California Water News Daily Your Source For Water News in California
Thanks to a $2.4 million grant from the California Public Utilities Commission, Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) will be moving forward with a new sustainable energy redundancy project. The funding comes from CPUC’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) and will allow WMWD to install a Tesla Megapack Battery System at the Mockingbird Pump Station.
Two 572-kilowatt (KW) Megapack batteries will provide 11 hours of continuous power for the Mockingbird Pump Station in the event of an electrical grid power loss. It is also estimated that the batteries could save $50,000 annually in energy costs by charging the batteries when energy costs are low and discharging the stored energy during peak hours.
“Western continues to lead the industry into the future by investing in sustainable and innovative energy projects that power our water system,” stated WMWD’s General Manager Craig Miller. “By enhancing water system reliability and reducing operating costs, Western ensures financial stability and value to the customer.”
The $2.4 million SGIP grant will provide funding for the equipment, installation, and ongoing maintenance for ten years at the Mockingbird Pump Station. The project is expected to be completed in June.
