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Resolution R-26-150: Advancing Phase 3 of the Energy Smart Battery Storage Program

Original title: RESOLUTION - NO. R-26-150 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MCCARRON, MORRELL, WILLARD, GREEN AND HUGHES Brief: RESOLUTION AND ORDER DIRECTING SUPPLEMENTAL FILINGS AND FURTHER PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES UNDER THE ENERGY SMART BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PHASE 3 PROGRAM DOCKET NO. UD-24-02 Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26). (Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee and Climate Change and Sustainability Committee recommended approval). ADOPTED.

April 23, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$9,275,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IFederated Indians of Graton Rancheria$1,000,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IStacy and Witbeck, Inc$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IStacy and Witbeck, Inc$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IStacy and Witbeck, Inc$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020
Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on IGhilotti Construction$25,000-Jan 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution initiates the next phase of a city-wide battery storage program, which dictates the regulatory requirements and procedural path for expanding local distributed energy infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Energy Smart Battery Energy Storage System participants

These entities must comply with new supplemental filings and procedural requirements established by the resolution.

City Council

The Council has authorized the progression of the program and the associated regulatory proceedings.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council has officially adopted a resolution to move forward with the third phase of the Energy Smart Battery Energy Storage System program. This action mandates that additional filings and procedural steps be taken to enhance within the city.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Resolution R-26-150.
  • The resolution directs supplemental filings and further proceedings for the Energy Smart Battery Energy Storage System Phase 3 program.
  • The matter was originally introduced on April 23, 2026.
  • The Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology Committee recommended the resolution for approval.
  • The Climate Change and Sustainability Committee recommended the resolution for approval.
  • The resolution is filed under tracking number TMP-2224.
  • The item was processed as part of the Consent Agenda.

Why It Matters

This resolution initiates the next phase of a city-wide battery storage program, which dictates the regulatory requirements and procedural path for expanding local distributed energy infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?
It mandates the next steps and required to advance Phase 3 of the city's battery energy storage program.
Has this resolution been approved?
Yes, the resolution has been formally adopted by the City Council.

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Program Expansion

The city is actively moving into the third phase of its battery storage initiative, indicating a sustained commitment to distributed energy infrastructure.

Connected Entities

organizationClimate Change and Sustainability CommitteeCommittee that recommended approvalMap →
otherUD-24-02Docket number for the proceedingsMap →
personMorrellCouncilmember and resolution sponsorMap →
personGreenCouncilmember and resolution sponsorMap →
personMcCarronCouncilmember and resolution sponsorMap →
personWillardCouncilmember and resolution sponsorMap →
organizationUtility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology CommitteeCommittee that recommended approvalMap →
personHughesCouncilmember and resolution sponsorMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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