Presentation — San Diego Community Power Board of Directors, October 23, 2025

2 Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
October 23, 2025
3 Welcome and Call to Order
4 Roll Call
55 6
Land Acknowledgement
7 Special Presentations and Introductions
8 Welcome Staff
Bianca Berron
Community Outreach
Representative
Carolina Heredia
Key Accounts Services
Analyst
Jackson Welch
Community Outreach Portfolio Analyst
Representative
Aoife Maxwell
9 Items to be Withdrawn or
Reordered on the Agenda
10 Public Comment on non-Agenda Items
11 Consent
Calendar

1. Approve September 25, 2025, Meeting Minutes

2. Receive and File Treasurer’s Report for Period Ending July 31, 2025

3. Receive and File Update on Programs

4. Receive and File Update on Power Services

5. Receive and File Update on Customer Operations

6. Receive and File Update on IT and Data Analytics

7. Receive and File Update on Human Resources

8. Receive and File Community Advisory Committee Monthly Update

9. Receive and File Update on Marketing, Public Relations, and Local Government Affairs

10. Receive and File Update on Regulatory and Legislative Affairs

11. Approve Annual Energy Usage and Voting Shares Update

12. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Neyenesch Printers for Printing, Mailing and Postage Services to Extend the Term to December 31, 2026 and Increase the Contract Not-to-Exceed amount by $900,000 for a total Contract Not-To-Exceed amount of $2,128,218

13. Approve Non-Material Revisions to FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget, the FY 2025-2026 Capital Budget, and the FY 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan

14. Approve Updated 2026 Board Meeting Schedule

15. Receive and File Update on Pilot Projects
12 Public Comment on Consent Calendar
13 Regular
Agenda

16. San Diego Regional Energy Academy Update

17. Fiscal Year End 2024-25 Financial Audit Progress Report Presentation

18. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, Approving a Third Revision to the Financial Reserves Policy

19. Approve Agreement with Aspen Environmental Group for Long-Term Load Forecasting

20. Approve Master Agreement with Yes Energy, LLC for Short-term Load Forecasting Services

21. Approve First Amendment to the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer confirmation with San Diego Gas and Electric Company

22. Approve Amended and Restated Energy Storage Service Agreement for the Chula Vista Energy Center 2

23. San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) Update
14 Item No. 16
San Diego Regional
Energy Academy
Update
Presenters:

Lee Friedman, Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships
Darbi Berry, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative
Recommendation: Receive and file
Community Power’s revisions to the existing
Net Energy Metering Tariff/Program (NEM)
and to the existing Net Billing Tariff (NBT) and
Community Power’s establishment of the new
Net Billing Tariff Virtual (NBT-V) and a Net
Billing Tariff Aggregation (NBT-A) for all new
customers who elect this and who have
installed onsite generation on or after
February 15, 2024 that qualifies for the tariff
and for existing customers transitioning out of
the Virtual Net Energy Metering Tariff (VNEM)
or the Net Energy Metering Aggregation Tariff
(NEMA) following the conclusion and/or
termination of their NEMA legacy period.

Recommendation:

Receive and file an update on the San
Diego Regional Energy Academy.
15 The San Diego Regional
Energy Academy
October 2025
16 Program Administrators
The Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) is a research center of the USD School of Law that studies energy policy issues affecting California and the San Diego region. EPIC’s mission is to increase awareness and understanding of energy- and climate-related policy issues by conducting research and analysis to inform decision-makers and educating law
students.

The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative (SDRCC) was established in 2011 as a network for public agencies to advance comprehensive solutions to facilitate climate change planning. SDRCC serves as a resilience hub and a catalyst for collaborative, cross-jurisdictional work to share expertise and leverages resources in the San Diego region.
17 Inaugural Funding & Foundational
Program Partners
San Diego Community
Power (Community Power)
San Diego Gas & Electric
(SDG&E)
Program Sponsors
18 The San Diego Regional Energy
Academy is an in-person, multi-day
program that aims to elevate the
“Energy IQ” of San Diego’s
community leaders. Program content
is designed to increase participants
knowledge and literacy of our region’s
complex energy landscape.

