San Diego Energy Equity Campus @ Valencia Park

The Need for the San Diego Energy Equity Campus

Energy Equity is the fair distribution of the burdens and benefits from energy production and consumption. Communities of color and low-income communities (Communities of Concern) are more likely to be exposed to air pollution , are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and stand to benefit the most from energy efficiency and employment programs that help lower bills. Unfortunately, these communities are under-represented in San Diego’s electricity planning process. In order to ensure that we use electricity efficiently and reduce the negative impact of its production on vulnerable communities, utility planning processes must include authentic community engagement, participation and leadership from the full scope of San Diego communities.