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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03012005 - D.1 Rel THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Date: March 01, 2005 Public Comment On this date, the Board called for Public Comment. The following persons presented testimony: Connie Steers, Mental Health Consumer Concerns, Contra Costa County Patients' Rights Advocacy Program, 1420 Willow Pass Road#120, Concord, on behalf of clients who depend on Shelter, Inc. for housing services, urging the Board to keep the agency viable-, Janet Wilson, Program Director for Patients' Rights Advocacy Program, in regard to services provided by Shelter, Inc., and staffing errors, recommending that county insist on personnel action, not pay any settlement cost, and requesting that should the County contract be cancelled, that there be an RFP period to find another provider; Debbie Dorsey, Ener Power, energy analysts, on electrical savings that may be available to School Districts and other agencies; Paul Krantz, legal representative for certain persons who received services from Shelter Inc, noting his willingness to assist the Board in acquiring timely information and status of legal proceedings. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY NO BOARD ACTION WAS TAKEN 1 ENERGY SOLUTIO Debra L. Dorsey Energy Consultant i Carondelet High School En erPolllwer ! !I'l UUP nfn n nr* rAft E►teng►y Solu�fons Concord, CA 94518 Tel: (925)932-7758 ` Cell: (925)330-0773 555 Monarch Ridge Dr. Fax: (925)932-4202 Total Savings: $13,120.00 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 dorseyentp@aoi.com Account Number: 0605954483 '' { Yearly Savings: $ 9,209.00 Month May June July August September October Usage KWH 637120 331120 451120 791920 55,920 551920 Old Rate cents 19.0 19.2 19.2 19.7 18.4 18.4 New Rate cents 16.2 15.8 16.0 16.4 16.4 16.4 Savings cents 2.8 3.4 3.21 3.31 2.01 2.0 f A-.s Lla 1. ."►�.. s�.s i% .i •"f^T 1`in ai wi Ti/"+ T`iv'Z 41% of A At. i a1"a l'�in n0%-7 ^r% rh .8 w A^ i a^ afi .6 .i.i n i^ Ill% .1 i1\%If t1 1v / 1t 1 f n f 1 11 1 1 T 1 1 /rl t 11 t / 1t 1 ii".l 1 It/ t T / r1.1 f 1/t/ 1 T 1 1 1 n 1 1a 1 1 T 1 1 1 4 1 1/1/ 1 1 Account Number: 5070930397 -early Savings: j 319i i.fi(I Month May June July ust September October Usage KW H 61720 41960 61080 131440 81320 81320 Old Rate cents 24.0 25.01 25.8 26.2 20.4 20.4 Nr%w P.ntr�lr%r%nt^,1 197 14 Al14 4 i A n 1 r? 1r, ? [Savings cents 7.3 10.6 10.9 10.21 5.21 5.2 Monthl Savings $ 490.001 $ 525.00 $ 662.00 $11370.00 $ 432.00 $ 432.00 ENERGY SOLUTIONS ENERPOWER EnerPower is a company actively engaged in performing_energy analyses for commercial, institutional and industrial facilities, for the purpose of restructuringtheir utility plans to • tY obtain the lowest possible rate on their monthly electric bills. Paid-for-performance only, the results end in NEW PROFITS to their business bottom line. In the midst of the Energy Crisis in California, EnerPower investigated the excessive surcharges and tariffs on PG&E g Commercial accounts, and discovered that the average Commercial and/or Industrial structure n California is possibly being overcharged 15-35%by PG&E, and in some cases, even MORE! Due to new surcharges introduced on July 1, 2001, California businesses have watched their electric charges climb 30-50%and HIGHER! SU ITAES' CONTIN TEt In November 2002-the Public Utility Commission voted" unanimously to continue assessing the surcharge on power bills, which brings in some $5 billion per year, and use it to help the utilities pay off their crushing debt loads. Your utility provider,PG&E, does not take the responsibility of snaking sure you are assigned the best utility,plan-for your operatic, one that will-allow,the lowest manthl -eh es f-or the gas and electricity your company consumes. The burden is onou, the consumer, to make sure you are not paying more in surcharges and tariffs thanou need to be. Figuring this out Y g� g can