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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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