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CITY O F SAN LUIS O B I S P O
FROM: John Moss, Utilities Director K
Prepared By: Sue Baasch, Administrative Xnalyst
Ron Munds, Utilities Conservation Coordinator
SUBJECT: THE CITY'S ROLE IN ENERGY CONSERVATION AND
EFFICIENCY
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to:
1. Evaluate the feasibility of implementing distributed generation projects on City facilities
with the assistance of a consultant if deemed necessary..
2. Develop departmental energy management plans.
3. Develop purchasing guidelines for electronic equipment.
4. Expand the conservation program's public information program to include energy
conservation.
5. Explore the feasibility of establishing a network of contacts to share information and
collaborate on energy projects.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF
In 1998, the Utilities Department was given the charge to research and analyze the purchasing
opportunities in the newly deregulated electricity market. After much research and deliberation,
the decision to remain with PG&E as the City's electric service provider was made. This proved
to be the correct choice as wholesale electric prices skyrocketed during the year 2000, while the
City remained protected from the rates by the rate freeze imposed on PG&E.
In January 2001, Governor Davis requested that all local governments reduce electric use by 5%
immediately, with a long term goal of reducing electric use by 7%. The City responded by
compiling an Energy Curtailment Plan (Attachment 2) to be implemented during Stage 2 and 3
alerts, and providing employees with information on how to conserve energy. On June 22, 2001
a consortium of organization, including the State and League of California Cities, requested that
jurisdictions reduce electricity use by 15% over last year.
With all the changes occurring in the energy field, the City must evaluate its role both internally
and with the community as a whole. The City is in a unique position in that it must evaluate its
role in energy use and conservation from multiple perspectives. Those being:
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1. As a business in terms of how City facilities are operated and as a model to the
community.
2. As a local government in terms of its responsibilities to the community to provide
information and other services, and as a legislative advocate.
3. As a planning agent for new development to ensure energy innovation and efficiency in
the future.
4. As a regulator to administer energy policy and address existing non-efficient energy
practices and uses.
Because the City's Energy Conservation Element (Attachment 3) addresses the role of the City as
a planning agent and as a regulator in a fairly thorough manner, and since the update of the
element is being brought to the Council in early 2002, an in depth look at those policies and
programs related to those roles will not be covered in this report.
When looking at the role of the City from a business perspective in regards to energy issues,
many energy efficiency projects have been completed over the past 10 years. Historically, the
City has used a decentralized approach to energy management in terms that each department has
been responsible for implementing energy efficiency programs within their sphere of authority.
In order to achieve the additional 15% reduction in electricity use, it is recommended that small
scale generation projects, such as using photovoltaic cells on City facilities be utilized to
decrease peaking demands when rates are the highest and add operational reliability to certain
facilities in the event of power supply interruption. Additionally, it is recommended that energy
conservation cost management strategies, such as systematic evaluation and review of equipment
and operating procedures to ensure energy efficiency is being achieved, and energy efficient
purchasing guidelines for electronic equipment be developed.
When looking at the role of the City from a local government perspective in regards to energy
issues, some non-traditional measures could be implemented since the investor owned utilities no
longer provide some of their past services. Measures recommended for implementation are an
expanded conservation public information program to include energy conservation and exploring
opportunities to establish a network of contacts to share information and collaborate on energy
related projects.
Other options that would require a significant change in structure of the City's organization
include becoming a municipal electricity utility, a Community Energy Authority (CEA) or
centralizing energy management. Municipalization poses many ongoing risks and costs with
minimal gain for the community and is not recommended at this time. Becoming a CEA does
not bring any added benefit or authority that the City does not already have as a charter city,
therefore is not recommended. Finally, the City's decentralized approach to energy management
has worked well over the years, with a higher degree of buy-in from employees to be creative and
innovative when assessing energy projects.