be a confusing, frustrating and time-consuming process. .cup. it Wer budge4 Ener-Paver-vwi .a as your advocate to help your company with your utility Plan and load management. This is not a solicitation to change to another energy service provider. PG&E will remain as our . Y utility provider and continue to service your account �,t reduced monthly charpes -Your company, procured by EnerPower on your behalf. Energy 2004 Average Monthly Savings (May - October) Town of Discovery Bay . Savings Water Treatment Plant $ 61115.00 130,720 28% Water Treatment Plant $ 41829.00 127,020 25% it a i II Ih 0%J% n�sn♦ : vVel► q? 01vol.uu 00lozu Water Treatment Plant $ 21686.00 441760 34% Well $ 1,601.00 24,560 35% Water Treatment Plant $ 17189.00 601000 14% TOTAL $ 209387.00 442,880 29% Energy 2004 Average Monthly Savings (May - October) Company Savings (Mo.) Usage (Kwh) % . Savings City of Discovery Bay $ 20,387.00 4421880 29% Vacaville Skating Center 5,033.00 183,360 18% 9— ), 1 V70 KUYdI Ld .3ulldly 004.UU 11%- Carondelet High School $ 21504.00 631120 28% Greenfield Wine Co. $ 21330.00 82,680 16% 90 Maggiora Baking Co. $ 21202.00 84,480 16% Bay Area Beverage $ 21115.00 39,226 30% Dreisbach Enterprises $ 1,793.00 57,246 18% Granada Bowl $ 11775.00 50,160 21% Paddock Bowl $ 11351.00 33,420 23% Diablo Foods $ 11233.00 63,384 13% Lakeridge Athletic Club $ 11389.00 35,040 24% Energy Solutions 2004 Golf Course Summary Northern California Golf Courses Coyote Creek Golf Club: $ 46,823.00 M ayacama Golf Club: $ 35,035.00 an Ramnn C;nlf C:n�ea• A wi-dRn nn Winchester Country Club: $ 23,301.00 Lockeford Springs Golf Course: $ 21,203.00 _The f3ridnac(;nlf C h jh: _ 7 R 4 R nn Blackhawk Country Club: $ 13,768.00 San Jose Country Club: $ 10,881.00 � I 2004 Gaff Course Savings rPA►L l.7.�.Z.r�.1i ii1�i1:r'!i il..S YY..y� ♦ •i1i u!E!vlsllz!!IYl•.1JL►!.1!!t!_Y i.ilLlV. Tho Rridnac C:nlf rai ih• ij i i Lockeford Springs Golf Course. } Winchester Country Club: j San Ramon Goff Course: I Mayacama Golf Club: j j i:oyote Creek Golt Uub: r rar,r rnr rerr_t rsr►n: nrnr :,ten: :rrsr ii iv J it3 i V iu i J Yv 4V YO L.J Ya7 4V YO 3J Yv R+U Yo a+J AD Savings % f ENERGY SOLUTIO 2004 Analysis Greenfield Wine Co. 205-8 Jim Oswald Wav .V American Canyon, CA 94503 Account Number: 2533026220 Yearly Savings: $113749.00 MonthI . May June July August September October Usage (KWH) 741760 901600 991240 991240 55,800 Old Rate(cents) 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 17.8 I or-if 9 14 Pit IS 1 1511 414 71 ISavin s cents 2.6 3.0 2.7 2.7 3.1 MonthlySavings $11943.00 $21718.00 $2,679.00 $2679.00 $1,730.00 ENERGY SOLUTIONS 2004 Savings Northern California Car Dealerships 10-16 MWOR 1 0 Capitol Toyota $ 57,932.00 Michas! Stead Automotive Group $ 56,224.00 Barber Automotive Group $ 52,010.Q0 Dublin Ford $ 36,035.00 Dublin Auto Center $ 359265.00 Michael Automotive Center $ 271978.00 Concord BMW $ 23,151.00 Sexton Chevrolet $ 18,851.00 Central Chevrolet $ 14,271.00 Tracy Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep $ 14,052.00 Coliseum Lexus of Oakland $ 13,487.00 Friendly Ford $ 139354.00 Honda of El Cerrito $ 12,480.00 Dow Lewis Motors $ 91003.00 ENERGY SOLUTIONS why Partner with EnerFlower );o- New profits for your business y Average savings of 15% - 35% No vpfwat feo rp paid to Eni�, - ower y Free account analysis 1;;o, EnerPower laid on perfonnance.(%4 0.f savings) ➢ PG&E remains your energy provider a n t �a3 Moon t E `0VERY BAY ,h BAY l .. ... ........... ..... .......,....:_•-we:,».-.l.y.,.rv...Y'..*.+M'.'...>.+.-•:yw+..p.,,....tr:'°`P•1.s:fC}R"':t^i!!r.g;•_ _ _. .C.".'^W:-'.z4...... ._-._.__.f....._.a....._.. ...r.._,,.......-w............._._.'