HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 - Electric Board - Work Plan2007 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. Review the policy implementation schedule and set attainable goals
d. Consider updates to Electric Energy Supply Policy with achievable goals
e. Review potential reactions and difficulties of reaching the policy goals
f. Review Purchase Power Reserve Policy
g. Review parallel generation and standby policies of PRPA/City of Fort Collins
h. Review partnership opportunities with the CSU Alternative Energy Laboratory
i. Benchmark with other communities (per capita)
j. Review the future market of wind and other renewable energy resources
2. Conservation and Public Education
a. Review the public education programs for the Electric Energy Supply Policy, Demand Side
Management, net metering and the benefits of public power
b. Review the Key Accounts Business Plan
c. Periodically review the Utilities' outreach plans including:
I. Communications program to build on current service satisfaction
ii. Energy conservation and renewable programs
Ill. Future satisfaction surveys
iv. Future marketing plans
v. Annual report on public outreach
d. City's Climate Protection Program/PRPA's plans for carbon loading
e. Publicize the current net metering program
3. Legislative and Finance
a. Review 2008-09 Budget
b. Review rate structure options; such as tiered, lifeline, time of use, etc.
c. Update from Utilities' staff on the state of the organization
d. Monitor progress of the Green-e certification program
4. Liaison
a. Improve communications with Council Liaison and City Council
b. Take leadership in proposing policies as they relate to the Electric Utility and clearly
communicate those positions
c. Invite Platte River Power Authority to provide an annual update
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
c. Monitor progress of the Western Governor's Regional Association Renewable Energy
Credit (REQ Tracking Program