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Valley Clean Energy COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 604 Second Street APPLICATION Davis, CA 95616
PERSONAL DATA SHEET
Received on: Name: Are you at least 18 years old? First Middle Home Address:
Number/Street City/State/Zip Email Address: Daytime Phone Evening/Weekend Phone Business Title or Occupation: Company/Organization: Address: Street Address City, State and Zip Which Valley Clean Energy jurisdiction do you reside in? City of Davis City of Woodland County of Yolo (Unincorporated) If you do not reside in Valley Clean Energy's jurisdictions, please include a separate statement to address why you are applying for this committee.
Are you seeking to fill an At-Large Seat? Yes No
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of the VCE Community Advisory Committee? Last
City of Winters
3/30/2022 AML
Jacobs, Kristin, E. yes
Davis CA 95616
Sustainability Manager
Fresno CA 93711
I would like to be apart of California's energy diversification movement and gain connections within the industry. Agriculture makes up a significant portion of California's energy usage but needs more representation within the state's agencies, especially during this time of change.
What experience/perspective would you bring to the committee? Please reference the professional sector and related professional experience below for At-Large member applications in this section.
Please list your previous and present governmental and civic experience. Indicate when, position and duties:
List any special training or experience you have that you feel would benefit your committee service:
Being connected to both family and corporate farming operations, I hear and understand multiple viewpoints and I would bring a fresh perspective from large scale agriculture within Yolo, Fresno, Tulare, and other southern counties. I would be able to offer practical feedback from the fields to proposed regulations and initiatives.
I work with influential agricultural companies that are motivated to explore alterative methods of operating that are cheaper, simpler, and more stable that current processes. no direct experience. Attend the Yolo County Sustainable Groundwater Agency meetings.
As an alumni of UC Davis's Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program, I was exposed to a broad range of 'sustainability' sectors and theories. Still well connected to the college, I am up to date with ongoing research in multiple areas of study.
Do you have any interests or associations which might present a conflict of interest? If yes, please explain:
What do you feel are your most important qualifications? What do you see as some of the significant issues facing the community in the next few years that might pertain to Valley Clean Energy's Community Advisory Committee? No
Working directly with farmers for the last few years have given me direct knowledge of their energy needs and some perspectives about the energy sector. While I understand many perspectives of farmers, I do not necessarily agree with all of them. My ability to understand differing perspectives and communicate clearly with both sides yields willingness to participate in various trials and projects.
Some major issues I foresee are battles between PGE and the state or counties revolving around infrastructure maintenance and/or energy source diversifaction. I can imagine cases being brought up where PGE is not meeting state and/or resident expectations and VCE or similar agency proposes alternative solutions. I believe that as agencies like VCE develop and gain popularity in communities, they will have more resources to provide more options and stronger solutions.
What do you hope to accomplish as a committee member?
I am aware of the obligations and responsibilities of this committee and am willing and able to fulfill this commitment should I be appointed: (Initial here: ) Please attach your resume or any additional information or statements which you feel would be helpful to the Valley Clean Energy Board of Directors in reviewing your qualifications. AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE I understand that in connection with this application for appointment, the information contained herein will be made available to the general public upon request. I further understand that if appointed, I may be required to take the oath of office and may be subject to requirements for filing financial disclosure statements.
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Applications will be kept on file for two years. This application will expire on: Date of appointment by the Valley Clean Energy Board: ____________ Length of term: ____________
Is this a re-appointment?
3/30/2024
3/27/22
I hope to help bridge communication between agricultural communities and VCE and similar agencies. Many entities in the agricultural sector have no opposition to alternative energy sources but do not have the time to research such options. Additionally, the agriculture industry has many innovative ideas about energy efficiency and sustainability. However, the majority of the professionals do not have the connections or time to voice their ideas to agencies like VCE.
KJ
5/15/2021 AML
Taylor Keith. Andrew Yes
Davis, CA 95616
I am a big advocate of everything the VCE has accomplished. I remain concerned about the subordinate position that all CCAs have with regard to their investor-owned counterparts. I would be of service to VCE and other CCAs as the sector matures, and seeks to achieve parity in the market and policy discourse with the investor-owned counterparts. I would do this by bringing about my applied knowledge of similar initiatives around the U.S., as well as my deep connections to the U.S. electric co-op system (a force multiplier for such consumer-owned utilities). It is also a desire to build-out UC Davis Energy and Efficiency and UC Cooperative Extension programming to connect the sector to third party, university research and development assets.
Asst CE Specialist, Community Economic Development
I am actively involved in research and development with the national electric co-operative sector, and seek to bring my knowledge and institutional resources to the California CCA system. Much like the electric co-ops, the CCAs provide for remarkable climate change mitigation practices, and allow the voice of ratepayers to be heard and acted upon in the electricity sector.
It would be my intention to draw-down my theory and practice with the electric and purchasing co-op sectors to assist VCE in enhancing its strategic objectives, and growing its capability to operate independent of major investor-owned utilities over time.
March 2001-January 2003: Legislative Aide, Congressman David Phelps. Provided analyses of key policies and legislation.
April 2010-August 2012: Board Director, Common Ground Food Co-op, Urbana, IL. Governance oversight. Planned and coordinated a major growth campaign.
January 2014 - July 2017: Board Director/Board Chair, Indiana Cooperative Development Center, Indianapolis, IN. Led a strategic planning initiative.
I am trained as a practitioner and research in governance. I am a trained facilitator. I study and have practiced board governance and consumer-stakeholder oriented management. Further, I understand multi-level governance better than most, which is a key asset for VCE as it seeks to more deeply engage with its CCA association in forming new support system organizations.
