'Bomb Cyclone' Causes Property Damage and Power Outages
Mar 22,2023
A 'bomb cyclone' brought strong winds and heavy rain that wreaked havoc throughout the City of Alameda and Northern California Tuesday evening.
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PG&E Fire Causes Outage for Island
Feb 21,2023
Portions of Alameda and Oakland were without power Sunday, Feb. 19, after a fire broke out at the PG&E substation at in the area of 5000 Coliseum Way. More than 54,000 residents in Oakland and Alameda were reported to have lost power on Sunday.
Alameda Agencies Support Fire Efforts
Jul 31,2018
Alameda fire crews deployed all over California, AMP responds to restore electricity to victims of Carr Fire
Both Alameda firefighters and field crew members from Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) are assisting in fighting the fires that continue to devastate California.
Local Events Around Town: Oct. 1 — Oct. 12
Sep 30,2022
Saturday, Oct. 1
Corks, Forks, Rhythm & Brews — In person, General: 1 - 4 p.m., VIP 12 - 4 p.m.; Alameda Point
New Electric Rates in Alameda Starting July 1
May 12,2022
At its regular meeting on April 25, the Alameda Public Utilities Board (PUB) approved a 5 percent overall rate increase for residential and commercial customers which is set to go into effect on July 1.
Home Electrification in Alameda
Mar 03,2022
Alameda is fortunate to have 100% renewable electricity provided by Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) (geothermal, hydroelectric, wind power and landfill gas). Meanwhile natural gas use in buildings accounts for 27% of Alameda’s total greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change.
Don’t Fall for Phone Scam
Dec 12,2019
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) warns the public it has received reports of scam calls demanding immediate payment from customers, saying their electric accounts will be disconnected. The scammers ask customers to pay their AMP bills at CVS, according to customers.
Solar Seminar on Slate
Aug 01,2019
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is hosting a free public workshop to help Alamedans determine if solar is right for them.
Local Power Company: Prepare for Potential Outages Here, Too
Jun 18,2019
The state of California is taking unprecedented measures to protect all California residents and businesses from the risk of wildfire. Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) planned power outages to reduce the risk of wildfire may have broader implications on the electric grid.
