Resilient
Community Centers

Energy Conservation Measures
This part of the program involves the deployment of new microgrids at Milpitas’ Community Center and Senior Center. Each microgrid will consist of solar panels installed on rooftops and parking canopies, battery energy storage, and a natural gas backup generator. The measures will also include the installation of new EV charging stations outside the Senior Center.
Outcomes are expected to include:
Financial Impact
In addition to substantially reducing the external energy costs for both facilities, the projects will leverage incentives from Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and the state’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). All told, the 10 measures that comprise the Milpitas Smart City Infrastructure Program will cumulatively yield a net financial benefit after capital expenditures (CapEx) and equipment leasing in the millions of dollars each year.
What Can Residents Do?
Milpitas residents may consider EVs for their personal transportation, as the new charging stations will make electric vehicles more convenient. Residents may also consider sustainable energy in other areas of their lives such as installing solar panels and energy storage.