On October 23, the city of San José announced that San José Clean Energy (SJCE) has ranked sixth in the nation on the 2023 list of community choice aggregation (CCA) green power customers, released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). With nearly 350,000 customers, SJCE provides clean, renewable energy services. This improved national ranking marks a significant milestone in its efforts to promote sustainable energy.
The ranking recognizes organizations across the country that excel in green energy initiatives. In its standard service, SJCE delivers 60% of its power from renewable sources, surpassing California’s minimum requirement of 44% for 2024. Additionally, SJCE offers upgrade options that allow customers to access 100% clean energy services for a small additional monthly fee.
The inclusion of SJCE on the 2023 list highlights its success in meeting the growing demand for green energy from San José residents and businesses. Mayor Matt Mahan remarked, “We are grateful to the passionate community members who have helped us accelerate the development of clean energy. San José now operates the largest single-jurisdiction CCA in the nation and boasts one of the cleanest power portfolios. We are the first major city in the U.S. to set a carbon neutrality goal by 2030. SJCE’s achievements demonstrate our commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.”
This year also marks the fifth anniversary of SJCE’s service to nearly one million residents and businesses in San José. Since its establishment in 2019, SJCE has signed renewable energy contracts totaling over 10 gigawatts, enough to power nearly 600,000 average-sized homes.
City Manager Jennifer Maguire stated, “This is an incredible achievement for San José Clean Energy. Over the past five years, SJCE’s unwavering commitment to providing renewable energy has led to significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, and we should take pride in that.”
With the ongoing expansion of San José Clean Energy, the city takes another significant step toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.
