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Electric System Climate Action Plan (ESCAP)

Long-range City initiative concerning electrification, grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and related utility strategies.

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Staff stated that analysis of certain distributed-energy and grid-deferral measures found costs exceeded benefits under current conditions; some qualitative resilience issues may返回
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Palo Alto, CA
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  1. December 3, 2025 discussion of distributed-energy and grid-deferral strategies

    Staff said items discussed in section 7 could return in 2026 if the staff recommendation proceeds. Commissioners debated whether the initiative should more actively pursue local storage, microgrids, and targeted large-customer projects.

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