HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 - Electric Board - Annual ReportFort Collins Electric Board Annual Report
The following is a summary of the 2004 activities of the Fort Collins Electric Board. The
report focuses on topics from the Board's 2004 Work Plan.
Electric Board Members
Alison Mason — Chairperson
Jeff Lebesch — Vice Chairperson
Tracy Babst-Wiedenbrug
Dan Bihn
John Harris
John Morris
Vacant
In 2004, the Board focused on implementation activities associated with the Energy
Supply Policy adopted by City Council in 2003.
In summary, the Board participated in the discussion of the following topics:
• Demand Side Management program development
• Energy Conservation Code Update — revised the building code in new homes by
increasing the R value in thermal wall insulation, improving heat exchange and
duct work, requiring higher efficiency windows and extending staircase for safety
purposes.
• Demand Side Management Presentations — summary of energy efficiency
programs for the cities of Sacramento and Eugene
• Net Metering — summary of net metering policies practiced in cities in Colorado
• Parallel Generation Pilot Program — a pilot five year net metering program for
residential customers in Fort Collins.
• New Home Stakeholder Group — update on Colorado New Homes Campaign to
promote construction of quality energy efficient homes.
• Platte River Power Authoritv — summary of how wholesale electric power rates
are determined.
• Overview of 2005 Budget — review of budget and rate increases for 2005.
• Update on Public Outreach — summary of marketing techniques used to educate
public in energy conservation and renewable energy.
• _Update on Wind Program — summary of the Utilities' wind power resources and
review of current costs and number of subscribers.
• Rawhide Power Plant Tour — toured plant and met with Loveland Electric Board
to improve relations in 2005.