Title 2

Part 46

San Jose Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · San Jose

ENERGY DEPARTMENT*

Sections:

2.04.4600 Establishment.

2.04.4610 Department head designated.

2.04.4620 Functions, powers, and duties.

2.04.4600 Establishment.

The Energy Department is hereby established and includes the community energy division for the administration of the San José Clean Energy program and the electric utility division for the administration of San José Power.

(Ord. 30956.)

2.04.4610 Department head designated.

The Director of Energy will be the head of the Energy Department. (Ord. 30956.)

*Editor’s note— Ord. 30956, § 2, adopted Oct. 17, 2023, amended Pt. 46 in its entirety, in effect repealing and reenacting said Pt. 46 to read as set out herein. The former Pt., §§ 2.04.4600 - 2.04.4620, pertained to community energy department and derived from Ords. 29978; 30904.

2.04.4620 Functions, powers, and duties.

In addition to those general functions, powers, and duties given to the Director by this Chapter and other provisions of this Code, the Director shall:

  • A. Manage the City's energy portfolio.

  • B. Manage energy procurement in compliance with Title 26, Title 28, City Council policies, and applicable state and federal law.

  • C. Oversee financial accounting of the community energy and the electric utility divisions, in coordination with the Finance Department Public Works, and risk management.

  • D. Oversee regulatory compliance of the Energy Department.

  • E. Develop and implement local energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other energy programs, in compliance with Title 26, Title 28, City Council policies, and applicable state and federal law.

  • F. Develop and implement resource plans that meet supply objectives and balance cost, risk, and environmental considerations.

  • G. Administer rate setting and optional rates to encourage policy goals.

  • H. Supervise customer service, marketing, communications, and any other programs needed to support the Energy Department.

  • I. Manage service providers, account management, including customer account data, billing, and revenue.

  • J. Oversee staff, consultants, and contract management.

  • K. Perform all functions, powers, and duties delegated to the Director of Energy under any agreement relating to energy.

  • L. Take all appropriate actions to comply with documentation required by regulatory agencies.

  • M. Perform such other services or functions relating to energy that the City Council or the City Manager may, from time to time, authorize or request.

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§ 2.04.4620

  • N. Supervise and administer San José Power in accordance with this Code and the rules and regulations approved by City Council.