ACTION:
____________________________
Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: PH3
Prepared by: Cassidy McCarthy, CAP Program Administrator Meeting Date: November 14, 2023 Approved by:
Imelda Huerta, Assistant City Manager
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Public Hearing SUBJECT: CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE DEFAULT POWER SUPPLY SELECTION RECOMMENDATION:
1.Open, conduct, and close a Public Hearing to receive public testimony regarding the Clean Energy Alliance default power supply selection.
2.Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023- , setting the Clean Energy Alliance default power supply option within the jurisdiction of the City of Vista to “Clean Impact Plus – 50% Renewable and 75% Carbon Free Energy.”
3.Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2023- , setting the Clean Energy Alliance power supply option for city-owned facilities and operations to “Green Impact – 100% Renewable Energy.” CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Climate and Environmental Responsibility PRIOR ACTION: On October 5, 2023, held a workshop to discuss the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update, including a presentation on the CEA alternative electric power options for residents and businesses (Vote: No Vote).
On June 28, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-113, authorizing the execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for membership in the Clean Energy Alliance, a Community Choice Aggregation Joint Powers Authority, and authorizing the Mayor’s appointment of a member and alternate member to the Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Alliance; and introduced and adopted City Council Ordinance 2022-9, obtaining the City Council’s decision, pursuant to the Public Utilities Code sections 366.2 (c)(12), to implement a Community Choice Aggregation Program within the jurisdiction of the City of Vista by participating in the Clean Energy Alliance, under the terms and conditions provided in the Joint Powers Agreement (Vote: 5-0).
A comprehensive list of prior actions is included as Exhibit 3.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: On October 5, 2023, the City Council held a workshop to discuss the Climate Action Plan (CAP) update, which included a presentation on the three different power supply options offered by the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). As a member of CEA, the City Council must determine a default power supply that customers will be enrolled in beginning April 2024. While customers will be automatically enrolled in the default power supply selected by the City Council, AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation, adopted the following: 1) City Council Resolution No. 2023-200.
Vote: 5-0; 2) City Council Resolution No. 2023-201. Vote: 5-0
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SUBJECT: CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE DEFAULT POWER SUPPLY SELECTION individual customers may opt out of the program, or elect an alternative power supply product by contacting CEA at their call center or on their website.
The CEA power supply options are as follows:
1. Clean Impact – 50% renewable energy content
Clean Impact is CEA’s minimum 50% renewable energy option, increasing annually to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2035. This option will have the minimum amount of renewable energy that the City may select as the default product offering for its community and is the lowest cost.
Options for Customers: If Clean Impact is selected by the City Council as the default for Vista, City customers will still have the option to opt up to Clean Impact Plus or Green Impact power supply.
2. Clean Impact Plus – 50% renewable and 75% carbon free energy content Clean Impact Plus is sourced from a power supply mix of 50% renewable and 75% carbon-free energy.
The rate difference for increased costs of 75% carbon-free product is $0.001/kWh (or an average $0.40 per month) which is paid in addition to the Clean Impact rate.
Options for Customers: If Clean Impact Plus is selected by the City Council as the default for Vista, City customers will still have the option to opt down to Clean Impact or opt up to Green Impact power supply.
3. Green Impact – 100% renewable energy content
Green Impact is CEA’s 100% renewable energy power supply option. The Green Impact power supply product has a premium rate of $0.0075/kWh (or an average $2.35 per month) due to the additional expense of procuring power with additional renewable energy. This cost is paid in addition to the Clean Impact rate.
Options for Customers: If Green Impact is selected by the City Council as the default for Vista, City customers will still have the option to opt down to Clean Impact or Clean Impact Plus power supply.
All of the current CEA members, the cities of Escondido, Carlsbad, Del Mar, San Marcos, and Solana Beach, have selected the Clean Impact Plus option (50% renewable and 75% carbon free energy content) as their default with a 95% customer participation rate. The City of Oceanside will consider their power supply options at their next City Council meeting, and it is anticipated that they will also choose Clean Impact Plus as well.
The tables below were presented at the October 5, 2023, workshop and compare typical total energy bills for residential customers (Table 1) and small commercial customers (Table 2) based on current CEA and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) rates. It is important to note that these comparisons are provided for guidance and use the 2023 rates. The sample rates and fees below do not reflect scheduled SDG&E rate changes for 2024 (to be released at the end of this year), nor changes that the CEA Board of Directors may make at the next rate setting meeting in January 2024.
