On October 23, the City of San José proudly announced that the San José Clean Energy (SJCE) has secured the sixth spot on the National Renewable Energy Lab’s (NREL) 2023 list of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) green power providers. Serving nearly 350,000 customers, SJCE’s rise in ranking signifies significant progress in promoting sustainable energy.

This recognition highlights organizations across the nation excelling in green energy initiatives. Currently, 60% of SJCE’s standard energy service comes from renewable sources, far exceeding California’s minimum requirement of 44% by 2024. Additionally, SJCE offers an upgrade option which allows customers to access 100% clean energy for a small monthly fee.

The inclusion of SJCE in this year’s list reflects its successful response to the growing demand for green energy from San José residents and businesses. Mayor Matt Mahan expressed appreciation for the community’s support, stating, “Thanks to our dedicated community members, we have accelerated the development of clean energy. San José now operates the largest single jurisdiction CCA in the country and boasts one of the cleanest power portfolios. We are the first major city in the U.S. to set a carbon neutrality goal for 2030. SJCE’s achievements demonstrate our commitment to doing everything we can for future generations.”

This year also marks the fifth anniversary of SJCE, which has been providing services to nearly one million residents and businesses in San José since its inception in 2019. In that time, SJCE has signed contracts for over 10 gigawatts of renewable energy, enough to power nearly 600,000 typical homes.

Jennifer Maguire, the City Manager of San José, commented, “This is an outstanding achievement for San José Clean Energy. Over the past five years, SJCE has steadfastly committed to providing renewable energy to our residents and businesses, and the progress we’ve made in reducing carbon emissions is something we should all take pride in.”

With the continued expansion of SJCE, the city is making significant strides toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.