Upcoming Events
February 24, 2026: Public Workshop for Decarb Roadmap Input February 27, 2026: State of The Valley, San Jose
March 20, 2026: POWER Conference on Energy Research and Policy, Berkeley May 12 – 14, 2026: CalCCA Conference & 10-year Anniversary Celebration, Sacramento June 18, 2026: CC Power Ribbon Cutting for Tumbleweed Long Duration Storage Project, Kern County
ATTACHMENTS
1. SVCE Clean Power Update, February 2026
2. Regulatory and Legislative Update, February 2026
3. Q1 FY 2025 - 2027 Strategic Focus Areas and Strategic Plan Update Item 2
Agenda Item: 2 Agenda Date: 2/11/2026
Exhibit 1 - CEO Agreements Executed Under Delegated Authority The following agreements have been executed by the CEO or their delegate, consistent with the authority delegated by the Board:
Type Consultant Description Compensation Term Authority Agreement Intelli-tech Fire Alarm
Service/Inspection NTE - $2996
1/1/2026 -
12/31/2026
CEO Spending
Authority
Agreement Keyes & Fox
Legal Services NTE - $140,000
1/1/2026 -
12/31/2026
CEO Spending
Authority
Amendment MRW & Associates
IRP Development
Services No change
extends
date to
12/31/2026
CEO Spending
Authority
Amendment Gridwell
CAISO Tech support No change
extends
date to
9/30/2026
CEO Spending
Authority
Amendment Camus Energy
Master Agreement-Software as a Service No change
extends
date to
3/31/2026
Board
Approved
9/2025
Amendment Evergreen
Economics Residential Rebate and
Advisory Program
Evaluation
Increased NTE
to $257,322
extends
date to
8/30/2028
BOD approved
12/13/23
Amendment Duncan Weinberg
Genzer &
Pembroke Legal Services NTE - $12,000
1/1/2026 -
12/31/2026
CEO Spending
Authority
Amendment Camus Energy
License Agreement No change
Extends date
to 4/1/2026
Board
Approved
9/2025
Agreement City of Campbell
Member Agency Grant
Program Agreement NTE - $216,105
12/22/2025
-
12/31/2028
BOD Approved
3/2025 -
Member
Agency
Competitive
Grant Program
Amendment City of Mountain
View
Decarbonization Grant
Program Agreement No change
Extends
term to
12/31/2026
BOD approved
12/13/23
Amendment Pillsbury Winthrop
Shaw Pittman Legal Services
Increased NTE
to $65,000 No change
CEO Spending
Authority
Amendment Center for
Sustainable
Energy Standard Services
Agreement
No change in
NTE
Extended
date to
7/1/2026
BOD approved
2/13/2019
(CALeVIP)
Agreement City of Sunnyvale
City Reimburses SVCE
for Rebate
Administration $350,000
12/17/2025
-
10/31/2027
BOD approved
12/10/2025
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Agenda Item: 2 Agenda Date: 2/11/2026
Amendment County of Santa
Clara Community Resilience
Program - Capital
Projects Agreement
No change in
NTE
Extends date
to April 30,
2026 CEO Authority
Amendment SJCC
Demonstration Home
Trailer Transportation
and Storage
No change in
NTE
Extends date
to
3/31/2026
CEO Spending
Authority
Agreement City of Los Altos City Reimburses SVCE
for Rebate
Administration NTE - $75,000
12/17/2025
- 5/31/2027
BOD approved
12/10/2025
Amendment SMUD
Home Rebates Program
Support
Increased NTE
to $1,351,540
Extends date
to
9/30/2026
BOD approval
12/13/2023
Amendment Snodgrass &
Micheli, LLC
State of California
Lobbying Services
Increased NTE -
$199,200
Extends date
to
1/26/2027
CEO Spending
Authority
Agreement EBHR
HR Consulting Services NTE -$9,800
1/8/2026 -
12/31/2026
CEO Spending
Authority
Agreement Beals Martin
New Office Construction
NTE-
$6,554,435
1/26/2026 -
8/1/2026
BOD approved
1/14/2026
Agreement Woods Mackenzie Curated Services
Subscription
NTE-
$14,987.50
1/19/2026 -
1/18/2027
CEO Spending
Authority
Agreement City of Los Altos
Member Agency Grant NTE - $187,554
1/27/2026 -
12/31/2028
BOD approved
3/2024
Amendment SMUD
Business Rebates
Program Support NTE - $176,800
Extends date
to
12/31/2026
BOD approval
12/13/2023
Agreement NewGen
Strategies and
Solutions
General Regulatory
Consulting NTE - $250,000
2/1/2026 -
1/31/2027
CEO Spending
Authority
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Exhibit 2 - CEO Power Supply Agreements Executed Under Delegated Authority Counterparty Name Execution/Effective Date Transaction
Type Product Start Date End Date Notional Value
Karbone Energy, LLC 1/8/2026 Sale Resource Adequacy 3/1/2026 3/31/2026 $31,000 Karbone Energy, LLC 1/8/2026 Purchase Resource Adequacy 3/1/2026 3/31/2026 $15,500 Karbone Energy, LLC 1/9/2026 Sale Resource Adequacy 10/1/2026 11/30/2026 $96,000 TGP Energy Management,
LLC 1/28/2026 Sale Resource Adequacy 12/1/2026 12/31/2026 $24,575 Item 2
SILICON VALLEY
CLEAN ENERGY
• Subtitle
New SV Clean Energy
PowerPoint Template
CEO Report
Clean Power Update
SVCE Board Meeting
February 11, 2026
Item 2
Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
SILICON VALLEY
CLEAN ENERGY
2 California’s Clean Energy Goals
SVCE’s
procurement
targets are
primarily driven
by regulatory
requirements
and Board goals
• 60% Renewable Energy by 2030 SB100 • 100% Carbon Free by 2045 • 65% of Renewable Energy must be from Long-Term SB350 (10yr or more) contracts • Mid-Term Reliability
• Established by the CPUC to focus on securing
sufficient online resources to meet expected demand
in the coming few years
MTR
• 100% Clean – annually, with line losses
• 75% Renewable by 2030
• 100% Renewable by 2035 (adopted late 2024)
SVCE
BOD
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Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
3 SVCE is On Track to Meet SB100 and Agency Goals
for Clean and RPS…
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Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026 Clean Volumes (MWhs)
4M
3M
75 =: 74%
2M 50%
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Compliance Year
•
RPS Volumes GHG Free Volumes•SVCE RPS Position ®SVCE Clean Position •SB100 Target ®SVCE Clean Target 76%
72%
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Percent of Retail Load
4 And Making Significant Progress Toward Meeting
Long-Term RPS Targets
SB350 is a multi-year compliance
period obligation,
which has interim
annual targets
9%
7%
1%
3%
3%
5%
4%
8%
5% 45%
31%
% of Retail Sales
CY 2025 Expected Long-Term RPS
• Currently in Compliance Period 5: 2025-2027
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Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
Long-Term Power Purchase Agreements
• $4.1B+ in commitments
• 26 PPAs signed
• 23 new build projects
• 1,000+ MW of Renewable Power
• 2,000+ MWh of Battery Storage
10 Projects now delivering to SVCE:
• COSO geothermal - January 2022
• Slate Solar + Storage – January 2022
• Casa Diablo geothermal – July 2022
• Mountain View wind – July 2022
• Rabbitbrush Solar + Storage – October 2022
• Terra-Gen Wind – January 2023
• Yellow Pine Solar + Storage – July 2023
• Victory Pass Solar + Storage – March 2024
• Baldy Mesa Storage (RA-only) – June 2024
• Hanford BESS – August 2025
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Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
