As Pasadena Water and Power strives toward the agency’s plan to source 100% of of electricity from carbon-free sources by the end of 2030, officials are asking firms to conduct solar and energy storage system feasibility assessments of 21 sites.
The city’s renewable energy plan also calls for optimizing affordability, rate equity, stability and reliability, officials said Monday.
The purpose of the city’s formal Request for Information, or RFI is to collect input from firms with expertise in solar energy and battery energy storage. The information gathered will help city officials evaluate the technical and financial feasibility of deploying solar or combined solar and storage systems at locations such as the Pasadena Central Library, branch libraries, municipal parking lots and structures, the Rose Bowl Stadium and the Pasadena Convention Center.
The RFI initiative is part of a broader effort to expand locally sited clean energy resources, enhance energy resilience, optimize municipal assets and reduce long-term utility costs while equitably distributing the benefits of carbon-free energy throughout the Pasadena community. City departments have worked with with Pasadena Water and Power to develop the program, including Library and Information Services, Planning and Community Development, Public Works and Transportation.
“This RFI is an important step in identifying the most effective clean energy solutions for Pasadena and is the result of a true collaborative effort,” David Reyes, general manager of Pasadena Water and Power, said in a statement. “We’re excited to continue moving this process forward and to further Pasadena’s clean energy goals.”
Interim City Manager Matthew Hawkesworth said in a statement, “This effort reflects Pasadena’s commitment to our clean energy goals while advancing responsible planning and long-term sustainability. We look forward to gathering the information needed to guide thoughtful, transparent decision making that benefits our entire community.”
The city is seeking information to establish technical and financial feasibility, identify optimal system sizes and site configurations and evaluate potential solar or solar and storage installations. Respondents are also asked to provide input on conceptual system designs, implementation strategies, capital cost estimates and recommended approaches for prioritizing facilities for phased implementation.
Responses collected through this process will be used to develop a Request for Proposals for system design and installation, scheduled for release in the near future, officials said.
The city’s Request for Information is now available online.
For more information about solar power, including new residential and commercial customer rebates for solar systems and battery storage, visit PWPweb.com/Solar.
