by Diane Bailey on January 13, 2022
Great news from Menlo Park Tuesday night — the City Council approved a $5 million investment for a solar-battery micro-grid, solar thermal and heat pump pool heating, and EV charging at the new Community Center in Belle Haven (which must be all-electric per code). The micro-grid replaces dirty diesel generators that were initially part of the project.
The City will recoup that investment over future energy bill savings and will save an additional $5 million in avoided energy bills over the life of the project.
This is a fantastic model for smart city clean energy projects that directly benefit residents with clean air — avoiding carcinogenic and lung clogging diesel pollution.
The clean energy infrastructure project directly relates to a couple of the City of Menlo Park’s 2030 Climate Action Plan strategies, including No….
Diane Bailey explains clean energy infrastructure approved for Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park