Program Overview
19 During the course, participants: ● Explore core energy principles and their application on the ground
● Understand the San Diego region’s power
and energy system
● Assess and explore the intersections
between energy, climate impacts, and
equity
● Gain insights on how electrification and
decarbonization can help build community
resilience
● Participate in field trips to engage with key
learning concepts directly
Program Goals
20 ● Networking and Collaboration: The Academy is open to multi-sectoral community leaders and aims to support participant collaboration and networking. Graduates of the program will also have the opportunity to join the Energy Academy Alumni Network.
● Capacity Building: The Academy will fill knowledge gaps regarding the complexities of the energy landscape to equip participants to support and implement energy programs.
● A Just Transition: The Academy will provide access to resources free of charge to promote diverse participation in the energy sector to ensure a more just transition.
● Advancing Climate Action: The Academy will support the ability of community leaders to influence energy policies and promote equitable climate solutions.

Providing Multiple
Benefits to the Region
21 ● Ongoing & Sustained Engagement: Graduates of the Energy Academy join a growing network of leaders who remain connected to one another through professional development opportunities, regional events, and peer learning. ● Cross-Sector Collaboration: Alumni represent a wide range of sectors including local and state agencies, nonprofits, tribal-serving organizations, and private industry–enabling diverse cross-sector partnerships. ● Continued Learning: Future phases of the program will include alumni mixers, issue-specific workshops, and a dedicated LinkedIn group to support knowledge sharing and career growth.
● Regional Impact: The alumni network strengthens regional leadership capacity and helps sustain momentum toward San Diego’s clean energy and climate resilience goals.

Expanding Impact: Energy
Academy Alumni Network
22 ● The Energy Academy Alumni Network was
launched this Fall for program graduates
● Programming will include: ○ Sustained Engagement & Learning ○ Intentional & Targeted Networking Opportunities
○ Deeper Learning & Expanded Content
Coverage
● Our first event on October 1st included guest
speakers from San Diego Community Power,
EDF Renewables, and PowerFlex discussing
federal impacts
Launching the Alumni Network
23 ● Past participants reported an average increase of
40% in their “Energy IQ”
● After completion of the program and 100% of past
participants would recommend the Energy
Academy to a colleague
● The first three cohorts have provided energy
education programming to 90+ diverse regional
leaders across a broad range of sectors
● We received 300+ applications across the first
three cohorts, showing high demand and broad
interest in the program; each cohort has ~30-35
students
By the Numbers
24 ● Cohort 3 was completed in October 2025, we
received nearly 100 applications this cycle, with
34 graduates
● This Cohort featured four full days of
engagement, curriculum, and field trips, creating
more time for: ○ Content Development & Classroom
Learning
○ Network & Relationship Building ○ Cross Pollination & Guest Speakers ● We will launch Cohort 4 in Spring of 2026
Looking Ahead
25 Day 1: ● Energy Foundations 101 Core Curriculum & Procurement Group Activities at San Diego Community Power
Day 2: ● Field Trip to Mission Control Center Understanding Grid Operations at SDG&E
● Navigating Energy Costs & Exploring Complex Issues Battery Storage
Day 3: ● Energy Equity & Environmental Justice Guest Speakers ● Field Trip to San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Day 4: ● Field Trip to UCSD
– Decarbonization & Innovations
● Climate Change & Resilience – SDG&E Emergency Operations Program at a Glance
26 “The San Diego Regional Academy is an
incredible opportunity to not only deepen
your knowledge of the energy industry,
but also to build meaningful connections
with professionals from across the
region. The content and value packed
into this program is better than what you
get at many industry conferences.”
Participant Testimonials
27 Participant Testimonials
“The Energy Academy is a powerful experience
for energy novices and experts alike. You are
immersed in the complex energy world around
us and the classroom learning is masterfully
blended with field trips to give you a complete
perspective. The program is perfectly planned
and organized and it really helps foster new
relationships between the diverse crowd of
participants, for me multiple of those
connections have led to new business
opportunities.”
28 Thank You!
Questions: [email protected]
29 Public Comment on
Item No. 16
30 Item No. 16
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
San Diego Regional Energy
Academy Update
Recommendation:

