Clean Energy Alliance - Board of Directors
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 29, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
City of Oceanside, Council Chamber
300North CoastHwy,Oceanside CA 92054
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Druker called to order the regular meeting of the Clean Energy Alliance at 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Board Members: Bhat-Patel, Melendez, J. Garcia, Becker, Sanchez, Vice Chair Musgrove, Chair Druker
FLAG SALUTE: Vice-Chair Musgrove led the flag salute.
BOARD COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Member Melendez wished all a happy 4th of July. Chair Druker commented regarding the Borders Committee meeting of San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the presentation by the Native American tribes in San Diego County. Chair Druker noted that the California Energy Commission awarded a grant to fund a micro grid to provide power to the tribes and commented that if excess power was available CEA may wish to purchase; and commented on the grant received by the North County Transit District to provide for clean energy buses.
PRESENTATIONS: CEO Barbara Boswell introduced Adam Pierce, Director, Customer Pricing from San Diego Gas & Electric who gave a presentation on the Proposed Flat Rate Delivery Charges.
Board comments and questions included: What incentive is there to conserve energy; the differential in the proposed program’s base family of four and actual family structures and the feasibility to obtain more accurate information to put the structure in place; how the application will impact and disincentivize those with solar.
CEO Boswell provided an update on the Community Advisory Committee June 1, 2023, Regular Meeting noting the subcommittee reports that identified top concerns and initiatives such as the creation of programs such as a community solar feed and tariff program to provide solar for mobile home parks; identifying City owned properties that might be good for expansion of EV charging infrastructure, and the availability of a California Energy Commission grant to bring EV charging infrastructure to multi-family housing.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Addressing the Board was CAC Member Paige DeCino regarding the electric grid ability to handle additional loads expected from electrifying communities and the need to address renewables such as geothermal and other energy storage options; Bob Gelleskie regarding solar energy and micro grids; Don Christiansen regarding the proposed transmission line from Anza Borrego to the coast and solar power; and Dr. Phil Watts regarding the SDGE proposed flat rate delivery charges.
Member Sanchez exited the meeting at 2:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 30, 2023 – Regular Meeting
Motion by Vice Chair Musgrove, second by Member Bhat-Patel, to approve the minutes of March 30, 2023, regular meeting.
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Motion approved unanimously, 6/0.
Consent Calendar
Item 1: Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for April 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Clean Energy Alliance Treasurer’s Report for April 2023.
Item 2: Consider Approval of Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. Agreement for Chief Executive Officer, CCA Operations Consultant and Board Secretary for an amount not to exceed $300,000 effective July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. agreement for Chief Executive Officer, CCA Operations Consultant and Board Secretary for an amount not to exceed $300,000, effective July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and authorize the Board Chair to execute all documents, subject to General Counsel approval.
Item 3: Consider Amendment of Energy Risk Management Policy Updating Delegation of Authority
RECOMMENDATION
Approve amendment of Energy Risk Management Policy updating delegation of authority.
Item 4: Declare Community Advisory Committee Vacancy for the City of Solana Beach for Term Ending December 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Declare Community Advisory Committee Vacancy for the City of Solana Beach, one appointee for term through December 2024, and direct application period to be open July 1 – July 31, 2023, and return with recommendation for appointment August 31, 2023.
Item 5: Consider Approval of Execution of Memorandum of Understanding with the Center for Community Energy for Submitting an Application to the California Energy Commission’s Grant GFO 22-614 Reliable, Equitable and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing
2.0 (REACH 2.0)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve execution of Memorandum of Understanding with the Center for Community Energy for submitting an application to the California Energy Commission’s grant GFO 22-614 Reliable, Equitable and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 2.0 (REACH 2.0) and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all documents, subject to General Counsel approval.
Item 6: Consider Approval of Agreement with Keyes and Fox for Regulatory Attorney Services Effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, for an annual amount not to exceed $400,000 annually in the first year.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve agreement with Keyes and Fox for Regulatory Attorney Services effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, for an annual amount not to exceed $400,000 for the first year, and authorize Chief Executive Officer to execute all documents, subject to General Counsel approval.
Motion by Member Bhat-Patel, second by Member Becker, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
New Business
Item 7: Receive Clean Energy Alliance Chief Executive Officer Operational Report and Special Counsel Regulatory Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Clean Energy Alliance Chief Executive Officer Operational Report and Special Counsel Regulatory Report.
CEO Boswell deferred presentation to the written report included in the agenda packet and commented that this meeting would be the final CEA meeting for Regulatory Counsel Ty Tosdal and expressed gratitude and accolades to Mr. Tosdal for all the work and accomplishments for CEA and Community Choice Aggregate programs.
Regulatory Counsel Tosdal expressed gratitude to the Board and CEO Boswell for the opportunity, noting the different CCA programs he and Ms. Boswell have worked on over the years. Mr. Tosdal updated the Board on the California Public Utilities Commission items including Resource Adequacy commenting that the Proposed Decision holds CCA eligibility to expand depends on compliance with resource adequacy requirements in the prior two calendar years and that any violation will disqualify a CCA from expanding into new territories. Counsel Tosdal noted that CalCCA criticized the Proposed Decision commenting that it exceeds the Commission’s jurisdiction, is not supported by law or substantial evidence and is an abuse of discretion. Other CCAs commented as well; regarding the Provider of Last Resort Amended Scoping Memo that was issued on June 19 cancels hearings and revises the procedural schedule with the Proposed Decision scheduled for October 2023; regarding the Draft Resolution E-5277: Westside Canal Energy Storage Project, this resolution approves SDG&E’s request to count the project toward midterm reliability requirements and that protests were raised related to PCIA cost recovery, CPUC approved SDG&E’s request in Draft Resolution E-5277; and regarding Clean Energy Financing: Proposed Decision issued on June 9, 2023, in Clean Energy Financing proceeding approves with subsequent modification and declines to adopt CCA proposals.
CEA Board received and filed report.
Item 8: Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 - 005 Establishing Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-005 Establishing Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget.
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CFO Andy Stern presented the Proposed FY 2023/2024 Budget for approval.
Motion by Vice Chair Musgrove, second by Member Becker, to approve the recommendation adopting Resolution No. 2023-005 establishing FY 2023/24 Budget.
Motion carried unanimously, 6/0.
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None
NEXT MEETING: Regular Board Meeting July 27, 2023, City of Oceanside, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
ADJOURN: Chair Druker adjourned the meeting at 3:05 p.m. _______________________________________
Susan Caputo, MMC
Interim Board Secretary
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