Summary
Staff explored ways the city-owned utility could generate or store its own power — battery storage at substations to cut peak charges, rooftop solar on city buildings, and community solar. Council directed staff to develop an RFP for battery providers.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Battery storage could save roughly $5.50 per month per 1,000 kWh — about half of the new power contract's price increase.
Electric customers, if peak-shaving savings materialize and rooftop solar reduces the city's purchase costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Mayor and City Council (Work) — July 14, 2026
Preliminary numbers suggest a battery storage system could save electric customers about $1.9 million a year — roughly $5.50 on a typical 1,000 kWh bill — by shaving peak demand costs. Council directed staff to proceed with the current consultant on the RFP process.
Mayor and City Council (Work) — March 10, 2026
Staff explored ways the city-owned utility could generate or store its own power — battery storage at substations to cut peak charges, rooftop solar on city buildings, and community solar. Council directed staff to develop an RFP for battery providers.
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