Receive and file an update on the
San Diego Regional Energy
Academy.
31 Item No. 17
Fiscal Year End 2024-
25 Financial Audit
Progress Report
Presentation
Presenters:

Dr. Eric Washington, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
Kellin Gilbert and Alauna Rico, Sorren
Recommendation: Receive and file
Community Power’s revisions to the existing
Net Energy Metering Tariff/Program (NEM)
and to the existing Net Billing Tariff (NBT) and
Community Power’s establishment of the new
Net Billing Tariff Virtual (NBT-V) and a Net
Billing Tariff Aggregation (NBT-A) for all new
customers who elect this and who have
installed onsite generation on or after
February 15, 2024 that qualifies for the tariff
and for existing customers transitioning out of
the Virtual Net Energy Metering Tariff (VNEM)
or the Net Energy Metering Aggregation Tariff
(NEMA) following the conclusion and/or
termination of their NEMA legacy period.

Recommendation:

Receive and File Fiscal Year End 2024-25
Financial Audit Progress Report Presentation.
32 sorren.com
San Diego Community Power
Board of Directors Meeting
October 23, 2025
33 Introduction
Kellin Gilbert, CPA
Audit Partner
17 years in public accounting and performing audits of government entities Currently working with several CCA’s throughout California Alauna Rico
Audit Senior Associate
4 years in public accounting and performing audits of governments (CCA’s) 34 Transition to Sorren CPAs P.C.

As of May 2025, legacy Pisenti & Brinker combined practices with several other like-sized firms and rebranded as one unified firm “Sorren.” By combining resources with the strategic merger, we can make even greater investments in technology as well as our greatest assets, our people and clients.

Sorren is a new national top 50 firm and currently has over twenty office locations and almost a thousand employees.

The Santa Rosa office will continue to be the lead office for San Diego Community Power. No changes to the current engagement team, costs or timing of the services we provide to SDCP.
35 Results of Current Year Audit
The 2025 audit is near completion. We plan on reporting the following:
• Unmodified opinion – Based on our audit, the financial statements are materially accurate.
• No significant deficiencies or material weakness in internal control noted. 36 Audit of the year ended June 30, 2025
Financial Statements
Relative Roles & Responsibilities
• Management is responsible for preparing the Financial Statements and establishing a system of internal control.
• Auditor is responsible for auditing the Financial Statements • Considering risks of material misstatement in the Financial Statements • Considering internal controls relevant to the Financial Statements • Performing tests of year-end balances based on risk assessment • Evaluating adequacy of disclosures
37 Risk Assessment for the year ended June
30, 2025
Our audit is a risk-based audit. Risk assessment procedures include:
• Gain an understanding of the entity’s operating characteristics, practices, and procedures.
• Compare to our knowledge of similar entities, industry, and professional guidance.
• Review procedures and controls surrounding significant transaction cycles and business processes.
38 Risk Assessment for the year ended June
30, 2025
Significant areas of focus for the audit:
• Revenue recognition
• Accounts receivable and accrued revenue
• Test a sample of customer billings
• Relate total cash received during the year to revenue • Review revenue recognition through year-end and method for determining (accrued revenue)
• Cash & Investments
• Confirmations sent to financial institutions
• Accrued Cost of Electricity
• Review subsequent bills from electricity providers and cash payments • Financial Statement Note Disclosures – Complete and without bias 39 Required Board Communications
• There were no new material accounting policies adopted by San Diego Community Power throughout the period audited.
• No alternative treatments of accounting principles for material items in the financial statements have been discussed with management.
• We are not expecting to propose any adjustments to the financial statements. • We have not identified any significant or unusual transactions or applications of accounting principles where a lack of authoritative guidance exists. • There have been no disagreements with management concerning the scope of our audit, the application of accounting principles, or the basis for management’s judgments on any significant matters.
• We have not encountered any difficulties in dealing with management during the performance of our audit.
40 Kellin Gilbert
Partner
[email protected]
(707) 577-1511
sorren.com
41 Public Comment on
Item No. 17
42 Item No. 17
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Fiscal Year End 2024-25
Financial Audit Progress
Report Presentation
Recommendation:

