As the Valley’s population grows, we remain committed to meeting its expanding energy needs and greening up our energy mix along the way.
A historic commitment and future energy plans
Powering Valley homes for over a century has taught us many things at SRP. Since the beginning of our community-based not-for-profit organization, we have pledged to act in the best interest of the communities we serve.
That’s why we’re making impactful carbon-reducing changes such as retiring coal generation, helping to get at least 1 million electric vehicles on the roads and investing in large-scale solar plants to power the grid of the future with renewable energy. We also promote energy efficiency programs in our communities to reduce electricity usage.
Where does our power come from?
Today’s energy mix is rapidly changing, but it currently comes from both renewable and traditional sources.
Clean energy sources include:
- Solar
- Geothermal
- Biomass
- Wind
- Hydropower
- Nuclear
Traditional sources include:
- Natural gas
- Coal
SRP is shifting to a more renewable energy mix
We are steadily adding more renewable and carbon-free energy to the mix. Taking a phased approach allows us to meet the energy needs of the growing Valley, while providing affordable and reliable power, especially during the hottest months of the year.
Flexible natural gas is also needed to provide dependable capacity at times of peak demand, to back up variable resources like solar and wind, and to provide reliable output during major storms and emergency situations.
We plan to reduce the amount of CO2 emitted by generation (per megawatt hour, or MWh) by 82% from 2005 levels by 2035 and achieve net zero carbon by 2050, as outlined in our 2035 goals. Looking into the future, growing the renewable resources in our energy mix will be key to reducing our carbon emissions.
Preparing for expanding energy demands and economic growth
As the Valley expands, so must our power grid. SRP will need to double or triple our infrastructure in the next decade to continue serving SRP’s growing customer base reliably and sustainably. To maintain reliable electric service for our customers, we’ll continue to develop a diverse set of new power generation facilities that help us meet our projected demand.