Cleaner Energy
You now have more renewable power from solar, wind and geothermal energy—at prices that are 1% below PG&E.
Reliable Service
SJCE buys cleaner electricity for you, and PG&E delivers it over their utility lines. PG&E continues to maintain their delivery infrastructure, respond to outages, and provide billing.
Community Benefits
As a government agency, we're not-for-profit—revenues will fund lower rates and local programs, including clean energy projects that create jobs, save money, and boost our economy.
How It Works
Source
SJCE
Sourcing and building cleaner energy
Grid
California
Flowing clean energy into our state’s power supply
Delivery
PG&E
Delivering energy, maintaining lines, serving customers
Customer
You
Using cleaner energy, preserving the environment
SEE HOW TO GET CLEANER ELECTRICITY
How We Got Here & What’s Next
2002
California Legislature passes law allowing Community Choice Energy (CCE)
2016
City holds community meetings and Council sessions about forming a CCE
Sept 2018
Service launch to San José municipal customers
2010
Residents ask City of San José to consider forming a CCE
May 2017
Council votes unanimously to form San José Clean Energy
Feb 2019
Service launch to most residents and businesses
2002
California Legislature passes law allowing Community Choice Energy (CCE)
2010
Residents ask City of San José to consider forming a CCE
2016
City holds community meetings and Council sessions about forming a CCE
May 2017
City Council votes unanimously to form San José Clean Energy
Sept 2018
Service launch to San José municipal customers
Feb 2019
Service launch to most residents and businesses
June 2019
Enroll small businesses
2020
Enroll residents and small businesses with rooftop solar
2020
Release programs roadmap
June 2019
Enroll small businesses
2020
Release programs roadmap
2020
Enroll residents and small businesses with rooftop solar
What's New
Following PG&E Power Shutoffs, Could Microgrids Provide Stability?
Microgrids can help establish energy independence—an option communities in Northern California may consider as the threat of power outages increases.
eBay & Hewlett Packard Enterprise choose TotalGreen
In September, the two tech companies chose to power their San José headquarters with TotalGreen, our 100% renewable electricity service.
State Awards $33M for Public Electrical Vehicle Charging in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
The CEC will provide $21 million for fasting charging and Level 2 stations to Santa Clara County energy agencies, including San José Clean Energy.
SJCE Signs First Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement with EDP Renewables
The 20-year agreement is for 100 MW of new solar energy and 10 MW of new battery storage from Sonrisa Solar Park in Fresno County.