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Observations/Conclusions From our Participation in the IRP Process What conclusion does it appear that PWP hopes the City Council will reach after receiving the IRP memo?- that the City Council resolution to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2030 is impractical and too expensive. We do not agree.
Instead of striving to develop a workable plan to align with the Council's mandate for carbon- free power, PWP has spent the city's time and money on an effort to justify NOT doing what the Council has asked them to do. Their analysis reflects an "all-or-nothing" approach that gold plates renewable investment requirements, disrespects the role that private/residential generators can play, ignores the rising cost of natural gas, and is seemingly unaware of what other US cities are doing to become carbon-free.
The scenarios that were examined in the IRP were structured to show the maximum infrastructure cost to achieve carbon-free power, under a set of extreme and unrealistic constraints. As STAG participants, we were not able to persuade PWP to examine scenarios that would more closely align with a workable plan, and more realistic electricity rate impacts.
For example, the IRP examined how heat waves and connectivity disruptions would impact each of the carbon-free scenarios, requiring an over-build of renewable resources. Yet disruptions in the gas supply to the Glenarm plant and prolonged gas prices, which might well last for years rather than a month and would demonstrate the cost and risk associated with continued reliance on fossil fuels, were ignored.
Another example is that PWP insists on treating the cost of installing rooftop solar on private property as if it is paid for by ratepayers, instead of by property owners. This inflates the cost of 2 of the 3 carbon free scenarios. PWP acknowledged this at STAG meetings and promised to clarify this point to the City Council and the public. But the current PWP memo continues to include these costs in those scenarios as if ratepayers will bear these costs.
After casting the carbon-free scenarios in an expensive light, PWP seems unwilling to examine how the operation of the Glenarm plant might be eliminated from their future plans.
As such, we are now convinced that PWP does not want to put forth a good-faith effort to respond to the City Council's policy goal. Where do we go from here? 1 Pasadena 100 Recommends 10 Steps to City Council
1. Direct PWP to present a real plan by March 2024 that examines the most probable impacts on Pasadena's electricity rates. This will require public input and oversight.
There are important factors that must be addressed [See Appendix A]. This work has not yet been done; the scenarios that were modeled were exercises not plans.
2. Mandate the curtailment of Glenarm operations with a planned closure timeframe ending in Dec. 2030. In the meantime, develop an operating regime that minimizes the use of Glenarm. Begin analysis of the best use of this property. Assure safety and freedom from risk of gas leaks to neighborhoods and Blair High School.
3. Mandate the immediate acquisition of a minimum of 100MW of battery storage. All scenarios require substantial storage be in place by 2025. The current 25MW procurement initiative is inadequate. Pilot new storage technologies including Long Duration Storage with federal IRA funding.
4. Commit to at least double rooftop solar by 2030 on residential, commercial, and municipal structures to add resilience and electricity supply. The scenarios show that we will likely a require massive amount in Pasadena. Achieve this through an education, marketing, and incentive campaign. Conduct an audit of city properties amenable to rooftop solar and set a good example. Pilot community solar in a business district and in a low-income district using federal IRA funds and private sector contributions. Businesses can achieve savings from community solar. Investments in these assets by private businesses and residents will mitigate PWP electricity rate increases and reduce load.
5. Revise time-of-use (TOU) electricity rates to make them effective demand reduction tools as well as a mechanism for people to reduce their bills. Make it easy for ratepayers to learn about TOU; Right now, TOU info is hard to find on the PWP website.
And the TOU rates are not attractive. Our community must be educated about the true costs of power - it's more expensive in the evening. Residents can help to reduce the amount of new infrastructure required to store renewable power and maintain resource adequacy. Changing our behaviour - when we choose to charge EVs, run pool pumps/AC, etc. will mitigate rate increases.
6. Mandate the cancelation of Magnolia by 2030. Under no scenario should we continue to maintain a fossil-based contract.
7. Show true concern for Pasadena's low disadvantaged and unhoused communities by offering more than a token $10/month rate discount, by implementing community solar and by integrating workforce development programs with our accelerated transition to clean electric power. Use federal funding dedicated to low-income communities.
8. Ensure current PWP leadership is aligned with these efforts. Successful change requires an aligned team - let's make sure we have PWP leaders working for us that are committed to a carbqn-free future for our city.
9. Accountability, metrics for success and transparency are essential. At least quarterly reporting to the EAC and the City Council should be mandated.
