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Council weighs microgrid grant opportunity; staff to return with details
Summary
Council discussed Clean Coalition’s preliminary Microgrid Incentive Program (SB 1339) application for a community microgrid serving City Hall, police and the community center. Council expressed interest in resilience benefits but requested additional analysis on costs, siting, impact on existing solar/ESCO plans and safety before committing to upfront fees.
Council held an extended study‑session discussion about applying for the CPUC’s Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP), a state initiative established by Senate Bill 1339 to fund front‑of‑meter community microgrids.
Senior Management Analyst Jessica Feuer outlined eligibility criteria and said the city meets several: the proposed Civic Center boundary includes at least three critical facilities (Police Department, City Hall, Community Center) and the city is in a disadvantaged community and an earthquake‑vulnerable area. Feuer said MB5’s investment‑grade auditor…
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