•a'..7_.,fCt'r'.k'.,....t`1`.........,.._'i ....1.r. a . .Y-,t.lXkusc....v.a 1800 Willow Lake Road,Discovery Bay,CA 94514 Telephone: (925)634-1131 Fax: (925)513.270� Board mem berti 'resident-Bob Doran (9A25)634-5137 V.President-David Piepho ( 2a) 35 Treasurer-Ray Tetreault (925)516-7-155 Director-Barre 14inds (925)516-5969 Director-Shannon Murphy-Teixeira (925)432-3511 January 31, 2005 'I"o Whoni It May Concern: I am continually challenged to try to sane money for the Town of Discovery Bay, Community Services District (CSD) any way I can, especially with the smaller budgcts we receive each vear. Of particular concern, is the cost of electricity, which continues to increase with no end in sight. I have had little success decreasing those costs until I met Jahn Ryan from DnerPower. John cane to our office, did a yearly analysis of our PG&E hills, and then reported hack to myself and the; "rown of Discovery Bay CSD Board of Directors to show us how we could save money by restructuring our electric rates. By agreeing to use hisconsulting services, we were able to save the `l"ovum of Discovery Bay CSD over $112,000-00 on: electricity costs this past year. The process was so simple,tahi g minimal time and effort on our,part,, with no downside risk. No payment to EnerPower is required until savings are actually realized. ' Jahn. Ryan and his team have done a great job for Discovery Bay, and I recommend their services without hesitation. Sin rely, Virgil Ko hne,General Manager "I"Own or iscovery Bay CSD VK/ca L I F EF i-. P R A CT(C Gz- Date: January 13,2-005 From: Ralph C. Rogers Life Chiropractic College West 25001 Industrial Blvd. Hayward, Ca. 94545 Re: EnerPower Consultants To xvhom it niav concerns V I have been working with John Ryan for the last three vears. Ile has been a valuable asset to us in energy restructuring. The savings to our school has far exceeded the consuffino fees. With our school operating 16 hours a day and our MR ,22' I.operatinghours a day it NA,,-as- necessary to formulate a plan to cut cost but not compromise our customer service to the corninunity by cutting hours, because of electrical costs. John as urc expand I invite your expertise in energy management. res Sin I . I e .Fa pb Rogers yr,Y p}1 r I r a t _rt _ V., .p 4 4• r.«- M .«!4' s_. 1pr 4M ? rt R k r.+ M F +d.{f P' .k Y r �..4'V'O Date; .august 7,20 .c From: Russel Davies, General Manager San Ramon Royal Vista Golf Club 9430 Firerest Lane San Ramon, Ca. 94553 Re:EnerPower Consultants To whom it rmy concern, I had the privilege of working with John.Ryan an energy consultant from Enerpower over the last several months. I can attest to the thousands of dollars Johns and his team have saved me in energy hills here at the club. I will admit I was skeptical at first, but seeing is fiev�'p.g.He mowed me how to correct our rate schedules and achieve maximum conscnr at on with our wesls on the co Lir e,thze clubhouse, a .l m,st im portan0v saviing energy at our cart barn with all my electric golf cars. John was a+consu }ate profess)"Ofial tU WOfk-'With, a.ad ite cvcI—y effort to keep me ax0�ig the'xay. 'I'he eas e'A'thi A the While setup was that if John didn't save me money I did not have to pay. I can wholeheartedly recommend and encourage any business processional to listen to-that John can do for your husmness.He sure has helped- mine, Sincerely, Russel Davies LN 7 Stead !Motors of Walnut Creek January 24, 2003) John Ryan EnerPower 7144-lu" Dublin Meadow ST Dublin, CA 94568 Dear John: In today's auto business.,., we're constantly looking for ways to become more efficient and cost.-saving in our servik,;e and supplies, while still mainttahu*ng the quality. A few months ago EnerPower came in and did an analysis of the electricity costs for W our ten dealcrships and showed us how we could achieve substantial wy-m" gs. With no end in sight to high electric rates in Califomia,I project that EnerPower will save us thousands of dollars in the years to come. Thank you, EnerPower. Sincereln, Michael Stead President - CEO Stead Automotive Group Z 7 1 -4 OWN W -WON - � J'��':r ✓ _r� ')'�f�� p4m�m r"'J_`:J j1:J e-i..'? r�'/ tl i°/`J`.� :�= =;�1�.