Four-Mile Transmission Line Opens

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The 230 kV Transmission Project, a four-mile-long combination of overhead and underground lines runs between Silicon Valley Power’s Northern Receiving Station and PG&E’s Los Esteros Substation, was launched in spring, 2005. This line increases our utility’s already high reliability by adding more points of entry for electricity coming into Santa Clara and increases the ability of Silicon Valley Power to serve increasing needs for energy. The 230 kV transmission line also helps to ensure that the electric load in Northern California does not exceed its current transmission capacity.

SILICON VALLEY POWER CONTENT LABEL What resources are used to generate electricity for the grid and distribution to Santa Clara residents and businesses?
ENERGY RESOURCES	2004 SVP ACTUAL POWER MIX*	2004 SVP PROJECTED POWER MIX*	2003 CA POWER MIX** (for comparison)
Eligible Renewable	24%	22%	8%
-- Biomass & waste	1%	1%	2%
-- Geothermal	19%	18%	3%
-- Small hydroelectric	4%	3%	2%
-- Solar	<1%	<1%	<1%
-- Wind	0%	0%	<1%
Coal	12%	22%	18%
Large Hydroelectric	41%	32%	20%
Natural Gas	18%	19%	42%
Nuclear	5%	5%	12%
Other	0%	0%	0%
TOTAL	100%	100%	100%
* 62% was energy specifically purchased from individual suppliers.
** Percentages are estimated annually by the California Energy Commission based on electricity sold to California consumers during the previous year.
City Electric Utility power comes from these sources: Western Area Power Administration Power Mix and small hydro facilities, BPA Power Mix, California Power Mix, NCPA Geothermal, Stony Creek Dam, and Grizzly Dam.
For specific information about this electricity product, contact Silicon Valley Power. For general information about the Power Content Label, contact the California Energy Commission at 1-800-555-7794 or www.energy.ca.gov/sb1305/index.html.