This resolution approves changes to CleanPowerSF's agreement with Blythe Solar IV to add energy storage to their solar facility and increases the contract amount by $83,096,000, bringing the total to $220,280,744. The contract will start in October 2022 and the duration remains unchanged.
Resolution approving amendments to CleanPowerSF’s power purchase agreement with Blythe Solar IV, LLC, to add energy storage capability to the existing solar energy facility and increase the contract amount by $83,096,000 for a total not to exceed cost of $220,280,744 to commence in October 2022, with no change to the term.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to enhance CleanPowerSF's energy supply reliability by adding energy storage capabilities to an existing solar power purchase agreement.
The SFPUC launched the CleanPowerSF program to provide cleaner electricity options to San Francisco residents and businesses.
The Board authorized the SFPUC General Manager to enter into long-term renewable power purchase agreements for contracts exceeding $10 million.
The SFPUC entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Blythe Solar IV to purchase solar energy for a total not to exceed amount of $137,184,744.
The SFPUC approved an amendment to the power purchase agreement to add energy storage capabilities and increase the contract amount by $83,096,000.
The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the proposed resolution to amend the power purchase agreement.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the amendments to the power purchase agreement.
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