Receive and File Fiscal Year End 2024-25
Financial Audit Progress Report Presentation.
43 Item No. 18
Adopt Resolution No.
2025-20, Approving a
Third Revision to the
Financial Reserves
Policy
Presenter:

Jeb Spengler, Sr. Strategic Finance Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file
Community Power’s revisions to the existing
Net Energy Metering Tariff/Program (NEM)
and to the existing Net Billing Tariff (NBT) and
Community Power’s establishment of the new
Net Billing Tariff Virtual (NBT-V) and a Net
Billing Tariff Aggregation (NBT-A) for all new
customers who elect this and who have
installed onsite generation on or after
February 15, 2024 that qualifies for the tariff
and for existing customers transitioning out of
the Virtual Net Energy Metering Tariff (VNEM)
or the Net Energy Metering Aggregation Tariff
(NEMA) following the conclusion and/or
termination of their NEMA legacy period.

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, Approving a
Third Revision to the Financial Reserves Policy.
44 Item 18: Revision to Financial Reserves Policy
San Diego Community Power will maintain Financial Reserves as described in this policy to:
• Meet Community Power’s strategic objectives
• Secure, maintain, and/or improve a standalone investment grade credit rating • Secure favorable terms with vendors, including power producers • Satisfy working capital requirements
• Adhere to contractual bank covenants
• Provide funds to cover unanticipated expenditures
• Support rate stability
45 Reserve Policy Timeline
Community Power
Board adopts initial
Reserve Policy
2020-04
June 2021 February 2022
Community Power
Board approves First
Revision to Reserve
Policy authorizing
delegated conditions
for the use of
Reserves
June 2024
Community Power
Board approves
Second Revision to
Reserve Policy with
comprehensive
updates to goals, use
of excess reserves
and clarifying
definitions
October 2025
Recommended Board
approval of Third
Revision to Reserve
Policy to update Days
Cash on Hand
definition to include
Investments
Comprehensive
Risk and
Reserves policy
review and update
to the Board
Q1 2026
46 Reserve Policy Update
The contribution to Reserves is determined
through Community Power’s annual budget
process as defined in the agency’s Budget Policy
and/or Community Power’s rate setting process
as defined in the agency’s Rate Development
Policy.

Contribution:

Discretionary
Current Goal:
180-Days Cash on
Hand
Current Policy
Proposed Policy
Definitions
Reserves: Net Position
Days cash on hand:
(unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, and
investments unencumbered by legal agreements
and not earmarked for specific purposes) x 365 /
(operating expenses for the current fiscal year)
Definitions
Reserves: Net Position
Days cash on hand:
(unrestricted cash and cash
equivalents) x 365 /
(operating expenses for the
current fiscal year)
47 Public Comment on
Item No. 18
48 Item No. 18
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20,
Approving a Third Revision to the
Financial Reserves Policy
Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, Approving a
Third Revision to the Financial Reserves
Policy.
49 Item No. 19
Approve Agreement
with Aspen
Environmental Group
for Long-Term Load
Forecasting
Presenters:

Jennine Camara, Director of Portfolio Management
Recommendation: Receive and file
Community Power’s revisions to the existing
Net Energy Metering Tariff/Program (NEM)
and to the existing Net Billing Tariff (NBT) and
Community Power’s establishment of the new
Net Billing Tariff Virtual (NBT-V) and a Net
Billing Tariff Aggregation (NBT-A) for all new
customers who elect this and who have
installed onsite generation on or after
February 15, 2024 that qualifies for the tariff
and for existing customers transitioning out of
the Virtual Net Energy Metering Tariff (VNEM)
or the Net Energy Metering Aggregation Tariff
(NEMA) following the conclusion and/or
termination of their NEMA legacy period.

