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PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY
GOVERNING BOARD
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING
December 18, 2025
MINUTES
Heard General Administrative Functions - Part I (Special Meeting) Call to Order
The Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors met in open session for a duly noticed Special Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 2:34 p.m. The Members convened in person and the meeting was accessible to the public at Pioneer Community Energy, 2510 Warren Drive, Suite B, Rocklin, California 95677; and, the meeting was accessible for viewer participation on the Zoom platform at the following link:
https://us06web.zoom .us/i/89020017279; and, was live streamed for viewing on the Pioneer website:
https: //pioneercom mun ityenergy. org/about-us/meeti ngs-and-agendas/.
Roll Call
Present: City of Auburn (Dowdin Calvillo), County of El Dorado (Parlin), City of Grass Valley (Ivy), Nevada City (Petersen), County of Placer (Jones), City of Placerville (Carter).
Absent: City of Colfax (Lomen), City of Lincoln (Pearl), Town of Loomis (Ring), County of Placer (DeMattei), City of Rocklin (Janda).
Chair Dowdin Calvillo presided over the meeting. A quorum was present.
No public comment was offered on items not on the agenda.
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Adjournment to Closed Session / Public Report of Closed Session The Board adjourned to closed session for: (1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)), Kolpitcke v. Pioneer Community Energy (Case No. S-CV-0054062); (2) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code §54957), Title: Chief Executive Officer; and (3) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957 .6), Agency Negotiator: Board Chair; Unrepresented Employee: Chief Executive Officer.
The Board reconvened in open session.
No reportable action was taken .
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Heard General Administrative Functions - Part II (Regular Meeting) Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Pioneer Commun ity Energy Board of Directors was called to order at 3:16 p.m. on December 18, 2025.
December 18, 2025 - page 2
Roll Call
Present: City of Auburn (Dowdin Calvillo), City of Colfax (Lomen), County of El Dorado (Parlin), City of Grass Valley (Ivy), City of Lincoln (Pearl), Town of Loomis (Ring), Nevada City (Petersen), County of Placer (Jones), City of Placerville (Carter).
Absent: County of Placer (DeMattei), City of Rocklin (Janda).
Chair Dowdin Calvillo presided over the meeting. A quorum was confirmed.
Agenda Review
The Board reviewed and approved the agenda without revision.
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Acted on the Consent Agenda as follows:
Approved the minutes of the November 20, 2025 regular meeting.
Receipt of Fiscal Year 2025-26 draft monthly financial reports through October 2025.
Adoption of Resolution 2025-45 approving five Information Technology (IT) policies and procedures.
MOTION: Jones/Pearl. Vote: 9:0:2
ROLL CALL: Carter, Dowdin Calvillo, Ivy, Jones, Lomen, Parlin, Pearl, Petersen, Ring.
No/ Abstain: None.
Absent: DeMattei, Janda.
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Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Energy Mission Control DBA Fuse Carbon Technologies (FuSE) to Include Solar Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Program Services and to Expand Eligibility of FuSE Programs to Special District Customers
Adopted Resolution 2025-46 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute an amendment to the agreement with Energy Mission Control dba FuSE Carbon Technologies ("FuSE") to include Solar Renewable Energy Credit (REC) program services and to expand eligibility of FuSE programs to Pioneer special district customers.
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the item and provided background on the proposed Solar REC Program as an expansion of Pioneer's existing Clean Fleet Revenue Program. Director of Community Relations Gina Stassi-Vanacore presented the staff report and program overview. Evan Rosenberg, Director of Voluntary Markets, FuSE Carbon Technologies, provided a detailed presentation on REC market fundamentals, program administration, anticipated revenue opportunities for member agencies, and implementation requirements.
Directors asked clarifying questions regarding program eligibility, applicability to special districts, and potential future expansion to additional public agencies. Directors expressed support for the program and its alignment with Pioneer's strategic goals as a community partner.
Director of Community Relations Stassi-Vanacore presented a Resolution authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute an amendment to the agreement with FuSE to include Solar Renewable Energy Credit (REC) program services and to expand eligibility to special district customers.
