San Diego Urban Village Is Model of Energy Efficiency
Designated a ‘Smart Energy Community’ by Using Latest Technology
“Recent technological advances are enabling us to select from a vast array of sustainable techniques and practices that are new to the marketplace,” said Marco A. Sessa, senior vice president, Sudberry Properties, who is spearheading the urban infill development.
“We’re collaborating with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to make Civita a ‘smart energy community,’ and incorporate an array of innovative technologies, such as energy generation by using fuel cells, solar arrays, and electric vehicle charging stations. Smart grid technologies may allow portions of Civita to operate independently of the grid and keep electricity flowing to critical parts of the community during outages, according to SDG&E,” said Sessa.