Item 3
1 VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Staff Report – Item 3
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Alisa Lembke, Board Clerk / Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting
DATE: June 13, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Receive, review and approve the attached May 9, 2024 meeting Minutes.
Attachment: May 9, 2024 meeting Minutes
VCEA Minutes May 9, 2024 Board Meeting Page 1 of 3
MINUTES OF THE VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Valley Clean Energy Alliance duly noticed their regular meeting for Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to be held at City of Woodland Council Chambers located at 300 First Street, Woodland, California 95695. VCE Chair Lucas Frerichs established that there was a quorum present and began the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Board Members Present: Lucas Frerichs, Bapu Vaitla, Tom Stallard, Jesse Loren, Will Arnold, Tania Garcia-Cadena, Richard Casavecchia
Members Absent: Jim Provenza
Welcome and
Approval of the
Agenda
Chair Frerichs welcomed the Board members. Director Loren made a motion to approve the May 9, 2024 Agenda, seconded by Director Arnold. Motion passed with Director Provenza absent.
Recognition of
Service of CAC
Member Marsha
Baird
Chair Frerichs recognized past Community Advisory Committee member Marsha Baird for her service by presenting a proclamation to her. There were no written or verbal public comments.
VCE Executive Officer Mitch Sears introduced Patrick Enright of Richards, Watson & Gershon, VCE’s general legal counsel, who was attending tonight’s meeting instead of Attorney Inder Khalsa who had a conflict.
Public Comment –
General and
Consent
There were no written or verbal public comments.
Consent Agenda /
Resolutions 2024-
006
Motion made by Director Arnold to approve the consent agenda items, seconded by Director Garcia-Cadena. Motion passed with Director Provenza absent. The following items were:
4. approved April 11, 2024 Board meeting Minutes;
5. received 2024 long range calendar;
6. receive financial update March 31, 2024 (unaudited) financial statement;
7. received legislative updated provided by Pacific Policy Group; VCEA Minutes May 9, 2024 Board Meeting Page 2 of 3
8. received April 2024 regulatory update dated May 1, 2024 provided by Keyes & Fox;
9. received SACOG – Electrify Yolo project update; and,
10. approved Amendment 7 to the Keyes & Fox Consultant Agreement to amend Exhibit D (Payment) not to exceed amount for the Demand Flexibility docket as Resolution 2024-006.
Item 11: Receive
presentation on
Resource Adequacy
“Slice of Day”.
(Information)
VCE Executive Officer Mitch Sears introduced this item and introduced VCE Staff Gordon Samuel. Mr. Samuel introduced Jaclyn Harr of The Energy Authority who presented information on Resource Adequacy (RA) “Slice of Day”.
The Board and Staff discussed: changes in the RA program; how does RA effect the grid; traditional RA products; issues with the traditional RA program; CPUC’s goals in restructuring of RA; what is “Slice of Day” (SOD); goals and challenges of SOD; costs to customers and CCA’s; and, the complexity of RA policy decisions. There were no written public comments.
Verbal Public Comment: Christine Shewmaker stated that she appreciates this discussion of the RA program and Slice of Day. She informed those present that it sounds as though the CPUC is acting without recognizing the consequences to CCA’s portfolio.
Item 12: Approve
VCE’s Load
Management
Standards Plan
(Discussion/Action)
Mr. Sears introduced this item and VCE Staff Sierra Huffman. Ms.
Huffman reviewed highlights, purpose and goals of the draft Load Management Standards (LMS) Plan. She informed those present that Staff performed an analysis looking at potential of dynamic rates/programs, cost effectiveness, equity, technological feasibility, and customer and grid benefits. There were no verbal or written public comments.
Motion made by Director Arnold to approve VCE’s Load Management Standards (LMS) Plan, seconded by Director Stallard. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Vaitla, Stallard, Loren, Arnold, Garcia-Cadena, Casavecchia, Frerichs
NOES: Provenza
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VCEA Minutes May 9, 2024 Board Meeting Page 3 of 3
Item 13: Recap of
CalCCA 2024
Annual Conference.
(Information)
Mr. Sears provided a brief overview of CalCCA’s Annual Conference successes.
Directors Stallard and Loren informed those present that they attended the CalCCA Conference held in San Jose paid for by VCE. They each provided a recap of their experience and thanked VCE for allowing them to participate in such a great event. Staff provided their input. There were no verbal or written public comments.
Item 14: Board
Member and Staff
Announcements
Mr. Sears informed those present that the Governor’s Press Release is out on his visit to Putah Creek Solar Farms. The California Honey Festival was a successful event, which was moved from downtown City of Woodland to the Yolo County Fairgrounds due to weather. And, Celebrate Davis is scheduled for Friday, May 17th at the Davis Community Park, Board Members welcomed to assist Staff in the booth.
Director Loren informed those present that the Winters Express wrote up a nice article covering the Governor’s visit to Putah Creek Solar Farms.
Director Stallard informed those present that he is a Director for the Capitol Corridor JPA and he attended an event that highlighted hydrogen fueled cars versus electric.
Announcement /
Adjournment
The Board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Davis Community Chambers located at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California 95616. There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Alisa M. Lembke
VCEA Board Secretary