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County staff outlines energy program targets; seeks evaluation of battery storage and EV charging
Summary
General Services presented a progress report and plan for county energy projects, including nine solar agreements, 150 planned EV chargers (state grant), LED retrofits and a conceptual battery‑storage pilot. Staff projected long‑term savings and asked the board for direction on exploring battery sites and financing options.
General Services presented an update to the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 outlining current energy projects, near‑term investments and potential battery‑storage pilots.
The division summarized four priority areas — fiscal responsibility, environmental sustainability, resilience and staff health — and highlighted recent achievements: nine solar purchase agreements, 11 LED retrofit projects, operation of a 250‑kilowatt solar array and a building energy management system. The presenter said those initiatives could yield substantial savings over time…
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