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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 - Electric Board - Work Plan2006 Electric Board Work Plan 1. Electric Energy Supply a. Annual review and update to City Council to include: Demand Side Management, alternative energy resources, rate structures, undergrounding and system reliability b. Review funding as a result of policy and how funds are being spent c. Consider updates to Electric Energy Supply Policy d. Review Purchase Power Reserve Policy e. Review parallel generation and standby policies of PRPA/City of Fort Collins f. Electric Board members tour Medicine Bow g. Review partnership opportunities with the CSU Alternative Energy Laboratory 2. Conservation and Public Education a. Educate the public on Electric Energy Supply Policy, Demand Side Management and the benefits of public power b. Periodically review the Utilities' outreach plans including: i. Communications program to build on current service satisfaction ii. Energy conservation and renewable programs iii. Future satisfaction surveys iv. Future marketing plans v. Annual report on public outreach c. City's Climate Protection Program d. Publicize the current net metering program 3. Legislative and Finance a. Review 2006-07 Budget b. Review rate structure options; such as tiered, lifeline, time of use, air conditioning. c. Update from Utilities' staff on the state of the organization d. Impact of Amendment 37 on Energy Supply Policy e. Review the current electrical annexation charge policy 4. Liaison a. Improve communications with Council Liaison and City Council b. Meet with Loveland Utilities Commission and Platte River Power Authority regarding resource planning c. Take leadership in proposing policies as they relate to the Electric Utility and clearly communicate those positions d. Invite Platte River Power Authority's General Manager to provide an update e. Meet with the Water Board to review board consolidation or mutual program coordination 5. Other a. Update on power line broadband, wireless and telecommunication issues b. Evaluate the state of the conversion to underground power distribution, including an evaluation of the appropriateness of any power poles that will remain after the conversion.