San Jose s new outdoor power field
The Metcalf Energy Center is a joint development of San Jose-based Calpine Corporation and San Francisco-based Bechtel Enterprises Holdings, Inc. It will be a 600-megawatt maximum electric generating facility that will produce power for residents and businesses in San Jose and the. . A proposal to strengthen Santa Clara County's electrical grid could become an environmental hazard and threaten efforts to protect Coyote Valley wildlife from being killed along busy roads south of San Jose. That's the warning from local environmental advocates, who spoke out at a Wednesday. . Pacific Gas & Electric is making big promises in an effort to convince the city of San Jose, California that it doesn't need to consider creating a public electric utility anymore. [PDF Version]FAQS about San Jose s new outdoor power field
Where does San Jose's power line go?
The first transmission line runs through North San Jose, coming down from Fremont on a path near the regional wastewater facility. The second line runs from the Metcalf substation, just north of the Coyote Valley, to downtown San Jose. Mahan said San Jose's power capacity could grow to 3 GW.
Will San Jose build its own utility?
(Photo: Google street view) As San Jose continues to study the feasibility of creating its own utility to service future growth areas, PG&E has proposed an agreement with the city to build out its grid amid concerns over rising costs, reliability, and the impact of delays on economic development.
Why did San Jose & PG&E announce a new energy plan?
Jul. 25—Following years of acrimony between San Jose and PG&E over energy reliability, the city and the utility giant Friday announced a new plan for large energy users as part of an effort to ensure San Jose remains an attractive location for investment while growing the tax base and lowering residents' bills.
Will San Jose PG&E get a municipal utility?
San Jose city leaders had sought to improve the delivery of electric services for years before the City Council approved exploring a municipal utility last year. With a massive chunk of PG&E's budget allocated toward wildfire mitigation, concerns started to mount over delays or cancellations of housing, hospital, and renewable energy projects.
