Description
Title: Franchise Agreement with LS Power Grid California, LLC for Electric Services in Public Rights-of-Way.
Summary
On March 10, 2026, the San Jose City Council will consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on March 24, 2026, regarding a franchise agreement with LS Power Grid California, LLC. This agreement will allow LS Power to install and operate high-voltage electric transmission lines within the city’s public rights-of-way, specifically along Monterey Road and Los Esteros Road. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance electric reliability in the South Bay and to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, aligning with the city's Climate Smart San José goals. The public hearing will allow residents to voice any objections. If granted, the franchise will include a 10-year term, automatically renewable for up to 40 years, and will