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MEETING DATE: November 14, 2023 PAGE 3
SUBJECT: CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE DEFAULT POWER SUPPLY SELECTION Table 1. Rate Comparison of CEA Energy Supply Options with SDG&E – 2023 rates, typical Vista Residential customers
Table 2. Rate Comparison of CEA Energy Supply Options with SDG&E – 2023 rates, typical Vista Small Commercial customers
Tables 1 and 2 include Exit Fees or Power Charge Indifference Adjustments (PCIA). These are fees charged by SDG&E to customers enrolled with CEA or any other CCA provider. These fees cover losses incurred by SDG&E for ending energy supply contracts with customers that move to another provider.
The exit fee is set annually through SDG&E’s Energy Resource Recovery Account rate-setting process; therefore, agencies that join CEA at different times will have different PCIA rates. The original CEA member cities (i.e., Escondido, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and San Marcos) have different PCIA calculations, or vintages, than cities that joined CEA later (i.e., Oceanside and Vista).
In developing CEA’s rates, the PCIA fees are accounted for when comparing typical monthly electric utility costs between CEA & SDG&E. The PCIA is not a new fee but is broken out separately on the bill for CEA customers. In developing their rates, CEA actively participates in SDG&E’s rate-setting process to maximize CEA customer savings.
During the October City Council Workshop, there was discussion on Vista being a leader in renewable energy, however, given the premium that accompanies the Green Impact option it is staff’s recommendation to select the Clean Impact Plus option as the default for residents and businesses in Vista’s jurisdiction and select the Green Impact option for city-owned facilities and operations. It is anticipated that this method will minimize businesses and residents from opting out of CEA, while still demonstrating the City of Vista’s commitment to being a leader in renewable energy consumption. 11/14/2023 PH3 3 of 18
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SUBJECT: CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE DEFAULT POWER SUPPLY SELECTION As stated above, Vista customers will retain the right to opt up or down to whichever CEA alternative energy supply option works best for them. In addition, Vista customers will retain the right to opt out of CEA’s program if they prefer to stay with SDG&E. If customers opt out of the CEA before or within the first 60 days of service, they may return at any time. Customers who opt out after the first 60 days of service with CEA are prohibited by SDG&E from returning to CEA for one year.
Additionally, CEA offers a Personal Impact option for customers who generate their own solar or wind power and want to offset their energy costs by selling excess energy produced to CEA. Personal Impact customers will receive a credit on their energy bill for the power they provide to the grid via their renewable energy system. Customers who are already enrolled in SDG&E’s net energy metering (NEM) program will automatically be enrolled in CEA’s Personal Impact.
Once the rates have been adopted, CEA and City staff will coordinate to perform outreach to customers on what to expect in the transition from SDG&E to CEA. The outreach efforts are led by CEA and customers will receive four notices related to the automatic enrollment, two prior to the enrollment (one in February and one in March 2024), and two post-enrollment (one in May and one in June 2024). CEA will also be sending out a letter specifically to customers who have solar at the time of enrollment. The outreach will be provided in English and in Spanish; please reference Exhibits 4 through 7 for examples of outreach done in other CEA member cities.
FISCAL IMPACT: Adoption of the referenced resolutions will impact energy bill rates for residents, businesses, and the City. Since the 2024 rates have not been published and will not be available until early 2024, the fiscal impacts to residents, businesses, and the City under CEA’s energy supply options are unknown.
EXHIBITS:
1.City Council Resolution No. 2023- , setting the Clean Energy Alliance default power supply option within the jurisdiction of the City of Vista to “Clean Impact Plus – 50% Renewable and 75% Carbon Free Energy”
2.City Council Resolution No. 2023- , setting the Clean Energy Alliance power supply option for city- owned facilities and operations to “Green Impact – 100% Renewable Energy”
3.Prior City Council Actions
4.CEA 60 Day Prelaunch Outreach – English
5.CEA 60 Day Prelaunch Outreach – Spanish
6.CEA 60 Day Postlaunch Outreach – English
7.CEA 60 Day Postlaunch Outreach – Spanish
8.Public Hearing Notice
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE DEFAULT
POWER SUPPLY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF VISTA TO “CLEAN IMPACT PLUS – 50% RENEWABLE AND 75% CARBON FREE
ENERGY”
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. The chartered City of Vista (“City”) is a member of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), and the City Council is required to delegate a default energy option upon customer enrollment.
B. The City’s membership in CEA supports Council’s 2022-2024 goal of Climate and Environmental Responsibility.
C. The “Clean Impact Plus - 50% renewable and 75% carbon free” energy supply option offered by CEA provides customers with the highest renewable power energy mix without adding any added cost to their current rates based on the 2023 rates.
