Item 8
VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Staff Report – Item 8
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Alisa Lembke, Board Clerk / Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: Summaries of Community Advisory Committee (CAC) February 27, 2025 and March 27, 2025 meetings
DATE: April 10, 2025
This report summarizes the Community Advisory Committee’s meetings held in person and via Zoom webinar on Thursday, February 27, 2025 and Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Thursday, February 27, 2025:
A. Formation of Task Groups for 2025: The CAC formed the following Task Groups for 2025 (7-0-0):
1. Legislative & Regulatory
2. Programs & Outreach
3. Bioenergy
4. Strategic Plan
Staff requested CAC Members to notify Staff or the Chair and/or Vice Chair if they would like to continue to participate on the Task Group(s) or participate on any other Task Groups.
In addition, Staff requested that draft “Charges” be drafted for the CAC to review at their next meeting.
B. Received the 2024 Year in Review: Customer Care and Marketing. VCE Staff provided an overview of 2024’s Customer Care and Marketing accomplishments. This was an informational item.
Thursday, March 27, 2025:
A. Approval of Legislative & Regulatory and Programs & Outreach Task Group Charges:
The CAC approved the draft Charges for the Legislative & Regulatory and Programs & Outreach Task Groups. (6-0-0)
B. Senate Bill 540 (Becker) Pathways Initiative and Regional Organization: Staff presented a briefing of SB 540. Staff and CAC discussed: Western markets, background of pathways initiative, Senate Bill (SB) 540 structure and key elements, key protections for California, key points of supporters and opponents to the legislative bill, and the next steps. Staff asked that questions be directed via email to VCE Staff only.