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SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	05/29/2020
Subject: RECEIVE UPDATE on solar energy and energy storage installations at County facilities.
Submitted For:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Department:	Public Works
Referral No.:	N/A
Referral Name:	N/A
Presenter:	Frank DiMassa, Public Works	Contact:	Jody London (925) 674-7871

Information

Referral History:

The Sustainability Committee regularly receives updates on the County's progress in increasing the use of renewable energy at County facilities.

Referral Update:

The Department of Public Works is working on several projects that will increase the amount of renewable energy used at County facilities, as well as add solar-powered battery storage of energy. After the Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the fall of 2019, it has become evident that the County would benefit from better energy resiliency. These projects help the County toward that end.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

RECEIVE UPDATE on solar energy and energy storage installations at County facilities.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

Costs and benefits associated with solar energy and energy storage are described in the attachment.

Attachments
Solar and Energy Storage on County Facilities Report