Types of Energy
Name a type of Conventional Energy
Coal and/or Natural Gas
What is the Western Interconnection or WECC?
The WECC is the section of the grid that covers the western half of the U.S.
What does SVCE stand for?
Silicon Valley Clean Energy
What is one thing you can do to lower your Carbon Footprint?
Use Clean Energy, Walk more, switch to electric appliances, etc.
Is your city covered by Silicon Valley Clean Energy?
YES!
Name 3 types of Clean Energy.
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Nuclear, Geo-thermal,
Earlier in the presentation there was a slide that outlined the process of how electricity gets to your home. Name 2 parts of this process.
Power Plant, Transformer(increase voltage), Transmission lines, Transformer(decrease voltage), Distribution lines, Transformer(decrease voltage again)
What does CCA or CCE stand for?
Community Choice Aggregation(Energy)
How doe SVCE help the environment?
We provide Clean Energy to the members of pour communities.
What is the Carbon Footprint of an SVCE recommended home?
0 pounds!
List 2 of the 3 reasons we use fossil f uels today.
Efficiency, Convenience, Logistics
Who is responsible for the second to second monitoring and maintenance of the grid?
CAISO
Name at least 3 cities that SVCE provides electricity for.
Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and unincorporated Santa Clara County
Name and explain one of the 4 government initiatives stated in the presentation.
Research, Taxes, Regulation, Transportation
Name a type or Clean Energy besides wind, solar, and hydro.
Nuclear, Geothermal, etc.
Fossil Fuels account for around _____% of the U.S. national electric generation.
63%
Name 2 sections of the Grid besides the Western Interconnection.
Eastern Interconnection and the ERCOT Interconnection
How many states have CCAs?
8
When was SVCE formed?
2016
Name a small change and large change to be more energy efficient stated during the presentation.
Small: Unplug Chargers, use LEDs, don't overuse AC
Large: Use EV, replace old desktops, add insulation
Name at least 4 of the 5 advantages of Clean Energy.
Decreased Climate Change, Improved Public Health, Unlimited Amount, Increase Job Opportunities, Stable Prices
Earlier in the presentation there was a slide that outlined the process of how electricity gets to your home. Name 5 parts of this process.
Power Plant, Transformer(increase voltage), Transmission lines, Transformer(decrease voltage), Distribution lines, Transformer(decrease voltage again)
Explain the relationship between SVCE and PG&E.
SVCE is the source while PG&E is the distributor
Double points!
Name the Government Agency that focuses on funding for new environmental friendly technology.
Ex: Solar Paint
ARPA-E or Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy
How was SVCE created and what type of company is it?
The local communities came together and started it.
SVCE is a public corporation which means we are not for profit.