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PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY
GOVERNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
January 15, 2026
MINUTES
Heard General Administrative Functions - Part I
Call to Order
The Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors met in open session for a noticed Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2025, at 3:00 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/j/89020017279 ; and, was live streamed for viewing on the Pioneer website:
https://pioneercommunityenerqy.orq/about-us/meetings-and-aqendas/.
Chair Dowdin Calvillo called the regular meeting to order at approximately 3:01 PM .
Roll Call
Present: City of Auburn (Dowd in Calvillo), City of Colfax (Lomen), County of El Dorado (Parlin), City of Grass Valley (Ivy), City of Lincoln (Pearl), Nevada City (Petersen), County of Placer (Jones), County of Placer (DeMattei), City of Placerville (Carter), City of Rocklin (Janda).
Absent: Town of Loomis (Ring).
No public comment was offered on items not on the agenda.
Annual Selection of Officers
Selection of Chair for 2026
The Board opened nominations for Chair of the Pioneer Community Energy Governing Board for 2026.
Director Janda and Chair Dowdin Calvillo were nominated. Following discussion, a roll call vote was conducted. The nomination of Director Janda did not receive the required majority. A subsequent roll call vote was conducted on the nomination of Chair Dowdin Calvillo.
MOTION: Jones (nomination of Greg Janda as Chair). Vote: 5:5:1 ROLL CALL: Lomen, Ivy, DeMattei, Jones, Janda.
No/Abstain: Dowdin Calvillo, Parlin, Pearl, Petersen, Carter.
Absent: Ring.
MOTION: Parlin (nomination of Alice Dowdin Calvillo as Chair). Vote: 6:4:1 ROLL CALL: Dowdin Calvillo, Parlin, Ivy, Pearl, Petersen, Carter.
No/Abstain: Lomen, DeMattei, Jones, Janda.
Absent: Ring.
Action: Chair Dowd in Calvillo was elected Chair of the Pioneer Community Energy Governing Board for 2026.
Selection of Vice Chair for 2026
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Nominations were opened for Vice Chair of the Governing Board. Director Janda was nominated and accepted the nomination. No additional nominations were offered.
MOTION: Jones (nomination of Greg Janda as Vice Chair). Vote: 10:0: 1 ROLL CALL: Dowdin Calvillo, Lomen, Parlin, Ivy, Pearl, Petersen, DeMattei, Jones, Carter, Janda.
No/Abstain: None
Absent: Ring.
Action: Director Greg Janda was elected Vice Chair of the Pioneer Community Energy Governing Board for 2026.
Entry No. 2
The Board considered the Consent Agenda. Item II.d, Establish Ad Hoc Energy Procurement Review Committee, was pulled for separate discussion.
Approved the minutes of the December 18, 2025 special and regular meeting.
Receipt of Fiscal Year 2025-26 draft monthly financial reports through November 2025.
Amendment No. 6 to the Employment Agreement for Chief Executive Officer, Donald Eckert.
MOTION: Jones/Parlin. Vote: 10:0:1
ROLL CALL: Dowdin Calvillo, Lomen, Parlin, Ivy, Pearl, Petersen, DeMattei, Jones, Carter, Janda.
No/ Abstain: None
Absent: Ring.
Establish Ad Hoc Energy Procurement Review Committee
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the item and provided an overview of the purpose, scope, and proposed membership of the Ad Hoc Energy Procurement Review Committee, which provides advisory recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer regarding certain long-term power purchase agreements exceeding established thresholds. Chief Executive Officer Eckert explained that the prior committee had sunset and that reestablishment was recommended due to anticipated procurement activity. He also outlined proposed committee membership and noted that committee assignments would be reviewed more broadly at a future meeting.
Directors discussed committee membership and future committee assignment review.
MOTION: Jones/Carter. Vote: 10:0:1
ROLL CALL: Dowdin Calvillo, Lomen, Parlin, Ivy, Pearl, Petersen, DeMattei, Jones, Carter, Janda.
No/ Abstain: None
Absent: Ring.
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Receive Financial Audit Report from Sorren CPAs P.C.
Received the Year-End Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the item and provided an overview of the annual financial audit and its importance to Pioneer Community Energy's financial transparency and accountability. Director of Finance & Administration Brad Koehn introduced representatives from Sorren CPAs P.C.
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Kellen Gilbert, Audit Partner, Sorren CPAs P.C., presented the results of the independent audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, including the audit scope, methodology, and conclusions. Mr. Gilbert reported that the auditors issued an unmodified opinion and identified no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal controls. He also summarized required communications to the Governing Board and noted the implementation of new accounting standards without material impact.
Directors asked questions regarding cash and investment balances, accrued costs of electricity, liquidity, and internal controls. Staff and auditors responded to questions and provided clarification. Directors expressed appreciation for staff and the auditors for their work.
MOTION: Pearl/Lomen. Vote: 10:0:1
ROLL CALL: Dowdin Calvillo, Lomen, Parlin, Ivy, Pearl, Petersen, DeMattei, Jones, Carter, Janda.
No/ Abstain: None
Absent: Ring.
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Public Hearing and Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Authorizing an Adjustment to Pioneer Community Energy's Customer Generation Rates Effective March 1, 2026 Adopted a Resolution authorizing an adjustment to Pioneer Community Energy's customer generation rates effective March 1, 2026, based on the 10 percent generation-to-generation discount scenario, as discussed.
Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the public hearing and provided an overview of Pioneer Community Energy's rate-setting principles, including financial sufficiency, rate competitiveness, stability, equity, and protection of Pioneer's investment-grade credit rating. He discussed current market conditions, Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) impacts, and the broader regulatory and advocacy context affecting community choice aggregators.
Alden Walden and John DeLassi of Pacific Energy Advisors presented a detailed analysis of market conditions, PG&E rate changes, customer bill impacts, financial scenarios, reserve utilization, and recommended generation rate adjustments effective March 1, 2026. The presentation reviewed multiple rate scenarios and emphasized a balanced approach to customer relief and long-term financial sustainability.
Directors engaged in extensive discussion regarding customer impacts, reserve drawdown, credit rating considerations, expansion planning, and long-term financial stability. Directors acknowledged ongoing regulatory and advocacy efforts related to PCIA impacts.
A Rocklin City Councilmember provided public comment regarding customer rate impacts and affordability considerations.
MOTION: DeMattei/Parlin. Vote: 9:0:2
ROLL CALL: Dowdin Calvillo, Parlin, Ivy, Pearl, Petersen, DeMattei, Jones, Carter, Janda.
No/ Abstain: None
Absent: Lomen, Ring.
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Adopt Resolution Approving the 2026 Governing Board Meeting Schedule Adopted a Resolution approving the 2026 Governing Board Meeting Schedule as amended, including the revised February 2026 meeting date.
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Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert introduced the item and provided an overview of the proposed 2026 Governing Board meeting schedule through January 2027. He noted a recommended amendment to adjust the February 2026 meeting date to February 26, 2026, to address scheduling considerations.
Directors discussed the proposed amendment and meeting calendar logistics.
MOTION: Parlin/Ivy. Vote: 8:0:3
ROLL CALL: Dowdin Calvillo, Parlin, Ivy, Pearl, Petersen, Jones, Carter, Janda.
No/ Abstain: None
Absent: DeMattei, Lomen, Ring.
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 5:12 PM.
ATTEST:
Minutes approved as presented by a majority vote of
the Governing Board on February 26, 2026.
Teresa Willock, Board Secretary