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Tonikian, Victoria
From:Ben Granholm <ben@westernpga.org>
Sent:Friday, September
To:E-mail Council Website
Cc:Harmon, Heidi; Pease, Andy; Christianson, Carlyn; Gomez, Aaron; Stewart, Erica
Subject:WPGA Letter to SLO City Council - Clean Energy Choice Program - 9.12.19
Attachments:WPGA Letter to SLO Mayor Harmon - 9.12.19.pdf
Good afternoon Mayor Harmon and Councilmembers,
The Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Clean
Energy Choice Program. We appreciate your work on this program and look forward to working with you and hope the
attached letter will prove helpful as the City of San Luis Obispo and the State strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
through comprehensive clean energy solutions.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.
Best,
Ben Granholm
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Western Propane Gas Association
2012 H Street, Suite 203
Sacramento, CA 95811
Cell: (530) 205-5641
www.westernpga.org
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GAS ASSOCIATION
September 12, 2019
Heidi Harmon, Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
Attn: Mayor and City Council
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
emaileouncil@slocity_org
RE: City of San Luis Obispo Clean Energy Choice Program
Dear Mayor Harmon:
SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City of San Luis Obispo's Clean Energy Choice
Program (Program). The Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA) seeks to be a valuable contributor
in both the development of this program and the policies and procedures that may emerge as a result of
these discussions.
While we applaud efforts for building decarbonization, WPGA believes the proposed ordinance is
misguided. Specifically, WPGA is concerned that propane is included in the definition of "mixed -fuel."
Propane provides a low cost, low emission fuel for communities as well as a vital back-up power for
solar powered homes when battery power is low. Our industry provides a vital fuel for many who live
off the grid and/or need affordable energy solutions.
Furthermore, during the September 3', City Council meeting, the Council heard a presentation.
regarding PG&E and planned power outages and black -outs. Propane delivers energy resiliency for
communities facing safety black -outs which can be critical for those powering life-sustaining
equipment.
When looking towards the future, our industry is investing in renewable propane, derived from
sustainable sources like beef tallow or vegetable oil. We hope that regulators take a more holistic view
of the complementary role propane plays alongside decarbonization efforts including solar, wind and
other renewable fuels.
The Western Propane Gas Association appreciates your work on this program and looks forward to
working with you as the City of San Luis Obispo and the State strive to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions through comprehensive clean energy solutions.
Sibn
rely,
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist
cc: Andy Pease, Vice Mayor
Carlyn Christianson, Council Member
Aaron Gomez, Council Member
Erica A. Stewart, Council Member