1 The September 24, 2026,
Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors
will Begin Shortly
[email protected]
2 Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
September 24, 2026
3 Welcome & Call to Order
4 Roll Call
55 6
Land Acknowledgement
7 Items to be Withdrawn or
Reordered on the Agenda
8 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
9 Consent
Calendar
1. Approve August 27, 2026, Meeting Minutes
2. Receive and File Programs Update
3. Receive and File Power Services Update
4. Receive and File Customer Operations Update
5. Receive and File IT and Data Analytics Update
6. Receive and File Human Resources Update
7. Receive and File Marketing, Public Relations, and Local Government Affairs Update
8. Treasurer’s Report for 12-Month Period Ending June 30, 2026, and Quarterly Investment Update
9. Receive and File Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Update
10. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14, Approving a Fiscal and Financial Training Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 827 (SB 827)
11. Approve First Amendment to Amended and Restated Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Noble Solar, LLC, to Increase Community Benefits, Guaranteed Efficiency Rate and Curtailment Threshold; Reduce Cost of Excess Deliveries, and Allow Further Extension to Development Cure Period in case of Continued Delay in Issuance of Federal Permits
12. Approve Contract No. 2026-33 with Golden Five LLC for Microsoft Licensing Subscription Services (Agreement) for an initial term of three (3) years with two (2) one year renewal options, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 and authorize the Acting Chief Executive Officer to Execute Contract
13. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Virtual Peaker, Inc. Agreement, Updating the Services and Pricing and Schedules, Adding the Sonnen Battery Integration and Simulated Devices, and Increasing the Agreement's Not-to-Exceed amount by $1,200,000, Resulting in a Revised Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $3,600,000, and Authorize the Acting Chief Executive Officer to execute the Amendment
14. Approve Second Amendment to Agreement with The San Diego Foundation for Community Grant Program Administration Services, to add the FY2026-27 Scope of Work and Fees for the Final Contractual Year, and Authorize the Acting Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Second Amendment
15. Approve a Contract with Neighborhood National Bank for Qualified Public Depository Services for the Period September 24, 2026, through August 30, 2031, and Authorize the Acting Chief Executive Officer to Execute the Contract 10 Public Comment on Consent Calendar
11 Regular
Agenda
16. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, Approving the Addition of the City of Coronado as a Member of San Diego Community Power
17. Approve Contracts with CPS HR Consultants in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000 for executive recruitment services; LHI Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $185,000 for short-term temporary recruitment services; and Blair Search Partners LLC (BSP) in an amount not to exceed $185,000 for direct hire recruitment services; and Authorize the Board Chair to Execute the Contracts
18. Solar Battery Savings Residential Update
19. Update on Regional Energy Markets: The Extended Day-Ahead Market
12 Item No. 16
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-
15, Approving the Addition
of the City of Coronado as a
Member of San Diego
Community Power
Presenters:
Lee Friedman, Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships Lucas Utouh, Senior Director Data Analytics and Customer Operations
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 and a Net Billing Tariff
Aggregation (NA) 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. 2026-15, Approving the
Addition of the City of Coronado as a Member of
San Diego Community Power
13 Background
• March 15, 2022 – City of Coronado (Coronado) adopts a Climate Action Plan
o Directs staff to study CCA feasibility
• June 6, 2023 – Staff present CCA white paper
o Directs staff to evaluate joining a CCA
• June 3, 2025 – Report presented to Coronado
• November 18, 2025 – Coronado reaffirms interest
• February 17, 2026 – Coronado unanimously votes to
begin the process of joining Community Power
• July 21, 2026 – Coronado unanimously votes to adopt
ordinance and resolution to join Community Power
• September 1, 2026 – Coronado's second hearing of
ordinance and resolution passes
14 Councilmember
Kelly Purvis
Primary
City of Coronado – Board of Directors Representative
Mayor Pro Tem
Carrie Downey
Alternate
15 Current Service Area – Community Power
• San Diego Community Power is a
not-for-profit public agency bringing
cleaner energy at competitive rates
• We provide reliable, affordable
electricity to nearly 1 million
customer accounts in the Cities of
Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial
Beach, La Mesa, National City, and
San Diego as well as the
unincorporated communities of San
Diego County.