While I do not receive any material benefit, my connections with the electric co-op sector could be seen as a conflict of interest. That said, I currently recieve no compensation for my work with the sector.
As one of the only scholars of electric co-ops, I have deep knowledge of consumer-oriented electric utilities. I have a working and scholarly understanding of multilevel governance, so critical to the operations of the CCA sector. What’s more, I have an understanding of the overlapping forms of governance and contracting necessary for CCAs to operate in California. And in my role with the UC system, I can further assist VCE and the CCAs with accessing experts, policymakers, and industry support systems.
Many of the CCAs have made significant pledges in order to secure public support for their creation. I want to assist VCE in meeting and exceeding their public obligations.
It is also clear there needs to be strong planning for a future where the major investor-owned utilities are in constant economic and climate distress. This then involves developing CCA standalone capabilities to break dependency on the incumbent providers where possible.
Resiliency
5/15/2023
First, I would like to assist with the further development of VCE’s long-term strategic plan. I would like to assist VCE layout its full menu of options on everything from carbon neutrality to achieving economies of scale/scope. This then involves the second piece, which is the further development of the CCA system itself. I would like to bring to bear my extensive connections with the national electric co-op system. This involves the third piece, which is connecting VCE and the CCA system to the electric co-op business network on matters such as finance, marketing, customer relations, distributed energy, and other utilities services.
KT
May 15, 2021
6/29/2023
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VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY
Valley Clean Energy COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 604 Second Street APPLICATION Davis, CA 95616
PERSONAL DATA SHEET
Received on: Name: Are you at least 18 years old? First Middle Home Address:
Number/Street City/State/Zip Email Address: Daytime Phone Evening/Weekend Phone Business Title or Occupation: Company/Organization: Address: Street Address City, State and Zip Which Valley Clean Energy jurisdiction do you reside in? City of Davis City of Woodland County of Yolo (Unincorporated) If you do not reside in Valley Clean Energy's jurisdictions, please include a separate statement to address why you are applying for this committee.
Are you seeking to fill an At-Large Seat? Yes No
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of the VCE Community Advisory Committee? Last
City of Winters
3/6/2022 AML
Samsel Maris Kay Yes
Davis, CA 95616
Environmental Services Intern
Woodland, CA 95695
I am deeply passionate about clean energy as a means to combat the effects of climate change.
I am a steadfast advocate for the environment, and believe the duty of repairing the planet has fallen to my generation. I believe serving on the advisory board would provide me with excellent experience in understanding the implementation of environmental technology, while allowing me to participate in governmental action.
What experience/perspective would you bring to the committee? Please reference the professional sector and related professional experience below for At-Large member applications in this section.
Please list your previous and present governmental and civic experience. Indicate when, position and duties:
List any special training or experience you have that you feel would benefit your committee service:
I have experience working in local government, through the lens of environmental services. I am highly involved with policy implementation and logistics. As an intern, I work with a variety of government departments, and oversee my own projects. I believe I have a unique perspective as a student, and as a parent. I am a member of the Davis community, and have a vested interest in its future, as it is where I am raising my family, and getting my education. As a college student, I will be party to the latest scientific information the university system has to offer, and would use that knowledge to supplement my stance on issues presented to me.
I am currently an intern for the City of Woodland Environmental Services, and have been since July of 2021. I have participated in the compilation of the new building project sustainability guide, which was used to create a set of guidelines for the upcoming Tech Park project. I have overseen the implementation of SB 1383, a food waste bill, at the Leisureville senior living association, where I devised a logistical plan to help the residents and staff comply with the new waste bill. I often represent Environmental Services at City events, such as National Night Out and the Honey Festival. I am also the Director of Sustainability at Woodland Community College, where I am part of the New Building Committee as a sustainability advisor, and help to implement new campus sustainability projects. I plan events, such as campaigns and recruitment efforts, for the Associated Students of Woodland Community College, and the WCC Earth Day activities. I speak at district-wide events, such as the Yuba Community College Convoation, alongside WCC President Art Pimentel, and Congressman John Garamendi.
I have participated in theatre and performing arts as an actor, singer, dancer, and director for most of my life. I use this experience to aid in public speaking, and interpersonal skills. I feel that theatre is one of the most cooperative activities one may choose to parttake in, and requires the equal effort and trust of everyone involved. I also participate in a coding and drone flying class at my college, where I assembled my own drone remote, and am learning how to code in Python script, which signals commands to my drone. I believe this experience will help me in the environmental field, as technology progresses, and is relied upon heavily.
Do you have any interests or associations which might present a conflict of interest? If yes, please explain:
What do you feel are your most important qualifications? What do you see as some of the significant issues facing the community in the next few years that might pertain to Valley Clean Energy's Community Advisory Committee? I have no interest in conflicting associations.
I believe I have an intuitive ability to empathize with many points of view. I have come from very humble origins, and understand the lives of many, because I have lived in so many ways. I believe my youth gives me the best voice to advocate for what is urgently needed, as Iunderstand there is no allowance for hesitation in the face of climate danger.
I believe one large concern for Davis residents are the blackouts that many people have experienced due to corporate negligence in wildfire territories. Citizens should not have to suffer due to the blatant greed and incompetence of popular energy companies. I also believe that, as the weather in Northern California grows hotter every year, residents will rely exponentially on energy to provide safety and comfort. Above all, I believe that residents of our community crave transparency. People want to be able to trust who they give their money to, and large, for-profit corporations have taken advantage of the pandemic in a wholly unsurprising way. 3/6/2024