The port plans to build more electric infrastructure and work toward a goal of becoming fully electric by 2030.
SAN DIEGO — For decades, diesel engines and a haze of pollution have been present in San Diego’s South Bay. Now, a large influx of federal funds is set to transform the Port of San Diego by using clean energy.
California was awarded $1 billion from the EPA and the Port of San Diego will be getting nearly $59 million. This will allow them to build more electric infrastructure and transition away from using diesel to help reduce emissions.
“I think if it’s actually going to improve the air quality it would be really helpful,” said Azalea, a college student.
Azalea grew up in San Diego and now goes to college here. She’s familiar with the industrial pollution in the South Bay.
“Sometimes when I walk my dog around here I …