Board of Supervisors Tues Mtg 06-23-26 · Microgrid Incentive Program Agmnt & FLASHES Reimburse Agmnt

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 23, 2026, to consider grant agreements related to the pre-development phase of the Fire Main Linked Auxiliary Supply Hydraulic Energy Storage (FLASHES) microgrid project. The project, funded through the Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) and administered by PG&E, aims to develop two co-located microgrid facilities to enhance wildfire resilience and provide backup power to critical infrastructure. The board reviewed agreements totaling approximately $3.7 million for pre-development activities including engineering, hydrology studies, and environmental review, with no direct fiscal commitment required from the county at this stage. A $200,000 zero-interest loan from RCRC was also noted to ensure the county remains cash positive during the process. The meeting included discussions on potential revenue models, community workforce development agreements emphasizing local union labor and apprenticeship opportunities, and environmental and financial risk considerations. The board approved motions to authorize the chair to sign the MIP agreements with PG&E and reimbursement service agreements with the contractor Train, advancing the project to the feasibility study phase.