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Alameda Municipal Power announced that it has awarded Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) a $50,000 grant for electrifying its permanent supportive housing through the installation of heat pump water heaters. https://alamedapost.com/news/amp-awards-alameda-point-collaborative-50k-through-electrification-grant-program/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #AlamedaPointCollaborative #electrification
"As a proactive measure, I propose that the City of Alameda form a community advisory board to set clear policies for data center- and AI-related business development to protect human safety, environmental health, and economic equity," writes Christina Liebner. {Opinion} https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-a-call-for-a-community-advisory-board-for-data-center-business-development/
Last year alone, two industrious parties set their sights on Alameda Point for an "AI City" and a "Tesla Takeover." As hyperscale data centers pop up across the country, Jean Chen talks with AMP's General Manager and the Director of Base Reuse and Economic Development about data centers in Alameda. https://alamedapost.com/news/could-ai-data-centers-be-built-in-alameda/
#AbbyThorneLyman #ai #alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #AlamedaPoint #amp #development #TimHaines
At the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Annual Meeting, Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft accepted the 2026 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award in the Small City category. As part of the award, Walmart will make a contribution to a nonprofit in Alameda that helps foster sustainability in the community. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-of-alameda-wins-top-award-for-advancing-decarbonization/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #CityOfAlameda #DanielleMieler #environment #EquitableBuildingDecarbonizationPlan #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #TaraPilbrow
At the April 2026 meeting, the Alameda Public Utilities Board approved a 3% system average rate increase effective July 1, 2026. Despite the increase, AMP customers will still pay 38.2% less than PG&E customers pay in other cities. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-municipal-power-announces-3-rate-increase/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #PacificGasAndElectric #utilities
Alameda Municipal Power issued a warning about a misleading flyer labeled “Public Utility Notice” that is currently circulating around Alameda. It references California Public Utilities Code 379.6 and is designed to look official, but it’s not. https://alamedapost.com/news/warning-public-utility-notice-flyer-scam/
City Council has a busy meeting on Tuesday, December 2, including Infrastructure Workshop #4, discussing the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, a Recreation and Parks fee update, and a proposed Mylar balloon ban. Karin K. Jensen previews the agenda and how to participate. https://alamedapost.com/news/december-2-city-council-preview/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #CityCouncil #CityCouncilMeetingPreview #fees #InclusionaryHousingOrdinance #infrastructure #MylarBalloons #workshop
When Alamedans open our Alameda Municipal Power bills in July, we’ll see a 4% increase over the previous month. Despite the increase, our cost will still be 44.5% lower than people in neighboring cities who pay to investor-owned utilities such as Pacific Gas & Electric. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-electric-rates-increase-4-starting-july-1/
Qualified multifamily property owners or managers can receive rebates up to $50,000 for the purchase and installation of EV charging at their multifamily properties. AMP is offering a free online webinar on Thursday, June 5, to help you get started. https://alamedapost.com/news/free-amp-webinar-multifamily-ev-charger-rebates-technical-assistance/
The Home Electrification Fair on May 3 at Faction Brewing offered an opportunity to explore electrification. Residents chatted with representatives from various organizations about the "why" and "how" of switching to electric. Karin K. Jensen details the event and provides resources. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/home-electrification-fair-answers-why-how-electrify-home/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #CityOfAlameda #CommunityActionForASustainableAlameda #electrification #FactionBrewing #sustainability
Paying your electric bill just got more convenient. Alameda Municipal Power has announced the launch of its new customer mobile app, myAMP. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-municipal-power-launches-new-mobile-app-myamp/
Following rising tides and smokey air, the City is seeking public feedback on its Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Update and Climate Adaptation and Hazard Mitigation Plan. The deadline to provide feedback has been extended until January 26, 2025. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-making-progress-climate-goals-seeks-public-input/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #electrification #environment
After a comprehensive search, Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott has officially appointed Tim Haines as General Manager of Alameda Municipal Power (AMP). Haines, who has served as AMP’s Interim General Manager since May, has more than three decades of experience in the energy and water industry.
https://alamedapost.com/news/tim-haines-appointed-lead-alameda-municipal-power/
Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft urges residents to "say something" and report any crimes to the Alameda Police Department immediately, and puts out the call for new Public Utility Board members and Poets Laureate for the city. Photo by Maurice Ramirez.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/mayor-ashcraft-see-something-say-something/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #AlamedaPoetLaureate #AlamedaPolice #apd #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #NishantJoshi #PublicSafety #PublicUtilitiesBoard
Alameda Municipal Power has added a new, industry-leading all-electric utility bucket truck to its heavy-duty fleet. The all-electric bucket truck will avoid nearly 7,000 gallons of petroleum and 670 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over a ten-year period.
https://alamedapost.com/news/amp-expands-heavy-duty-fleet-with-new-all-electric-bucket-truck/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #amp #electrification #environment
Eager test drivers waited up to two-and-a-half hours for the chance to get behind the wheel of a Cybertruck at Electrify Expo on August 24 and 25. Ken Der chats with attendees about their thoughts on EVs and explores the other exciting exhibitions at Alameda Point.
https://alamedapost.com/features/electrify-expo-brings-the-excitement-of-evs-to-alameda/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #AlamedaPoint #amp #ElectricVehicles #electrification #ElectrifyExpo #ev
In response to California's more frequent and severe heat waves, Governor Gavin Newsom has launched Heat Ready CA, an awareness and education campaign designed to keep Californians safer during extreme heat.
https://alamedapost.com/news/protect-yourself-from-extreme-heat/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #AlamedaMunicipalPower #amp #california #ExcessiveHeat #GavinNewsom
The City of Alameda gives a special thank you to all who participated in Alameda ‘s 47th Annual July 4th Parade. Photo Maurice Ramirez. Sponsored post.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/thanks-to-parade-participants/
#alameda #AlamedaKiwanisFoundation #AlamedaMunicipalPower #arpd #BarbaraLee #CityOfAlameda #JoeLoParo #JulyFourth #KiwanisClub #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #paid #WestAlamedaBusinessAssociation
Alameda PUB approves rate hike for Alameda Municipal Power, which will ensure clean energy for the city and maintain rates nearly 50% less than PG&E's electric service.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-electric-rates-will-increase-3-on-july-1/
A goose flew into Alameda Municipal Power lines on Wednesday afternoon, causing a power outage for the downtown area of Alameda. Adam Gillitt has the details.
https://alamedapost.com/news/goose-knocks-out-downtown-alameda-power/
Ever wondered how utility poles are replaced? This week Mouf shows you how Alameda Municipal Power gets the tricky job done with ease and visits Encinal Nursery to prepare the garden.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/bev-05-19-2024/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #BearsEyeView #EncinalNursery #sundogday
Adam Gillitt reports a tree branch fell on an Alameda Municipal Power line near the intersection of Broadway and Tilden Way on Thursday morning, causing a one-hour power outage throughout Alameda and Bay Farm Island as far west as Bay Street.
https://alamedapost.com/news/tree-branch-causes-morning-power-outage/
Christina Nagy McKenna, president of Alameda's Public Utilities Board, has been appointed to the American Public Power Association Policy Makers Council to represent Region 6.
PG&E forewarned its customers this week, stating, “We are communicating with you now so you can understand why and prepare for higher bills.” The company cites wildfire risk reduction measures among the reasons customers will see higher rates.
https://alamedapost.com/news/pge-bills-are-going-up-again-how-much-nobody-knows/
#alameda #AlamedaMunicipalPower #CaliforniaPublicUtilitiesCommission #CostOfLiving #electricity #gas #PacificGasAndElectric #utilities #UtilityReformNetwork #wildfires