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4 FAQs about San Jose Power Emergency Energy Storage Station

How can San José power help solve a power outage?

Public utilities have a better track record for addressing power outages quickly because their operations are local. San José Power could also create innovative microgrids (or on-site renewable energy generation and storage sites) that help keep the lights on for important facilities like hospitals and emergency operation centers.

What happens if PG&E power is shut off in San José?

If PG&E power is shut off in San José, anyone could be impacted since everyone in the city is a PG&E customer for electric delivery. However, San José Clean Energy provides electric generation service only, while PG&E provides electric delivery and owns, operates and maintains all transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Will San José launch its own public utility?

San José is exploring the launch of its own public utility. City Council unanimously approved the creation of San José Power in 2023. The decision allows the Energy Department to explore tapping into two high voltage transmission lines set to run through the city in 2028.

Can the San José data center project be exempted?

This proceeding is for the potential exemption of a data center project in the City of San José, California.

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