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Council approves pilot microgrids for Fire Stations 2 and 3; staff to evaluate smaller battery options for cost savings
Summary
After staff analysis, the council authorized moving forward with solar PV purchases and leased battery microgrids for Fire Stations 2 and 3 (24‑hour resiliency) and directed staff to return with options to reduce battery size at other sites to improve financial returns.
The Laguna Beach City Council directed staff to begin microgrid installations at two fire stations and to pursue a procurement approach that purchases photovoltaic (PV) panels while leasing battery storage. Jeremy Fremont, assistant city manager, summarized a multi‑site analysis and recommended a hybrid approach that buys PV arrays and leases batteries because battery technology is evolving rapidly and the lease model reduces municipal capital and disposal burdens.
The council approved moving forward with the purchase of PV and leases for 24‑hour battery capacity…
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