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LAFCO Updates: Battery Storage Study Nears Phase 1 Completion; Green Bank Finance and Midtown Park Housing Studies Underway

Local Agency Formation Commission · May 17, 2024
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Summary

LAFCO staff reported that the Arup-contracted battery energy storage study is nearing completion on phase 1 (one- and two-unit buildings), the Green Bank finance study will explore accessing EPA-administered GGRF awards to capitalize a San Francisco green bank, and the Midtown Park municipal housing management study is proceeding with resident engagement and a target early-2025 final report.

LAFCO staff provided updates on multiple studies at the May 17 meeting: a battery energy storage systems (BESS) study, a Green Bank finance study, and a Midtown Park municipal housing management study.

Executive Officer Jeremy Pollock said Arup — contracted as LAFCO’s consultant — is nearing completion of phase 1 of the BESS study, which focuses on one- and two-unit residential buildings and examines permitting and fire-safety issues; staff have received feedback from the Department of…

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