Battery energy storage at the treatment plant
Long Beach
Summary
The board extended the battery system agreement with HEBT through 2034, raising guaranteed annual savings from $55,000 to $70,000 with no fee increase. The battery shaves peak electricity demand at the treatment plant, which spends over $5 million a year on power.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Guaranteed savings of at least $70,000 a year against a $43,800 annual service fee; the plant's electricity bill runs $2.5–3 million a year.
Ratepayers, through lower energy costs and improved outage resiliency at the water treatment plant.
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