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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board approve the Final Passage (Second Reading) of Ordinance 5129, authorizing the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County that are serviced by PG&E. (Cont. 9/22/20, Item 35)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 22, 2020, the Board approved the Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 5129 and Continued it to September 29, 2020 for Final Passage (Second Reading).
On October 30, 2018, the Board received a presentation from the Community & Economic Development Advisory Council (CEDAC) relative to Community Choice Aggregate (CCA) energy alternatives and directed staff to contact the cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe to determine their level of interest in participating in a Joint Powers CCA, explore the feasibility of forming a CCA in El Dorado County, continue advisory discussions with existing CCAs, and explore the possibility of incorporating the CCA into the Strategic Plan (Legistar Item 18-1631).
Subsequently, during the 2019 update of the Strategic Plan, the Board identified Community Choice Aggregation as a priority to improve and maintain the County's competitiveness in attracting and retaining businesses in El Dorado County.
On July 14, 2020, the Board of Supervisors appointed Supervisor Parlin and Supervisor Hidahl to serve on an ad hoc committee for the purposes of exploring joining an existing Joint Powers Authority and pursuing energy acquisition options in collaboration with the City of Placerville (Legistar Item 20-0853).
On September 1, 2020, the Board authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to sign and submit a declaration regarding investigation, pursuit or implementation of Community Choice Aggregation as well as a non-disclosure agreement to Pioneer Energy, which was then be forwarded to PG&E on behalf of El Dorado County.
The Following is a brief explanation of Community Choice Aggregatio...
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