�_': ';"Jf11 11 I:J JT:.I 1005 Debra Dorsey EnerPowcr To Whotyi It May Concern. I have been working with Debra Dorsey, EnerPower since JL11y of 2004. The savings for our facilities have been in excess of$1400.00 per inonth since restructuring our summer rate schedule. In today's business,we're constantly lookinu for ways to become more efficient and cost- savings in our service and supplies, while. still maintaining the quality I would have no problem referring other businesses to-EnerPower. Sincerely, J a.sotl Dre-Isuach Dreisbach Enterprises a AW ENERGY SOLUT70NS 71 T TT T1 T1�T!`T C Life Chiropractic College F�I»h Pnnar� `hiA�'�'rcri»Aar 1#./11:IiV�Vial.t 1/111V1 L11111VV1 25001 Industrial Blvd. Hayward, CA 94545 510-867-4145 Town of Discovery Bay Virgil Koehn, General Manger 1800 Willow Lake Rd. Discovery Bay, CA 94514 925-634-1131 Royal Laundry Nick Hatzopoulos,Director of Operations 1140 San Mateo Avenue So. San Francisco, CA 94080 650-8713-15.3.513 ext. 219 Carondelet High School Steve Fletcher,Director of Facilities&Grounds 113 3 Winton Drive Concord, CA 94518 n'Ic 404 CIC") -1-17A '?!. 7-1 Int 1- 7 '# } ) r•A! ! / Dreisbach Enterprises, Inc. Jason Dreisbach 2530 East Eleventh Street C'A 04601 510-533-6600 ENERGY SOL tJTI CANS ��rr,fir, ►T,rr, C San Ramon Royal Vista Golf Course t1„o�Pl 114ZT1PQ (TPrnPra 1 AA�rxcTPr - -...ie YJ..Ji.YJ4_�• J•• 9430 Fircrest Lane San Ramon, CA 94583 925-828-6258 Lockeford Sorines Golf Course Gary Reiff, General Manager 16360 North Highway 88 Lodi, CA 95240 209-333-2804 Joey Pickavance,Director of Golf 9000 Gale Ridge Road San Ramon, CA 94583 925-735-4. 53 Mayacama Golf Club Bill Hall, General Manager 525 Mayacama Club Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95403 P7 c A-) ons Whitney Oaks Golf Club Gary Settje,Human Resources Manager 2305 Clubhouse Drive F nnitlinw C'A 95765 916-632-8333 Energy Northern California Golf course Clients Blackhawk Country Club Claremont Country Club Contra Costa Country Club r Coyote Creek Golf Course Diablo Country Club ni leis a ! .i w Ar4 Eagle Ridge Golf Course La Rinconada Country Club Lut;tcw,u,u opt tt ttgs quit k.,UUI 3tt Mayacama Golf Club Menlo Country Club Poppy Ridge Golf Course Roddy Ranch Golf Course San Jose Country Club San Ramon Country Club Silver Creek Country Club Spring valley Golf Course Stevinson Ranch Golf Course The Bridges Golf Course i%&IF�"V%"WrOu"'?l a WO CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT EnerPower, Inc.,a consulting business, is in possession of certain confidential business procedures information("Confidential Information"), and the undersigned desires to enter into a business relationship with EnerPower that will require disclosure of �) Y\/♦TT1/\tn /\T'C•1�l�K lYtT7\TYY1�]Tt/\1'1 TT\Ttty ��1'1�itarc•l�ms.i��' i.F�.TVL i.liSLl if1 �TKL►'LL LLLi�iLLiiiiliJii irii i.liii iilL*�iL'ia3abLLir'ii. In consideration of such business relationship and the disclosure by EnerPower to the undersigned of such Confidential Information,the undersigned agrees that it will not disclose and will hold in confidence any and all information directly or indirectly relating I t.-1 42,1eai11*%L3i,t, ae i-lT4c�ai'ife�tt:asi�`_tY�i�- a-ar rt- 4a�r tl:i i�aai �tlFei�c3e tci zS s3c� i��c�_e�i�c4 �ra�sai• *s��:f'yi�i LUP Li C7 LIC&C"It MLI-OF-VY i'ui r1:ia 1`\I tti1Jl= a t't'C71 CiC2rt'r 'aTCtC'�hC?C'�[t I"[t t�ir►2'aT)�7�C)\J�t tC7 aAT1G1T\r'►"7tiJ►1: •7Z4`Y"11/ i�" projections, contracts and agreements, papers, reports and summaries in written electronic, oral or other form, disclosed to the undersigned by EnerPower during the course of this Agreement. Without the prior written consent of EnerPower,the undersigned agrees not to use the Information for any purpose other than in connection with-such-business rehittionshin xxvth,Rn rPowler_ 1 inti I-there_1 us ed Aareement,for_ Consulting Services/Electric Savings between EnerPower and the undersigned,the undersigned agrees not to contact the local utility company or energy consulting company regarding the Confidential Information disclosed by EnerPower. It is also