FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 10, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – As the Bay Area braces for a powerful storm early Thursday morning, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is reminding customers that power outages may occur due to significant rainfall, potential flooding and high winds. AMP has activated its storm preparedness plan and will be ready to restore service to impacted customers as safely and quickly as possible.
NEWS -- October 1, 2014
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is warning customers today of a scam targeting small businesses in Alameda.
AMP has received multiple complaints from local businesses this week that someone impersonating a utility representative (either on the phone or in person) is claiming their electric accounts are past due and will be disconnected. The individual goes on to provide payment instructions via Green Dot MoneyPaks or NetSpend prepaid debit cards.
NEWS -- September 18, 2014
By Madeline Deaton (published in Alameda Journal and Alameda Sun - 09/18/14)
Back in the 1990s, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) was one of the first utilities to invest heavily in renewable power. And since then, we've all been justifiably proud of our "Greenest Little Utility" reputation. But in today's world, with our growing awareness of climate change and our understanding of the impact of our carbon footprint, it's not enough for a utility to rely on renewable power alone.
NEWS -- July 22, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – At its regular meeting on July 21, the City of Alameda’s Public Utilities Board presented a check for $13,239.29 to the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF). The check represents funds collected by Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) for Power Up for Learning, a joint program of AMP and AEF.
NEWS -- July 10, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) today announced the artists selected to beautify the utility’s transformer boxes in the Park Street business area as part of its Power Box Art project in partnership with the Park Street Business Association and Rhythmix Cultural Works.
NEWS -- July 2, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – AMP has had reports today of a new scam. Some of our small businesses have received phone calls that state unless their utility bill is paid within 45 minutes, their electric service will be cut off! DO NOT FALL FOR THIS!
ALAMEDA, Calif. – City Manager John Russo today announced the appointment of Glenn Steiger as general manager of city-owned Alameda Municipal Power (AMP), replacing former manager Girish Balachandran who left the utility in December.
Alameda Municipal Power experienced a power outage on Saturday, June 28.
The outage, affecting about 350 customers, began at 9:30 am in the Central Ave. from Union St. to Oak St. area. Power was restored to all customers at approximately 12:30 pm.
ALAMEDA, Calif. – At its regular meeting on June 23, the City of Alameda’s Public Utilities Board approved Alameda Municipal Power’s (AMP) $62.4 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2015. The Board also approved a transfer of $2.8 million to the City of Alameda’s General Fund.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 27, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) will be replacing an aging backyard utility pole on Fairview Drive to help improve and upgrade electric reliability.
NEWS -- May 7, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – AMP has had reports this morning of a new scam. Some of our small businesses have received phone calls that state unless their utility bill is paid within 30 minutes, their electric service will be cut off! DO NOT FALL FOR THIS!
NEWS -- April 29, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) today announced that the utility will begin restoration in early May of 684 historic streetlights located throughout the city. Up to 60 streetlights per week will be refurbished until the project is completed this summer.
NEWS -- April 24, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) today announced anticipated traffic and parking advisories between April 24 and April 29 related to its construction of a second electrical crossing to Coast Guard Island.
NEWS -- April 22, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – The City of Alameda’s Public Utilities Board last night unanimously approved the fifth year of Alameda Municipal Power’s (AMP) five-year rate adjustment plan for all customers. The average overall increase of 2 percent will be reflected on electric bills beginning July 1, 2014.
NEWS -- April 21, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Alameda Municipal Power today announced the launch of Power Box Art, a pilot project coordinated by the utility, Park Street Business Association, and Rhythmix Cultural Works aimed at beautifying transformer boxes in the Park Street business area.
NEWS -- April 7, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – After nearly six years of litigation, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston entered final judgment for the City of Alameda on all claims brought against the city by Vectren Communications Services, a subsidiary of Vectren Corporation, a $5 billion Indiana-based energy conglomerate. Judge Illston’s judgment in Alameda’s favor all but extinguishes Vectren’s case against the city, leaving it with only the hope of another appeal. The judgment likely marks the end of the Alameda telecom litigation, in which Alameda once faced three separate lawsuits and a combined $25 million in damage claims.
NEWS -- April 7, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is one of 184 of the nation’s more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn platinum Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing customers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service.
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) has received several complaints from residential customers that someone impersonating a utility representative has called their homes. The caller claims the customer’s account is past due and will be disconnected shortly. The calls appear to be coming from a cell phone number in Hayward, California. AMP has notified the police and they are investigating.
NEWS -- January 18, 2014
ALAMEDA, Calif. – AMP is warning customers of a new telephone scam that has surfaced in Alameda today.
