Brianna Arroyo <[email protected]>
Board Meeting Comment: Yes to Nuclear Energy
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Ryan Pickering <[email protected]> Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 11:19 AM To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Dear Peninsula Clean Energy Board Members,
My name is Ryan Pickering, and I am a solar installer based in San Mateo County. I am writing to express my strong support for Peninsula Clean Energy’s acceptance of nuclear energy into its standard offering. This decision represents a key opportunity to lower the cost of clean energy for all customers while positioning Peninsula Clean Energy as one of the cleanest Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs) in California.
As someone who has worked in solar energy for 14 years, I’ve been deeply committed to advancing our clean energy future. For much of my life, I was opposed to nuclear energy. However, after developing a more comprehensive understanding of the electricity grid, I now see that nuclear energy plays an essential role in ensuring sustainability, affordability, and reliability, complementing renewable energy sources.
Air pollution continues to be a major issue, especially in low-income and marginalized communities, where it leads to higher rates of respiratory illnesses. By incorporating nuclear energy into Peninsula Clean Energy’s portfolio, we can significantly reduce reliance on out-of-state, carbon-intensive electricity imports, lower emissions, and improve transparency in our energy mix—all without adding costs for ratepayers.
This decision preserves the option for customers to choose a 100% renewable plan, but for most customers, integrating nuclear energy offers millions in savings over the coming years.
I would also like to highlight that both AVA Energy and Marin Clean Energy voted just last week to accept nuclear energy into their standard offerings. Peninsula Clean Energy now has the chance to join them in leading California toward a cleaner and more affordable energy future.
I urge the Board to accept nuclear energy into Peninsula Clean Energy’s standard offering, making clean energy accessible and equitable for all.
Sincerely,
Ryan Pickering
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