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This memorandum provides a status report on the City of San José's Large-Load Energy Customer Development activities, including the Implementation Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and related infrastructure projects. It highlights the importance of reliable electricity for economic growth, particularly for large employers like data centers. The report outlines the progress made towards specific goals related to infrastructure readiness and details the collaboration with PG&E and LS Power to enhance electrical infrastructure. It also discusses the fiscal benefits and environmental considerations associated with data centers, as well as the ongoing efforts to attract large energy users to the city.
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The memorandum addresses the status of the City's Large-Load Energy Customer Development activities.
It emphasizes the importance of reliable electricity for economic growth in San José.
The City has entered into an Implementation Agreement with PG&E to enhance electric infrastructure delivery.
Progress towards infrastructure readiness goals is reported, with specific metrics on data center projects.
The City has established a cross-departmental team to oversee large energy projects.
Fiscal benefits from data centers include significant Utility User Tax revenue.
Environmental concerns related to data centers are addressed through comprehensive regulations.
Coordination with PG&E and state agencies is critical for maintaining electricity rates and grid reliability.
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T&E COMMITTEE: ITEM: 2/9/26 (d)1 TO: TRANSPORTATION & FROM: Jen Baker ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Large-Load Energy Customer Development Status Report Approved DATE: January 19, 2026 Date: 1/20/2026 RECOMMENDATION Accept a status report on the City’s Large-Load Energy Customer Development activities, including the Implementation Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and related electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure grid enhancement projects. BACKGROUND Reliable and timely access to electricity has become a defining constraint on San José’s economic growth. Over the past several years, large employers—particularly data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other large-load users—have faced growing uncertainty around electric capacity, delivery timelines, and accountability. These customers are critical to the City’s fiscal health: they generate significant General Fund revenue, create high-quality construction and permanent jobs, and typically require fewer ongoing City services relative to the revenue they produce. Ensuring San José can attract and retain these customers is essential to maintaining long-term fiscal stability. In response to these...
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The document outlines the environmental requirements for data center development in San Jose, focusing on compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local regulations. It emphasizes the need for sustainable water management, including the use of recycled water and protection of groundwater sources. Additionally, it mandates the use of renewable energy and green building practices to achieve carbon neutrality. The environmental review process considers various impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, energy consumption, and potential geological hazards.
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Data center development in San Jose is governed by CEQA and local regulations.
Projects must demonstrate mitigation of significant resource consumption, particularly water and energy.
Water management requirements include protecting groundwater sources and promoting recycled water usage.
Data centers must comply with specific thresholds to be classified as 'water-demand projects.'
San Jose aims for 100% carbon-neutral electricity by 2030, requiring renewable energy use in data centers.
Environmental review must analyze greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, and other environmental impacts.
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Attachment: Environmental Requirements for Data Center Development in San Jose Purpose: Information for San Jose Councilmembers, Legislators, and Residents about the existing environmental regulations that govern data center development entitlement and construction. Executive Summary The development of a data center in San Jose is subject to a multi-faceted environmental review process, primarily governed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the city's strategic frameworks, including the Envision San José 2040 General Plan, San Jose Municipal Code, and the 2025 CEQA Statute & Guidelines. Any such project must demonstrate comprehensive mitigation of its significant resource consumption, particularly in water and energy. 1. Requirements for Water Management and Recycled Water Usage The City of San José is committed to fiscally and environmentally sustainable water management. A data center development, especially if it qualifies as a "water-demand project" (e.g., large commercial or industrial facility), must address its impact on water resources. A. Protection Against Draining Groundwater Sources 1. Water Supply Utilization: Development must utilize water...
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The document is a status report on Large-Load Energy Customer Development presented to the Transportation and Environment Committee. It outlines the importance of reliable electricity for San José's economic growth, the council's direction to partner with PG&E, and progress towards goals related to large energy projects. It includes updates on project timelines, coordination efforts with PG&E, and fiscal benefits of data centers, along with environmental requirements for these projects.
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Reliable electricity is crucial for San José's economic growth.
Large-load energy customers are important for General Fund stability.
Council directed a partnership with PG&E and paused municipal utility exploration.
Progress includes three data centers expected to receive permanent power by June 2026.
Twelve projects are under an Implementation Agreement with PG&E.
Fiscal benefits include $3–$7M annual revenue per data center once fully operational.
Environmental assessments are required for data centers to ensure sustainability.
