The AMP Power Content Label
The Power Content Label is a quarterly projection intended to provide information about where Alameda's electric power comes from by fuel type. Information on Alameda's supply mix is shown on a percentage basis for each fuel type for the calendar year.
Starting in June 2010, we will prepare our Power Content Label only once a year. This will show our actual supply mix breakdown by fuel type for the previous calendar year (no more quarterly reports). In new Power Content Label we will show the more meaningful CA total system mix, which will provide a more accurate and meaningful comparison of AMP's supply portfolio against the statewide power mix.
The source data for the Power Content Label comes from power generation metering equipment and software which measure and report the electric output from those generation sources comprising Alameda's power portfolio.
| POWER CONTENT LABEL | ||
| ENERGY RESOURCES | Alameda System Average (2009 projected) |
2008 CA Power Mix* (for comparison) |
| Eligible Renewable | 63% | 2% |
| » Biomass & waste | 17% | 0% |
| » Geothermal | 38% | 1% |
| » Small hydroelectric | 1% | <1% |
| » Solar | <1% | 0% |
| » Wind | 7% | 1% |
| Coal | 6% | 34% |
| Large Hydroelectric | 20% | 18% |
| Natural Gas | 10% | 42% |
| Nuclear | 1% | 5% |
| Other | 0% | 0% |
| TOTAL | 100% | 100% |
| 81.2% of Alameda System Average is purchased from individual suppliers. | ||
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* Percentages are estimated annually by the California Energy Commission based on electricity sold to California consumers during the previous year. Note: Values may not sum to 100% due to rounding. |
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| For specific information about this electricity product, contact Alameda Municipal Power. For general information about the Power Content Label, contact the California Energy Commission: 1-800-555-7794 or www.energy.ca.gov/consumer |
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