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Council signs on to NCPA agreement for Trolley Pass battery-storage project to add capacity without immediate rate impact
Summary
Redding authorized participation through Northern California Power Agency in the Trolley Pass battery energy storage project (45 MW allocation), a 20‑year capacity contract meant to replace expected loss of wind generation and support an eventual paired solar project.
The Redding City Council voted to join a third‑phase agreement with the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) to acquire up to 45 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage from the Trolley Pass project in San Bernardino County under a 20‑year capacity contract.
City energy staff said Redding needs replacement resources because the Bighorn Wind contract may terminate early (potentially 2028); the storage contract would provide firm capacity and revenue‑stacking opportunities by charging on midday…
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