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City approves revised 25‑year PPA with AVA for solar and battery at two facilities

Livermore City Council · July 15, 2025
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Summary

After Greenbridge withdrew from a larger portfolio deal, the council authorized the city manager to execute a revised 25‑year power purchase agreement with AVA Community Energy to install rooftop solar and battery systems at the Civic Center Meeting Hall and the Maintenance Service Center; staff said there is no upfront city capital cost and the contract is expected to yield energy cost savings over 25 years.

The Livermore City Council on July 14 authorized the city manager to execute a revised 25‑year power purchase agreement (PPA) with AVA Community Energy to install rooftop solar with battery storage at two city facilities — the Civic Center Meeting Hall and the Maintenance Service Center.

City Sustainability Program Manager Tricia Panto told the council that the city previously authorized a larger portfolio of five installations to be financed and owned by a company called Greenbridge, but Greenbridge withdrew after federal‑level developments created uncertainty about rates and timelines. AVA proposed a scaled approach…

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