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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)?

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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)?

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• No. Renewable energy goals can be met by existing transmission lines, as conceded under oath by Jim Avery, a Senior Vice President of SDG&E. (Source: Craig D. Rose, San Diego Union-Tribune, “Powerlink’s supply called into question,” July 11, 2007) • Additionally, local renewable energy resources are available in San Diego.