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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-04; Clean Energy Alliance JPA; MinutesDocuSign Envelope ID: 2263131347-69AB-4CC5-9C62-0301766CE669 Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes March 4, 2021, 2 p.m. Virtual Meeting CALL TO ORDER: Chair Becker called to order the special meeting of the Clean Energy Alliance at 2:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Board Member Druker, Vice Chair Bhat-Patel, Chair Becker FLAG SALUTE: Chair Becker led the flag salute. BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None PRESENTATIONS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None New Business Item 1: Adopt Resolution Establishing Initial Clean Energy Alliance Rates and Power Supply Options RECOMMENDATION 1)Adopt Resolution 2021-007 Establishing Clean Energy Alliance Rates and Power Supply Options. 2)Direct staff to develop a Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer Program and Return to Board for Approval March 25, 2021. 3)Approve enrollment phasing of Net Energy Metering (NEM) customers in Carlsbad and Del Mar. Interim CEO Barbara Boswell presented the item detailing the program offerings and stated that the third recommendation for approval of enrollment phasing of Net Energy Metering customers in Carlsbad and Del Mar is withdrawn at this time due to the recent finding that NEM customers enrolling beginning in July 2021 would be in the 2021 PCIA vintage, and the need for further impact analysis related to the 2021 vintage. In her presentation Ms. Boswell stated staff was not recommending the Local Impact program due to the results of the analysis showing the small amount of savings that could be offered to eligible customers. Chair Becker inquired regarding the expense to Solana Beach customers for the year. Ms. Boswell clarified that when SDG&E calculated PC1A charges for 2021, the rate for vintages 2019 going back had two components included which are 1) rate to collect the difference in liquidation of contracts for the current year and 2) an additional fee added for SDG&E undercollection incurred in 2020, related to DocuSign Envelope ID: 2263DB47-69AB-4CC5-9C62-C301766CE669 collection of PCIA and liquidation of those contracts. The supplemental charge in exit fees for vintage 2019 and back is not part of the 2020 vintage. Member Druker inquired regarding the differential of the 39% renewable provided by SDG&E and the 50% renewable/75% Carbon Free and the Local Impact (if offered) by CEA. Ms. Boswell clarified the savings this year on each CEA offering compared to SDG&E. Ms. Boswell commented regarding the NEM Net Surplus Compensation proposal. Motion by Chair Becker, second by Member Druker, to direct staff to develop a Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer Program and Return to Board for Approval March 25, 2021. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. Ms. Boswell introduced and recognized John Dalessi of Pacific Energy Advisors for providing the technical expertise in rate development. The Board commented and directed staff to remove recommendation No. 3) Approve enrollment phasing of Net Energy Metering (NEM) customers in Carlsbad and Del Mar and return with further analysis. Board comments included revisiting the Local Impact Program at a future date; exuberance at the launch offerings CEA is able to provide; PCIA rate impact; providing outreach to business communities and minimizing opt out rates; Solana Beach SEA experience of 100% Carbon Free in 2019 and acceleration of Climate Action Plan achievements; consideration of CEA absorption of cost of offering extra clean product at launch and concern of having to use those reserve funds for necessary energy purchase if summer weather is extreme as 2020 summer; and potential different launch offerings of each city. Motion by Member Druker, second by Vice Chair Bhat-Patel, I, to adopt Resolution 2021-007 establishing initial CEA rates and power supply product offerings. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0. BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None ADJOURN: Chair Becker adjourned the meeting at 2:56 p.m. L DocuSigned by: S:LtSatA. Vfeo Susan Caputo, MMC Interim Board Clerk 235FDAD795024213.