Los Angeles, California, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors has approved a multi-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to install clean energy backup power systems in 11 public buildings in CPA communities. The PPA with Coast Energy supports CPA’s Power Ready program in providing participating public agencies with resiliency capabilities at no cost. The backup systems are projected to become operational by the end of 2025.  In total, Power Ready’s 11 backup energy systems are expected to have 1.15 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic systems paired with 1.17 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage capacity collectively across the 11 facility locations. Critical loads have been determined for each facility and backup power will be allocated to meet those on-site power needs during power outages, which will enhance power resilience to prevent grid emergencies.  
In addition, 180 new local direct construction jobs and two permanent jobs are expected to be created from this project. Coast Energy provides commercial, industrial and municipal real estate owners with comprehensive energy solutions that provide sustainable, low-cost electricity. It is a long-term owner and operator of distributed solar and energy storage projects in CAISO and the US and has partnered with Newport Power and Encored on these projects. Newport Power builds and operates behind-the-meter-solar plus battery systems and microgrid projects in California. Encored is a leading developer of microgrid technology in the U.S. It provides design, project management services, and intelligent AI-based EMS software for microgrid projects that integrate solar, battery, and EV charging system, with clients that include the University of Santa Cruz and the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Learn more at www.coastenergy.com, www.encored.us, and www.newportpower.com   Founded in 2017, Clean Power Alliance is the locally operated not-for-profit electricity provider for 35 communities across Los Angeles County and Ventura County. CPA is the fourth largest electricity provider in California and leads the nation in serving the most customers with 100% renewable energy. CPA serves approximately three million residents and businesses providing clean renewable energy at competitive rates. Learn more at CleanPowerAlliance.org 
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