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DISCUSSION
Background
In 1998, the Utilities Department was given the charge to research and analyze the purchasing
opportunities in the newly deregulated electricity market. This proved to be a daunting task
given the confusing nature of the information available at the time, the number of companies
offering to sell electricity and energy related services and the changing role of PG&E. After
months of analysis, it was determined that the best course for the City was to remain with PG&E
as our electric service provider whose rates were frozen until the year 2002. This proved to be
the correct choice as wholesale electric prices skyrocketed during the year 2000 while the City
remained protected from the rates by the rate freeze imposed on PG&E.
In January 2001, Governor Davis requested that all local governments reduce electric use by 5%
immediately, with a long term goal of reducing electric use by 7%. The City responded by
adopting a resolution supporting this goal and compiling an Energy Curtailment Plan to be
implemented during Stage 2 and 3 alerts and an employee information program on how to use
energy wisely. These efforts have resulted in a reduction in electric use when comparing March
2000 to March 2001 at the following facilities (randomly selected):
ReductionFacility Percent
City Hall 18%
Fire Station 1 15%
Parks & Rec Offices 12%
Senior Center 25%
On June 22, 2001, the State of California, the League of California Cities, the California State
Association of Counties, and the California Special Districts Association requested that each
jurisdiction pledge to implement programs in local government buildings and facilities to reduce
electricity use by 15% over last year. In making the request they recognized that it might not be
possible to reach this goal, but encouraged that each jurisdiction to do their best.
Utilities Department staff has continued to monitor the ever evolving energy field for changes in
legislation, opportunities for the funding of energy conservation projects and evaluating the
City's role when it comes to energy issues both internally and with the community. The role of
the City, and in particular the Utilities Department's responsibility pertaining to the City's energy
use and community conservation efforts are the focus of this report.
Evaluating the City's Role
The City is in a unique position in that it must evaluate its role in energy use and conservation
from multiple perspectives. Those being.
1. As a business in terms of how City facilities are operated and as a model to the
community.
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2. As a local government in terms of its responsibilities to the community to provide
information and other services, and as a legislative advocate.
3. As a planning agent for new development to ensure energy innovation and efficiency in
the future.
4. As a regulator to administer energy policy and address existing non-efficient energy
practices and uses.
The City's Energy Conservation Element (Attachment 3) contains many policies and programs
aimed at guiding the City and the community towards energy sustainability. The Energy
Conservation Element is currently being updated by the Community Development Department
and will be brought to the Council in early 2002 as a Planning Commission recommendation.
The current element addresses the role of the City as a planning agent and as a regulator in a
fairly thorough manner. Since the update of the element will be brought back to the Council in
the near future, an in depth look at those policies and programs related to those roles will not be
covered in this report.
The intent of the following sections of the report are to present to the Council options that could
be implemented to expand the City's role in regards to energy use and conservation both
internally and within the community. These options are meant to be opening points for
discussion. Council is encouraged to expand on these items and/or interject new options as
deemed appropriate
The City's Role: As a Business
The current energy policies relating to City facilities and operations in the Energy Conservation
Element have provided an excellent framework for all City departments to follow for the past
twenty years. Internal energy management, for the most part, has been a decentralized process in
terms that each department has been responsible for implementing energy efficiency programs
within their sphere of authority. In 1991, the City did create a contract Energy Coordinator
position to analyze all City facilities for energy efficiency. The term of the contract was for a two
year period. From this program, many upgrades to equipment and lighting, and changes in
operations were initiated to achieve improved energy efficiencies. Since that time, each
department has evaluated new technologies for cost effectiveness in replacing older energy using
equipment. Attachment 1 summarizes the projects that have been completed throughout the City
over the past 10 years. Funding for improving energy efficiency within City facilities and
operations has typically been included as part of each department's operating or Capital
Improvement Project budget and approved by the Council for each two year Financial Plan
period.
