Your one-stop, objective guide for information about energy sources, uses, and options in the San Diego Region.

About this Web Site:Our Mission:

• To provide energy information for the San Diego Region
  at-a-glance.
• Desriptive not Prescriptive: Energy Data Source does not advocate nor discourage any specific energy component.
  We merely provide verifiable facts.
• Quantitative: Whenever possible, physical attributes are expressed quantitatively to show magnitude in context.
• Collaborative: Contributions from any source are welcome.

What Can I Do Here?

• Discover how we use energy in San Diego County.
• Understand benefits and limitations of power generating technologies.
• Find power plant construction costs for alternate technologies.
• Find energy production costs for specific technologies.
• Learn the difference between power and energy and why it's important.

Why Do I Need It?

• Most data sources promote a specific agenda.
  • Information tends to be biased and incomplete.
  • Advantages are prominent; concerns are omitted.
• Objective data are difficult to find and compile.
• You will find useful information at-a-glance here.

Energy Data Source is Committed to Accountability

• Quantitative data are attributed and referenced.
• Subjective information and opinions are clearly stated as such.
• Your input is welcome. All contributions will be accredited.