City of Ventura
The City of Ventura completed a 910-kW citywide solar portfolio, developed in partnership with ForeFront Power, featuring two solar canopies at Ventura Community Park and the Ventura Police/Fire Department Headquarters. The solar canopies will offset 96% and 47% of the municipal sites’ annual electricity use, respectively, and are projected to save the City nearly $2.3 million in electricity costs.
This project originated as a component of Ventura’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP), which outlines strategies to cut carbon emissions and increase climate resilience. The solar energy portfolio also advances the 2025 City Council Strategic Priorities of environmental stewardship and economic development. By diversifying Ventura’s energy mix, reducing harmful diesel-fueled emissions, and locking in millions in operational savings, the project demonstrates the City’s commitment to sustainability while strengthening its long-term economic health.
The City of Ventura was able to pursue this project at no upfront cost through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ForeFront Power. The PPA enabled the City to secure a fixed, lower electricity rate than the utility for the next 20 years, ensuring budget stability while avoiding rising utility costs. Meanwhile, ForeFront Power will continue to own, operate, and maintain the system throughout the life of the agreement.
The solar portfolio will generate approximately 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity each year, which is enough to power the annual electricity use of over 250 homes. This clean energy production will help the City avoid over 800 tons of CO2 emissions per year, an amount equal to diverting 800,000 pounds of coal burned each year.
These benefits extend beyond cost savings and emissions reductions. With solar canopies powering critical facilities, the City’s solar portfolio adds another local, renewable resource to California’s energy mix, contributing to the State’s clean power goals while improving air quality for the Ventura community.
CustomerCity of VenturaSegmentPublic SectorTypeCanopyCapacity910 kWYear2025LocationVentura, Calif.
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