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The City of Oceanside's Energy Infrastructure Upgrade Program has been awarded a Smart 20 Award for being one of the most innovative government infrastructure projects globally. In collaboration with OPTERRA Energy Services, the project is expected to yield $26 million in savings and decrease electricity consumption by 4,200 megawatt-hours per year while avoiding over 2,900 metric tons of CO₂ emissions.

Key components include 1.6 MW of solar generation, a 250 kW energy storage system, and extensive upgrades across various city facilities. Funding sources include $3.2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act and $150,000 from SGIP incentives. The initiative also emphasizes local workforce development and community engagement.