2. Action.
A. The City Council hereby selects the Clean Impact Plus – 50% renewable and 75% carbon free energy content option as the default for all customers within the City.
B. Upon adoption, the City Clerk shall provide a certified copy of this resolution to the CEA.
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EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA
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00029213 7EXH 1 Resolution 2023- Default Power Supply as Clean Impact Plus.docx
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on November 14, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
20231030113229
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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00029213 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE POWER
SUPPLY OPTION FOR CITY-OWNED FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS TO “GREEN IMPACT – 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY”
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. The chartered City of Vista (“City”) is a member of the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA), and the City Council is required to delegate a default energy option upon customer enrollment.
B. The City’s membership in CEA supports the City Council’s 2022-2024 goal of climate and environmental responsibility.
C. The City Council desires for the City to be a leader in renewable energy consumption and environmental sustainability.
D. The “Green Impact – 100% renewable” energy supply option offered by CEA provides the highest amount of renewable energy possible.
2. Action.
A. The City Council hereby selects the Green Impact – 100% renewable energy content option as the selection for all city-facilities and operations.
B. Upon adoption, the City Clerk shall provide a certified copy of this resolution to the CEA.
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EXHIBIT 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA
PAGE 2
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on November 14, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
20231030113529
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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NOVEMBER 14, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Clean Energy Alliance Default Power Supply
Prior City Council Actions
On October 5, 2023, held a workshop to discuss the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update, including reviewing the CEA alternative electric power options for residents and businesses (Vote: No Vote).
On June 28, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-113, authorizing the execution of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for membership in the Clean Energy Alliance, a Community Choice Aggregation Joint Powers Authority, and authorizing Mayor’s appointment of a member and alternate member to the Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Alliance; and introduced and adopted City Council Ordinance 2022-9, obtaining the City Council’s decision, pursuant to the Public Utilities Code sections 366.2 (c)(12), to implement a Community Choice Aggregation Program within the jurisdiction of the City of Vista by participating in the Clean Energy Alliance, under the terms and conditions provided in the Joint Powers Agreement (Vote: 5-0).
On May 3, 2022, by consensus, supported the City joining the Clean Energy Alliance, a Community Choice Energy (CCE) Program, and directed staff to begin working on the application requirements (Vote: No Vote).
On June 1, 2021, held a workshop to discuss the CAP Update and the findings of the CCA Technical Feasibility Study and directed staff to finalize the CAP Update and further evaluate governance structure options for the formation of a CCA and report back to the City Council (Vote: 5-0).
On June 25, 2019, approved a request for proposals (RFP) for CCA and direct staff to release the RFP, subject to approval of the partner cities of San Marcos and Escondido (Vote: 5-0).
On April 9, 2019, staff discussed the policy recommendations in the Climate Action Plan Update. The City Council directed staff to move forward with the Climate Action Plan Update and prepare a request for proposals to evaluate the feasibility of CCA for review by the City Council (Vote: 5-0).
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EXHIBIT 3
For more information, please visit our website at
TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org or call (833) 232-3110.
Si le gustaría recibir este aviso en español, visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org/Espanol o llame (833) 232-3110.
How it Works
CEA buys electricity and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) continues to deliver it to your home. Local control over buying energy allows CEA to make better investments in clean power. SDG&E will continue to handle billing and delivery to homes and businesses.
Benefits
Because CEA is a locally managed, not-for-profit entity, any excess revenue generated by CEA will be reinvested in the community through innovative energy projects, rebate programs and other incentives. CEA is designed to empower the local community through local control, clean power, competitive rates, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and more. CEA offers 3 power supply products: Clean Impact 50% renewable; Clean Impact Plus 75% Carbon Free and Green Impact 100% Renewable. Each city will select a default for their community and customers have the options to select from the other two options. Customers may also choose to opt out and remain with SDG&E. For more information on how to opt up or opt out, please visit TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org or call (833) 232-3110.
CLEAN ENERGY. MORE CHOICES.
LOCALLY CONTROLLED.
On April 1, 2023, residents and businesses of Escondido and San Marcos will have a new default energy provider: Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). CEA, a locally controlled not-for-profit entity also known as a Community Choice Energy program, will offer clean power at competitive rates.
CEA was formed by the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Solana Beach to help meet the goals of each municipality’s Climate Action Plan. The program is locally managed and available exclusively to residents and businesses within member cities. The program is governed by the CEA Board of Directors, made up of elected officials from each city. 11/14/2023 PH3 10 of 18
EXHIBIT 4
Si le gustaría recibir este aviso en español, visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org/espanol o llame (833) 232-3110.
