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How will PG&E's infrastructure projects impact San Jose?

The improvements include rebuilding a key substation and making several transmission interconnection and capacity enhancements that will position San Jose for continued growth and innovation. "PG&E's infrastructure projects will have a far-reaching impact beyond the net zero community.

When will construction of Silicon Valley Tunnel start?

As from Feb 2025, construction of the tunnel for the TBM and the trains for the Bart Silicon Valley Phase 2 will start, this will also feature the installation of concrete structures in the tunnel. Alongside this will be the construction of the key portals, station shafts and tunnel interconnections.

What is VTA's Bart Silicon Valley Project?

The $2.3-billion, 10-mile first phase of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley project opened for passenger service in 2020. Engineered and built by a Bechtel-led joint venture, the project included two BART stations incorporated into the new transit centers in Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose.

How will San Jose repurpose data centers?

Excess heat from the data centers will be harnessed and repurposed through a district energy system to heat and cool surrounding buildings. The plan addresses the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centers and housing while advancing San Jose's net-zero goals.

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