The San Leandro City Council meeting held on April 15, 2024, featured a presentation from Gail Thomason, representing Electric Power and Energy Storage System Whole House Battery Company. Thomason highlighted the company's recent achievement of receiving the inaugural CleanTech Breakthrough Award for Energy Management System Solution Provider of the Year. This award, presented by a leading independent market intelligence organization, recognizes outstanding climate and clean technology companies globally.

Thomason emphasized Electric Power's commitment to sustainable energy solutions, particularly through their Powered Up program, which aims to facilitate the installation of solar and energy storage systems in low to moderate-income households across Southern California. The program is designed to eliminate barriers such as upfront costs, credit score requirements, and monthly rental fees for equipment, thereby promoting energy efficiency and electrification.

Thomason expressed her hope that San Leandro would become a pioneer in Northern California by adopting similar initiatives, as many Southern California communities have already begun implementing the program. She also mentioned ongoing collaboration with other organizations to enhance the benefits of weatherization and energy efficiency for homeowners.

The meeting continued with Mike Katz Lacabe addressing the council, marking the transition to further discussions on community initiatives and local governance. The council's agenda reflected a focus on sustainability and community engagement, with plans for future events, including the mayor's state of the city address and the Chamber's Best of San Leandro meeting.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to advancing clean technology and supporting community-driven energy solutions.