Clean Energy Alliance will become the Default Electric Provider in the cities of Escondido and San Marcos (Beginning April 2023) Attention Escondido and San Marcos Residents & Businesses In April 2023, Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) will replace San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) as your default provider for the power generation portion of your electric service. CEA is a local power supply program that will work in partnership with SDG&E to bring you electricity from renewable sources. SDG&E will continue to deliver power to your home or business, maintain the grid and all equipment, open and close accounts, provide billing and collection of payments, and provide customer service and field service (including during power outages).
There will be no change to automatic payments or level rate pay plans.
ENROLLMENT: Beginning April 2023, CEA will become the default electric power provider within the cities of Escondido and San Marcos.
You will be automatically enrolled in CEA’s default program on that date.
If you would like to continue as an SDG&E customer for energy and do not want to be automatically enrolled with CEA, you must opt out of the automatic enrollment. To opt out, without penalty, you must call (833) 232-3110 or visit our website at www.TheCleanEnergyAlliance . org by within 60 days of starting service with CEA. You may also call or visit our website for additional information. You only need to take action if you want to opt out and remain an SDG&E customer.
OPT OUT: You have the right to opt out of CEA. If you decide to opt out and return to SDG&E after the 60-day opt out period, SDG&E will charge a one-time account processing fee. By opting out, you will also be subject to SDG&E’s then current rates and terms and conditions of service. For details on SDG&E’s rates and terms and conditions, please visit SDG&E.com. You will not be charged any fees if you opt out within the first 60 days after your automatic enrollment with CEA or if you cancel electric service altogether (for example, if you move). If you opt out, you will still be charged for all electricity you used before the transfer of electric service. Accounts will be transferred on the day the electric meter is read and cannot be transferred during the middle of a billing cycle. In order for your request to be processed on your next meter read date, your request must be received at least 5 business days prior to the date on which the meter is read. To opt out, please call CEA or visit TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org. Have your electric bill handy so that we can process the request.
BILLING: Each month, CEA customers receive a single monthly bill from SDG&E. This bill includes all recent electric charges, including CEA’s power generation charges. For your convenience, SDG&E forwards the power generation portion of the payment to CEA. SDG&E will continue to charge you for the transmission and delivery services they provide.
FAILURE TO PAY: CEA may transfer your account back to SDG&E upon 14 calendar days’ written notice to you if you fail to pay any portion of the CEA charges on your bill. If your service is transferred, you may be subject to additional requirements by SDG&E.
CARE PROGRAM: If you are currently enrolled in the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program, you will continue to receive all CARE benefits and discounts upon enrollment in CEA. If you are interested in joining the CARE program for low-income adults, please visit SDG&E.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: CEA electric
generation rates can be reviewed at TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org or by calling (833) 232-3110. Any changes to CEA rates will be adopted at duly noticed public meetings of the Clean Energy Alliance.
SDG&E also charges CEA customers authorized fees for delivering power to your home or business and for providing other services.
These components of your electric bill are the same whether you buy electricity from CEA or SDG&E.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
5857 Owens Ave, 3rd Floor
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PRSRT STD
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 3272
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Clean Energy Alliance
compra energía directamente
de los proveedores de energía
y/o construye fuentes de
generación de energía.
SDG&E continúa
entregando energía,
maneja la facturación y
atiende a los clientes.
Usted recibe energía a
tarifas competitivas.
CÓMO FUNCIONA
ENERGÍA
Para obtener más información sobre cómo inscribirse o optar por no participar, visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org o llame (833) 232-3110.
Cómo Funciona
CEA compra la electricidad y San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) continúa entregando a los hogares de los residentes. CEA tiene control localmente sobre la compra de energía, y por eso puede hacer mejores inversiones en energía limpia.
SDG&E continuará manejando la facturación y la entrega a hogares y negocios.
Los Beneficios
Debido a que CEA es una entidad sin fines de lucro administrada localmente, cualquier ingreso excedente generado por CEA se invertirá en la comunidad a través de proyectos de energía innovadores, programas de reembolso y otros incentivos. CEA está diseñado para empoderar a la comunidad local a través del control local, energía limpia, tarifas competitivas, la reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y más. CEA ofrece 3 productos de suministro de energía: Clean Impact 50% renovable; Clean Impact Plus 75% libre de carbono y Green Impact 100% renovable. Cada ciudad seleccionará un valor predeterminado para su comunidad y los clientes tienen las opciones para seleccionar entre las otras dos opciones. Los clientes también pueden optar por no participar y permanecer con SDG&E. Para obtener más información sobre cómo inscribirse o optar por no participar, visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org o llame (833) 232-3110.
