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WORK SESSION
September 9, 2008
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Energy Efficiencysand Renewable Energy Certificates. (2 hour discussion)
In 2003, City Council adopted the current Electric Energy Supply Policy (Energy Policy)
with goals for reliability, rates, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Subsequently, in
2004, the City Manager's Recommended 2004 budget included a 2% electric rate
increase associated with accomplishing the goals contained in the Energy Policy— 1% for
renewables and 1% for Demand Side Management (DSM or Energy Efficiency). Since
2004, Utilities has collected revenue for expenditures to implement Demand Side
Management strategies and to purchase Renewable Energy from Platte River Power
Authority. Each year, Utilities staff report on progress toward Policy goals.
In November 2007, representatives from the City's Electric Board and Utilities staff
began discussing revisions to the 2003 Policy. This review was part of the Electric
Board's work plan as well as ongoing discussions among Utilities staff. With about four
years experience in the implementation of the Policy, and knowledge of the evolving
energy market, both Board members and staff believe the Energy Policy needs to be
refocused to relate the role of energy efficiency, renewable energy, system reliability and
affordability to local and regional goals including the Climate Action Plan. Utilities staff
will be discussing a revised version of the Energy Policy with City Council on September
28, 2008
The purpose of this work session is to provide additional information on the role of
Energy Efficiency (DSM) in achieving goals articulated in the 2003 Energy Policy as
well as the draft policy currently being developed. In addition, the City's purchase of
renewable electric energy, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and local renewable
generation has been the topic of many questions during 2008. This work session will
provide more information on RECs to Council for current and future decisions.
3. Other Business.
4. Adjournment.