Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NET ZERO ADVANCED ENERGY COMMUNITY PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Charge Bliss, inc. (Charge Bliss) is working on developing the engineering plans, specifications, and estimates for a Net Zero Advanced Energy (AEC) project for City facilities. This work is fully funded using a California Energy Commission (CEC) grant in the amount of $1.5 million. All city-owned sites have been preliminarily evaluated, and prior to moving forward, it is critical that Charge Bliss understand the City's near, mid and long term intentions for these sites so that only viable options are included in the project. It is anticipated that the City will apply for a $14 million grant from the CEC to construct the alternative energy improvements.
On July 18, 2017, staff provided the City Council with an update on the development of a Net Zero (AEC) project. The Council directed staff to meet with the City Buildings / Facilities subcommittee in order to discuss viable sites for inclusion in the grant.
The City Buildings / Facilities subcommittee is comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Lula Davis-Holmes and Councilmember Cedric Hicks. Due to scheduling constraints and the need to bring this item back the City Council by August 1, 2017, staff was only able to meet with Subcommittee Member Hicks to discuss the project benefits and future site considerations.
Subcommittee Member Hicks reviewed the sites in detail and provided staff with recommendations on the location(s) of the solar panels, potential issues with overnight parking at city parks, security concerns and lighting requests. Subcommittee Member Hicks also provided insight on near, mid, and long term site goals. All City-owned sites and one Carson Successor Agency site have been listed in alpha/numeric order and categorized according to Subcommittee Member Hicks's recommendations (Exhibi...
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