Can SDG&E meet state renewable energy mandates without the Sunrise Powerlink?
A. No. State law requires utilities like SDG&E to have 20 percent of the electricity it delivers come from renewable energy resources by the year 2010. SDG&E is committed to reaching and even exceeding the 2010 green power mandate, but needs the Sunrise Powerlink to make it happen. The California Energy Commission agrees and has called the lack of transmission lines to the Imperial Valley a barrier to meeting California’s renewable energy goals.
Related Questions
- Is there sufficient renewable power available for Marin since all utilities are required to meet the state mandated requirements for 20% renewable energy by 2010?
- Do we need the Sunrise Powerlink in order to have clean renewable energy in San Diego, and to meet California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?
- Will the Sunrise Powerlink provide more access to renewable energy sources?
