HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08182015 - C.141RECOMMENDATION(S):
REFER the topic of Community Choice Aggregation to the Internal Operations Committee, as recommended by the
Conservation and Development Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is the practice of aggregating consumer electricity demand for purposes of
procuring energy. The most common reason for a community to pursue CCA is to promote electricity generation from
renewable energy sources. In the form of CCA authorized by California state law, the existing energy utility remains
responsible for power transmission and distribution.
CCA agencies exist in several states, including Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio and California. CCA in California was
authorized by AB 117 in 2002, which allows cities and counties to become electricity providers, or form a Joint
Powers Authority (JPA) for this purpose. AB 117 does not give this authority to any public agencies other than cities
and counties.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/18/2015 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Jason Crapo,
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 18, 2015
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C.141
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jason Crapo, County Building Official
Date:August 18, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Community Choice Aggregation
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
CCA agencies are subject to regulation by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and require
certification by the CPUC.
In 2010, Marin Clean Energy became the first CCA agency certified in California. Sonoma Clean Power was the
second, in 2014. Both Marin Clean Energy and Sonoma Clean Power are JPA's comprised of the host county and
various cities. During 2013 and 2014, the cities of Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito took actions to join Marin
Clean Energy.
A significant number of cities and counties in California are currently in the process of implementing or studying the
formation of CCA agencies, including the counties of Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, San Diego,
Los Angeles and the City and County of San Francisco. San Francisco has received certification of its CCA
Implementation Plan from the CPUC.
Formation of a CCA agency that includes Contra Costa County may involve the creation of a JPA between the
County and other counties and/or cities that are interested in participating. Under such a scenario, the CCA agency
would be a separate entity from the County, with an independent governing board.
Implementation of a CCA agency within Contra Costa County would require a technical feasibility study to identify
the projected customer base for the CCA agency, and the projected electricity rates for CCA customers. Other
implementation steps would include consultation with other jurisdictions concerning the possible formation of a CCA
JPA, submission of an Implementation Plan and other required filings to the CPUC, negotiation and execution of a
joint powers agreement among participating jurisdictions, appointment of a CCA Board of Directors, and hiring of
JPA staff.
The purpose of the referral is study the CCA concept further, explore merits and disadvantages and return to the full
Board with background information and a recommendation. If the Board subsequently made a decision to seek to
initiate CCA for the County, next steps would involve assignment of County staff to support the start-up effort and
establishment of a budget to fund staffing, consulting and legal expenses necessary for implementation.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the recommended action is not approved, the Internal Operations Committee will not be able to consider this
subject.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A.