Long-Term Contracts: Online
Victory Pass Solar + Storage
Casa Diablo Geothermal
Seller Project Name Technology Generation MW Storage MW Storage MWh Term
(years)
SVCE Board
Approval
1 MN8 Slate Solar + Storage 93 46.5 186 17 Oct-18
2 Ormat Casa Diablo Geothermal 7 10 Feb-20
3 Atlantica Coso Geothermal 43.8 15 Mar-20
4 Leeward Rabbitbrush Solar + Storage 40 8 20 15 Apr-20 5 NextEra Yellow Pine Solar + Storage 50 26 104 20 May-20 6 AES Mountain View Wind 33.3 20 Apr-21
7 Clearway Victory Pass Solar + Storage 100 25 100 15 May-21 8 Terra-Gen Cameron Crest Wind 77.7 15 May-21
9 AES Baldy Mesa (RA-only) Storage 0 75 300 10 Sep-22
10 Middle River
Power Hanford Thermal + BESS 99.4 131.4 131.4 12 Apr-23 Item 2
Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
Long-Term Contracts: In Development
SunZia Wind & Transmission
Seller Project Name Technology
Generation
MW Storage MW Storage MWh
Term
(years)
SVCE Board
Approval Status
1 Avantus Aratina Solar + Storage 80 50 200 20 Jun-20 Construction 2 SB Energy Angela Solar + Storage 20 10 40 15 Mar-21 Construction 3 Origis San Luis West Solar + Storage 62.5 15.625 62.5 15 Apr-21 Pre-construction 4 Rev
Renewables Tumbleed
Long Duration
Storage 0 15.9375 127.5 15 Feb-22 Construction
5 Ormat
Geothermal
Portfolio Geothermal 16.75 20 Jun-22 Pre-construction
6 OME Fish Lake Geothermal 1.82 20 Jun-22 Pre-construction 8 NextEra Grace Solar 120 15 Aug-23 Pre-construction
9 NextEra Yellow Pine III Storage 0 24 96 15 Aug-23 Pre-construction 10 NextEra Yellow Pine III
Long Duration
Storage 0 9 72 15 Apr-25 Pre-construction
11 Pattern SunZia South Wind 70.2 15 Nov-23 Construction 12 Pattern SunZia North Wind 29.8 15 Nov-23 Construction 13 VCI Energy
Garden Green
Solar Solar + Storage 50 50 200 10 Oct-24 Pre-construction 14 Pattern
SunZia South
Incremental Wind 17.54 10 May-25 Construction
15 Pattern
SunZia North
Incremental Wind 7.46 10 May-25 Construction
16 Intersect
Power Darden III Solar + Storage 91.48 91.48 365.92 15 Sep-25 Pre-construction Item 2
Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
Clean Energy Resources Online Progress
as of January 29, 2026
2025 • San Luis West Solar + Storage: Pre-construction - delayed • SunZia N/S Wind and Incremental N/S Wind: Construction mode; possible COD in April • Angela Solar + Storage: Construction mode; possible COD in May • Tumbleweed LDS: Construction mode; possible COD in June • Aratina Solar + Storage: Construction mode; possible COD in June 2026
• Fish Lake Geothermal: Pre-construction
• Grace Solar: Pre-construction
• Ormat Geothermal Portfolio: Pre-construction
2027
• Yellow Pine III Storage: Pre-construction
• Yellow Pine III LDS: Pre-construction
• Darden: Pre-construction
• Garden Green Solar: Pre-construction
2028+
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Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
THANK YOU!
9 Item 2
Attachment 1
Clean Power Update, February 2026
1 • Subtitle
New SV Clean Energy
PowerPoint Template
SVCE Legislative and
Regulatory Update
February 11, 2026
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Attachment 2
SVCE Leg and Reg Update, February 2026
2 Policy Updates
Regulatory Update:
1. Power Charge Indifference Adjustment
2. Energy Resource Recovery Account
3. Integrated Resource Planning
Legislative Update:
1. Governor's January Budget Update
2. 2026 Legislative Calendar
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Attachment 2
SVCE Leg and Reg Update, February 2026
CD Policy Updates
Regulatory Update:
1. Power Charge Indifference Adjustment
2. Energy Resource Recovery Account
3. Integrated Resource Planning
Legislative Update:
1. Governor's January Budget Update
2. 2026 Legislative Calendar
2 3
Regulatory
Update
3 Item 2
Attachment 2
SVCE Leg and Reg Update, February 2026
Regulatory
Update
4 Key Regulatory Activities
Activity Purpose Status
R.25-02-005 Power
Charge Indifference
Adjustment
Order Instituting Rulemaking
to Update and Reform Energy
Resource Recovery Account
and Power Charge
Indifference Adjustment
Policies and Processes
On December 26, 2025, the CPUC issued a scoping memorandum for Track 2 to address one sole issue: the valuation of renewable energy credits ("RECs") banked by IOUs prior to 2019. These are RECs that IOUs are using for compliance currently, and the issue is whether these RECs should be valued at current market price benchmarks or some other valuation.
A.25-05-011 Energy
Resource Recovery
Account
Application of Pacific Gas and
Electric Company for adoption of
Electric Revenue Requirements
and Rates Associated with its
2026 ERRA and Generation Non-Bypassable Charges Forecast and Greenhouse Gas Forecast
Revenue Return and
Reconciliation.
On January 12, 2026, CalCCA filed an Application for Rehearing ("Application") of D.25-12- 027 (approving PG&E's 2026 ERRA Forecast Application), to which PG&E responded on January 27. The CPUC must respond by mid-March, otherwise the Application is deemed denied.
R.25-06-019 Integrated
Resource Planning
Order Instituting Rulemaking
to Continue Oversight of
Electric Integrated Resource
Planning and Procurement
Processes
On January 14, 2026 the CPUC issued a proposed decision (PD) which would require load serving entities (LSEs) procure an additional 6,000 MW of net qualifying capacity (NQC) by 2032. If adopted, SVCE's share will be 125 MW.
The order broadly follows the rules of prior procurement orders, including requiring all resources be incremental to the "baseline" resource list the CPUC has been using since 2021. Unlike previous orders, this PD caps the amount of batteries an LSE can procure to 50% of their total requirement. This is due to a concern for insufficient generating capacity to charge the batteries.
Opening comments are due February 6th, with reply comments due February 11th. SVCE staff is working with CalCCA to draft comments.
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SVCE Leg and Reg Update, February 2026
Key Regulatory Activities
Activity Purpose Status
5 Legislative Update
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Attachment 2
SVCE Leg and Reg Update, February 2026
6 Governor’s January Budget Proposal Climate and
Energy Highlights
Governor is projecting a modest budget deficit of $2.9B, and is proposing modest investments in energy and climate programs.
Program Funding Amount
California Transmission Accelerator Revolving
Fund
$322.5M from Proposition 4, the Climate Bond
New light -duty zero emissions vehicle incentive
program
$200M from Proposition 4, the Climate Bond
Grants to reduce wildfire risk from transmission
infrastructure
$15.2M from Proposition 4, the Climate Bond
CALFIRE $750M from Cap and Invest
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Attachment 2
SVCE Leg and Reg Update, February 2026
Governor is projecting a modest budget deficit of $2.9B, and is proposing modest investments in energy and climate programs.