Recommendation:

Approve the Professional Services Agreement
with Aspen Environmental Group for a two-year Long-term Load Forecasting and Compliance services agreement including a
not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00 and
authorize the Chief Executive Officer to
execute the contract. This agreement is to
develop, test, and support implementation of
a customized long-term model to forecast
hourly and aggregate customer demand for
use in Community Power’s financial and
resource planning.
50 Background
• Community Power's long-term forecast for customer
demand is critical to cost-effectively meet its goal to supply customers with 100% renewable energy by 2035.
• Community Power previously contracted entirely for these services, but is transitioning to in-house Power Services staff. • As part of a competitive bidding process, staff evaluated load forecasting and compliance support services.
51 Long-term forecasting: a key to meeting goals
Long-term forecasting is needed to:
• Plan for future electricity resources, including cost-of-service analysis, rate design studies and evaluation of future scenarios
• Provide regulatory compliance filings to the California Energy Commission • Report that Community Power is meeting and can meet its renewable portfolio standard requirements with the California Public Utilities Commission
• Act as a key input to Community Power's financial modeling and risk analysis • Inform rate design
Long-term forecasting supports two strategic plan goals:
• Develop a clean energy portfolio with renewable content of 100% no later than 2035 • Prudently manage the power portfolio to minimize risk and customer costs 52 Competitive process provides an experienced partner
• Community Power staff recommends the approval of a two-year agreement with Aspen Environmental Group following a request for proposal process.
• Aspen is a California-based corporation with extensive experience in economics, modeling and policy, and working with Community Choice Aggregators, municipal utilities and other California public agencies. • Aspen's team will develop, test and support the implementation of a customized long-term model to forecast hourly and aggregate customer demand for Community Power financial and energy resource planning functions. • The two-year contract provides time for the development and customization of Community Power's long-term model.
53 Impact
• The forecast outputs will align with Community Power's internal financial modeling framework and provide load
forecasts by rate class, month and time-of-use period.
• It also supports more sophisticated financial modeling and scenario analysis as our region electrifies, has more electric vehicles, distributed energy resources and data center loads. • This supports the continued improvement for strategic decision-making around forward procurement of energy
resources to meet customer demand and Community
Power’s renewable targets
• The agreement is subject to a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 over a two-year term, with an option to extend services for an additional year if both parties agree and if funds remain.
• The costs associated with the agreement have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget. 54 Public Comment on
Item No. 19
55 Item No. 19
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Approve Agreement with
Aspen Environmental Group
for Long-Term Load
Forecasting
Recommendation:

This agreement is to develop, test, and
support implementation of a customized
long-term model to forecast hourly and
aggregate customer demand for use in
Community Power’s financial and resource
planning.
56 Item No. 20
Approve Master
Agreement with Yes
Energy, LLC for Short-term Load Forecasting
Services
Presenters:

Recommendation:

Approve the Master Services Agreement
(MSA) with Yes Energy, LLC and service
order for Short-term Load Forecasting
services (“TESLA Custom Forecast”), for an
initial 12-month term, and automatic
annual renewals, not to exceed 5-years, or
$422,935.00 for Short-term Load
Forecasting services; and authorize the
Chief Executive Officer to execute the
contract.
57 Background
• Community Power’s short-term forecast of customer
demand is required for daily operations.
• Community Power previously contracted with Tenaska
Power Services, but is transitioning to a new vendor after a competitive process.
58 Short-term forecasting: ensuring customer demand is met Short-term forecasting is needed to:
• Efficiently plan and schedule in the day-ahead market timeframe • Participate in the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) integrated forward market (or "day-ahead market“) to balance the electric supply and demand on an hourly basis • Effectively influence the balance of energy charges and real-time market costs in an effort to save ratepayer dollars • Inform the Community Power Programs team when to dispatch demand-side energy resources and programs to capture the greatest benefit for customers
Short-term forecasting supports the strategic plan goal to:
• Prudently manage the power portfolio to minimize risk and customer costs 59 Competitive process provides an experienced partner
• Community Power staff recommends the approval of a one-year agreement with Yes Energy with annual renewals for up to four additional years, after a competitive request for proposals process. • After the initial 12-month term, Community Power can elect to terminate services without penalty. • The Yes Energy team will develop multiple load forecasting models reflecting total electric usage based on customer class and geographic area, the developed forecasts will then be used to produce a forecast of Community Power’s aggregate hourly demand for submittal to California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) each day. • The agreement includes access for Community Power to receive the daily forecast for scheduling at no additional cost and includes weekly forecast error reports for staff to track and recommend continuous improvements. 60 Impact
• Staff expect ongoing improvements to Community Power’s short-term load forecasting to reduce overall costs
associated with market participation.
• Total agreement will not-to-exceed $422,935.00 over the maximum 5-year term length.
• The costs associated with the function of short-term load forecasting are included in the approved Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 operating budget.
61 Public Comment on
Item No. 20
62 Item No. 20
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Approve Master Agreement
with Yes Energy, LLC for
Short-term Load Forecasting
Services
Recommendation:

