Public Works

Citywide Solar

Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.

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Background

The Citywide Solar Project added solar panel canopies in parking lots across 11 different City- owned facilities. As part of the City's solar energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), vendor Luminace is authorized to construct over 6 megawatts of solar power on public property. The 11 locations include:

1. East Division Police Station
2. Main Health Department
3. Fleet Services/Environmental Services Bureau
4. City Place Lot A
5. City Place Lot B
6. City Place Lot C
7. Pike Parking Garage
8. Aquarium Parking Garage
9. Long Beach Utilities Department
10. Long Beach Airport Lot A Garage
11. Long Beach Airport Lot B Garage

The City will buy all electricity generated, offsetting higher-cost power from the local utility and reducing energy expenses while decreasing its carbon footprint and supporting the goals outlined in the City’s Climate Action Plan.

Timeline

Project timeline is set barring weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances.

Project Scope

• Secure reliable green energy for City operations
• Reduce the City’s carbon footprint and reliance on greenhouse gases
• Mitigate rising utility costs by replacing higher-rate electricity
• Reduce utility bills across multiple City facilities and generate overall savings
• Support municipal sustainability and clean energy goals

Project Features

• Install solar canopy structures at 11 City-owned parking facilities
• Development of over 6 megawatts of renewable energy infrastructure

Project Funding

This project uses minimal AB32 Cap-and-Trade funds to support City staff time and inspection services for the project. The vendor, Luminace, assumes all costs associated with installation and maintenance of the solar panels over the course of the 30-year agreement. Savings generated from decreased energy consumption will be used to cover the costs of the solar-generated power, reducing reliance on external utility providers. 

Latest Updates

May 2025

As of October 2024, all 11 sites are fully constructed and operational, generating renewable energy for City facilities and helping to reduce utility costs.

April 2024

At this time, the Aquarium Garage and Long Beach Utilities remain in construction.

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