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Regional Water Quality Control Plant resiliency options

Potential solar microgrid and long-term resiliency options for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant.

Current status
Options remain under evaluation.
Location
Regional Water Quality Control Plant
Street view near Regional Water Quality Control Plant
Map of Regional Water Quality Control Plant
  1. July 9, 2025 discussion of microgrid evaluation

    Commissioners and staff discussed whether tariff design affects microgrid value. Staff stated Public Works is evaluating resiliency options and that the utility will remain involved; a power-purchase-agreement approach was described as the simpler analytical framework.

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