Kenny Key, Director of Power Contracts
Recommendation: Receive and file
Community Power’s revisions to the existing
Net Energy Metering Tariff/Program (NEM)
and to the existing Net Billing Tariff (NBT) and
Community Power’s establishment of the new
Net Billing Tariff Virtual (NBT-V) and a Net
Billing Tariff Aggregation (NBT-A) for all new
customers who elect this and who have
installed onsite generation on or after
February 15, 2024 that qualifies for the tariff
and for existing customers transitioning out of
the Virtual Net Energy Metering Tariff (VNEM)
or the Net Energy Metering Aggregation Tariff
(NEMA) following the conclusion and/or
termination of their NEMA legacy period.

Recommendation:

Approve the proposed First Amendment to
the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer
(“VAMO”) confirmation with San Diego Gas
and Electric Company and authorize the
Chief Executive Officer to execute the
agreement.

Item 21: VAMO Amendment Background
Title
Presenter:

Name
• On December 20, 2021 Community Power executed a confirm with SDG&E for the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer (“VAMO”)
• VAMO was directed by the CPUC to allow Community Power to purchase the renewable attributes from projects SDG&E contracted with before the load migrated to Community Power • The original VAMO contracted has a delivery term ending December 31, 2033 • The CPUC directed SDG&E to offer the volumes through the end of the underlying projects contract life, thus requiring an amendment to the VAMO contract
Item 21: VAMO Amendment Scope
Title
Presenter:

Name
• The First Amendment simply modifies the Delivery Period in the contract from ending on December 31, 2033 to:
• “the date Seller no longer receives Product from any of the contracts in the Project, unless this Agreement is terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement” • Community Power expects this Amendment to add volumes from 2034-2042 averaging ~1M RECs per year
66 Public Comment on
Item No. 21
67 Item No. 21
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Approve First Amendment to
the Voluntary Allocation
Market Offer confirmation
with San Diego Gas and
Electric Company
Recommendation:

Approve the proposed First Amendment to
the Voluntary Allocation Market Offer
confirmation with San Diego Gas and Electric
Company and authorize the Chief Executive
Officer to execute the agreement.
68 Item No. 22
Approve Amended
and Restated Energy
Storage Service
Agreement for the
Chula Vista Energy
Center 2
Presenter:

Recommendation:

Approve the proposed Amended and
Restated 15-year Energy Storage Service
Agreement with Chula Vista Energy Center,
LLC for a 49.7 MW/198.8 MWh, 4-hour
battery energy storage facility and
authorize the Chief Executive Officer to
execute the agreement.

CVEC2: Project Summary and Background
Title
Presenter:

Name
• Chula Vista Energy Center 2 (CVEC2) is a stand-alone storage project being developed by Wellhead Electric Company, Inc. (Wellhead)
• 49.7MW/198.8MWh (4-hour) lithium-ion battery
• Location: Chula Vista
• BOD Actions: Approved Jan 18, 2024
CVEC2: Key Terms
Title
Presenter:

Name
• Product: Full Toll and Resource Adequacy benefits
• Pricing: Fixed for a 15-year term
• Timeline: Guaranteed Commercial Operation Date is June 1, 2026 • Community Power would receive financial compensation in the event of seller’s failure to successfully achieve certain development milestones as well as seller’s failure to meet guaranteed efficiency rates once the project is operational.

