HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 - Electric Board - Work Plan2005 Electric Board Work Plan
Outreach
Improve communications with Council Liaison and City Council
Educate the public on Electric Energy Supply Policy, Demand Side Management and the benefits of
public power
Periodically review as needed the Utilities' outreach plans including:
- Communications program to build on current service satisfaction
- Energy conservation and renewable programs
- Future satisfaction surveys
- Future marketing plans
- Annual report on public outreach
Meet with Loveland Electric Board and Platte River Power Authority regarding resource planning
Fiscal Consideration
Review 2006-07 Budget
Review rate structure options; such as tiered, lifeline, air conditioning rates
Review Purchase Power Reserve policy
Electric Energy Supply Policy Implementation Plans
• Review written annual report to City Council and Board to include: Demand Side Management, alternative
energy resources, rate structures, undergrounding and system reliability
• Review funding as a result of policy and how funds are being spent
Leadership
• Take leadership in proposing policies as they relate to the Electric Utility and clearly communicate those
positions
• Consider updates to Energy Supply Policy
• Annual Report to Council
• Plan for 2006-07 goals
Updates
• Update from Utilities' staff on the state of the organization
• Invite Platte River Power Authority's General Manager to provide an update
• Legislative issues -
- impact of Amendment 37 on Energy Supply Policy
• City's Climate Protection Program
• Update on broadband or telecom issues
• Update on Electric Energy Supply Policy
• Review windpower program and effect new policy has on number of subscribers
• Review current policy on net metering
• Review parallel generation and standby policies of PRPA/City of Fort Collins
• Electric Board members tour Medicine Bow