undcrstood and agrccd that information di scl oscd by the undcrsigncd to hnerPower shall create a confidential relationship between EnerPower and the undersigned. Dated and signed this day of , year [Signature] FOR ELECTRIC CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT This Consulting Services Agreement, (hereafter referred to as the "Agreement")is entered into by and betNN-reen the parties hereto, City of , a political subdivision of the State of California(hereafter referred to as"'City")and Choice Partners,Inc., dba EnerPower, (hereafter EnerPower), a Minnesota Corporation which is registered and qualified to do business in the State of California. Recitals Whereas the City uses electrical utility services provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company(hereafter PG&E); and, Whereas City desires to maximize its cost savings related to electrical services provided to City; and Whereas EnerPower is in the business of providing consulting services to both public and private entities regarding energy efficiency and cost savings, including customer qualification for lower tier pricing schedules from public utility companies including,but not limited to,PG&E; and Whereas City desires to engage a consultant to provide consulting services including,but not limited to,Electricity Efficiency and Usage Audits,Electrical meter and rate change recommendations and ongoing energy consultation and information updates regarding electricity rates; and, Whereas EnerPower is qualified and able to provide such services to City; and, Whereas City desires to hire EnerPower to provide said consulting services to City and whereas EnerPower desires to provide such consulting services to City, NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the foregoing facts and circumstances and the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,the parties agree hereto as follow: Terms 1. That the foregoing recitals are not to be construed as merely recitals but are factual in nature and circumstance and binding upon the parties and are incorporated into the herein terms. 2. EnerPower will provide consulting services to City including,but not limited to, performing Electricity Efficiency and Usage Audits,Electrical meter and rate change recommendations and ongoing energy consultation and information updates regarding electricity rates. 3. City will pay to EnerPower amounts equal to THIRTY PERCENT (30%)of the net savings to City on City's electrical bills received from PG&E for the usage months of May through October(summer rate schedule)for a term of I full billable summer period 2005. City's-payments hereunder to EnerPower will commence with the . first full month of service it PG&E's new summer neite. schedule. However,-under no circumstance is City responsible to pay EnerPower anything in any month in which there is no net savings to City on City's electrical service invoice from PG&E. It is expressly stated herein and contemplated by the Parties that if City does not realize any net savings as a result of EnerPower's consulting services that City is not responsible to pay any monies to FnerPower for services rendered in any month in which no net savings to City are realized. 4. This agreement shall remain in force for the summer rate seasons only beginning the month of May 2005 and continuing through the month of October 2005. City agrees that it will renew this agreement upon the herein terms in future years so long as City continues to realize a net savings on their PG&E account numbers, see Exhibit A attached. 5. City's monthly net savings will be based on the average summer rate schedule (May through October 20043 paid minus the new rates obtained in future summer rate schedules of May through October multiplied by the total KWH for the month in which the net savings is realized. For PG&E account numbers, see Exhibit A attached. 