As previously stated, in January 2001, the Council adopted a resolution which stated the City was
committed to reducing its long term electric use by 7%. Given the number of energy efficiency
projects already completed, achieving further reductions will require a much different approach
than utilized in the past. Staff would recommend that Council provide direction on the following
measures that could assist in achieving the 15% reduction in electric use now requested of each
jurisdiction in California:
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1. Distributed Generation:
Small scale generation projects, such as the use of photovoltaic cells on City facilities, could
cut costs, as well as add to the operational reliability of certain facilities in the event of a
power supply interruption. The generation capacity would not necessarily have to meet the
total energy use requirements of the facilities but could decrease peaking demand when rates
are at their highest and help supplement electric needs during power supply interruptions.
Additionally, these projects could act as a model to the private sector and community and
demonstrate the City's commitment to renewable energy sources. Because of the
complicated nature in analyzing distributed generation projects for cost and effectiveness,
consulting services may be required to assist in identifying potential projects, estimating costs
and determining capital funding mechanisms such as grant, low interest loans and
conventional financing options. These consulting services are typically provided with no up
front costs to the City.
2. Energy Conservation Cost Management Strategies:
Each department responsible for facilities operations or purchasing energy using equipment
should develop energy management plans that would include at a minimum:
1. Periodic review of equipment and operations to determine if better technology or
procedures exist. This would entail establishing a systematic approach to evaluating
new technology and/or operating procedures that would apply to all City facilities and
equipment including pumps, motors, heating and ventilation equipment, etc.
2. Develop purchasing guidelines that give preference to energy efficient equipment.
This would be similar to the existing City procurement policy that gives preference to
buying office supplies with recycled material content. It would be important not to
compromise performance when evaluating electronic equipment for energy savings but
given the wide spread use of computers and other equipment that require significant
amounts of electricity, purchasing guidelines that take into account energy use would
implement adopted policy.
3. Tracking of energy use on monthly basis. This would aid in determining if the 15%
conservation goal is being met but would be difficult given the City has over 100
electricity accounts. Staff is currently working with our account representative from
PG&E to determine if the account information can be provided electronically in a usable
format. To date, this information has not been available electronically from PG&E.
Implementation of this option may require additional resources (i.e. additional personnel,
capital, etc.) depending on the accessibility of the account information.
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Recommendations:
1. Evaluate the feasibility of implementing distributed generation projects on a City-wide
basis with the assistance of a consultant if deemed necessary.
2. Develop departmental energy management plans to systematically evaluate equipment
and procedures on an ongoing basis.
3. Develop purchasing guidelines for electronic equipment.
4. Provide any additional direction to staff in regards to the City's role as a business.
City's Role: As a Local Government
Historically, the City has had a minimal role when interfacing with the community in regards to
energy issues and information. Prior to the deregulation of both electricity and natural gas, the
investor owned utilities (IOU's) were legally responsible for providing conservation information
and technical assistance to the community. Since deregulation, this has changed dramatically.
Understandably, there has been confusion on the part of the consumers in regards to purchasing
electricity, understanding the skyrocketing wholesale prices of electricity and subsequent rate
increases, and how to control their costs. Another area which could be explored is developing
relationships with other public agencies and the private sector in regards to creating a network to
collaborate on projects and share information. This could include being a legislative advocate
supporting energy efficiency and conservation legislation at the local, state and federal levels.
The following are measures that could be considered for future implementation:
1. Public Information Program:
The Utilities Conservation Office could develop energy conservation information to be
included with the other materials regularly produced by the office. This would include
articles in the quarterly Utilities Department newsletter, advertising, etc.. The City's
website could include links to pertinent websites and could be promoted through the
previously mentioned information avenues. This measure could be implemented within
the existing structure within the Utilities Department with minimal added cost.
2. Technical Assistance:
As previously mentioned, prior to deregulation the IOU's were responsible for providing
energy audit services and other technical assistance to the community. PG&E still offers
onsite energy auditing services to large commercial customers. Small commercial and
residential customers can receive assistance either through telephone representative
consultation or over the internet. City staff could be trained in energy auditing procedures
and offer this as a service along with the water and solid waste auditing services already
in place. The distribution of energy efficient devices, such as compact fluorescent light
bulbs, could be included as part of the service. Though conceptually staff supports this
measure, it would require additional General Fund resources beyond what is cun;ently in
the 2001-2003 Financial Plan.
