Ava Power Purchase
Agreement
Facilities and Transportation Committee
12/4/2024
Overview
Ava is the community choice energy provider for San
Leandro.
Staff will present an agreement with Ava Community
Energy to the City Council on 12/16/2024
Under the agreement
a) 7 City facilities will receive solar panels and batteries b) Equipment will be owned by a third party
c) City will purchase electricity generated on site
25 year term
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Ava used to be EBCE
Overview
Site Location Description
1 City Hall Rooftop and Carport solar with battery
2 Main Library Carport solar with battery
3 Washington Manor Library Carport solar with battery
4 Marina Community Center Carport solar with battery
5 Public Works Service Center Carport solar with battery 6 Fire Station 10 Carport solar with battery
7 Fire Station 11 Carport solar with battery
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Analysis
Benefits
Lower energy cost
Battery backup of about 1 hr
Reduced demand on energy grid
Shaded parking spots
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Drawbacks
Construction is disruptive
Increased future roof repair costs
Administrative time/cost
Penalty for early withdrawal
Equipment requires ground space
Analysis
Project is not subject to CWA because City is awarding a license and not a construction project. City will not own the improvements.
Energy Options: Present Value
Continue to purchase energy from Ava over the grid: $15M Design, bid, build, and maintain our own project: $11.4M License site to Ava, purchase power: $10.8M
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Questions and Answers
Approval of the agreement is scheduled for City Council meeting on 12/16/2024.
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