The Powerlink Story
The San Diego region is growing and so is the demand for new supplies of energy. In fact, a new large power plant will need to be built in San Diego every five years just to keep up. Where will we find the land for these power plants and what about the greenhouse gas emissions?
To satisfy San Diego’s thirst for power, SDG&E has developed a long-term energy plan that includes a balance of environmentally-friendly conservation and energy efficiency programs, more renewable energy like rooftop solar, and the first new power plants built in decades.
Energy experts like the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s power grid, agree that the San Diego region is also in desperate need of new transmission lines to keep the lights on in homes and businesses and provide access to clean energy supplies.
So, why is the Sunrise Powerlink the right choice?
Access to renewable energy:
The Sunrise Powerlink
will help battle climate change and keep greenhouse gas emissions in
check by connecting San Diego to clean, renewable energy supplies located
east of San Diego. Read more »
Secure power supply:
A reliable power grid
is a cornerstone of our $160 billion economy and high quality of
life. The Sunrise Powerlink will help keep the lights on in homes
and businesses and our region moving forward. Read more »
Lower costs for consumers:
By limiting the
need to run old, inefficient power plants, the Sunrise Powerlink will
save customers over $100 million each year in energy costs. Read more »