Clean Power SF advances Tumbleweed energy storage project and AB 1814 funding opportunities
February 18, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco government meeting on July 4, 2025, focused on updates regarding Clean Power SF's customer programs and power supply procurement activities. Director Himes provided a comprehensive overview of ongoing initiatives, emphasizing the stability of customer participation in Clean Power SF's programs.
A significant highlight was the discussion of Assembly Bill 1814, which aims to allow Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) to access state funds for transportation electrification programs. This bill, supported by the California Community Choice Association, would enable CCAs to play a more active role in California's transportation electrification goals, potentially expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
In addition, the meeting addressed the procurement of long-duration energy storage resources, a requirement set by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Clean Power SF is participating in a joint effort with the California Community Power Joint Powers Agency (CC Power) to procure these resources. The Tumbleweed Project, a 69-megawatt battery storage initiative located in Kern County, was approved for development, with a target operational date set for June 1, 2026.
The meeting also covered updates on customer programs, including the launch of heat pump water heater and green tariff programs, as well as plans for a food services energy efficiency program. However, the community solar program did not receive any bids, prompting plans for a new solicitation later this year.
Overall, the meeting underscored Clean Power SF's commitment to enhancing energy services and infrastructure while navigating legislative developments that could impact its operations. The next steps include seeking approvals from the SFPUC Commission and the Board of Supervisors for ongoing projects and initiatives.
A significant highlight was the discussion of Assembly Bill 1814, which aims to allow Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) to access state funds for transportation electrification programs. This bill, supported by the California Community Choice Association, would enable CCAs to play a more active role in California's transportation electrification goals, potentially expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
In addition, the meeting addressed the procurement of long-duration energy storage resources, a requirement set by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Clean Power SF is participating in a joint effort with the California Community Power Joint Powers Agency (CC Power) to procure these resources. The Tumbleweed Project, a 69-megawatt battery storage initiative located in Kern County, was approved for development, with a target operational date set for June 1, 2026.
The meeting also covered updates on customer programs, including the launch of heat pump water heater and green tariff programs, as well as plans for a food services energy efficiency program. However, the community solar program did not receive any bids, prompting plans for a new solicitation later this year.
Overall, the meeting underscored Clean Power SF's commitment to enhancing energy services and infrastructure while navigating legislative developments that could impact its operations. The next steps include seeking approvals from the SFPUC Commission and the Board of Supervisors for ongoing projects and initiatives.
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