Governor’s January Budget Proposal Climate and
Energy Highlights
Program Funding Amount
California Transmission Accelerator Revolving
Fund
$322.5M from Proposition 4, the Climate Bond
New light-duty zero emissions vehicle incentive
program
$200M from Proposition 4, the Climate Bond
Grants to reduce wildfire risk from transmission
infrastructure
$15.2M from Proposition 4, the Climate Bond
CALFIRE $750M from Cap and Invest
6 7
• January 5 – Legislature Reconvenes
• January 31 – Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house in 2025 • February 20 – Last day for bills to be introduced
• April 24 – Last day for policy committees to hear fiscal bills • May 15 – Last day for fiscal committees to hear bills introduced in that house • May 29 – Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house • June 15 – Budget bill must pass by midnight
• July 2 – Last day for policy committees to vote on bills • August 14 – Last day for fiscal committees to vote on bills • August 31 – Last day for each house to pass bills
• September 30 – Last day for Governor to sign bills
• November 3 – Statewide General Election
Key 2026 State Legislative Milestones
Item 2
Attachment 2
SVCE Leg and Reg Update, February 2026
1 Key 2026 State Legislative Milestones
January 5—Legislature Reconvenes
January 31—Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house in 2025 February 20 - Last day for bills to be introduced
April 24 - Last day for policy committees to hear fiscal bills May 15 - Last day for fiscal committees to hear bills introduced in that house May 29 -Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house June 15 -Budget bill must pass by midnight
July 2 - Last day for policy committees to vote on bills August 14 - Last day for fiscal committees to vote on bills August 31- Last day for each house to pass bills
September 30 - Last day for Governor to sign bills
November 3 -Statewide General Election
7 Silicon Valley Clean Energy
STRATEGIC PLAN
FY 25-27 Q1 Progress Update
October - December 2025
Strategic Focus Areas
SFA 1: Expand Affordability Efforts
Results from mid-year CARE/FERA enrollment outreach included 153 new sign-ups for CARE/FERA from SVCE customers. Rate awareness campaign for all customers about avoiding high energy use during peak times resulted in 238,000 unique webpage visits. This video was used for this campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTwKAimZSxs. A new rate tool is now live to support customers understanding the benefits of picking the right rate, electrifying, and using energy at cheaper times. Preparation continues for new rate pilots that can offer additional savings to customers with electric equipment and at key times of day.
SFA 2: Expand Clean & Reliable Grid Actions
Clean Pathways Update presented to the Board in October 2025, which reviewed SVCE's long-term clean targets, challenges facing SVCE, and future annual Clean Pathways Reporting.
Power projects that have entered test energy phase: Angela (solar + storage) and SunZia (wind).
SFA 3: Expand Offerings and C/I Customers
Commercial and Industrial (C&I) decarbonization program continues with more participants signed up and active site visits to identify novel projects. Finalized plan for increased C&I customer engagement and touchpoints. Discussions continue with expected large loads, including data centers, and exploring custom agreements. As part of financial levers analysis, considering alternative rate design options to serve these loads.
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SFA 4: Prepare Region for Electrification at
Scale
Six agencies have adopted electrification reach codes. During 2025, nearly 1,400 heat pumps for space heating/cooling and water heating were installed in homes in our community using SVCE rebates, peaking at 384 (27%) installations in FY 2026-2027 Q1 alone.
SFA 5: Attract & Retain Employees
December staff quarterly in person days included multiple industry speakers like CalCCA's CEO, Beth Vaughan, and UC Berkeley Professor, Severin Borenstein. Staff were recognized for their contributions at an annual dinner. A Manager of Internet Technology was hired and headcount reduced by 1.5 positions; hiring to backfill these positions will take place in Q2.
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Attachment 3
Silicon Valley Clean Energy
STRATEGIC PLAN
FY 25-27 Quarter 1 Progress Update
Goal Accomplishments
Goal 1 - Advance policies
which support SVCE’s
mission to reduce
dependence on fossil
fuels. (SFA1, SFA4)
SVCE's 2026 Legislative Policy Platform was adopted
in December 2025, which included polices around
affordability.
Regulatory staff continues to proactively develop
strategies for distribution and planning cases.
SVCE territory now leads the state in smart policies
that catalyze electrification while lowering costs. Half of the states two-way-AC codes are in SVCE territory.
Goal 2 - Long-term, target
for 100% clean energy
annually by building a
balanced portfolio with
consideration for both
affordability and reliability
while exploring long-term
pathways to clean power
supply. (SFA1, SFA2)
Primary portfolio modeling is just beginning for IRP
compliance; additional internal analysis will follow
compliance plan modeling.
Demand Flex and Response Economic Analysis and
Pricing Tools are built; conclusions are being drawn on programs and next steps are being evaluated.
SVCE has updated and improved upon its load modifier
forecast relative to last year.
Goal 3 - Create a long-term decarbonization
plan that integrates
supply and demand
changes, opportunities,
and challenges. (SFA1,
SFA2)
Initial presentation on the Integrated Decarbonization
Roadmap provided to the Board in December;
stakeholder workshop scheduled for February
followed by Board input later this year.
Staff is developing analysis to inform long term
strategy for decarbonization investments.
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Goal 4 - Acquire power
supply resources in a
cost-effective manner to
meet legislative and
regulatory obligations,
Board directives and
customer specific
products. (SFA2, SFA3)
Held special study session in December 2025 on SVCE's
"financial levers" and continued analysis in light of budget forecast to assess priorities.
Exploring additional products for customers to meet clean and cost objectives and exploring novel rate structures for certain customer groups.
Ongoing internal analysis to determine the value to SVCE of specific customer-owned VPP resources as we launch
the VPP program - to maximize the incentive value SVCE
can offer.
Goal 5 - Manage and
optimize load and power
resources to meet
affordability, GHG
reduction and reliability
objectives. (SFA1, SFA2)
Power Purchase Agreement for Darden solar and storage
executed
EEI Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreement with
Total Energies Gas & Power North America Inc. was
executed, which will enable the execution of energy
transactions and provide additional depth to SVCE's
power purchase activities.
Goal 6 - Maintain healthy
financial position; avoid
failures in management of
market risk, credit risk,
liquidity risk, operational
risks, and enterprise risks.
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Update and 2026 rate
setting approved.
SVCE's Energy Risk Management Policy is being refined
and compliance is being tracked.
SVCE has an 'A' and an 'A3' ratings from S&P and
Moody's, respectively. S&P is currently reviewing SVCE's rating.
Goal 7: Support all SVCE
communities to
decarbonize through
local investments that
reduce barriers and
demonstrate sensible,
scalable, and equitable
solutions. (SFA1, SFA2,
SFA3, SFA4)
SVCE programs continue to see growing uptake broadly.
This quarter included a Spanish-language-first ad
campaign that was designed entirely for the Spanish-speaking audience rather than designed in English and later translated; staff is tracking to see if this spurred a new population to engage with its programs.
Building electrification rebate adders for the cities of Sunnyvale and Los Altos approved in December 2025.
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Goal 8 - Engage
customers and
community stakeholders
to build trust of SVCE
and advance
decarbonization. (SFA1,
SFA3, SFA4)
SVCE had a large presence at the La Ofrenda Festival in Gilroy including an EV showcase and induction cooking
demonstrations by chefs. It was an opportunity to
promote electrification education and the income-qualified SVCE EV rebate.
Staff published a blog to address electrification
misinformation related to the upcoming Air District rules.
Goal 9 - Implement
industry best practices to
enable data-driven
decision making across
the organization;
enhance systems,
standards and
procedures to streamline
business processes and
improve operational
effectiveness and
reliability (aka SVCE 3.0).
SVCE's Operating Rules and Regulations amendments
approved in October 2025
Review of annual SVCE policies in progress, with
amendments to be presented to the Board in Q2 for
approval.
New contract software procured and
implementation/staff training planned for Q2.
Goal 10 - Hire, retain and
develop high-performing
talent via competitive
benefits and rewarding
work culture. (SFA5)
A monthly medical contribution amount for calendar year 2026 increase was approved, providing staff with more
comprehensive medical plans and easing the financial
burden of rising medical premiums.
A request for bids for construction for SVCE's new
headquarters was released in November, and staff
worked with the architecture firm SERA to develop a
cost-conscious design of the space that reflects the
SVCE mission and enables productivity and flexibility.
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SILICON VALLEY \3/ CLEAN ENERGY
The Power of Community
Staff Report – Item 3
Item 3: Appoint Members to 2026 SVCE Committees
From: Monica Padilla, CEO
Prepared by: Andrea Pizano, Sr. Executive Assistant and Board Clerk Date: 2/11/2026
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Board of Directors (Board) appoint members to the 2026 Legislative Ad Hoc Committee, Audit Committee, and Finance and Administration Committee.