10. Affirm Resolution 9977 explicitly in the IRP. Commit to best efforts to achieve success. 2 Appendix A: Considerations for a Realistic Plan
to Meet Council Resolution for 100% Carbon-Free Power by 2030 Factors to be considered in the Plan:
a) Extract maximum value from built assets and PPA agreements. This includes revenue generation from fulfillment of load and regulation contracts with CAISO. Pasadena battery storage assets will be highly valued.
b) Consultation with other CA planning jurisdictions that are ahead of Pasadena. What are they learning about renewable/battery pairing? What are other lessons learned? Consultation with NREL and the entities devoted to using new energy technologies. c) Consultation with neighboring POU's to explore joint investment opportunities and interest. Explore ways grid interconnection can benefit. Evaluate collaboration in storage and DER and well as the economic value of these assets. d) Options for curtailment of Glenarm operations for all situations. Evaluate best land use. e) Consideration of consumer rate impacts. The percentage cost impact identified in the IRP would affect only a portion of the overall consumer rate. In the case of DER costs identified in the IRP, a large proportion of these may not affect electricity rates at all.
Let's be very clear about rate impacts so we can make good decisions. f) Consideration of consumer rate impacts if gas prices remain higher for longer (e.g., 50% higher for a period of several years).
g) Explore the optimum mix of renewables. The scenario assumptions produced mostly solar, mostly-wind outcomes. What is the optimal mix of resources to ensure price/performance resiliency? Why fuel cells?
h) Further exploration of Goodrich upgrade options, timelines, benefits/costs. Why not accelerate so that we can import more renewably generated electricity if that is the most effective resource.
i) How to make DER and Time of Use options for ratepayers easy for Pasadena residents and businesses to use. Employ User Experience discipline and focus groups. j) Develop more precise metrics on the acreage available for storage and DER. k) Find out the penalties (if any) for Magnolia termination by 2030. Collaborate with neighboring cities that may also wish to terminate.
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Subject:FW: MSC 10/10 Public Comment - Agenda Item 2 - Support for 100% Carbon Free Electricity by 2030
From: MaxlMBERTo
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1:14 PM
To: Sabha, Tamer <[email protected]>; Stevenson, Garrett <[email protected]> Cc: Williams, Felicia <[email protected]>; Jones, Justin <[email protected]>; Hampton, Tyron <[email protected]>; Lyon, Jason <[email protected]> Subject: MSC 10/10 Public Comment - Agenda Item 2 - Support for 100% Carbon Free Electricity by 2030 City Council Members,
My name is Max Imbert, I am a resident of district 5, and I urge you to support a plan for 100% carbon free electricity by 2030.
I bought my home in Pasadena 2 years ago and I'm extremely frustrated with the knowledge that half of my electrical power is coming from fossil fuels(natural gas)at a time when I know we can and should do better. I drive an electric vehicle and use a heat pump to cool and heat my home, doing everything I can to lower my carbon footprint. I'm going to move on to an induction stove and electric water heater as soon as possible. I'd also like to get solar panels, but those happen to be too expensive for me at the moment, leaving me no other option than to ask the city to step up their efforts to move away from all fossil fuels when it comes to generating electricity.
I will attend today's municipal meeting and hope to have your support.
Thanks,
Max tmbert
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Subject:FW: MSC 10/10 Public Comment - Agenda Item 2 - Support for 1 00% Carbon Free Electricity by 2030
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City Council Members,
My name is Sean Devey, I am a resident of district 3, and I urge you to support a plan for 100% carbon free electricity by 2030.
I am a scientist in my mid-20s and planning to start a family soon. We do not have time to delay taking action to transition to carbon-neutrality. This is essential if we are to maintain or improve the standard of living for future generations, and for the coming decades. The effects of climate change are here now and they will only get worse if we don't take aggressive action. I believe that investment in carbon-free technologies will also be a net economic benefit for Pasadena.
Thank you,
Sean Devey
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Subject:FW: Utility Rates for Business Owners in Pasadena must be competitive From: Ukropina, Bill <>
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Subject: Utility Rates for Business Owners in Pasadena must be competitive Dear Municipal Services Committee Member,
Please keep our utility rates for businesses in Pasadena competitive with other cities. We need to keep jobs and businesses in Pasadena and utility costs are important to attract and keep employees in our city.
Thank you for your consideration.
Bill Ukropina, CRE
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Pasadena, CA 91101
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Subject:FW: MSC 10/10 Public Comment - Agenda Item 2 - Support for 100% Carbon Free Electricity by 2030
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Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 2:27 PM
To: Sabha, Tamer <[email protected]>; Stevenson, Garrett <[email protected]> Cc: Williams, Felicia <[email protected]>; Jones, Justin <[email protected]>; Hampton, Tyron <[email protected]>; Lyon, Jason <[email protected]> Subject: MSC 10/10 Public Comment - Agenda Item 2 - Support for 100% Carbon Free Electricity by 2030 City Council Members,
My name is Elizabeth Elder, I am a resident of district 4, and I urge you to support a plan for 100% carbon free electricity by 2030.
Pasadena citizens deserve a clean energy plan.
Thank you
Elizabeth Elder
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