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CC - (1) Receive a Feasibility Report Presentation by Willdan to Install a Microgrid Containing Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Systems at the Veterans Memorial Complex and Senior Center; and (2) Provide Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: March 18, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Helen Chin/Management Analyst
Joe Susca/Senior Management Analyst
Phone Number: (310) 253-5618
(310) 253-5636
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/13/19); Willdan (02/28/19)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (03/08/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council (1) receive a Feasibility Study presentation from Willdan Energy Solutions ("Willdan") regarding the construction of a Microgrid containing solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems, for the Veterans Memorial Complex and Senior Center; and (2) provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate, including direction to pursue grant and other funding sources to implement the Microgrid.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Over the last few years, Public Works has completed several studies to determine the technical and financial viability of rooftop and parking facility photovoltaic solar (PV) energy generation systems, battery storage systems to reduce energy consumption during peak demand periods, and a Zero Net Energy Master Plan that outlines the facilities where installation of on-site generation systems are feasible.
Based on the findings of these studies and in conjunction with the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan, it was determined that a combined solar and battery storage project, or an advanced energy-independent camp...
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