BACKGROUND
SVCE’s Joint Powers Authority Agreement, Article 4, Section 4.7 Commissions, Board and Committees, states, “The Board may establish any advisory commissions, boards, and committees as the Board deems appropriate to assist the Board in carrying out its functions and implementing the CCA Program, other energy programs and the provisions of this Agreement.” Per SVCE’s Operating Rules and Regulations, the term of office for each committee established by the Board shall be one year. There are no limits on the number of terms that a Director may serve on a committee.
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Ad Hoc Committee of the Board to Address Legislative and Regulatory Responses to Industry Transition (“2026 Legislative Ad Hoc Committee”) – *New Ad Hoc Committee for 2026 This ad hoc committee was approved by the Board on December 10, 2025 with the purpose to facilitate engagement between the SVCE Board and staff on legislative issues, specifically focusing on SVCE’s 2026 Legislative Policy Platform and the following policy areas:
• Affordability & Rates,
• Climate Change Mitigation/Fuel Switching
• Clean, Reliable Grid,
• Competitiveness/Do No Harm,
• Health Impact/Safety,
• Low-income and Vulnerable Communities, and
• Customer Accessibility
The Legislative Ad Hoc committee meets on an as-needed basis, typically three times per year.
Composition Expressed Interest for 2026
• Not more than six Directors/Alternate Directors of the Board (6 total)
• No more than one eligible Committee Member shall represent their respective Member Agency
• Alternates to appointed committee members is prohibited
1. Dir. Zach Hilton, Gilroy
2. Dir. Garry Barbadillo, Milpitas
3. Dir. Bryan Mekechuk, Monte Sereno
4. Dir. Yvonne Martinez Beltran, Morgan Hill
5. Dir. Pat Showalter, Mountain View
6. Alt. Dir. Tina Walia, Saratoga
Item 3
AMENDED
SILICON VALLEY \3/ CLEAN ENERGY
Agenda Item: 3 Agenda Date: 2/11/2026
Audit Committee
The purpose of the Audit Committee is to oversee the accounting and financial reporting process and the audit of SVCE’s financial statements by the independent auditor. The Audit Committee meets twice a year and as needed.
Composition 2025 Roster Expressed Interest for 2026
• Minimum of three and no more
than six Directors of the Board or
appointees by the Board (3-6
total)
• Board Members, Alternate Board
Members, and member agency
staff nominated by a Board
Member can serve
• No more than one eligible
Committee Member shall
represent their respective Member
Agency
• Alternates to appointed committee
members is prohibited
1. Committee Chair Bryan
Mekechuk, Monte Sereno
2. Committee Vice Chair Sergio
Lopez, Campbell
3. Dir. George Tyson, Los Altos Hills
4. Harjot Sangha, Finance Director
for the City of Gilroy
1. Harjot Sangha, Finance Director,
Gilroy (City of Gilroy Staff
Member nominated by Dir.
Hilton)
2. Jessie Kim, Finance Director, Los
Altos (City of Los Altos Staff
Member nominated by Vice Chair
Meadows)
3. Dir. Bryan Mekechuk, Monte
Sereno*
4. Dir. George Tyson, Los Altos Hills
*Director Mekechuk would like to be appointed to the Audit Committee to see the completion of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 financial audit. Following the conclusion of the Audit, Director Mekechuk intends to resign from the Audit Committee. Attachment 3 is Director Mekechuk’s letter of interest which includes additional information on his request.
Finance and Administration Committee
The purpose of the Finance and Administration Committee is to provide financial and administrative oversight of SVCE. This committee is primarily responsible for reviewing proposed fiscal year budgets and updates, rates, reserves and oversight of policies related to Finance and Administration, and making recommendations to the Board. The Finance and Administration Committee meets quarterly and as needed.
Composition 2025 Roster Expressed Interest for 2026
• Minimum of three and no more
than six Directors of the Board or
appointees by the Board (3-6
total)
• Board Members, Alternate Board
Members, and member agency
staff nominated by a Board
Member can serve
• No more than one eligible
Committee Member shall
represent their respective Member
Agency
• Alternates to appointed committee
members is prohibited
1. Committee Chair Murali
Srinivasan, Sunnyvale
2. Committee Vice Chair Pat
Showalter, Mountain View
3. Dir. Elliot Scozzola, Campbell
4. Alt. Dir. Sheila Mohan,
Cupertino
5. Alt. Dir. Maria Ristow, Los Gatos
1. Dir. Elliot Scozzola, Campbell
2. Alt. Dir. Maria Ristow, Los Gatos
3. Dir. Bryan Mekechuk, Monte
Sereno
4. Dir. Chuck Page, Saratoga
5. Alt. Dir. Murali Srinivasan,
Sunnyvale
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Agenda Item: 3 Agenda Date: 2/11/2026
Attached are two documents: 1) the 2026 Committee Summary Snapshot, which outlines who has expressed interest in each committee for 2026, and 2) a 2025 SVCE Assignments and Committee Interests document outlining our board roster and the assigned committees and interests identified for each member.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVE
There is no alternative to selecting members of SVCE’s committees.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact as a result of selecting SVCE’s committee members.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026 Committee Interests Summary Snapshot
2. 2026 SVCE Assignments and Committee Interests
3. Letter of Interest from Director Bryan Mekechuk
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2026 SVCE Committee Interests Summary Snapshot
2/6/26
Three committees up for appointments:
1. Ad Hoc Committee of the Board to Address Legislative and Regulatory Responses to Industry Transition (“2026 Legislative Ad Hoc Committee”) – *New Ad Hoc Committee for 2026 Description:
The purpose of this committee is to facilitate engagement between the SVCE Board of Directors and staff on legislative issues, specifically focusing on SVCE’s 2026 Legislative Policy Platform (approved by the Board at the December 10, 2025 Board Meeting: Item 4) The Policy Areas for 2026 include:
1. Affordability & Rates,
2. Climate Change Mitigation/Fuel Switching
3. Clean, Reliable Grid,
4. Competitiveness/Do No Harm,
5. Health Impact/Safety,
6. Low-income and Vulnerable Communities, and
7. Customer Accessibility
Membership:
No more than six members of the Board;
Can be Board members or Alternate Board members.
Meeting Frequency:
As needed, typically three times per year.
2026 Legislative Ad Hoc Committee Roster (Interested) Member Agency
1. Zach Hilton Gilroy
2. Garry Barbadillo Milpitas
3. Bryan Mekechuk Monte Sereno
4. Yvonne Martinez Beltran Morgan Hill
5. Pat Showalter Mountain View
6. Tina Walia Saratoga
2. Audit Committee
Description:
Works with SVCE staff on the initiation and receiving of the annual audit.
Membership:
No fewer than three members and no greater than six members; Can be Board members, Alternate Board members, or a Board appointed member agency staff member.
No alternate directors may attend a committee meeting on behalf of an absent primary appointed director. No more than one Committee member shall represent a particular member agency.
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2026 SVCE Committee Interests Summary Snapshot
2/6/26
Meeting Frequency:
Twice yearly and as needed (First meeting expected in February 2026) 2026 Audit Committee Roster (Interested) Member Agency
1. Harjot Sangha (City of Gilroy Staff Member
nominated by Dir. Hilton)
Gilroy
2. Jessie Kim (City of Los Altos Staff Member
nominated by Vice Chair Meadows)
Los Altos
3. George Tyson Los Altos Hills
4. Bryan Mekechuk* Monte Sereno
*Director Mekechuk would like to be appointed to the Audit Committee to see the completion of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 financial audit. Following the conclusion of the Audit, Director Mekechuk intends to resign from the Audit Committee.
3. Finance & Administration Committee
Description:
Works with SVCE staff on items related to financial and administrative issues that impact the agency.
Primarily responsible for reviewing proposed fiscal year budgets and updates, rates, reserves and oversight of policies related to Finance and Administration and make recommendations to the Board.
Membership:
No fewer than three members and no greater than six members; Can be Board members, Alternate Board members, or a Board appointed member agency staff member.
No alternate directors may attend a committee meeting on behalf of an absent primary appointed director. No more than one Committee member shall represent a particular member agency.