CVEC2: Amendment Scope
Title
Presenter:

Name
• Increased price due to tariff impacts
• Increased number of cycles per day
• Pricing adjustment if commercial operations are delayed • Clean up edits for resource availability calculations and slice of day resource adequacy accounting
CVEC2: Project Summary – Battery Technology
Title
Presenter:

Name
• Chula Vista Energy Center 2 (CVEC2) has selected batteries supplied by Tesla • Tesla MegaPack2XL’s have an excellent safety record
• Since 2023, 10,000 MegaPack2XL’s have been placed into service with no major incidents
• MegPack 2XL design features with an objective of safety • Purpose built containers with California Fire Code compliant spacing • Liquid cooling system
• Relatively small grouping of cells
• Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry that is intrinsically very safe and design limits potential for thermal runaway without external activation CVEC2: Workforce Development and Community Benefits
Title
Presenter:

Name
• Wellhead is committed to using union labor at the project and has entered into a Project Labor Agreement and a Maintenance Labor Agreement
• Project development will bring approximately 130 clean-energy jobs throughout construction and will be staffed during operations by Wellhead's 6-person San Diego area O&M staff. • Project is located in a disadvantaged community and will help displace local and regional gas-fired generation in peak hours and fewer renewable curtailments will occur. • Wellhead is providing approximately $200,000 in community benefits which include:
• Donations and scholarships to local elementary and high schools for VEX robotic and CTE construction programs
• Scholarships focusing on the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math • Donations to programs sponsored by the San Diego County local building trades • Substantial contribution to the Community Investment Fund • Annual Property Tax revenues of nearly $800,000 for schools and city services • Approx. $350,000 per year for schools
• Approx. $185,000 per year for the Chula Vista General Fund CVEC2: Staff Analysis
Title
Presenter:

Name
• The project would contribute to Community Power’s local capacity target and provide local RA • The long-term purchase of capacity, energy arbitrage, and ancillary services will provide Community Power with significant value and cost certainty over the term of this ESSA 75 Public Comment on
Item No. 22
76 Item No. 22
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Approve Amended and
Restated Energy Storage
Service Agreement for the
Chula Vista Energy Center 2
Recommendation:

Approve the proposed Amended and
Restated 15-year Energy Storage Service
Agreement with Chula Vista Energy Center,
LLC for a 49.7 MW/198.8 MWh, 4-hour
battery energy storage facility and authorize
the Chief Executive Officer to execute the
agreement.
77 Item No. 23
San Diego Regional
Energy Network (SDREN) Update
Presenters:

Sheena Tran, Associate Director of Programs
Amy Whitehouse, Senior Program Manager
Marissa Van Sant, Senior Program Manager
Alyson Scurlock, Senior Program Associate
Recommendation: Receive and file
Community Power’s revisions to the existing
Net Energy Metering Tariff/Program (NEM)
and to the existing Net Billing Tariff (NBT) and
Community Power’s establishment of the new
Net Billing Tariff Virtual (NBT-V) and a Net
Billing Tariff Aggregation (NBT-A) for all new
customers who elect this and who have
installed onsite generation on or after
February 15, 2024 that qualifies for the tariff
and for existing customers transitioning out of
the Virtual Net Energy Metering Tariff (VNEM)
or the Net Energy Metering Aggregation Tariff
(NEMA) following the conclusion and/or
termination of their NEMA legacy period.

Recommendation:

