DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Hayward’s Participation in East Bay Community Energy’s Community Solar Program
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Recommendation
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City’s participation in East Bay Community Energy’s (EBCE) Community Solar Program.
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SUMMARY
EBCE is preparing to launch a community solar program that may result in the development of a solar project in Hayward that would benefit low-income customers. Enrolled customers would be allocated 100% solar electricity and would receive a 20% bill discount. The program requires a community sponsor and allows the sponsor to receive up to 25% of the electricity generated.
On January 25, 2023 , the Council Infrastructure Committee (CIC) voted unanimously to recommend that Hayward participate as a community sponsor to support the program and help enroll Hayward households. The CIC also recommended that 100% of the solar electricity go to Hayward households and that none should be allocated to City facilities. This item would also have been presented to the Council Sustainability Committee, but the Committee’s January meeting was cancelled and a letter of commitment from the City is needed by mid-February.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Map of Disadvantaged Communities