Meeting Frequency:
Quarterly and as needed (First meeting expected in February 2026) 2026 Finance and Administration Committee Roster
(Interested)
Member Agency
1. Elliot Scozzola Campbell
2. Maria Ristow Los Gatos
3. Bryan Mekechuk Monte Sereno
4. Chuck Page Saratoga
5. Murali Srinivasan Sunnyvale
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2026 SVCE Assignments and Committee Interests
Director Agency
Executive Committee
6 Members
2026 Leg Ad Hoc Committee
Meets as needed
6 Interested Members
Audit Committee
Meets Twice Yearly & as
needed
4 Interested Members
Finance and Administration
Committee
Meets Quarterly & as needed
5 Interested Members
Larry Klein, Vice Chair City of Sunnyvale ●
Murali Srinivasan City of Sunnyvale
(Alternate Director) ✅
Sally Meadows, Vice
Chair City of Los Altos ●
Jessie Kim City of Los Altos (Staff –
Finance Director) ✅
Elliot Scozzola Campbell ● ✅
R "Ray" Wang City of Cupertino
Zach Hilton City of Gilroy ✅
Harjot Sangha City of Gilroy (Staff -
Finance Director) ✅
George Tyson Town of Los Altos Hills ● ✅
Rob Rennie Town of Los Gatos
Maria Ristow Town of Los Gatos
(Alternate Director) ✅
Garry Barbadillo City of Milpitas ✅
Bryan Mekechuk City of Monte Sereno ✅ ✅* ✅
Yvonne Martinez Beltran City of Morgan Hill ● ✅
Pat Showalter City of Mountain View ● ✅
Chuck Page City of Saratoga ✅
Tina Walia City of Saratoga
(Alternate Director) ✅
Otto Lee County of Santa Clara
● = Confirmed appointment for 2026
✅ = To be ratified at Feb. 11, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting * = Dir. Mekechuk intends to resign from the Audit Committee following the conclusion of the FY 2024/2025 Financial Audit
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AMENDED
Bryan J. Mekechuk
Councilmember, City of Monte Sereno
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
408-655-0400
[email protected]
January 21, 2026
SVCE Board of Directors
Silicon Valley Clean Energy
333 W. El Camino Real, Suite 330
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Dear SVCE Board Members:
Re: Committee Interest
As a Board Member, I’d like to serve as SVCE’s Finance and Administrative Committee and the Ad Hoc Legislative Action Committee.
Currently, I’m Chair of the Audit Committee and the audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2025 have not been issued yet. I’d like to continue on the Audit Committee until the audit is completed in February 2026 and then I will resign from the Audit Committee. I believe that Monte Sereno’s new Alternate, Terry McCarthy will be interested, and is qualified to be, on the Audit Committee once I resign.
If I was appointed to the Finance and Administrative Committee then my participation would be for the year ended September 30, 2026. While this difference may not appear to be relevant, I continue to be a licensed CPA (in Canada, not California) and my professional requirements require independence to be on an audit committee and not be involved in preparation of the financial statements being audited.
My passion for decarbonization includes bringing issues that can be addressed in SVCE’s service territory to elected officials in Sacramento, and I’d like to continue being involved with the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee. I’ve met one-on-one with State Senators and Assembly Members bringing issues to their attention as they develop legislation and advocate/support legislation proposed by others.
I’d be honored to serve on SVCE’s Finance and Administrative Committee and Legislative Ad Hoc Committee.
Respectfully,
Bryan J. Mekechuk
Councilmember, City of Monte Sereno
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Staff Report – Item 4
Item 4: Approve New May Board of Directors Regular Meeting Date From: Monica Padilla, CEO
Prepared by: Andrea Pizano, Sr. Executive Assistant and Board Clerk Date: 2/11/2026
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Board of Directors (Board) select a new meeting date in May 2026 for SVCE’s regular Board meeting.
BACKGROUND
SVCE’s regular Board meeting schedule was selected in December 2025. In this schedule, a meeting date of May 13, 2026 was approved. Staff has since learned that the California Community Choice Association’s (CalCCA) annual conference will be held during that time (May 12 – 14, 2026).
ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION
The CalCCA Conference is held annually and brings together CalCCA members (including SVCE), affiliates, partners, regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders for workshops, panel discussions, and networking.
This year also marks CalCCA’s 10-year anniversary.
Given this annual conference will be attended by many SVCE staff and board members, staff is proposing to select a new regular meeting date in May that works for a majority of the Board.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may elect to not change the May meeting date and keep the date as scheduled on May 13, 2026.
Staff does not recommend this option, as many staff and board members will be attending the conference and participation in SVCE’s board meeting may be difficult.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
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Item 5: Adopt Resolution 2026-04 Revising the General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings to Set Preferences for Participation Rules and Incorporate Changes from SB 707 (2025)
From: Monica Padilla, CEO
Prepared by: Michael Callahan, General Counsel
Date: 2/11/2026
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2026-04 making changes to the General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings (“Policy”) to incorporate changes from Senate Bill (SB) 707 (2025) and updating rules which includes:
• modifying participation rules under traditional hybrid/remote participation • allowing for remote participation for just cause;
• allowing for remote participation for multijurisdictional bodies; and • including a reference to the option for accommodation under the ADA The proposed changes to the Policy are intended to improve accessibility and flexibility to SVCE Board of Director and Committee members (Members) to participate in public meetings while remaining compliant with Brown Act requirements.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On January 23, 2026, the Executive Committee unanimously recommended including options for hybrid meetings, accommodations for disabilities, remote participation for a just cause, and multijurisdictional remote meetings to SVCE’s Hybrid Meeting Policy. These options are incorporated into the proposed changes to the Hybrid Meeting Policy.
The just cause and multijurisdictional options are each limited to a maximum of two meetings of a legislative body per year. To aid in transparency and awareness when one of these options is utilized, the Executive Committee members directed staff to track and report how many times a Board member has utilized that option in the year so far. Tracking and reporting are incorporated into the proposed Hybrid Meeting Policy.
The Executive Committee also encouraged staff to consider adopting the translation elements from SB 707 and to implement software to support real-time translations. SVCE staff will explore these options but do not recommend including them in the Hybrid Meeting Policy at this time.
BACKGROUND
SVCE adopted the latest version of the Hybrid Meeting Policy on December 11, 2024. The Policy covers options for meetings under the Brown Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54950 et seq.), including hybrid meetings that arose during the COVID pandemic, including those provided by AB 2449 (2022). Subsequently on September 9, 2025, the California legislature passed and on October 3, 2025, the governor signed SB 707 which revises the Brown Act. SB 707 consolidated the just cause and emergency remote meeting options originally Item 5
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articulated in AB 2449. Members may utilize the just cause options up to twice per year for each legislative body.
SB 707 also provides a new meeting option for multijurisdictional bodies, such as Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs), which allows Members to participate from a non-noticed location that is at least twenty (20) miles away from all publicly noticed meeting locations, so long at certain conditions are met. Members may utilize this option up to twice each year for each legislative body.
SB 707 also provides a new meeting option for subsidiary bodies (e.g. Committees) to meet remotely. This option has limitations including: (1) elected officials must participate in person; and (2) decisions of the Committees require two Board meetings to formally adopt.
Finally, SB 707 requires certain governmental entities to adopt translation requirements. These include translating agendas and websites, allowing space to post agendas in other languages, and providing space and time for translators if requested by a meeting participant. While JPAs like SVCE are not subject to those requirements, SVCE is exploring whether to adopt any of these practices in addition to current translation efforts.
ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION
Staff recommends including options for hybrid meetings, remote participation for just cause, remote participation for multijurisdictional bodies, and including a reference to the option for accommodation under the ADA in SVCE’s Hybrid Meeting Policy. Being able to utilize these options will provide broad flexibility to Board members and the public to conduct and participate in meetings under the Brown Act.
