Electric Float and Battery Project at Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

The Water Emergency Transportation Authority is initiating the Electric Float and Battery Project at the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal located at 1701 Ferry Point, Alameda, California. This project aims to support zero-emission ferry transit between San Francisco and Alameda by replacing the existing terminal float with a fully functional electric charging float. A critical component of the installation is a battery energy storage system with a total capacity of 1,351 kWh, along with necessary utility upgrades to connect medium voltage power to the charging float. The project is classified under NAICS code 238210 and is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of August 25, 2025. A Notice of Exemption has been issued, citing statutory and categorical exemptions under CEQA guidelines, indicating that the project will not result in significant environmental impact and will not alter the existing uses of the ferry terminals. Administrative oversight is managed by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority, with Chad Mason serving as the Capital Planning Manager and Seamus Murphy as the Executive Director.