16 Electric Usage
Customer Class
Coronado
Average Net Load
(MWh)
Community Power
Average Net Load
(MWh)
Residential 40,891 3,182,448
Small Commercial 9,242 1,021,725
Medium Commercial 17,905 1,613,132
Large Commercial &
Industrial 15,790 1,594,667
Agriculture 609 218,316
Streetlighting 0 46,810
Total 84,437 7,660,365
Coronado would add approximately 1% to
Community Power’s annual energy load
17 Feasibility Pro Forma
Assumptions
• Start Date: March 2028
• Default Service Option: PowerOn
• Load Assumption: 100%
• Costs Include:
o Energy
o Customer Billing Charges
o Customer Service Support (Call Center)
o SDG&E Service Fees
o Statutory Customer Notices
18 Feasibility Pro Forma Results
Market conditions may change over time.
Actual revenue could differ from projections.
Amounts displayed in millions of dollars
Category 2028 2029 2030
Energy Costs -7.1 -9.3 -9.7
Non-Energy
Costs -0.1 -0.1 -0.1
Revenue 8.4 10.6 11.6
Net Margin 1.2 1.2 1.8
19 Impact on Voting Shares
*Based on calendar year 2025 historical data as received from SDG&E. • Voting is impacted any time a new member is added
• There are two types of votes:
o "One entity one vote"
o Weighted vote
• The weighted vote is a form of
proportional voting by energy load.
To date, this method has not been
used by the Board.
Member Share (MWh) Share Weight
Allocation of City of
San Diego Share
above 49%
Calculated Voting
Share (City of SD
capped at 49%)*
San Diego (City) 5,434,949 65.88% - 49.00%
San Diego County 1,471,410 17.84% 8.83% 26.66%
Chula Vista 636,459 7.72% 3.82% 11.53%
Encinitas 190,807 2.31% 1.14% 3.46%
La Mesa 186,642 2.26% 1.12% 3.38%
National City 180,643 2.19% 1.08% 3.27%
Imperial Beach 64,217 0.78% 0.39% 1.16%
Coronado 84,437 1.02% 0.51% 1.53%
Total 8,249,564 100% 16.88% 100.00%
20 Next Steps
Votes on admitting Coronado
Community Power Board
Receives implementation plan amendment
California Public
Utilities Commission
Coronado Service Begins
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
BY DECEMBER 31, 2026
MARCH 2028
ANTICIPATED
21 Public Comment on
Item No. 16
22 Item No. 16
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
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 and a Net Billing Tariff
Aggregation (NA) 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. 2026-15,
Approving the Addition of the City
of Coronado as a Member of San
Diego Community Power
23 Item No. 17
Approve Contracts with CPS HR
Consultants in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000 for executive recruitment services; LHI Group,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$185,000 for short-term
temporary recruitment services;
and Blair Search Partners LLC
(BSP) in an amount not to exceed
$185,000 for direct hire
recruitment services and Authorize
the Board Chair to Execute the
Contracts
Presenter:
Chandra Pugh, Senior Director of People Operations and
Administration
Recommendation:
Approve Contracts for Recruitment Services as
follows:
a. With CPS HR Consultants in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000 for executive recruitment services and Authorize the Board Chair to
Execute the Contract
b. With Recruitment Services for LHI Group, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $185,000 for short-term temporary recruitment services and Authorize the Board Chair to Execute the
Contract
c. With Blair Search Partners LLC (BSP) in an
amount not to exceed $185,000 for direct hire
recruitment services and Authorize the Board
Chair to Execute the Contract
24 Public Comment on
Item No. 17
25 Item No. 17
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Recommendation:
Approve Contracts for Recruitment Services as
follows:
a. With CPS HR Consultants in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000 for executive recruitment services and Authorize the Board Chair to
Execute the Contract
b. With Recruitment Services for LHI Group, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $185,000 for short-term temporary recruitment services and Authorize the Board Chair to Execute the
Contract
c. With Blair Search Partners LLC (BSP) in an
amount not to exceed $185,000 for direct hire
recruitment services and Authorize the Board
Chair to Execute the Contract
26 Item No. 18
Solar Battery Savings
Residential Update
Presenters:
Colin Santulli, Senior Director of Program
Emily Fisher , Senior Program 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 and a Net Billing Tariff
Aggregation (NA) 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 updates on
the relaunch of the Solar
Battery Savings (SBS)
residential program and initial
development of the non-residential pilot program
27 Solar Battery Savings
Residential Program Update
September 24, 2026
28 Strategic Plan Goals for FY 2026-2028
Local Capacity Goal:
• Starting in 2035, local energy resources will
reduce, offset, or provide at least 300 MW of
peak demand through Community Power
programs, tariffs and procurement.
