HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 17, 2012 C-10AGENDA ITEM C: -I 0
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
FM
AGENDA TITLE: Receive Update Regarding Energy Storage Systems as Defined Under State Law
MEETING DATE: October 17,2012
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive an update regarding energy storage systems as defined
understate law.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This new law requires the California Public Utilities Commission to
open proceedings to determine appropriate targets, if any, for each
load -serving entity to procure viable and cost-effective energy
storage systems. For municipal service providers, the law requires the governing board of each local
utility to initiate a process for determining targets for energy storage systems.
In March, the City Council approved a resolution acknowledging the City of Lodi's obligation regarding
energy storage systems as defined under California law (Assembly Bill 2514). Energy storage system
means commercially available technology that is capable of absorbing energy, storing it for a period of
time, and then discharging it for use.
The City of Lodi remains in full compliancewith this law, and as committed to Council utility staff is now
providing this brief update regarding the process. Staff has clarified specific requirements of the law with
staff from the Northern California PowerAgency, and has begun to research commercially available
energy storage systems that maybe appropriate for Lodi Electric Utility to pursue. Utility staff will
continue to research various technologies over the ensuing 12 to 18 months. Should viable energy
storage systems be identified, the Lodi City Council must then adopt procurement targets by October 1,
2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
10 `J_►_IAD U1 0
PREPARED BY:
EAK/RSUIst
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
¢.
EI' abet A. irkley
Electric Uti Ity Director
Rob Lechner, Customer Service & Programs Manager
APPROVED:
City Manager