Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Power Purchase Agreement with Ava Community Energy for Solar Power Generated on City Facilities
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Sustainability & Resiliency
* Fiscal Sustainability and Transparency
SUMMARY
Authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and approve final details of an agreement that will license City property for installation of solar power generation equipment and set the terms for purchase of the power generated by the equipment. Approves and authorizes execution of an agreement substantially in the form presented.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize the agreement, approve the agreement substantially in the form presented, and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
BACKGROUND
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) became the community choice energy provider for Alameda County, including San Leandro, in 2016. In 2023 EBCE rebranded as Ava Community Energy (Ava). As the community choice energy provider, Ava purchases energy that is transmitted over PG&E infrastructure to residents and businesses who in turn purchase the energy from Ava. In 2021 Ava approached the City with concepts for a proposal to install solar power generation systems with battery backup on City facilities. Ava proposed that the City agree to license space on City facilities for installation of third party (Developer) owned solar equipment and commit to purchase of the power from said equipment. The proposal from Ava was consistent with strategies listed in the City's 2021 Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to changing climate conditions. As a result, the City passed a resolution in 2021 committing to pursuit of an agreement with Ava should the cost effectiveness of the project portfolio result in benefits to the budget and service levels.
The City and Ava have developed an agreement for the inst...
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