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New solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for City of Menlo Park facilities are planned as part of the Belle Haven Community Campus (BHCC) microgrid and Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)’s Solar and Storage for Public Buildings Program. All facilities will remain open during typical hours. Systems are being installed at the following five facilities:
These efforts support the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 for cleaner air and improved health, specifically CAP Strategy No. 5: eliminate fossil fuel use from City operations, by securing affordable electricity prices for City facilities that will be switching from gas to all-electric appliances.
Please visit menlopark.gov/homeupgrade for information about programs for residents looking to install solar and battery systems and/or replace their outdated gas appliances with newer, cleaner, efficient electric options for their homes.
Current status
City Hall rooftop system installation and the final phase of the BHCC microgrid carport systems at Kelly Park began mid-December, 2025. The carport systems for City Hall, in the parking lot between City Hall and the Gymnastics Center, should begin construction early-February and be completed by the end of March.  
All solar PV systems are scheduled to be completed prior to the Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0 deadline, April 14, 2026.
All facilities will remain open during typical hours. Carpooling and taking public transit to visit the facility during construction is encouraged. Limited disruptions to parking at the Burgess Campus are expected during the upcoming installation of the rooftop system at City Hall. During the City Hall carport system construction much of the parking lot between City Hall and the Arrillaga Family Gymnastics Center will be closed.
Alternative parking locations include City Council Chamber’s lot (751 Laurel St.), Burgess Tennis Courts lot (corner of Laurel St. and Burgess Dr.) and the Burgess Baseball Field lot (on Alma St.). The very limited remaining parking in the lot near City Hall will be reserved for members of the public. 
Parking at Kelly Park for the BHCC solar carport will be impacted for the duration of the project. There is limited parking at the Belle Haven Community Campus. Community members are encouraged to carpool or take public transportation.
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