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Council approves 30-year power sales agreement for 25 MW from Milford Solar 2 through SCPPA
Summary
Glendale Water & Power will purchase an 8.3% entitlement (25 megawatts) of the 300 MW Milford Solar 2 project under a 30-year agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority; council approved a resolution and found the project exempt from CEQA.
The Glendale City Council on June 24 authorized a 30‑year power sales agreement to purchase an 8.3% entitlement—25 megawatts—of the Milford Solar 2 project through the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA).
City staff described the Milford project as a 300‑megawatt solar development sited in Beaver, Utah; Glendale’s share equals 25 MW. The city presentation gave a commercial price figure of 37.75 (unit not specified in the presentation) and listed a commercial operation date (COD) of December 31, 2026 with a guaranteed commercial operation date (GCOD) of December 2027. Staff said the product is PCC1, and that delivery point would be the project switchyard. The agreement fixes price and environmental attributes for 30 years, with no escalation in the contract term.
Ileana Cardenas, GWP power planning manager, told the council the contract is intended to expand Glendale’s renewable portfolio and optimize transmission usage. Council members noted the price appeared favorable compared with other recent procurements and asked how the project fit Glendale’s Integrated Resource Plan; staff said it was a new supply opportunity not previously modeled in the IRP.
Public comments included support from a former student sustainability commissioner and a representative who said the contract would move Glendale toward 50% renewables by 2027; one speaker asked whether locking a 30‑year price risks missing future lower costs for solar and how the contract would affect consumer rates.
Councilmember Asatarian moved the resolution authorizing the agreement; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call with all members voting yes. The council also found the purchase exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review as presented.
The contract commits Glendale to a long‑term purchase of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes through SCPPA. Staff characterized the agreement as an inexpensive long‑term resource that helps the city meet state renewable goals; it will be implemented through SCPPA’s contract and through required utility scheduling and billing operations. No rate change or budget appropriation specific to the contract was adopted as part of the motion; any future rate impacts will be addressed through utility rate setting and budget processes.
