Fund it Fast Chats: Supercharging Clean Energy Projects with SPURR

We’re launching 2026 with a powerful story of partnership, innovation, and real‑world impact. In this first webisode of the year, host Rochelle Butler of the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization sits down with Kevin Flanagan, Program Manager at SPURR, to spotlight one of the most impressive clean energy achievements in the country: the City of Fresno’s record‑setting solar and battery project.

Instead of talking about what agencies could do, this year we’re focusing on what partners have already accomplished—and Fresno’s project is a standout example. Together, we explore how SPURR supported the City in bringing this massive effort across the finish line, what it means for ratepayers, and how public agencies can leverage similar tools to accelerate their own clean energy goals.

You’ll hear:

  • A high-level look at SPURR and the services they provide to public agencies

  • How the City of Fresno deployed the largest commercial solar‑plus‑battery system in the U.S.

  • The project’s expected $122 million in savings for local ratepayers

  • Insights into SPURR’s role in navigating procurement, partnerships, and project delivery

  • When and why agencies should consider reaching out to SPURR for support

If you’re looking for real examples of clean energy success—and practical pathways to replicate them this episode is a must‑watch.

Tune in, get inspired, and start your year with a story that proves what’s possible when the right partners come together.

Webisode Resources:
More information about the School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR):
SPURR
How Fresno Turned Ambition into Action: Key Insights from the City’s Journey to Zero Net Energy

Contact: Kevin Flanagan, Program Manager, kflanagan@spurr.org

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How to Navigate Procurement
Solar plus Storage, To Lease or Not to Lease