Potentia-Viridi Battery Energy Storage System

The Potentia-Viridi Battery Energy Storage System is a 400-megawatt, 3,200-megawatt-hour facility planned for construction on a 70-acre site near Livermore, California, with primary operational activities located at 17257 Patterson Pass Road in Tracy, Alameda County. The project involves building a comprehensive infrastructure to enable grid-scale energy storage, including modular containerized lithium iron phosphate battery units, a power conversion system, a medium voltage collection system, a dedicated substation, a control building, an operations and maintenance facility, telecommunications infrastructure, access roads, laydown yards, stormwater management systems, fencing with integrated fire detection, and site security measures. The system will draw electricity from the grid during low-demand periods for storage and discharge it back during peak demand, enhancing grid reliability and resilience. The project is being developed under the California Energy Commission’s AB 205 Opt-In Certification Program, granting the CEC exclusive siting authority and streamlining environmental permitting. Construction is scheduled to occur between 2026 and 2028, with a projected duration of 15 to 18 months. While the official place of performance is listed as Livermore, CA 95377, the physical worksite and grid interconnection point are at the PG&E Tesla Substation approximately 500 feet east of the main facility. The lead developer is Levy Alameda, LLC, a subsidiary of Obra Maestra Renewables, LLC. The project is subject to stringent environmental compliance under CEQA, requiring coordination with state agencies including the State Water Boards, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Special contractual requirements mandate robust site security, a Community Benefits Agreement ensuring local hiring and economic investment, ongoing environmental monitoring, and adherence to workforce standards. No formal contract value, pricing structure, or detailed invoicing or payment instructions are disclosed. Contract administration is overseen by CEC staff, including Eric Veerkamp as primary contact, though formal roles such as COR, COTR, or PCO are not explicitly defined in available documentation. Offeror representations regarding entity identification, size classification, or socioeconomic status are not provided, and the procurement is currently in a forecast phase with no active solicitation number or award mechanism disclosed.