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CityCouncil | 2016-09-20 | 10 | The AMP Assistant General Manager - Engineering and Operations responded AMP is looking at the information received from the PUB meeting; staff will bring the issue to the November Council meeting. Councilmember Oddie stated the issue is schools converting to solar and the City Manager's remaining capacity is under 5%; inquired whether the issue has been addressed. The AMP Assistant General Manager - Engineering and Operations responded AMP is nearing capacity and the issue will have to be reviewed. The AMP Assistant General Manager - Energy Resource Planning stated the priority with schools is improving facilities; AMP has worked with the schools to improve energy efficiency. Councilmember Oddie inquired about microgrids. The AMP Assistant General Manager - Engineering and Operations responded a microgrid is three components: smart devices, storage and solar generation; all are tied to the main grid yet they can separate and sustain themselves for a long period. The PUB President stated microgrids are big throughout the nation; they are able to stay resilient and help communities through natural disasters. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) focusing on the energy efficiency and alternate means of generating electricity are separate issues and cannot be pursued simultaneously. The AMP Assistant General Manager - Energy Resource Planning responded the issue is an AUSD funding question. The PUB President stated focusing on the issues sequentially rather than simultaneously is better; energy efficiency reduces the energy and solar size. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether AMP is looking to do solar on other City facilities. The AMP Assistant General Manager - Energy Resource Planning responded various departments would have to answer said question; stated Public Works would need to initiate projects; AMP partnered with the Library for the solar system; AMP and Public Works reviewed the Fire Station and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to provide provisions for a future solar system; AMP is not a solar installer nor a finance agency for solar installation; AMP's responsibility is to maintain a robust grid and ensure the grid is reliable. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 20, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-09-20.pdf |