Receive and file update on San Diego
Regional Energy Network (SDREN)
progress.
78 San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) Background • Approval: SDREN was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on August 1, 2024 • Budget: SDREN approved for $124M to administer a portfolio of 10 energy efficiency programs (2024-2027) • Target: Programs target underserved and hard-to-reach residents, businesses, public agencies, and Tribal governments across the region
• Primary focus to date: Program launch and CPUC compliance activities, SDREN Advisory Committee planning Oversight and Administration
San Diego Community Power &
County of San Diego SDREN Advisory
Committee
Lead Portfolio Administrator
Community Power
Program
Operations
Teams
Residential
Workforce,
Education &
Training
Commercial Public Codes &
Standards
79 January 2024
SDREN Business Plan
Application submitted
February 2025
Phase 1 RFPs released
(cross-cutting sector
programs)
May 2025
Phase 3 RFPs released
(commercial sector
programs)
August 2024
SDREN Business Plan
Application approved
by CPUC
March 2025
Phase 2 RFPs released
(public and residential sector
programs)
Q1 – Q2 2026
Estimated program
launches
Timeline
80 Program Solicitations
Phase 1
Workforce Development & Codes
and Standards Programs
• Energy Pathways*
$5,556,916
• Workforce Training and Capacity
Building*
$9,028,535
• Codes and Standards*
$5,077,756
Phase 2
Public & Residential Programs
• Climate Resilience Leadership
$9,740,641 (DI), $7,442,846 (I)
• Tribal Engagement
$1,389,551
• Single-Family
$6,367,475 (DI), $12,416,267 (I)
• Multifamily
$3,492,276 (DI), $6,539,071 (I)
Phase 3
Commercial Programs
• Efficient Refrigeration
$2,028,045 (DI), $4,074,678 (I)
• Market Access Program
$4,597,330 (DI), $9,006,228 (I)
• Small-Medium Business Energy
Coach
$6,567,110 (DI), $2,016,518 (I)
DI = Direct Implementation, I = Incentive,
* = Contract executed with implementer
81 Workforce
Development
82 Youth and Adult Workforce Development
Energy Pathways Program
• Connect high school students to green
career opportunities
• Target audience
o High school students, educators
• Program services
o No cost courses, dual enrollment,
internships, mentorship, wraparound
services
Workforce Training and Capacity Building
Program
• Train individuals for green careers and
provide support to employers for ongoing
training for employees
• Target audience
o Job seekers, employers
• Program services
o No cost training programs, job
placement, wraparound services
83 Public Agencies
84 Public Agencies
Codes and Standards Program
• Improve regional compliance for Title 24
and support jurisdictions with reach codes
• Target audience
o Jurisdictions and permitting officials
• Program services
o Technical assistance, in-person energy
code coach support, reach code support
Climate Resilience Leadership Program
• Remove barriers for public agencies to
complete energy efficiency projects
• Target audience
o Local governments, Tribal governments,
school districts
• Program services
o Technical assistance, incentives, project
management support
85 Tribal Governments
Tribal Engagement Program
• Fund and support Tribal governments’ energy efficiency initiatives • Target audience
o San Diego’s 17 federally recognized Tribal governments • Program services
o Technical assistance, direct funding, referrals to other programs 86 Residential
87 Residential (Single-family and Multifamily)
Single-Family Program
• Provide low-to-no cost energy efficiency
upgrades and technical assistance for
single-family/mobile homeowners and
renters
• Target audience
o Residents of single-family and mobile
homes
• Program services
o Energy efficiency kits, technical
assistance, no-cost energy efficiency
measures & incentives
Multifamily Program
• Provide low-to-no cost energy efficiency
upgrades and technical assistance for
multifamily property owners and renters
• Target audience
o Residents multifamily properties w/ 2+
units
• Program services
o Energy efficiency kits, technical
assistance, no-cost energy efficiency
measures & incentives
88 Commercial
89 Commercial
Efficient Refrigeration Program
• No-cost efficient
refrigeration equipment
and technical assistance
• Target audience
o Corner stores, small
grocery stores, small
businesses
• Program services
o No-cost equipment,
energy savings, improve
access to fresh food
Small-to-Medium Business (SMB)
Energy Coach Program
• No-cost energy coaching and
energy efficiency upgrades that
help businesses lower energy
costs
• Target audience
o Small and medium sized
businesses
• Program services
o Concierge-style advisory
services, technical assistance
and no-cost EE measures
Market Access Program
• Performance-based incentives
for contractors that reduce
demand through projects with
verified energy savings
• Target audience
o Small and medium sized
businesses
• Program services
o Clear incentive rates and
flexible measures for
contractors, cost savings for
SMBs
90 Public Comment on
Item No. 23
91 Item No. 23
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
San Diego Regional Energy
Network (SDREN) Update
Recommendation:

Receive and file update on San Diego
Regional Energy Network (SDREN)
progress.
92 Chief Executive Officer Report
93 San Diego Community Power in the Community
Solar Battery Savings Press Conference Tree San Diego San Diego Startup Week 94 Looking Ahead
• Jackie Robinson YMCA Resource Fair on November
5 in San Diego
• MAAC Community Center Food Bank on November
20 in Chula Vista
• Surfrider Beach Cleanup on November 22 in
Encinitas
95 Board Member Announcements
96 Adjournment
97 Next Regular Community
Power Board Meeting
November 20, 2025
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