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3. Energy Information Network:
The City could explore opportunities to establish a network of contacts to share
information and collaborate on energy related projects. This could include working with
organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce and their "Power Down Program", to
develop and distribute information to the community. By partnering with other agencies
and organizations, the City would benefit by the reducing the City's share of cost for
program development and by utilizing a consistent message to the community. This
would definitely be the case if the City chooses to partner with the Chamber in the
"Power Down Program". Again, this may require additional General Fund resources
currently not budgeted for in the current Financial Plan.
Recommendations:
1. Expand the current conservation public information program to include energy
conservation. Funding of this measure would be from the Utilities Conservation Office
budget.
2. Explore the feasibility of establishing a network of contacts to share information and
collaborate on energy projects. If additional General Fund resources are required to
implement this measure, bring back a program to the Council for their approval.
3. Provide any additional direction to staff in regards to the City's role as a local
government.
Other Options Available to the City
The options previously discussed could, more than. likely, be implemented under the City's
existing organizational structure. The following options would require a change in the structure
of the City's organization. Some of these options could be used to merely enhance the City's
role in the energy business, while others would significantly expand the City's role and
consequently the resources required to fulfill that role.
Municipal Electricity Utility:
Municipalization of the electric utility distribution system would consist of the City purchasing
or condemning the electrical distribution system grid in San Luis Obispo and taking over the role
of the current distribution utility, PG&E, in power purchasing, distribution system construction
and maintenance, customer service and billing. The City becoming a municipal electric utility
would be a significant expansion of our role and responsibilities in the electric market and would
require considerable resources just to initiate the process.
The Utilities Director recently attended a conference on municipalization or "public power" put
on by the .American Public Power Association. At the conference, it was highlighted several
times that the primary reason for pursuing this option is for local control and policy and that there
generally are not significant savings to be provided to our residents. The City would still have to
buy power on the market and would be subject to the same market fluctuations that have affected
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the Investor Owned Utilities (IOU's) such as PG&E. Where public power has been most
successful and beneficial, is where the municipality also owns generation capacity, e.g. Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power. Municipalization could enable the City to negotiate
long-term power contracts with generators for the City and our residents, but it is debatable
whether we could yield any significant savings for our residents, and would certainly expose the
City to criticism if our residents felt we could have done better. With the State now entering into
long-term electricity purchasing agreements, this may preclude the City's ability to purchase
power on the open market in the future.
The conference provided a great deal of insight into the effort required to municipalize and there
were far more stories of long drawn-out wars and failures than successes. Without significant
dissatisfaction with the services provided by the IOU, and a strong grass-roots effort to support it,
staff would strongly recommend against attempting to municipalize the distribution system in
San Luis Obispo. The ongoing costs and risk would be extreme, the effort required substantial,
and the gain monetarily would be minimal for our residents, at best. Staff would recommend that
Council not pursue an effort to municipalize.
Community Energy Authority:
Formation of a Community Energy Authority (CEA) could provide some of the benefits of
municipalization but would fall short of actually owning and operating the distribution system.
Formation of a CEA would entail the Council to adopting a resolution or ordinance that would
create the CEA, similar to the City's Housing Authority. Authorization for local entities to form
CEA's was provided in 1984 through AB 1659 (Attachment 4).
A CEA could function at a variety of levels in the market and could allow the City to negotiate
power purchasing on behalf of our citizens. A CEA could also enhance the City's access to
public goods money collected on our electric bills and distributed by the State for conservation
and other eligible projects. A CEA is empowered to construct energy projects and secure tax
exempt financing for them, establish local energy ordinances and standards for planning and
building, and can be used as a vehicle to plan, develop and finance on-site renewable energy
projects. With the exception of contracting for power for our residents and enhanced access to
public goods monies, the City is currently capable of serving all the other functions of the CEA.
