The Port of Oakland entered into a new agreement to purchase renewable energy certificates from a local project.

The agreement was signed with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and allows the Port to benefit from renewable energy generated from EBMUD’s wastewater treatment plant in West Oakland.

Starting July 1, 2025, and for the next 10 years, the Port will acquire renewable energy certificates (RECs) at a fixed price of $36 each. Each REC represents one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity generated from a renewable energy source and delivered to the grid.

This initiative is expected to add between 11,300 to 17,700 megawatt-hours of clean energy annually to the Port’s energy portfolio, contributing to 10% to 15% of its total energy needs.

“This agreement underscores the Port of Oakland’s commitment to sustainability and its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions from powering Port operations,” said Andre Basler, Port of Oakland Director of Utilities, in a statement. “By leveraging local renewable energy sources, the Port is not only enhancing its sustainability credentials but also strengthening its partnership with local organizations like EBMUD.”

The Port operates a publicly owned utility system, powering more than 300 utility service connections to Port facilities (tenant-operated and Port-operated facilities) in support of aviation, maritime and commercial real estate operations. The Port has collaborated with EDMUD since 2012, purchasing renewable energy from the utilities’ various facilities.

The Port oversees Oakland Airport (OAK), the Oakland Seaport and nearly 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square, and a publicly owned utility.