Item 9
VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Staff Report – Item 9
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Alisa Lembke, Board Clerk / Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: Summary of Community Advisory Committee September 28, 2023 Meeting DATE: October 12, 2023
This report summarizes the Community Advisory Committee’s meeting held in person and via Zoom webinar on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
The CAC congratulated Danielle Ballard for being appointed to the At Large seat. Staff informed those present that Staff continues to solicit applicants for the unincorporated Yolo County seat.
A. Received update on Phase 2 of VCE’s Electric Vehicle Rebate Pilot Program. VCE Director of Customer Care & Outreach Rebecca Boyles informed those present that there have been significant changes of the California Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP), specifically the eligibility requirements, of which VCE uses as proxy for determining who is eligible for VCE’s EV Rebate Pilot Program (Phase 1). She reviewed the new CVRP eligibility requirements and a few concepts that could be included in Phase 2 and Phase
3. She informed those present that Staff will communicate with Customers who are on the EV Rebate waitlist and develop a full list of eligibility criteria. Staff will rework Phase 2 of the EV Rebate and discuss with the Outreach and Programs Task Group and/or CAC, then to the Board for approval. The CAC and Staff discussed: challenges that low-income customers have when looking to purchase an electric vehicle; outreach efforts; and, other rebates available.
B. Receive progress update on 3-Year Programs Plan and introduction to 2024 Program concepts. Ms. Boyles provided a progress update of VCE’s 2021-2023 Programs Plan highlighting VCE’s accomplishments and introduced program concepts for 2024. The CAC and Staff discussed: how to increase information sharing on energy efficiency, electrifying your home, and other available programs and monies, with VCE’s customers; joining efforts with VCE’s partner jurisdictions to provide resources; and, connecting customers with others who have experiences and information to share.