There is legislation pending which could enhance the City's ability to purchase power for its
citizens (through opt-out vs. opt in provisions) and which could also make more public goods
money available to municipalities. A CEA could significantly increase the needed resources to
support the organization and its activities, depending on the extent that the City would want to
involve itself. While the CEA does seem to provide some opportunities, staff does not believe at
this time that the benefits of formation and maintenance of a CEA outweigh the costs.
Centralized Energy Management:
The current approach to energy management in the City is and largely has been on a
decentralized approach. Each department and operation in the City is responsible for budgeting
for energy and for any energy conservation related projects. To that end, the City has
accomplished a lot. Attachment 1 to this report is a partial listing of energy purchasing,
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management and conservation related measures employed by the City under the decentralized
approach.
A centralized energy management approach would entail creation of staff to monitor energy use
and provide the energy management and conservation measures currently employed on a
decentralized basis. As stated previously, in 1991 the City did hire a contract position Energy
Coordinator to look for energy saving opportunities in the City. Since that time the City has
implemented many of the programs initiated by the Energy Coordinator and, significantly more.
Staff believes there is a role for some degree of centralization in energy management for the City.
However, that centralization should not venture far beyond energy use and rate schedule
monitoring and provision of conservation information to the various departments in the City. In
general, we have found that by providing conservation information to everyone in the
organization, a much higher degree of buy-in to conservation, as well as greater creativity and
innovation occurs, versus either no effort to develop a conservation ethic in the organization, or
doing all of the conservation efforts for the organization on a centralized basis. With a semi-
centralized approach such as this, all staff are not required to learn and monitor the complexities
of the energy rate schedules nor monitor their actual use, yet are empowered to seek innovations
and opportunities in their field of specialization to conserve energy.
CONCURRENCES
The Community Development Department concurs with the recommendation to focus the City's
energy management as a local government and business, separately from the policies and codes
associated with the City's role in development and planning. Those areas are appropriately
covered in the City's Energy Element to the General Plan and applicable building code
requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with this report. Following Council action, staff
will prepare and return with a separate report for implementation of the desired direction,
including an analysis of fiscal impacts and associated resources required. To fully flesh-out the
resources required for all options would be extremely time consuming and counterproductive.
Staff is prepared to provide order of magnitude projections such as "significant effort and
resources required" or "can be completed through existing programs with only minor
modifications to resources". It is important to note that any added resources needed may be an
obligation of the General Fund with the exception of the public information program which
would be funded by the Utilities Conservation Office.budget.
ALTERNATIVES
This report is a discussion of alternatives and options available for Council consideration. While
staff has indicated some preference or recommendation for the desired direction, the intent is for
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Council to consider and discuss the options/alternatives available and direct staff to provide
additional information on what Council feels would be the appropriate role of the City in the
energy business.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1-Listing of energy conservation projects
Attachment 2-Energy Curtailment Plan
Attachment 3- Energy Conservation Element
Attachment 4- Community Energy Authority legislation
Attachment I
city of san lues osispo
Energy Efficiency Measures: 1991 — 2001
'Project Description
City facilities Retrofitted existing tube flourescent lamps and ballasts; City-wide 1992
interior lighting replaced magnetic wound ballasts with electronic ballasts.
Retrofitted standard room light switching with automatic
motion detection/infrared switching.
Eliminated use of all incandescent lamps (converted to
either compact flourescent, high intensity discharge (HID)
or LED lamps.
Installed photo cell/time clockcontrol to control and
segment lighting levels in high use areas such as parking
structures.
Used manual interior bi-level lighting during energy
curtailment periods.