6. In the event that there are no net savings to City during any summer month within the summer month rate schedule,this Agreement may be cancelled by either party upon THIRTY-DAY(30)written notice to the other party. 7. An initial payment to PG&E in the amount of$ is required to be paid prior to qualification for lower tier billing analysis. 8.. City agrees to forward copies of its electrical service detail invoices (not including natural gas details)to EnerPower monthly within *14 days of City's receipt of the same from PG&E. 9. Savings will be calculated by EnerPower's designated consultant,John Ryan, and must be approved by City's designated representative. 2 10. Payment to EnerPower of its consulting fees hereunder shall be paid monthly upon City's receipt and approval of EnerPower's monthly savings report and invoice. 11. This Agreement shall be reviewed annually for correct pricing and EnerPower shall continue to monitor PG&E`s summer rate schedules and any changes hereto and continue to monitor and review City's electrical usage and make commits upon the same which are likely to result in increased or continuing net savings to City. 12. As to City,EnerPower holds the position of an independent contractor and shall remain independent of City and is not entitled to any benefits,protections,., indemnity, defenses or privileges from City or which are typically enjoyed by employees. 13. EnerPower shall not delegate its responsibilities under this Agreement or assign its duties, obligations and rights under this Agreement without first obtaining City's written ap p r-oval. 14. This agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of California and the county wherein this Agreement has been signed. That in the event of any dispute, lawsuit, litigation, claim or action arising out of this Agreement,the prevailing party shall be entitled to the recovery of legal costs, including expert witness or consultant fees as well as reasonable attorneys fees. 15. That if any term, clause or portion of this Agreement is later determined to be invalid or unenforceable,that any such term, clause or portion shall be severed from this agreement and shall not impact or effect the remaining terms nor impact the continuing performance and/or enforcement of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,,the parties hereto have set their hands the day and year written below. Choice Partners,Inc. dba EnerPower By: Dated: John Ryan President&CEO City of Bv: Dated: City Manager 3 1' lot mono" 1 7Jy SECRETAIRY O STATE CERTIFICATE CCF QUALIFICATION 1, KEVIN SHELLEY, Secretary of State of the State of California, hereby certify: That on the 5TH day of NOVEMBER, 2003, CHOICE PARTNERS, INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of MINNESOTA, complied with the requirements of California law in effect on that date for the purpose of qualifying to transact intrastate business in the State of California, and that as of said date said corporation became and now is qualified and authorized to transact intrastate business in the State of Califomia, subject however, to any licensing requirements otherwise imposed by the laws of this State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, i execute this certificate and affix the Great Seal of the State of California this day ' of November 5, 2003. = _ KEVIN SHELLEY 'l - " Secretary of State NP-24 A(REV 1-03) _=-- ,.". REGISTRATION OF CORPORATE NAME BY FOREIGN CORPORATION Choice Partners. Inc. (Name of Corporation) dba: EnerPower , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota , hereby applies for (State or Place of Incorporation) registration of its corporate name and makes the following statement: This corporation, incorporated on 02/04/2000 , desires (Date of Incorporation) to register its name under Section 2101, California Corporations Code. Choice Partners, Inc. (Name of Corporation) dam- (Signature of brporate Offilcer) John Ryan, President (Typed Name and Title of Officer Signing) Secretary of State Fonn FOREIGN NAME REG/STR.4TlON(0112003)