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

San Diego Community Power Board of Directors · December 12, 2025
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Summary

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.

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.

Janine Kamara, director of portfolio management, told the board that the Smart Bidder platform will allow staff to manage resource‑specific…

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