The Port of Oakland has announced two strategic accomplishments advancing its objective to become the United States’ cleanest and most environmentally sustainable port.
In 2024, a record 86% of electricity supplied to Port tenants and facilities originated from renewable and zero-carbon sources; additionally, the Port finalized a long-term energy storage services agreement designed to strengthen energy supply reliability, optimize solar power utilization, and accelerate complete clean energy transition.
The Port’s renewable power metrics are documented in the annual Power Source Disclosure Report and Power Content Label, verified and submitted to the California Energy Commission.
During 2024, 62% of the Port’s energy supply derived from renewable sources including geothermal, solar, and biomass energy, with an additional 24% sourced from large-scale hydroelectric power generation.
Contextually, the Port nearly doubled California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard soft target of 44% renewable energy requirements.
Andre Basler, Utilities Director at the Port of Oakland stated that despite market challenges, they maintain focus on sourcing sustainable power that reduces emissions and supports California’s energy objectives.
The Port has additionally executed an agreement with Trolley Pass Project LLC to secure long-term energy storage services that will stabilize energy costs, deliver environmental benefits, and support Strategic Plan objectives for zero emissions transition and infrastructure resilience development.
The agreement, approved by the Port’s Board of Commissioners, establishes Port participation in a battery energy storage system facility with up to 400-megawatt capacity located in San Bernardino County.
The Port will receive 4 megawatts of storage capacity under a 20-year Energy Storage Service Agreement, at a total cost not exceeding US$13.3 million.
Through participation in this in-state initiative, the Port will reduce reliance on market power purchases, fulfill Resource Adequacy requirements, and enhance renewable energy investment value.
The agreement supports California’s Senate Bill 100 objectives, mandating 100% clean electricity by 2045.
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