Intended Purpose for Each Meeting Option
Traditional Hybrid Meetings: The traditional hybrid meeting rules are intended for Members to utilize under normal circumstances and allow participation from publicly noticed and accessible locations. For this option, remote locations noticed must be connected via teleconference and remain open to the general public for the entirety of the public meeting. In the event a remote meeting location is not available to the public, including due to inability to connect via teleconference, the meeting may not officially start and if already started, may not continue.
To minimize the risk of a remote meeting location being unavailable to the public, the Policy states a preference for in-person attendance followed by remote attendance at the regular meeting location in the Member’s appointing jurisdiction. Further, Members are discouraged from participating from locations that may not have sufficient internet connectivity or are located outside the United States. Under the Policy, when a Member cannot attend in person, they should contact the Board Clerk and CEO as soon as possible and are encouraged to have their alternate attend. If a Member is planning to attend from a publicly noticed teleconference location, the Member should establish a back-up plan for the location to connect to the SVCE meeting if the Member is unable to participate.
Just Cause: The remote participation for just cause allows Members to participate remotely from a non-public location under emergency, health, and official-service circumstances. These generally include caregiving, illness, physical or mental emergency or condition that is not a disability under the ADA, immunocompromised family, official travel for a state or local agency, and military service. There are additional requirements for meetings under this option, such as a quorum participating from a single physical location Multijurisdictional Bodies: This option allows Members to participate from a non-public location while on personal travel. This option does not require a just cause but does require Board members to be distant (at least 20 miles) from publicly noticed meeting locations. This option provides Members the opportunity to participate from locations that are challenging for the public to access. This option would also allow a Board meeting to continue if the remote Member is not able to connect to the teleconference so long as there is still a quorum.
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Accommodation Under the ADA: This option is included to clarify for Board members that they can utilize the ADA as needed to participate in meetings. Unlike the just cause option, this option does not have a limit on the number of meetings per year.
Not Recommended for Inclusion at this Time
Subsidiary Bodies: Staff does not recommend adopting the meeting option for subsidiary bodies (e.g.
Committees) due to the burdensome limitations. Those limitations would: (1) not allow Members to participate remotely as they are elected officials; and (2) require an additional Board meeting (two total) to adopt anything decided upon by a Committee utilizing this option. These limitations result in the subsidiary body option not being viable for SVCE.
Translation: Staff also does not recommend formally adopting the SB 707 translation elements at this time, in part, because they are not requirements for a JPA like SVCE. Additionally, some of the translation elements will require additional funding or staff time and would limit SVCE’s ability to modify Board documents near the time for agenda posting. Finally, staff currently undertakes translation of the website and various marketing and customer notifications. Given these circumstances, staff is exploring whether to adopt additional translation elements and recommends not including them in the policy at this time.
STRATEGIC PLAN
By improving accessibility and flexibility in conducting Board meetings, this recommendation supports Goal 9 of the SVCE Strategic Plan to: implement industry best practices to enable data-driven decision making across the organization; enhance systems, standards and procedures to streamline business processes and improve operational effectiveness and reliability.
ALTERNATIVE
The Board may elect not to update the General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings at this time, which may result in confusion due to outdated references to AB 2449 and may limit the ability for Members on personal travel to participate in meetings. Additionally, without the option for multijurisdictional bodies, SVCE may be forced to conclude a Board meeting early if SVCE cannot connect to a publicly-noticed location for a travelling Board member. This circumstance arose recently for SVCE in November 2025.
The Board may also direct inclusion of translation elements or a different set of meeting options than staff proposed. Depending on the specific options the Board recommends, it may limit SVCE’s ability to reach quorum or conduct meetings, increase costs for SVCE, or limit flexibility in Board materials near to a meeting posting.
FISCAL IMPACT
SVCE does not anticipate material fiscal impacts from the recommended changes to the Hybrid Meeting Policy.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2026-04 Approving a Revised Hybrid Meeting Policy
2. Exhibit A to Resolution 2026-04: General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings
3. Redline to General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings Item 5
Resolution 2026-04 -1-
SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SILICON VALLEY
CLEAN ENERGY AUTHORITY APPROVING A REVISED HYBRID MEETING POLICY
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority (“SVCE”) was formed on March 31, 2016, pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement to promote, develop, conduct, operate, and manage energy programs in Santa Clara County; WHEREAS, on December 11, 2024, the SVCE Board approved “General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings” (the “Policy”) for conducting meetings with one or more members participating by teleconference, pursuant to Chapter 9 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the California Government Code, such Chapter being the “Brown Act”;
WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted SB 707, effective January 1, 2026, to amend the Brown Act, including revisions to the provisions allowing participation in meetings by teleconference;
WHEREAS, SB 707 specifies the basis upon which teleconference meeting participation is allowed, including, but not limited to teleconferencing pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953 (the “traditional teleconferencing rules”), teleconferencing for “just cause” pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953.8.3, and teleconferencing by an “eligible multijurisdictional body” pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953.8.7;
WHEREAS, as a legislative body of a joint powers entity formed pursuant to an agreement entered into in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code, the SVCE Board is an eligible multijurisdictional body, as defined by California Government Code Section 54953.8.7; WHEREAS, the SVCE Board desires to authorize use of teleconferencing as an eligible multijurisdictional body pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953.8.7; and
WHEREAS, the SVCE Board desires to update its Policy to reflect the amended Brown Act teleconferencing rules, including SVCE’s use of the traditional teleconferencing rules, just cause teleconferencing, and teleconferencing by an eligible multijurisdictional body.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SILICON
VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Each legislative body of SVCE is hereby authorized to use teleconferencing pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953.8.7.
Section 2. The “General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings”, attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby adopted and shall replace the existing Policy.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 11th day of February, 2026.
JURISDICTION NAME AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
City of Campbell Director Scozzola
City of Cupertino Director Wang
City of Gilroy Director Hilton
City of Los Altos Director Meadows
Town of Los Altos Hills Director Tyson
Town of Los Gatos Director Rennie
City of Milpitas Director Barbadillo
City of Monte Sereno Director Mekechuk
City of Morgan Hill Director Martinez Beltran
City of Mountain View Director Showalter
County of Santa Clara Director Lee
City of Saratoga Director Page
City of Sunnyvale Director Klein
________________________________
Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid Meetings
[see attached]
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General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid
Meetings
I. Purpose
To establish standard procedure for conducting public Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) hybrid meetings.
II. Scope
SVCE Board and Committee meetings subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act mandating open and transparent government meetings for local agencies.
III. Policy
A. Regular Board meetings will be held at Sunnyvale Civic Center or other location as noticed. Committee meetings will be held at SVCE offices, unless otherwise noticed.
B. Board and Committee members (“Members”) may participate in meetings in person or by teleconference. Teleconference participation is allowed by following the traditional Brown Act rules (the “Traditional Rules”) or the alternative rules for limited teleconferencing conditions (the “Alternative Rules”), as outlined below.
C. The preferred method for meeting participation is in person attendance, followed by teleconference participation at the regular meeting location in the Member’s appointing jurisdiction pursuant to the Traditional Rules. Members are encouraged to ask their alternate Member to attend a meeting in person when the Member cannot attend in person.
D. The Brown Act imposes conditions and limitations on use of teleconference meeting participation, which could result in SVCE being unable to conduct essential time-sensitive business at a meeting. For this reason, in the event that a Member cannot participate in person, the Member is expected to contact the Board Clerk and CEO as soon as possible to determine, in consultation with General Counsel, the best approach to participation in the meeting.
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E. Members who require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (1990)) should contact the Board Clerk as early as possible to make arrangements for an accommodation.
IV. Participation under the Traditional Rules for
Teleconferencing
A Member may participate in a meeting by teleconference using the Traditional Rules under the following conditions:
A. Each teleconference location must be identified in the notice and agenda of the meeting. The Member must provide the Board Clerk the location at least one week before the meeting.
B. The agenda must be posted at each teleconference location.
C. Each location must be publicly accessible.
D. If the Member is ultimately unable to join from the remote location, they must ensure that someone at that location still connects to the teleconference and allows the public to access and participate from the location. The Member should also take steps to have their alternate attend in their absence.
