from renewable sources like solar and wind on the open market," the San Diego Community Power spokesperson said.
The agency said that "by law, energy providers must report exactly where their power comes from, and we submit that same information to state regulators to ensure compliance." The spokesperson added that whenever possible the agency aims "to buy power from right here in or near our region to support local, clean energy development." The statement did not specify percentages, specific contracts, or which projects supply the electricity.
The spokesperson closed with a call to action for customers seeking more detail: "Check out the energy sources page on our website for more information on the energy powering your home or business."
