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HomeMy WebLinkAboutElectric Board - Minutes - 03/20/2002City Council Liaison Eric Hamrick Staff Liaison DeEtta Carr 221-6702 Electric Board Chairperson Electric Board Vice Chairperson Alison Mason 493-1295 Jeff Lebesch 221-0543 Secretary Vicki Mesa Roll Call Board Present: Alison Mason -Chairperson, Dan Bihn, Guy Helme, Barbara Rutstein and Richard Smart Board Absent: Jeff Lebesch and Linda Stewart Staff Present: Bill Bray, Lori Clements -Grote, Eric Dahlgren, Suzanne Jarboe -Simpson, Bob Kost, Tom Rock, Mike Smith, Dennis Sumner, Bill Switzer, Wendy Williams and DeEtta Carr Visitor: John Bleem, PRPA and Mickey Willis, Paradigm Realty & Development Meeting Opened Chairperson Alison Mason called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. Alison introduced and welcomed new Boardmember Dan Bihn to staff and the Board. After a brief discussion Barbara made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes of February 28, 2002 and March 2, 2002. Guy seconded the motion. Alternative Energy Choices - Mickey Willis, Paradigm Realty and Development Mickey Willis, representing Paradigm Realty and Development, gave a presentation on alternative energy choices as they related to a new Paradigm development located at the corner of Cherry Street and Mason Street. He spoke of the numerous easements on the site which necessitated a more creative approach to the design. Mr. Willis stated that his reasons for coming before the Board was to discuss if it were possible now or perhaps in the future to receive alternative energy sources, specifically transferring energy from the CSU energy lab located directly across from the development. Mike Smith responded to questions from the Board and clarified this project would not qualify for design assistance support. The design assistance program focuses on construction of the buildings themselves rather than on the energy source. Dennis Sumner explained the operation of the CSU Engine Lab. They discussed possible alternative energy sources: passive solar, co -generation. Mr. Willis expressed his desire to see a mixed use development utilize new technology. f:lectric Board tilinute Meetinfs i c March 20. 200' Alison suggested that he meet with the Utilities to determine what the best source would be and the Board discussed peak vs. non -peak times. Mr. Willis summarized by clarifying his intent was to ask the Board if it had any suggestions for alternative energy sources and his primary interest was to investigate ways of promoting "good" energy. John Bleem stated that CSU energy is not available on the customer side at this time due to their research constraints. He stated that although there is an adequate energy and base load there is no capacity value. Dennis Sumner stated the Engine Lab has other priorities and is not available when PRPA needs it. Discussion of Information Received from Austin, SMUD and Seattle. Mike Smith clarified the information provided is a summary of the above listed cities demand management and conservation programs. He spoke of various demand side management ideas stating that this information was a list of what those cities were doing as well as what might work in Fort Collins. Alison spoke of the carbon dioxide reduction strategy program staffed by the Natural Resources Advisory Board. She stated that a small amount of the program addresses electricity. She spoke of the need to review what can be done to emphasis the Board's goal as they relate to demand side management and renewable energy portfolio. Guy suggested offering cash incentives to encourage developers to build more energy efficient homes. He wondered whether building permits could be withheld if it were found that builders were not in compliance. The Board discussed the possibility of offering fee reduction incentives at the building permit level. Bill Switzer gave a brief history of rate increases noting that the City has not had one in years and cautioned the Board when looking in that direction. Alison proposed the following specific goals for 2010: 10% of energy needs would be met by DSM 10% of energy needs would be met by renewable energies Guy suggested: • Keeping the target percentage lower than competitors • Targeting a reliability percentage by a set date Mike Smith spoke of how they would arrive at the 10% figure, determine whether the percentage would include all renewables and to consider if the hydro would be a part of that percentage. Alison clarified that once the goals are set, the Board would ask for staffs input on how to accomplish them. Electric Board :Minute Mcetinus March 20. 2002 - After a lengthy discussion the following goals were identified: • 10% renewable portfolio Rates remaining competitive • Maintain reliability factors • DSM - 10% reduction either energy or a per capita goal The Board discussed the difficulty in concluding a percentage on DSM due to the uncertainty of population increases. Mike Smith suggested investigating how other cities determine their DSM policies. Bob Kost stated that only two things could be controlled: Building Codes Appliance efficiencies Due to time constraints, Alison suggested tabling the remaining two agenda items. She reported on a recent Boards and Commission training session she had attended and noted that she had picked up the materials from the training session and would distribute them at the next meeting. It was discussed and agreed that Suzanne Jarboe -Simpson would be facilitating future meetings to assist the Board with prioritizing its ideas and goals. Barbara Rutstein told the board of a recent website that she reviewed which contained interesting information: www.ucs.usa.org and www.law-fund.org. The Board discussed defining an allotted time for each agenda item to keep on task. Richard Smart made a motion to adjourn. Guy Helme seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 09. C}fa-CaM DeEtta Carr, Electric Board Liaison