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MOTION: Petersen/Ring. Vote: 9:0:2
ROLL CALL: Carter, Dowdin Calvillo, Ivy, Jones, Lomen, Parlin, Pearl, Petersen, Ring.
No/Abstain: None.
Absent: DeMattei, Janda.
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Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Expanding Pioneer Community Energy Membership to Include the Cities of Colusa and Williams and the County of Colusa
Adopted Resolution 2025-47 approving Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy, expanding Pioneer's Joint Powers Authority membership to include the Cities of Colusa and Williams and the County of Colusa.
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the item and provided background on the proposed expansion and associated impact assessment process. Director of Community Relations Gina Stassi-Vanacore presented the staff report summarizing the impact assessment findings, fiscal impacts, and proposed October 2027 service launch timeline. Alden of Pacific Energy Advisors provided technical support and was available to respond to questions regarding the impact assessment methodology and assumptions.
Directors discussed governance considerations associated with future Board expansion, onboarding and training of new directors, and committee composition. Directors expressed support for the proposed expansion and the importance of advance planning to ensure effective governance.
Director of Community Relations Stassi-Vanacore presented a Resolution approving Amendment No. 8 to the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement expanding Pioneer Community Energy's membership.
MOTION: Parlin/Jones. Vote: 9:0:2
ROLL CALL: Carter, Dowdin Calvillo, Ivy, Jones, Lomen, Parlin, Pearl, Petersen, Ring.
No/Abstain: None.
Absent: DeMattei, Janda.
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Adopt Resolution Approving Addendum No. 4 to the Community Choice Aggregation Implementation Plan and Statement of Intent
Adopted Resolution 2025-48 approving Addendum No. 4 to Pioneer Community Energy's Community Choice Aggregation Implementation Plan and Statement of Intent to address Pioneer's proposed expansion into the Cities of Colusa and Williams and the County of Colusa, and authorizing submittal to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the item and explained the purpose of Addendum No. 4, including required CPUC filings, load projections, and confirmation of Pioneer's operational readiness to serve the proposed new member agencies. Alden of Pacific Energy Advisors was available to respond to technical questions regarding the addendum and supporting analysis.
Directors expressed support for the filing and acknowledged the importance of timely CPUC submission to maintain the proposed expansion schedule.
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Chief Executive Officer Eckert presented a Resolution approving Addendum No. 4 to the Implementation Plan and Statement of Intent and authorizing submittal to the California Public Utilities Commission.
MOTION: Pearl/Jones. Vote: 9:0:2
ROLL CALL: Carter, Dowdin Calvillo, Ivy, Jones, Lomen, Parlin, Pearl, Petersen, Ring.
No/Abstain: None.
Absent: DeMattei, Janda.
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2025 Energy Procurement Year-in-Review
Received an update on Pioneer Community Energy's 2025 energy procurement activities, including market conditions, long-term power purchase agreements, portfolio optimization efforts, regulatory compliance, and biomass and microgrid initiatives.
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the item. Devin Reeves, Power Resources Manager, presented the year-in-review update on behalf of Sam Kang, Chief Operating Officer. The presentation included discussion of market trends, procurement strategy, portfolio risk management, and progress on long-term resource planning.
Directors asked questions and discussed procurement strategy, cost containment, and reliability considerations. Directors expressed appreciation for staff's work and the progress made during the year.
No formal action was taken.
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Programs: 2025 Year-in-Review
Received a presentation summarizing Pioneer Community Energy's customer programs and community initiatives for 2025.
Director of Community Relations Gina Stassi-Vanacore presented an overview of program performance, participation levels, and community impact achieved during the year. The presentation highlighted key accomplishments and ongoing efforts to support Pioneer's member agencies and customers.
Directors expressed support for the programs and appreciation for staff's work.
No formal action was taken.
Board Member Communications
None.
Chief Executive Officer Communications
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert provided brief closing remarks and updates.
Items for Information
Received the Glossary of Terms.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4: 19 PM.
Minutes approved as presented by a majority vote
of the Governing Board on January 15, 2026.