California Water Service Partners with EDP Renewables North America on 20-Year Solar Power Agreement
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC for a 2.35-megawatt DC solar photovoltaic array at its Northeast Bakersfield Treatment Plant. The system is expected to generate 3,800 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually and reduce grid energy costs by approximately $1.7 million over the agreement term.
The partnership aims to reduce Cal Water's environmental footprint while maintaining affordable water costs for customers in the Bakersfield District, one of its largest service areas. The initiative aligns with Cal Water's commitment to reaching science-aligned greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and enhancing sustainability in its operations.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) ha stipulato un contratto di acquisto di energia della durata di 20 anni con EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC per un impianto fotovoltaico solare da 2,35 megawatt in corrente continua presso il suo impianto di trattamento Northeast Bakersfield. Il sistema dovrebbe generare 3.800 megawattora di energia rinnovabile all'anno e ridurre i costi dell'energia dalla rete di circa 1,7 milioni di dollari nel corso del contratto.
La collaborazione mira a ridurre l'impronta ambientale di Cal Water mantenendo al contempo costi dell'acqua accessibili per i clienti del Distretto di Bakersfield, una delle sue aree di servizio più grandi. L'iniziativa è in linea con l'impegno di Cal Water a raggiungere obiettivi di riduzione delle emissioni di gas serra basati sulla scienza e a migliorare la sostenibilità nelle sue operazioni.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) ha firmado un acuerdo de compra de energía a 20 años con EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC para una planta solar fotovoltaica de 2,35 megavatios de corriente continua en su Planta de Tratamiento Northeast Bakersfield. Se espera que el sistema genere 3.800 megavatios-hora de energía renovable anualmente y reduzca los costos de energía de la red en aproximadamente 1,7 millones de dólares durante la vigencia del acuerdo.
La asociación busca reducir la huella ambiental de Cal Water al mismo tiempo que mantiene costos de agua asequibles para los clientes en el Distrito de Bakersfield, una de sus áreas de servicio más grandes. La iniciativa está alineada con el compromiso de Cal Water de alcanzar objetivos de reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero basados en la ciencia y mejorar la sostenibilidad en sus operaciones.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT)는 Northeast Bakersfield 처리 시설에 2.35메가와트 DC 태양광 발전소를 위해 EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC와 20년 전력 구매 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 시스템은 연간 3,800메가와트시의 재생 가능 에너지를 생산하고 계약 기간 동안 약 170만 달러의 전력 비용 절감을 기대하고 있습니다.
이 파트너십은 Bakersfield 지구, Cal Water의 주요 서비스 지역 중 하나에서 고객들에게 저렴한 수돗물 비용을 유지하면서 환경 발자국을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 과학에 기반한 온실가스 배출 감축 목표를 달성하고 운영의 지속 가능성을 강화하려는 Cal Water의 약속과 부합합니다.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) a conclu un contrat d'achat d'électricité de 20 ans avec EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC pour un parc solaire photovoltaïque de 2,35 mégawatts en courant continu situé à son usine de traitement Northeast Bakersfield. Le système devrait produire 3 800 mégawattheures d'énergie renouvelable par an et permettre une réduction des coûts d'énergie du réseau d'environ 1,7 million de dollars sur la durée du contrat.
Ce partenariat vise à réduire l'empreinte environnementale de Cal Water tout en maintenant des coûts d'eau abordables pour les clients du district de Bakersfield, l'une de ses plus grandes zones de service. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans l'engagement de Cal Water à atteindre des objectifs de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre alignés sur la science et à améliorer la durabilité de ses opérations.
California Water Service (NYSE: CWT) hat einen 20-jährigen Stromabnahmevertrag mit EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC für ein 2,35-Megawatt-DC-Photovoltaik-Solarsystem an seiner Northeast Bakersfield Aufbereitungsanlage abgeschlossen. Das System soll jährlich 3.800 Megawattstunden erneuerbare Energie erzeugen und die Netzkosten über die Vertragslaufzeit um etwa 1,7 Millionen US-Dollar senken.
Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, den ökologischen Fußabdruck von Cal Water zu verringern und gleichzeitig erschwingliche Wasserkosten für Kunden im Bakersfield-Distrikt, einem seiner größten Versorgungsgebiete, zu gewährleisten. Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit Cal Waters Engagement, wissenschaftlich fundierte Ziele zur Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen zu erreichen und die Nachhaltigkeit in den Betriebsabläufen zu verbessern.
- Expected to generate $1.7 million in grid energy cost savings over 20 years
- Will produce 3,800 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually
- Supports company's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets
- Helps maintain affordable water costs for customers
- Long-term 20-year commitment to a single energy provider
- Initial implementation limited to only one treatment plant
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Cal Water's 20-year solar agreement reduces costs by $1.7M while advancing sustainability goals through renewable energy implementation.
Cal Water's 20-year power purchase agreement with EDPR NA Distributed Generation represents a strategic investment in operational sustainability with measurable financial benefits. The 2.35-megawatt solar array at their Northeast Bakersfield Treatment Plant is projected to generate 3,800 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually, creating approximately $1.7 million in grid energy cost savings over the contract term.
This agreement serves multiple strategic objectives for Cal Water. First, it provides a hedge against future electricity price volatility in California's challenging energy market. Second, it directly supports their science-aligned greenhouse gas reduction targets, which are increasingly important for regulatory compliance and ESG-focused investors. Third, the cost savings help mitigate upward pressure on water rates in their Bakersfield District, one of their largest service areas.
The project demonstrates how water utilities can leverage operational assets (treatment plant land) to generate long-term value. From an infrastructure perspective, this on-site generation model improves grid resilience while potentially reducing transmission losses. For a capital-intensive business like water utilities, finding operational efficiencies through renewable energy adoption represents a prudent approach to balancing sustainability goals with customer affordability concerns.
Power Purchase Agreement Expected to Generate 3,800 Megawatt-Hours Annually for Bakersfield Treatment Plant
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE: CWT)—As part of its mission to provide sustainable water utility services, California Water Service (Cal Water) has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC (EDPR NA DG) for a 2.35-megawatt direct current (MWdc) / 1.75-megawatt alternating current (MWac) solar photovoltaic array to be installed at Cal Water’s Northeast Bakersfield Treatment Plant. The partnership between Cal Water, the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group (Group), and EDPR NA DG, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America LLC, is designed to reduce the water utility’s long-term environmental footprint while providing lower-cost energy and helping to keep water costs affordable.
Cal Water and EDPR NA DG expect the system to generate about 3,800 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually. The renewable energy generated by the solar array is anticipated to reduce grid energy costs by about
“At Cal Water, we are dedicated to being a responsible environmental steward, and partnering with EDPR NA DG will help us reduce traditional power costs, reach our science-aligned greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and increase sustainability,” said Marty Kropelnicki, Group Chairman and CEO. “We look forward to bringing this new onsite solar array online, which is an important step for us to continue providing safe, reliable, and affordable water service to our customers for decades to come.”
“California is a national clean energy leader because of organizations like Cal Water, which prioritize supporting renewable energy investments,” said João Barreto, EDPR NA DG CEO. “This partnership demonstrates the ever-increasing convergence of the water-energy nexus, and the importance of investment in vital infrastructure throughout California.”
About California Water Service
California Water Service provides high-quality, reliable water utility services to more than 2.1 million people statewide through 499,400 service connections. Cal Water’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers and communities. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s 1,200 employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The utility has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and one of the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a USA Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work®. More information is available at www.calwater.com.
About EDPR NA Distributed Generation
At EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC, accelerating the adoption and success of distributed generation is at the core of our mission. EDPR NA DG provides cutting-edge innovative renewable energy services to the entire North American region. Built on long-standing relationships with developers, power generators, corporate purchasers, municipalities, and local communities, EDPR NA DG delivers a full suite of offerings ranging from financing and development to construction and operation of energy and storage assets poised to scale. To date, EDPR NA DG has an operating capacity of 337 megawatts (MW) across 545 active sites. For more information, visit www.edprnadg.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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