Communitywide Electrification Cost and Capacity Feasibility Studies for the City of Pinole

The City of Pinole is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct three inter‑related feasibility studies that will support its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The work is divided into (1) modeling a cost‑effective utility rate design that makes electricity more affordable than natural gas, (2) assessing the existing electrification infrastructure and forecasting capacity needs for a fully electric building stock and transportation fleet, and (3) analyzing upfront and on‑bill costs of electrification across residential, commercial and mixed‑use buildings, identifying barriers, and proposing solutions. All deliverables are to be completed by January 31 2027 under a fixed‑fee contract funded by a California Energy Commission grant (maximum $42 K). • Develop a comparative utility‑rate model and cost‑driver analysis. • Produce a community‑wide infrastructure capacity study with population‑growth and demand forecasts. • Compile cost‑effectiveness data for all building types, create infographics, and draft barrier‑mitigation recommendations. • Deliver matrices of stakeholders, actions, and funding sources through 2045. • Provide final reports, memoranda, and visual tools to inform city policy and future ordinances.