AGENDA
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California Choice Energy Authority
Board of Directors Special Meeting Agenda
February 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
City of Rancho Mirage, City Council Chambers
69825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
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Meeting ID: 890 8092 9282
This meeting will be held in person. As a convenience for the public, the meeting may also be accessed by Zoom and will be available by computer or telephone audio as indicated above. Because this is an in-person meeting and the virtual component is not required, but rather is offered as a convenience, if there are any technical issues during the meeting, this meeting will continue and will not be suspended.
Members of the public may also participate in this meeting at the following locations:
Members of the public can provide public comments in writing or orally in person as follows:
Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in person and you wish to make a comment, you may submit written comments up to 4 hours prior to the meeting via email to:
[email protected]. All written comments will be posted online and become part of the meeting record. Public comments received in writing will not be read aloud at the meeting.
Oral Comments: Members of the public can address the Board on items on the agenda at the time the item is being addressed or during Public Comments for topics that are not listed on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. In conformance with the Brown Act, no Board action can occur on items presented during Public Comment.
If you desire to speak during Public Comment and are in person, please fill out a speaker card and submit it to CalChoice staff. If you are participating in a remote location, please identify yourself with a CalChoice representative. When you are called to speak, please come forward to the podium and state your name. To address the Board regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker card and submit it to the Board Secretary before the Board Chair announces the item.
City of Pico Rivera
6615 Passons Blvd.,
Main Conference Room
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Harris, Chair
Lancaster Energy
Alelia Parenteau, Vice Chair
Santa Barbara Choice Energy
Apple Valley Choice Energy
Guy Eisenbrey
Energy for Palmdale’s
Independent Choice
Janelle Samson
Pico Rivera Innovative
Municipal Energy
Steve Carmona
Pomona Choice Energy
Chris Diggs
Rancho Mirage Energy
Authority
Jessica Pulliam
San Jacinto Power
Tom Prill
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATIONS
California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) Update – Beth Vaughn, Chief Executive Officer Consent Calendar
Item 1: Approve Minutes from November 13, 2025, Board of Directors Special Meeting
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Minutes of November 13, 2025, Board Meeting.
Item 2: Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Preliminary, Unaudited Period Ending January 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Treasurer’s Report for period ending January 31, 2026.
Item 3: Consider Adoption of Resolution Setting the Regular Meeting Schedule and Location of the California Choice Energy Authority and Establishing the Policy of Rotation of the Board Chair and Vice Chair Positions
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution setting the regular meeting schedule and location of the California Choice Energy Authority and establishing the policy of rotation of the Board Chair and Vice Chair.
Item 4: Receive and File California Choice Energy Authority Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Receive California Choice Energy Authority Fiscal Year 2024/25 Audited Financial Statements.
New Business
Item 5: Receive CalChoice 2025 Programs Year-in-Review Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive CalChoice 2025 Programs Year-in-Review Report.
Item 6: Receive Presentation Regarding Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) and Provide Direction
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive presentation and provide direction to staff to negotiate an agreement with Lunar Energy for a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) and for the design of a future demand response program.
Item 7: Receive Presentation from Pacific Energy Advisors Regarding Incremental Capacity Procurement Mandates
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Presentation from Pacific Energy Advisors regarding Incremental Capacity Procurement Mandates.
Item 8: Receive General Manager Update on Procurement and Regulatory
RECOMMENDATION
Receive General Manager update on Procurement and Regulatory topics.
Item 9: Receive Interim Chief Executive Officer Update on CalChoice operations
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Interim Chief Executive Officer update on CalChoice operations.
Item 10: Receive General Counsel Update on CalChoice matters
RECOMMENDATION
Receive General Counsel update on CalChoice matters.
BOARD STUDY SESSION
November 13, 2025, Board Workshop Follow-Up
• Administrative/Board Strategy
• Cost Saving/Innovation/Efficiency
• Education/Information/Programs
• Finance/Budget/Contracts
• Legal/Regulatory
Strategage Dashboard Demonstration
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: Chief Executive Officer
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
GENERAL COUNSEL ANNOUNCEMENT
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting Tuesday May 19, 2026 If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), please contact [email protected] prior to the meeting for assistance.