Stalled battery storage and broken UOC solar array
Summary
The 36 MW battery storage project meant to help retire the aging Springs plant is stuck — no suitable site away from housing can be found — and the UOC solar carport array doesn't work. A council-approved spending plan included $5 million for solar/batteries at UOC/EOC, and staff committed to running an RFP after board pressure.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
An estimated $60–75 million battery project and $5 million in planned solar/battery spending at UOC/EOC are affected.
Ratepayers if projects move forward and the aging Springs plant can be retired.
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