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June 24, 2019 |News
More Wind & Solar Power Coming Online for East Bay Electricity Customers
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June 19, 2019 |Press Release
EBCE Green Lights Over 155 MW of New Renewable Energy Projects and 30 MW of Energy Storage
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June 5, 2019 |News
Agency’s Effort to Retire Oakland Power Plant Moves Forward
EBCE approved a contract to transition a fossil-fuel powered plant in Jack London Square to an 80-megawatt-hour battery installation. This transition will reduce air pollution in West Oakland and the surrounding areas. -
April 15, 2019 |News
Renewable Procurement Gaps Pose Risk for California’s Climate Goals, But What Solution is Best
Renewable procurement gaps from load serving entities (LSEs) have put California’s climate targets at risk. Despite these gaps, EBCE’s CEO Nick Chaset notes that CCAs are planning to procure renewables beyond what is required. -
April 9, 2019 |News
The Hurricanes of the West — Wildfires — Spur More Microgrids in California
Power outages caused by wildfires are motivating Californians and CCAs to consider the benefits of microgrids. Microgrid Knowledge cites PCE’s and EBCE’s partnership to identify locations to install small solar and storage systems in their respective service areas to support the community during outages. -
March 18, 2019 |News
Inside California’s Community Solar Experiment
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February 26, 2019 |Press Release
Local Power Agency Makes $4.7 Million Repayment to Alameda County
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February 25, 2019 |News
Busting the Myth that CCAS Don’t Sign Long-Term Renewable Energy Contracts
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