E. At least a quorum of the Members must participate from locations within SVCE’s jurisdiction.
F. A Member should consider not participating by teleconference under the Traditional Rules if any of the following conditions are met.
1. The remote location may not have sufficient internet connectivity to ensure reliable connectivity for a teleconference; or
2. The remote location is outside the territorial boundaries of the United States.
V. Participation under the Alternative Rules for
Teleconferencing - Multijurisdictional Body
Members who are on personal travel outside SVCE’s jurisdiction should consider utilizing the teleconferencing rules for a multijurisdictional body. A Member may participate in a meeting using the Alternative Rules for Item 5
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teleconferencing for a multijurisdictional body, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.8.7, provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
A. Use of a two-way audio visual platform or a two-way telephonic service and a live webcast of the meeting to allow the public to both remotely hear and visually observe the meeting.
B. The notice for the meeting must state how members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including how members of the public can attend and participate using the remote participation internet or telephonic service.
C. In the event of a disruption that prevents the meeting from being broadcast to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within SVCE’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the meeting cannot continue until remote access is restored.
D. SVCE cannot require public comments to be submitted in advance of the teleconference meeting and the public must have the opportunity to provide comments in real time.
E. A reasonable amount of time per agenda item must be allowed for the public to provide public comment, including time to register to give public comment.
F. The minutes of the meeting must list any Member who participated in the meeting via teleconference from a remote location and the specific provision of law the member relied upon to permit their participation by teleconferencing.
G. At least a quorum of the members of the legislative body must participate from one or more physical locations that are open to the public and within the boundaries of territory where the body has jurisdiction.
H. Any members who receive compensation for their service on the body must participate from a physical location that is open to the public.
I. The agenda must identify which members plan to participate remotely.
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J. Members cannot participate remotely unless the location from which the member participates from is more than 20 miles away, one way, from a physical meeting location that is open to the public.
K. Remote Member must participate via both audio and visual technology.
These rules for teleconferencing cannot be the means for a Member to attend a meeting via teleconferencing: for more than two (2) meetings per year. To ensure compliance with this limit, SVCE staff will track and report on the number of meetings for each Board member utilizing this option.
VI. Participation under the Alternative Rules for
Teleconferencing - Just Cause
A Member that cannot participate in person may participate in a meeting using the Alternative Rules for teleconferencing for “just cause,” pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.8.3, provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
A. Use of a two-way audio visual platform or a two-way telephonic service and a live webcast of the meeting to allow the public to both remotely hear and visually observe the meeting.
B. The notice for the meeting must state how members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including how members of the public can attend and participate using the remote participation internet or telephonic service.
C. In the event of a disruption that prevents the meeting from being broadcast to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within SVCE’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the meeting cannot continue until remote access is restored.
D. SVCE cannot require public comments to be submitted in advance of the teleconference meeting and the public must have the opportunity to provide comments in real time.
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E. A reasonable amount of time per agenda item must be allowed for the public to provide public comment, including time to register to give public comment.
F. The minutes of the meeting must list any Member who participated in the meeting via teleconference from a remote location and the specific provision of law the member relied upon to permit their participation by teleconferencing.
G. At least a quorum of the members of the legislative body must participate in person from a singular physical location clearly identified on the agenda, which location shall be open to the public and situated within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction.
H. The Member must notify SVCE at the earliest opportunity possible, of the need to participate by teleconference for just cause and include a general description of the circumstances that prevent in person attendance. Only the following circumstances are “just cause” for teleconferencing under these Alternative Rules:
i. Childcare or caregiving need of a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner that prevents in person attendance. “Child,” “parent,” “grandparent,” “grandchild,” and “sibling” have the same meaning as those terms do in Section Government Code Section 12945.2.
ii. A contagious illness that prevents in person attendance. iii. A need related to a physical or mental condition, which is not an accommodation for a disability under Government Code Section 54953(c).
iv. Travel while on official business of the legislative body or another state or local agency.
v. An immunocompromised child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the member that prevents in person attendance.
vi. A physical or family medical emergency that prevents in person attendance.
vii. Military service obligations that prevent in person attendance because the Member is serving under official written orders for Item 5
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active duty, drill, annual training, or any other duty required as a member of the California National Guard or a United States Military Reserve organization that requires the Member to be at least 50 miles outside the boundaries of SVCE.
I. The member must participate through both audio and visual technology.
These rules for teleconferencing cannot be the means for a Member to attend a meeting via teleconferencing: for more than two (2) meetings per year. To ensure compliance with this limit, SVCE staff will track and report on the number of meetings for each Board member utilizing this option.
VII. Policy Review
This Policy will be reviewed at least every five (5) years.
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General and Administrative Policy 9: Hybrid
Meetings
I. Purpose
To establish standard procedure for conducting public Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) hybrid meetings.
II. Scope
SVCE Board and Committee meetings subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act mandating open and transparent government meetings for local agencies.
III. Policy
A. Regular Board meetings will be held at Cupertino Community HallSunnyvale Civic Center or other location as noticed; public committee . Committee meetings will be held at SVCE offices, unless otherwise noticed.
• Board/ and Committee members (“Members”) may participate in meetings in person or viaby teleconference.
C.B. Teleconference meetings must meet the participation is allowed by following requirements:the traditional Brown Act rules (the “Traditional Rules”) or the alternative rules for limited teleconferencing conditions (the “Alternative Rules”), as outlined below.
C. The preferred method for meeting participation is in person attendance, followed by teleconference participation at the regular meeting location in the Member’s appointing jurisdiction pursuant to the Traditional Rules. Members are encouraged to ask their alternate Member to attend a meeting in person when the Member cannot attend in person.
D. The Brown Act imposes conditions and limitations on use of teleconference meeting participation, which could result in SVCE being unable to conduct essential time-sensitive business at a meeting. For this reason, in the event that a Member cannot participate in person, the Member is expected to contact the Board Clerk and CEO as soon as Item 5
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possible to determine, in consultation with General Counsel, the best approach to participation in the meeting.
E. Members who require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (1990)) should contact the Board Clerk as early as possible to make arrangements for an accommodation.
IV. Participation under the Traditional Rules for
Teleconferencing
A Member may participate in a meeting by teleconference using the Traditional Rules under the following conditions:
A. Each teleconference location must be identified in the notice and agenda of the meeting. The Member must provide the Board Clerk the location at least one week before the meeting.
B. AgendasThe agenda must be posted at each teleconference location.
C. Each location must be publicly accessible.
D. If the Member is ultimately unable to join from the remote location, they must ensure that someone at that location still connects to the teleconference and allows the public to access and participate from the location. The Member should also take steps to have their alternate attend in their absence.
E. At least a quorum of the Board of DirectorsMembers must participate from locations within SVCE’s service jurisdiction.
A Member should consider not participating by teleconference under the Traditional Rules if any of the following conditions are met.
1. The remote location may not have sufficient internet connectivity to ensure reliable connectivity for a teleconference; or
2. The remote location is outside the territorial boundaries of the United States.
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V. Participation under the Alternative Rules for
Teleconferencing - Multijurisdictional Body
Members who are on personal travel outside SVCE’s jurisdiction should consider utilizing the teleconferencing rules for a multijurisdictional body. A Member may participate in a meeting using the Alternative Rules for teleconferencing for a multijurisdictional body, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.8.7, provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
A. Use of a two-way audio visual platform or a two-way telephonic service and a live webcast of the meeting to allow the public to both remotely hear and visually observe the meeting.
B. The notice for the meeting must state how members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including how members of the public can attend and participate using the remote participation internet or telephonic service.
C. In the event of a disruption that prevents the meeting from being broadcast to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within SVCE’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the meeting cannot continue until remote access is restored.
D. SVCE cannot require public comments to be submitted in advance of the teleconference meeting and the public must have the opportunity to provide comments in real time.
E. A reasonable amount of time per agenda item must be allowed for the public to provide public comment, including time to register to give public comment.
