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SUSTAINABILITY - ACTION ITEM - Receive and Discuss a Presentation by Humble Rentals Regarding Expansion of Use of Batteries to Replace Gas Generators.
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Meeting Date: July 22, 2024
Contact Person: Alicia Ide, Public Works Department
Phone: (310) 253-5618
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: Email via GovDelivery (07/18/2024): Meetings and Agendas - Sustainability Subcommittee, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; Stay Informed - Community Gardening, Sustainability and Environmental Issues, Urban Forest Management, Environmental Programs and Events
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director / City Engineer (07/08/2024)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Humble Rentals, LLC rents batteries to the film industry that replace gas generators, which is a clean energy alternative that significantly improves air quality in the immediate vicinity of use. The company is attempting to expand and provide similar equipment to local vendors for community events like farmer's markets. Humble would like to explore partnering with Culver City to reach vendors and make batteries more affordable.
A representative from Humber Rentals will provide a brief presentation regarding their product. Committee can discuss and provide guidance to staff.
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