Rationale.
The San Diego Energy District (SDED) exists to speed the 100% Clean Electricity future. The quickest, most affordable means of doing so is through creation of Community Choice energy programs. The path is clear and proven: from Marin County to San Mateo, Los Angeles County, the cities of Lancaster, San Francisco and San Jose, community choice programs are proving themselves.
Choice and competition are good. The system of regulated monopoly utilities is outdated, slow to respond to smart energy use and decentralized generation. An optimal replacement comes from a partnership -- between "Community Choice", where the people select the generation, and the utility - still paid to operate the wires efficiently.
"Community Choice" is a simple but powerful option. Learn how it works here. SDED argues that the current system of regulated monopoly utilities is no longer sufficient. It is inflexible, expensive and biased toward centralized generation. We believe that customers deserve a choice. A choice that works better for all.
"Community Choice" is a simple but powerful option. Learn how it works here. SDED argues that the current system of regulated monopoly utilities is no longer sufficient. It is inflexible, expensive and biased toward centralized generation. We believe that customers deserve a choice. A choice that works better for all.
Founders
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Lane Sharman
Lane is a senior executive with experience in solar development, regulatory affairs, and government relations. He is a business model innovator, strategic management and financial advisor. |
Bill Powers
Bill is one of the country's most respected engineers in utility and energy resource management. He has helped achieve renewable energy objectives for leading public and investor-owned utilities. |
Board of Directors |
Directors are appointed annually. They come from all segments of the region's business and environmental community. Profiles of SDED's 2018 Board of Directors.
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Board Officers
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Lane Sharman
Chair & Executive Director |
David Sean Dufek
Vice Chair |
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Advisors
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The best advice available. About a dozen local, State and National leaders guide SDED's strategy.
Profiles of SDED's 2018 Advisors here. |
Committees
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Executive Committee
Meets regularly to manage implementation of SDED priorities. |
Membership Committee
Responsible for outreach and the development of business members who financially support the mission of SDED. |
Media Committee
Responsible for ensuring that SDED's message reaches as far and wide as possible. |
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Ambassadors
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Volunteer Community Energy "Ambassadors" assist SDED by actively promoting Community Electricity Choice in the communities of San Diego.
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Staff
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Susan Wayo
Secretary |