ENERGÍA LIMPIA. MÁS OPCIONES. CONTROLADA LOCALMENTE.
El 1 de abril de 2023, los residentes y negocios de Escondido y San Marcos tendrán un nuevo proveedor de energía predeterminado: Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). CEA, una entidad sin fines de lucro controlada localmente también conocida como programa Community Choice Energy, ofrecerá energía limpia a precios competitivos.
Carlsbad, Del Mar, y Solana Beach han formado el CEA para ayudar a cumplir con los objetivos del Plan de Acción Climática de cada municipio. El programa es administrado localmente y está disponible exclusivamente para residentes y negocios dentro de las ciudades miembros. El programa está gobernado por la junta directiva de CEA, que está compuesta por funcionarios electos de cada ciudad.
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EXHIBIT 5
Para obtener más información, llame a CEA al (833) 232-3110 o visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org.
Clean Energy Alliance se convertirá en el proveedor de energía eléctrica predeterminado en las ciudades de Escondido y San Marcos (a partir de abril de 2023)
Atención, residentes y negocios de Escondido y San Marcos En 2023 de abril, , Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) reemplazará a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) como su proveedor predeterminado para la parte de generación de energía de su servicio eléctrico. CEA es un programa de suministro de energía local que trabajará en asociación con SDG&E para brindarle electricidad de fuentes renovables. SDG&E continuará entregando energía a su hogar o negocio, mantendrá la red y todos los equipos, abrirá y cerrará cuentas, proporcionará facturación y cobro de pagos y brindará servicio al cliente y servicio de campo (incluso durante cortes de energía).
No habrá cambios en los pagos automáticos ni en los planes de pago de tasas nivelada.
INSCRIPCIÓN: A partir de abril de 2023, CEA se convertirá en el proveedor de energía eléctrica predeterminado dentro de las ciudades de Escondido y San Marcos. Se le inscribirá automáticamente en el programa predeterminado de CEA en esa fecha.
Si desea continuar como cliente de SDG&E para energía y no desea inscribirse automáticamente en CEA, debe optar por no participar en la inscripción automática. Para optar por no participar, sin penalización, debe llamar al (833)-232-3110 o visitar nuestro sitio web a Thecleanenergyalliance.org/ dentro de los 60 días posteriores al inicio del servicio con CEA. También puede llamar o visitar nuestro sitio web para obtener información adicional. Solo debe tomar medidas si desea optar por no participar y seguir siendo cliente de SDG&E.
OPTAR POR NO: Tiene derecho a optar por no participar en CEA. Si decide optar por no participar y regresar a SDG&E después del período de exclusión de 60 días, SDG&E cobrará una tarifa de procesamiento de cuenta única. Al optar por no participar, también estará sujeto a las tarifas y términos y condiciones de servicio vigentes de SDG&E en ese momento.
Para obtener detalles sobre las tarifas y los términos y condiciones de SDG&E, visite SDG&E.com. No se le cobrará ninguna tarifa si opta por no participar dentro de los primeros 60 días después de su inscripción automática con CEA o si cancela el servicio eléctrico por completo (por ejemplo, si se mueve). Si opta por no participar, se le cobrará toda la electricidad que utilizó antes de la transferencia del servicio eléctrico. Las cuentas se transferirán el día en que se lea el medidor de electricidad y no se podrán transferir durante la mitad de un ciclo de facturación. Para que su solicitud sea procesada en la próxima fecha de lectura del medidor, su solicitud debe recibirse al menos 5 días hábiles antes de la fecha en que se lee el medidor. Para optar por no participar, llame a CEA o visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org. Tenga a mano su factura de electricidad para que podamos procesar la solicitud.
FACTURACIÓN: Cada mes, los clientes de CEA reciben una sola factura mensual de SDG&E. Esta factura incluye todos los cargos eléctricos recientes, incluidos los cargos de generación de energía de CEA. Para su comodidad, SDG&E reenvía la parte del pago de generación de energía a CEA. SDG & E continuará cobrándole por los servicios de transmisión y entrega que brinde.
FALTA DE PAGO: CEA puede transferir su cuenta de nuevo a SDG & E con una notificación por escrito de 14 días calendario si no paga alguna parte de los cargos de CEA en su factura. Si se transfiere su servicio, es posible que SDG&E le aplique requisitos adicionales.
