Tim Haines Appointed to Lead Alameda Municipal Power

After a comprehensive search, Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott has officially appointed Tim Haines as General Manager of Alameda Municipal Power (AMP). Haines, who has served as AMP’s Interim General Manager since May , has more than three decades of experience in the energy and water industry.

As GM, Haines will function as the administrative head of the department, ensuring alignment with the City’s policies and strategic goals. Haines will further the strategic vision of the organization and provide direction on work related to the design, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operation of AMP facilities and businesses.

“Tim’s extensive experience and proven leadership make him an ideal choice to lead AMP,” Ott said. “I am confident in his ability to implement AMP’s strategic plan and look forward to working together to continue to find innovative ways to maintain a strong safety record, increase reliability, and grow our commitment to a sustainable future.”

Prior to joining Alameda Municipal Power , Haines served as the Interim General Manager of California Community Power , a Joint Powers Agency comprising nine California Community Choice Aggregators that serve three million customers across more than 145 municipalities. He also has held leadership positions at State Water Contractors and the California Department of Water Resources .

Haines began his career with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and the United States Navy, and holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in engineering management.

“I am honored to have been selected to lead AMP,” Haines said. “I look forward to working with the AMP team, the Public Utilities Board, and City departments to integrate AMP into the future of Alameda.”

Founded in 1887, Alameda Municipal is the oldest municipal electric utility in California and is among the oldest in the nation, public or private. AMP is governed by an independent Public Utilities Board that was created in 1930 to ensure that the utility would remain under local control and generate a return to the community.

Committed to providing clean, sustainable, and reliable power, AMP has achieved 100% clean energy since January 2020, making the City of Alameda the lowest greenhouse gas emitting community in Alameda County and one of the lowest in the State of California.

As a community-owned and locally operated electric system, AMP does not make a profit, resulting in rates for residents and businesses that are on average 48% lower than neighboring investor-owned utilities such as PG&E. AMP customers are expected to save a total of about $68.5 million on their utility bills, compared to PG&E rates, in 2025, according to AMP’s current Fact Sheet .

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