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(d)1 LARGE-LOAD ENERGY CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE | FEBRUARY 9, 2026 PRESENTED BY: Erica Garaffo, Assistant to the City Manager (Large-Load Energy Customer Development Lead) 1 WHY THIS MATTERS Reliable electricity is now a key constraint on San José’s economic growth Large-load energy customers are critical to General Fund stability City action focuses on speed, accountability, and infrastructure readiness 2 COUNCIL DIRECTION & PG&E AGREEMENT March 2025: Council direction to pause municipal utility exploration and negotiate a partnership with PG&E July 2025: Implementation Agreement executed with PG&E Dedicated staffing and enforceable timelines for 12 large-load projects (>20 MW) and 250MW for RWF Plant Lands Development 3 PROGRESS TOWARD COUNCIL FOCUS AREA GOALS – GROWING OUR ECONOMY Q1 2025-26 Q2 2025-26 Q3 2025-26 Q4 2025-26 GOAL TRACKING 2.1 Three data centers/large energy projects receive permanent power from PG&E by June 2026. 0 1 1 1 (Scheduled) 2 out of 3 2.2 Two new data center/large energy projects in the Building Plan Review phase by June 2026. 1 2 3 out of 2 2.3 Five new data center/large energy projects in the...
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This document appears to be a public comment submitted by Masheika Allgood, AI Ethicist and Founder of AllAI Consulting, LLC, regarding the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Great Oaks South data center in San Jose. The comment highlights concerns about the adequacy of the EIR in addressing water consumption, wastewater treatment, and air quality impacts associated with the data center's operations. Specific issues raised include contradictions in water cooling system assessments, the need for better evaluation of Scope 1 and Scope 2 water consumption, and the reliance on diesel generators for backup power. The comment emphasizes the importance of thorough regulatory review to ensure local governments can make informed decisions about data center developments.
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The comment is regarding the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Great Oaks South data center.
Concerns are raised about the adequacy of the EIR in addressing water consumption and wastewater treatment.
Contradictions in the assessment of water cooling systems are highlighted.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 water consumption evaluations are deemed insufficient.
The reliance on diesel generators for backup power is noted as a significant concern.
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Public Comment: T&E Committee Meeting 02/09/26, Item 1 - Large-Load Energy Customer Development Status Report I founded AllAI Consulting, LLC to non techies, specifically lawyers, advocates, and public officials. It was in that capacity that I provided both oral and written testimony for the Little Hoover Commission hearing that was referenced in the Memorandum. As part of this education effort, AllAI Consulting is engaged on a multi-year effort with the Investigations Lab at the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center to map out the regulatory process for getting a data center approved in the State of California. That work requires us to dive deep into the regulatory filings and analysis performed through the various state and local regulatory approval processes (CEQA, Water filings, SPPE’s, and EIR’s). The key takeaway that became apparent very early in this research process is that local governments cannot assume the sufficiency of these external analyses. While they are designed to consider the local context and provide reliable findings that can be wholesale inserted into local government decision-making processes, they often fail to meet that goal for a variety of reasons....
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This document is a letter addressed to the Transportation & Environment Committee of the City of San José, expressing concerns about the Large-Load Energy Customer Development program and its impact on public health and infrastructure. The author, a resident of San José, calls for community engagement, the establishment of an independent oversight committee, and a validation study of existing data centers. The letter emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency from the City Council regarding the implications of data center development, particularly in relation to public health and environmental impacts.
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The letter demands accountability and transparency from the City Council and the Transportation & Environment Committee regarding the Large-Load Energy Customer Development program.
It calls for meaningful community engagement and a public Council Study Session on the cumulative impacts of data center development.
The author requests the creation of an independent Data Center Oversight Committee to review environmental and health impact analyses.
A real-world operations validation study of currently operating data centers is proposed to compare actual conditions with EIR/CEQA assumptions.
The letter highlights the public health and infrastructure impacts of data center development, particularly concerning water supply and air pollution.
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February 8, 2026 Meeting Address: City of San José 200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Meeting Date: Council Chambers Monday, February 9, 2026 01:30 PM Transportation & Environment Committee: David Cohen, Chair Pam Foley, Vice Chair Peter Ortiz, Member Pamela Campos, Member Anthony Tordillos, Member Committee Staff: Manuel Pineda, City Manager's Office Jon Calegari, City Attorney's Office Faye Garcia, Mayor's Office Yasmin Johnson, City Clerk's Office Subject: Public Comment - Item 1: Large-Load Energy Customer Development Status Report Chair Cohen and Members of the Transportation & Environment Committee, As a lifelong San José resident, I am writing to demand clear accountability and public transparency from City Council, the Transportation & Environment Committee, and staff overseeing the Large-Load Energy Customer Development program and the hyperscale data center buildout it is enabling. Specifically, the T&E Committee and the Council at large have an obligation to its residents and should consider the following: 1. Conduct meaningful community engagement and hold a public Council Study Session on the cumulative impacts of all data center development in San José...