PROGRAMA CARE: Si actualmente está inscrito en el programa de Tarifas Alternativas de Energía de California (CARE), continuará recibiendo todos los beneficios y descuentos de CARE al inscribirse en CEA. Si está interesado en unirse al programa CARE para adultos de bajos ingresos, visite SDG&E.com TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES DEL SERVICIO: Las tarifas de generación eléctrica de CEA se pueden revisar en TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org o llamando al (833) 232-3110. Cualquier cambio en las tarifas de CEA se adoptará en reuniones públicas debidamente notificadas de Clean Energy Alliance.
SDG&E también cobra a los clientes de CEA tarifas autorizadas por el suministro de energía a su hogar o negocio y por proporcionar otros servicios. Estos componentes de su factura de electricidad son los mismos si compra electricidad de CEA o SDG&E.
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
5857 Owens Ave, 3rd Floor
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PRSRT STD
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 3272
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CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
5857 Owens Ave, 3rd Floor
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PRSRT STD
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 3272CLEAN ENERGY. MORE CHOICES.
LOCALLY CONTROLLED.
Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is a not-for-profit entity formed to help meet the goals of each member municipality’s Climate Action Plan. The locally managed program offers clean power at competitive rates.
How it Works
CEA buys electricity, which San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) delivers to your home. Local control over buying energy allows CEA to invest in clean power.
SDG&E continues to handle billing and delivery to homes and businesses.
Benefits
Because CEA is a locally managed, not-for-profit entity, any excess revenue generated by CEA will be reinvested in the community through innovative energy projects, rebate programs and other incentives. CEA is designed to empower the community through local control, clean power, competitive rates, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and more.
By default, customers are enrolled in Clean Impact Plus, CEA’s 50% renewable and 75% carbon-free energy plan, with the option to opt up to Green Impact, a 100% renewable energy plan, or opt down to Clean Impact, CEA’s 50% renewable energy base plan. Customers may also choose to opt out and remain with SDG&E. For more information on how to opt up or opt out, please visit TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org or call (833) 232-3110. 11/14/2023 PH3 14 of 18
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Clean Energy Alliance is the Default Electric Provider in the cities of Escondido and San Marcos.
Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) has replaced San Diego Gas
& Electric (SDG&E) as your default provider for the power generation portion of your electric service. CEA is a local power supply program that works in partnership with
SDG&E to bring you electricity from renewable sources.
SDG&E will continue to deliver power to your home or
business, maintain the grid and all equipment, open and close accounts, provide billing and collection of payments, and provide customer service and field service (including during power outages). There will be no change to automatic payments or level rate pay plans.
ENROLLMENT: CEA is the default electric power
provider within the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, San Marcos and Solana Beach. You were automatically enrolled in CEA’s default.
If you would like to continue as an SDG&E customer for
energy and do not want to be enrolled with CEA, you must opt out of the automatic enrollment. To opt out, without penalty, you must call (833) 232-3110 or visit our website at www.TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org within 60 days of starting service with CEA. You may also call or visit our website for additional information. You only need to take action if you want to opt out and remain an SDG&E customer.
OPT OUT: You have the right to opt out of CEA. If you
decide to opt out and return to SDG&E after the 60-day
opt out period, SDG&E will charge a one-time account
processing fee. By opting out, you will also be subject to SDG&E’s then current rates and terms and conditions
of service. For details on SDG&E’s rates and terms and
conditions, please visit SDG&E.com. You will not be
charged any fees if you opt out within the first 60 days after your automatic enrollment with CEA or if you cancel electric service altogether (for example, if you move). If you opt out, you will still be charged for all electricity you used before the transfer of electric service. Accounts will be transferred on the day the electric meter is
read and cannot be transferred during the middle of a
billing cycle. In order for your request to be processed on your next meter read date, your request must be
received at least 5 business days prior to the date on
which the meter is read. To opt out, please call CEA or visit TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org. Have your electric bill handy so that we can process the request.
BILLING: Each month, CEA customers receive a single
monthly bill from SDG&E. This bill includes all recent
electric charges, including CEA’s power generation
charges. For your convenience, SDG&E forwards the
power generation portion of the payment to CEA. SDG&E
will continue to charge you for the transmission and
delivery services they provide.
FAILURE TO PAY: CEA may transfer your account back
to SDG&E upon 14 calendar days’ written notice to you
if you fail to pay any portion of the CEA charges on your bill. If your service is transferred, you may be subject to additional requirements by SDG&E.