VPP Strategic Goal
• Deliver 150 MW of local capacity from
distributed energy resources (DERs) and our
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) by 2035, including
expansion of Solar Battery Savings Program
150 MW
from local community-scale projects
100 MW
Solar Battery Savings
50 MW
other VPP
resources
300 MW
29 Strategic Plan Goals for FY 2026-2028
150 MW
from local community-scale projects
100 MW
Solar Battery Savings
50 MW
other VPP
resources
150 MW
Local Capacity Goal:
• Starting in 2035, local energy resources will
reduce, offset, or provide at least 300 MW of
peak demand through Community Power
programs, tariffs and procurement.
VPP Strategic Goal
• Deliver 150 MW of local capacity from
distributed energy resources (DERs) and our
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) by 2035, including
expansion of Solar Battery Savings Program
30 79 MW
Solar Battery Savings (SBS)
Strategic Plan Goals for FY 2026-2028
21 MW
enrolled in Residential SBS
150 MW
from local community-scale projects
50 MW
other VPP
resources
150 MW
Local Capacity Goal:
• Starting in 2035, local energy resources will
reduce, offset, or provide at least 300 MW of
peak demand through Community Power
programs, tariffs and procurement.
VPP Strategic Goal
• Deliver 150 MW of local capacity from
distributed energy resources (DERs) and our
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) by 2035, including
expansion of Solar Battery Savings Program
31 Solar Battery Savings
Background
32 Co
Solar Battery Savings Benefits
Residential Participants
• Lower energy bills
• Reduced on-peak consumption
• Grid resiliency
• Less grid dependency
Community Power
• Growth of local capacity
• Reduced resource adequacy costs
• Support the grid during periods of high
demand
33 Solar Battery Savings Pilot Background
April 2023
Net Billing Tariff reduced solar export credits
• New installations decreased substantially
• Local solar industry was significantly impacted
July 2024
Solar Battery Savings pilot launched
• Upfront incentive helps customers adopt solar & battery systems • Customers enroll 50% or more of their eligible battery • Lowers on-peak grid demand
34 July-November 2024
2024 Pilot Success
• $10 million total incentives
• 1,453 participants
• 2,000 batteries
• $6,868 average incentive
• 13.2 MWh
• Nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy 35 Solar Battery Savings Program Design & Relaunch
March 2025
Strategic Plan Goals Adopted
• Deliver 150 MW of local capacity from Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) by 2035
• Includes expanding Solar Battery
September 2025
Solar Battery Savings Relaunched
• Improved based on Pilot lessons
• Simplified for customers and staff
• 90 MWh target with three 30MWh steps
36 Application Status
37 Program Application Status
Status Number of
Applications
Percentage of
Applications
Submitted - Pending Documents 393 22%
Approved - Pending Installation 536 30%
Completed 706 39%
Cancelled 145 8%
Unenrolled 3 <1%
Total Applications 1,783
Fewer applications after the Residential
Investment Tax Credit ended.
0 50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Applications Submitted per Month
38 Third-Party Owned (TPO) Projects & Applications
• Community Power quickly adapted and made it easy for TPO projects to participate • Program applications with a TPO project have consistently increased to a peak of almost 75% in July Oct/Nov 2025: Major
installers removed ITC
from sales materials
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Percentage of TPO Projects
Percentage of Projects
39 Increasing New Solar Participation
Emphasis on new systems
• 71% of applications are for new systems
• Pilot was 41% of applications for new systems
• The incentive shift and system sizing tool has
supported the program goal
Applications for New vs. Existing Solar Systems
Existing Solar 360 29%
New Solar 882 71%
Approved & Completed 1,242
~10.7 MWh in approved & completed
projects (35% of the 30 MWh Step)
40 Customer
Participation &
Engagement
41 Market Rate v. Non-Market Rate Participation
Applications
Market Rate 745 60%
Non-Market Rate 497 40%
Approved & Completed 1,242
Incentive Value
Market Rate $4.14M 57%
Non-Market Rate $3.11M 43%
Approved & Completed $5.84M
Goal: Non-Market Rate customers receive 50% of budgeted incentives • “Non-Market Rate” participants: Customers on CARE or FERA rates and/or Community of Concern residents
• Targeted customer workshops to support Non-Market Rate program participation 42 Customer Educational Workshops
• Hosted by Home Energy Academy, a Power Network partner • Review solar and battery fundamentals
o Benefits
o Purchasing options
o How they work
o How to pick the right system for you
o Other incentives
o Selecting the right contractor
43 Upcoming Workshops
• Oct. 19: MAAC Community Room
• Oct. 27: College-Rolando Library
• Oct. 29: San Diego County Library – Spring Valley
• Additional in-person and virtual workshops planned
Ongoing Outreach
• Share kits with member agencies and partners,
including the Power Network
• Connecting directly with community through event
participation including:
o National City Cars & Culture
o Chula Vista Lemon Festival
o Imperial Beach National Night Out
o Jackie Robinson YMCA Resource Fair
o La Mesa Farmers Market
44 Bill Impact Study
• Cadmus will analyze bill impacts of:
▪ Customer rates (e.g., TOU, DR, etc.)
