Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy comes from resources that are naturally replenished in a short period of time – such as sunlight and wind – and do not contribute to climate change. While sunlight and wind produce power intermittently (when the sun is shining and wind is blowing), there are some renewable sources, like geothermal energy, that produce power 24/7. In addition, new technology like battery storage also allows us
to store renewable energy for use at any hour of the day, contributing to a cleaner and more reliable grid.
Although nuclear power and large hydropower are not considered renewable by California state law, they emit little to no greenhouse gas emissions, making them important sources of energy in reducing emissions.
Transitioning to renewable and clean sources of energy will lead to better air quality and a healthier environment. Also, not only is renewable energy better for the environment, it’s becoming cheaper. Unlike fossil fuels, the price of renewable energy is stable in the long-term because there are no fuel costs.
Like all electricity providers in California, we submit an audited report of the percentage of renewables in our power supply to the California Energy Commission on a yearly basis. You can find SJCE’s latest Power Content Label on our Resources page.