F. The minutes of the meeting must list any Member who participated in the meeting via teleconference from a remote location and the specific provision of law the member relied upon to permit their participation by teleconferencing.
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public and within the boundaries of territory. where the body has jurisdiction.
• If participating via teleconference, the publicly accessible location of participating board/committee members should be provided to the Board Clerk one week in advance of the meeting to allow for proper noticing on the meeting agenda.
H. BoardAny members who receive compensation for their service on the body must participate from a physical location that is open to the public. • The agenda must identify which members are encouraged to connect with their Alternate Directors in the event they are not able to attend a Board of Directors meeting.
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A. Exercising AB 2449
A.I. Board/Committee members may exercise the use of AB 2449plan to participate remotely for the following reasons:.
• “Just Cause” –
J. Members cannot participate remotely unless the location from which the member participates from is more than 20 miles away, one way, from a physical meeting location that is open to the public.
K. Remote Member must participate via both audio and visual technology.
These rules for teleconferencing cannot be the means for a Member to attend a meeting via teleconferencing: for more than two (2) meetings per year. To ensure compliance with this limit, SVCE staff will track and report on the number of meetings for each Board member utilizing this option.
VI. Participation under the Alternative Rules for
Teleconferencing - Just Cause
A Member that cannot participate in person may participate in a meeting using the Alternative Rules for teleconferencing for “just cause,” pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.8.3, provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
A. Use of a two-way audio visual platform or a two-way telephonic service and a live webcast of the meeting to allow the public to both remotely hear and visually observe the meeting.
B. The notice for the meeting must state how members of the public may access the meeting and offer public comment, including how members of the public can attend and participate using the remote participation internet or telephonic service.
C. In the event of a disruption that prevents the meeting from being broadcast to members of the public using the call-in option or internet-based service option, or in the event of a disruption within SVCE’s control that prevents members of the public from offering public comments using the call-in option or internet-based service option, the meeting cannot continue until remote access is restored.
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D. SVCE cannot require public comments to be submitted in advance of the teleconference meeting and the public must have the opportunity to provide comments in real time.
E. A reasonable amount of time per agenda item must be allowed for the public to provide public comment, including time to register to give public comment.
F. The minutes of the meeting must list any Member who participated in the meeting via teleconference from a remote location and the specific provision of law the member relied upon to permit their participation by teleconferencing.
G. At least a quorum of the members of the legislative body must participate in person from a singular physical location clearly identified on the agenda, which location shall be open to the public and situated within the boundaries of the territory over which the local agency exercises jurisdiction.
H. The Member must notify SVCE at the earliest opportunity possible, of the need to participate by teleconference for just cause and include a general description of the circumstances that prevent in person attendance. Only the following circumstances are “just cause” for teleconferencing under these Alternative Rules:
.i. Childcare or caregiving need of a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner that prevents in person attendance. “Child,” “parent,” “grandparent,” “grandchild,” and “sibling” have the same meaning as those terms do in Section Government Code Section 12945.2.
.ii. A contagious illness that prevents in person attendance. iii. A need related to a physical or mental condition, which is not an accommodation for a disability under Government Code Section 54953(c).
.iv. Travel while on official businessesbusiness of the legislative body or another state/local agency (if you are traveling for other business or recreational purposes, this would not constitute a just cause). or local agency.
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members, at the earliest opportunity possible of the need to participate remotely. The member must provide a general description of the circumstances relating to their need to appear remotely. • A member may not participate remotely for “just cause” for more than two meetings per calendar year.
• The Board Clerk will communicate with the requesting Board member whether the requested remote participation meets the requirements of AB 2449.
• “Emergency” Situations –
v. An “emergency” means aimmunocompromised child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the member that prevents in person attendance.
.vi. A physical or family medical emergency that prevents a member from attending in person attendance.
• To participate remotely for an emergency, the member must make a request at the earliest opportunity to the Board Clerk, who will notify the SVCE Board of Directors/committee members. The request must include a general description of the circumstances related to the need to appear remotely. A request must be made before each meeting at which the member will participate remotely.
• The legislative body must take action to approve the request. • If the request is made too late to appear as an action item on the agenda, the SVCE Board of Directors may consider the request at the beginning of the meeting.
A. Requirements, Disclosures, and Limitations
i. Quorum and Audio and Visual Technology Requirement
• At least a quorum of the members of the SVCE’s Board of Directors and Board Committee members must participate in person at a singular physical location, which is within the agency’s jurisdiction, at which the public can attend.
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member of the California National Guard or a United States Military Reserve organization that requires the Member to be at least 50 miles outside the boundaries of SVCE.
O.I. The member must participate through both audio and visual technology.
i. Disclosures
• The member who is participating remotely must disclose whether anyone over These rules for teleconferencing cannot be the age of 18 is physically present and the general nature of the relationship with such person.
i. Limitations
A member cannot participate inmeans for a Member to attend a meeting using AB 2449via teleconferencing: for more than 3 consecutive months or 20% of the regulartwo (2) meetings of the agency within a calendar year. If a committee meets fewer than 10 times per calendar year, the limit is two per year. To ensure compliance with this limit, SVCE staff will track and report on the number of meetings. For most SVCE Committees, the AB 2449 limit is two meetings per calendar year for each Board member utilizing this option.
A. Please note the use of AB 2449 is not guaranteed if the above requirements cannot be met.
IV. Policy Compliance
A. Violations
• Any known violations of this policy must be immediately reported to the Executive Committee, CEO, and General Counsel.
I.VII. Cadence for Review
• This Policy will be reviewed at least every five (5) years.
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V. Reference Documents
B. Definitions:
• “Hybrid meetings” shall mean meetings which allow participation of Board/Committee members, staff, and the public in person or via teleconferencing.
• “Publicly accessible” shall mean a location in which a member of the public may attend a meeting and provide public comment. “Teleconference” shall mean a meeting of individuals in different locations, connected by electronic means, through either audio or video, or both.
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Staff Report – Item 6
Item 6: Power Charge Indifference Adjustment Briefing
From: Monica Padilla, CEO
Prepared by: Maren Wenzel, Director of Regulatory, Policy and Planning Adam Pearse, Senior Regulatory Analyst & Associate General Counsel Date: 2/11/2026
RECOMMENDATION
Staff will provide an informational presentation to the Board of Directors regarding the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (“PCIA”); specifically, an overview of its purpose, mechanics, and current impact to SVCE, as well as ongoing regulatory activities. No action required.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the PCIA is to guarantee indifference between customers that remain with the investor-owned utility (“IOU”) and those who depart for alternative service for above-market costs that the IOU incurs. The CPUC reopened the PCIA proceeding in 2025, which consists of various tracks. Track 1, which was completed in 2025, modified the calculation of the market-price benchmark (“MPB”) for resource adequacy. Track 2 recently commenced and will consider the value of banked renewable energy credits. Track 3 is expected to proceed in 2026, considering big-picture overhauls of the PCIA.
ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION
Because of the PCIA’s impact to customer rates and SVCE’s power portfolio, this item has major implications on SVCE’s financial outlook and ability to offer competitive rates. As such, SVCE has actively engaged in various activities to monitor/model, report and mitigate the risk associated with the PCIA. From a portfolio standpoint, the Board has approved modifications to the Energy Risk Management Policy hedging requirements to incorporate the impacts of Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) supply portfolio and the PCIA.
From a planning perspective, SVCE models and stress tests scenarios around fluctuations in PCIA due to market conditions and plans accordingly through the holding of adequate financial reserves. And, from a regulatory perspective, SVCE along with other community choice aggregators, actively participates in proceedings at the CPUC to ensure transparency, fairness and indifference between bundled and un-bundled customers.
STRATEGIC PLAN
This item ties to SVCE’s Strategic Focus Area 1, “Expand Affordability Efforts”, as SVCE accounts for a customer’s PCIA charge when setting a discount to PG&E, and Strategic Focus Area 3, “Expand Offerings to C&I Customers” as the PCIA also applies to C&I customers.
ALTERNATIVE
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
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