▪ Solar plan, export pricing variations based on
enrollment year
▪ Market rate vs. Non-Market rate customers
▪ Weather and location (i.e., climate zones)
▪ Manufacturer and products
• Compare bill impacts of non-participation, among other scenarios
• Participants and contractor satisfaction
45 Contractor
Participation
46 Contractor Participation
• 49 active contractors
• 92% have less than 100 employees
• 11% are Diverse Business Enterprises
• 2 employ union electricians
Top 10 Contractors Completed Projects
Baker Home Energy 118
Stellar Solar 114
Aloha Solar Power 113
Build Brothers 39
Tesla Energy Operations 30
SolHome 28
Alltech Solar 26
Semper Solaris 23
Sunline Energy 22
Solar Tech Energy Systems 21
Staff is hosting ongoing Sales and Engagement
Trainings to help sales teams confidently explain
the program and set customer expectations.
47 Questions?
48 Public Comment on
Item No. 18
49 Item No. 18
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
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 and a Net Billing Tariff
Aggregation (NA) 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 updates on
the relaunch of the Solar
Battery Savings (SBS)
residential program and initial
development of the non-residential pilot program
50 Item No. 19
Update on Regional
Energy Markets: The
Extended Day-Ahead
Market
Recommendation:
Receive and file Regional Energy
Markets: The Extended Day-Ahead
Market Update
Presenter:
Jennine Camara, Director of Portfolio Management
51 Background:
Regional Coordination
• 38 balancing authority areas (grid operators) in the West • California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
o Runs day-ahead and real-time energy markets
o Community Power is a participant
• CAISO runs the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) o Improves coordination across the West
o Reduces costs
o Increases efficiencies
o $9 billion in cumulative economic benefits since 2014 52 Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM)
• Launched in May 2026
• Extends coordination to the day-ahead
• CAISO optimizes energy schedules and transmission
• Preserves local control over procurement, reliability and transmission planning decisions • Both the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM) and the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) have been overseen by CAISO
• Following approval of AB 825, governance will expand after January 1, 2028 o Expanded Regional governance intendedto encourage participation by additional Western gridoperators Over 90% of energy scheduling and
market settlement activities occur in the
day-ahead.
53 EDAM Participation
• Initial market participants:
o CAISO
o PacifiCorp East and PacifiCorp West
• Incoming 2026 participants:
o Portland General Electric
o Balancing Authority of Northern California
• Committed 2027 and 2028 participants:
o Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,
o Turlock Irrigation District,
o Public Service Company of New Mexico
o Imperial Irrigation District
o BHE Montana
o NV Energy
54 What Does
This Mean for
Participants?
Extended Day Ahead Market
Provides:
Export/import excess renewable generation
Access to lower-cost energy across the West
Flexibility for weather, load and seasonal changes
Improved Wholesale Market
Affordability
Increased Grid Reliability
Reduced Carbon Emissions
55 What Does This Mean for
Community Power?
• The value of Community Power’s energy portfolio
increases with reduced curtailments and better
dispatch opportunities.
• Lower price volatility and maximum use of
clean energy incentivizes building of new resources and creates greater certainty for resource planners.
• A larger and more diverse extended day-ahead
footprint will deliver more savings to customers in
California, and to Community Power.
56 Public Comment on
Item No. 19
57 Item No. 19
Board Members
Comments or
Questions
Recommendation:
Receive and file Regional Energy
Markets: The Extended Day-Ahead
Market Update
58 Acting Chief Executive Officer Report
59 Board Member Announcements
60 Adjournment
61 Next Regular Community
Power Board Meeting
October 22, 2026
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