Board authorizes up to $2.5M Ascend Analytics agreement to optimize battery operations

Dec 12, 2025

The board authorized the CEO to sign a master services agreement with Ascend Analytics for energy storage optimization (Smart Bidder), not to exceed $2.5 million over an initial three‑year term, citing the tool’s ability to improve bidding, reduce curtailment and capture market value for battery projects.

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San Diego Community Power’s board authorized the chief executive officer on Dec. 11 to execute a master services agreement with Ascend Analytics for energy storage optimization services, approving a not‑to‑exceed amount of $2.5 million for the initial three‑year term and $2.0 million for any renewal term.

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