CARE PROGRAM: If you are currently enrolled in the
California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program, you will continue to receive all CARE benefits and
discounts upon enrollment in CEA. If you are interested in joining the CARE program for low-income adults,
please visit SDG&E.com
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
CEA electric generation rates can be reviewed
at TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org or by calling
(833) 232-3110. Any changes to CEA rates will
be adopted at duly noticed public meetings of the Clean Energy Alliance.
SDG&E also charges CEA customers authorized fees
for delivering power to your home or business and for
providing other services. These components of your
electric bill are the same whether you buy electricity
from CEA or SDG&E.
CEA makes your privacy a high priority. More
information regarding CEA’s Privacy Policies can be
found at TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org/privacy-rights.
For more information, please visit our website at TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org or call (833) 232-3110.
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CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
5857 Owens Ave, 3rd Floor
Carlsbad, CA 92008
PRSRT STD
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 3272ENERGÍA LIMPIA. MÁS OPCIONES.
CONTROLADA LOCALMENTE.
Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) es una entidad sin fines de lucro formada para ayudar a cumplir las objetivos del Plan de Acción Climática de cada municipio. El programa administrado localmente ofrece energía limpia a precios competitivos.
Cómo Funciona
CEA compra la electricidad, que San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) entrega a su hogar. El control local sobre la compra de energía permite a CEA invertir en energía limpia. SDG&E continúa manejando la facturación y la entrega a hogares y negocios.
Los Beneficios
Debido a que CEA es una entidad sin fines de lucro administrada localmente, cualquier ingreso excedente generado por CEA se invertirá en la comunidad a través de proyectos de energía innovadores, programas de reembolso y otros incentivos. CEA está diseñado para empoderar a la comunidad local a través del control local, energía limpia, tarifas competitivas, la reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y más.
De forma predeterminada, los clientes se inscribirán en Clean Impact Plus, el plan de energía 50% renovable y 75% libre de carbono de CEA, la opción de actualizar a Green Impact, un plan de energía 100% renovable, o degradar a Clean Impact, el plan base de energía renovable al 50% de CEA. Los clientes también pueden optar por no participar y permanecer en SDG&E. Para obtener más información sobre cómo optar por más o optar por no participar, visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org o llame 1-833-232-3110.
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Clean Energy Alliance es el proveedor de electricidad predeterminado en las ciudades de Escondido y San Marcos.
Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) ha reemplazó a San
Diego Gas & Electric (SDG & E) como su proveedor
predeterminado para la parte de generación de energía
de su servicio eléctrico. CEA es un programa local de
suministro de energía que trabaja en asociación con SDG & E para proporcionar electricidad de fuentes renovables.
SDG&E continuará suministrando energía a su hogar
o negocio, manteniendo la red y todos los equipos,
abriendo y cerrando cuentas, proporcionando facturación y cobro de pagos, y brindando servicio al cliente y
servicio de campo (incluso durante cortes de energía). No habrá cambios en los pagos automáticos o en los planes
de pago de tasa nivelada.
INSCRIPCIÓN: CEA es el proveedor de energía eléctrica
predeterminado dentro de las ciudades de Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, San Marcos y Solana Beach. Se inscribió automáticamente en el valor predeterminado de CEA.
Si desea continuar como cliente de SDG&E para energía y no desea inscribirse automáticamente en CEA, debe optar por no participar en la inscripción automática. Para optar por no participar, sin penalización, debe llamar al (833)-232-3110 o visitar nuestro sitio web a TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org/ dentro de los 60 días posteriores al inicio del servicio con CEA.
También puede llamar o visitar nuestro sitio web para
obtener información adicional. Solo debe tomar medidas
si desea optar por no participar y seguir siendo cliente de SDG&E.
OPTAR POR NO: Tiene derecho a optar por no participar
en CEA. Si decide optar por no participar y regresar a
SDG&E después del período de exclusión de 60 días,
SDG&E cobrará una tarifa de procesamiento de cuenta
única. Al optar por no participar, también estará sujeto a las tarifas y términos y condiciones de servicio vigentes de SDG&E en ese momento. Para obtener detalles sobre
las tarifas y los términos y condiciones de SDG&E, visite SDG&E.com. No se le cobrará ninguna tarifa si opta por
no participar dentro de los primeros 60 días después de su inscripción automática con CEA o si cancela el servicio eléctrico por completo (por ejemplo, si se mueve). Si opta por no participar, se le cobrará toda la electricidad que utilizó antes de la transferencia del servicio eléctrico. Las cuentas se transferirán el día en que se lea el medidor de electricidad y no se podrán transferir durante la mitad de un ciclo de facturación. Para que su solicitud sea
procesada en la próxima fecha de lectura del medidor,
su solicitud debe recibirse al menos 5 días hábiles antes de la fecha en que se lee el medidor. Para optar por no participar, llame a CEA o visite TheCleanEnergyAlliance. org. Tenga a mano su factura de electricidad para que
podamos procesar la solicitud.
