San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the not-for-profit community choice energy program, on April 20 announced the San Diego Padres’ decision to opt up to SDCP’s Power100 service tier. SDCP will now be providing Petco Park and its affiliated facilities with 100 percent renewable and carbon-free energy.
“The Padres are proud to be a leader in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in professional sports,” said Erik Greupner, Padres chief executive officer. “We are excited to further elevate Petco Park’s standing as one of the greenest ballparks in America by becoming a Power100 Champion and utilizing clean, renewable energy through our partnership with San Diego Community Power.”
Petco Park will now become the first National League stadium to be powered by 100 percent renewable and carbon-free energy. Petco Park, which continually ranks as one of the top ballparks in the MLB, had the third-highest attendance across all stadiums during the 2021 Padres season.
“The Padres and SDCP make a great team. We couldn’t be more excited to build our partnership with the Padres and welcome them as a Power100 Champion,” said SDCP board chair Joe Mosca.
This announcement only furthers the growing partnership between the Padres and SDCP, which also sponsors “Tonight’s Lights” at all Padres home games, and will be the game-day sponsor of the Fernando Tatis Jr.’s hat giveaway on June 8. The Padres now join a growing list of Power100 Champions, including Sharp Healthcare, the San Diego International Airport, and Illumina.
Last year, SDCP launched commercial and industrial services for 72,000 customers in the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, and La Mesa.
Residential service began enrollment in February 2022, with residents in Imperial Beach being enrolled in February, La Mesa in March, Encinitas in April, and San Diego and Chula Vista in May. The unincorporated areas of San Diego County and National City will be enrolled in 2023.
SDCP offers two service levels, PowerOn, which provides 50% renewable energy, and Power100, a 100% renewable energy service. Learn more at sdcommunitypower.org.
“We are thrilled that the region’s business leaders are answering the call to fight climate change,” said Karin Burns, CEO of SDCP.
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