Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting - November 4, 2026

At its November 4, 2026 meeting, the City of Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commission reviewed utility reserve policies and preliminary FY2028 rates, and considered a proposed electric-capacity reservation agreement. The Commission recommended that the City Council approve a voluntary reservation framework for new or expanded loads of at least 2.5 MW, with a proposed charge of about $37,900 per MW per year and terms of up to three years. The recommendation passed 4–1; commissioners also asked staff to report on how the program is working and to address questions about fee refundability and potential impacts on existing customers. No vendor or construction contract awards were made.