FACTURACIÓN: Cada mes, los clientes de CEA reciben
una sola factura mensual de SDG&E. Esta factura incluye todos los cargos eléctricos recientes, incluidos los cargos de generación de energía de CEA. Para su comodidad,
SDG&E reenvía la parte del pago de generación de
energía a CEA. SDG & E continuará cobrándole por los
servicios de transmisión y entrega que brinde.
FALTA DE PAGO: CEA puede transferir su cuenta de
nuevo a SDG & E con una notificación por escrito de 14
días calendario si no paga alguna parte de los cargos de CEA en su factura. Si se transfiere su servicio, es posible que SDG&E le aplique requisitos adicionales.
PROGRAMA CARE: Si actualmente está inscrito en el
programa de Tarifas Alternativas de Energía de California (CARE), continuará recibiendo todos los beneficios
y descuentos de CARE al inscribirse en CEA. Si está
interesado en unirse al programa CARE para adultos de
bajos ingresos, visite SDG&E.com
TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES DEL SERVICIO:
Las tarifas de generación eléctrica de CEA se pueden
revisar en TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org o llamando al
(833) 232-3110. Cualquier cambio en las tarifas de
CEA se adoptará en reuniones públicas debidamente
notificadas de Clean Energy Alliance.
SDG&E también cobra a los clientes de CEA tarifas
autorizadas por el suministro de energía a su hogar
o negocio y por proporcionar otros servicios. Estos
componentes de su factura de electricidad son los
mismos si compra electricidad de CEA o SDG&E.
CEA hace de su privacidad una alta prioridad. Puede
encontrar más información sobre las Políticas de
privacidad de CEA en TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org/privacy- rights.
For more information, please visit our website at TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org or call (833) 232-3110.
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CITY OF VISTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE DEFAULT POWER SUPPLY SELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, at 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to obtain citizen views, respond to questions, and select a default power supply option from Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) that will go into effect April 2024. The selection of a default power supply option will affect energy utility billing for all residents and businesses in the City of Vista. Details on the power supply options can be found on the CEA’s website https://thecleanenergyalliance.org/ .
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED to attend said hearing and express opinions on the matter outlined above.
To submit a comment in writing, email [email protected] and write the item number and/or title of the item in the subject line. Oral comments will also be accepted by leaving a message at 760-643-2815. Please include your name and the spelling, as well as the item number or title of the item you wish to speak about. All comments received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the hearing will be emailed (voice messages will be summarized) to the City Council members and included as an “Add to Packet” on the City’s website prior to the meeting. Please note, comments will not be read at the meeting.
CERTIFICATION
I, Kathy Valdez, City Clerk of the City of Vista, California, certify that I caused the foregoing public notice to be posted on October 30 , 2023 on the City’s website, cityofvista.com, and at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Gloria McClellan Senior Center and Vista Library.
Kathy Valdez, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 8
From:Joe Houde
To:Public Comments
Subject:Vista 11-14-23 PH3.docx
Date:Sunday, November 12, 2023 6:33:33 PM
Attachments:Vista 11-14-23 PH3.docx
Hi,
PH3 comments,
Joe Houde
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Vista 11/14/23 PH3 – Clean Energy Alliance Default Power Supply Selection
Thank you joining CEA – A fine decision.
• Thanks for choosing 100% renewable energy for the city • I strongly urge Vista sett 100% defaults
o For businesses – a small ask
o For residences – If impractical, conduct a strong
marketing campaign to urge choosing 100% RE. We
must fight disinformation noise
Consider paying the difference from city funds
for any who are financially stressed
• Solar is by far the lest expensive source of energy
generation today. Yet choosing solar costs more!
o Surely prices will fall in the future.
o Let’s install as much solar as possible to lower
costs and address climate challenges
• The climate crisis is CODE RED for humanity!
From:Nanci Oechsle
To:Public Comments
Subject:PH3 Clean Energy Alliance- support
Date:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:48:25 PM
Dear Mayor Franklin, Deputy Mayor Contreras, city council members Green, Melendez and O'Connell,
Thank you to the staff, for listening so well to the asks of our council. I completely support the recommendations that the public be enrolled in the Clean Impact Plus and the city of Vista, 100% renewable.
Best regards,
Nanci Oechsle
Vista resident
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