HVAC energy Installed PC-based energy management system for HVAC City Hall 1984
management at five building locations. Police Dept 1982
systems. Fire Station One 1996
Rec Offices 1996
Corp Yard 2000
Pool Heating Replaced single-stage fire tube boilers and hot water heaters Swim Center 1998-
at swim center with multi-staged direct fire and atmospheric 2000
boilers.
Water Treatment Replaced most(if not all) pumps and motors with energy WTP 1993
Plant Upgrade efficient equipment.
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Replaced lighting fixtures with energy efficient fixtures
Purchased and installed electrical transformer to take
power at 12KV (purchased at lower rate).
WTP Operations Eliminated plant operations between noon and 6 pm from WTP 1995 to
May 1 st to October 1 st,to avoid peak power demand charges. Present
Water Ordered four premium efficency pumps and motors to 2001
Distribution replaced old pumps and motors at two pump stations.
System
Upgrades Scheduled replacement of pumps and motors at Transfer Transfer 2002-
Pump Station (largest pump station in system)with high Pump Station 2003
efficiency equipment.
Scheduled replacement of pumps and motors at Alrita Pump Alrita 2003-
Station with high efficiency equipment. Pump Station 2004
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city of san Luis OBISp0
Energy Efficiency Measures: 1991 — 2001 2
Whale Rock Upgraded six pumps at two Whale Rock pump stations with new Whale Rock 1993
Reservoir Peerless pumps with rotating elements to increase efficiency of Reservoir
Operations: the pumping plants. Pumping
Pump Upgrades Stations A&B
New Whale Added four new energy-efficient pumps to pump stations during Whale Rock 1993
Rock Pumps recent upgrade. Reservoir
Pumping
Stations A&B
Whale Rock Purchased and installed electrical transformers to take power Whale Rock 1995
Pump Stations at higher voltage, reducing power consumption and cost. Pumping
Power Stations A&B
Reservoir Reduced kilowatt per hour electrical rate by changing pumping Whale Rock 1995
Operations run times. Ongoing savings are realized at Whale Rock and Reservoir
Water Treatment Plant and Salinas booster pumps. Reduced
peak energy use, and ongoing savings estimated at$100,000/yr.
Reservoir Ongoing review of electricalaccounts for potential opportunities Whale Rock ongoing
Operations for reducing costs through rate changes or other programs. Reservoir
Water Replaced or retrofitted all interior lighting with high output, high Water 2000
Reclamation efficiency lighting. Estimated annual savings - $6,000 Reclamation
Facility Lighting Facility
Water Equalized WRF influent flow by shaving morning and midday Water 2001
Reclamation peaks, and then returning the stored influent during low-flow Reclamation
Influent Flow periods at night. Estimated savings for this pilot project- Facility
Equalization $2,200 per month.
WRF Summer Closed down one aeration basin and one final clarifer due to Water 2001
Operations reduced flow from Cal Polys (summer time enrollment signifi- Reclamation
cantly less than other parts of the year). Estimated savings- Facility
too early to predict.
WRF Operations Implemented several operational changes that will reduce Water 1999-
electrical use by some degree: reduced hours of staffing; Reclamation 2001
shut down two small filters; implemented ongoing preventive Facility
and predictive maintenance program for WRF equipment
and systems..
879 Morro Directed the design of energy-efficient facility,to rely on natural 879 Morro 2000
Utilities Offices lighting and openable windows, reducing need for daylight
lighting and conditioned air. Estimated savings-too early
to calculate.
Parking Rewired parking structure lighting to reduce lighting during Palm and 1991
Structure the day. Marsh
Lighting Parking Structures.
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city of san Luis oi3ispo
Energy Efficiency Measures: 1991 — 2001. s
Traffic Signal Changed out red lights under PG&E's 50/50 rebate program City-wide 1998
Red Lights from incandescents to light emitting diode lighting ("LED").
Traffic Signal Changed out green lights under PG&E's 100% rebate City-wide 2001
Green Lights program from indandescents to light emitting diode lighting
("LED"). Estimated reduction in electricity-75%.
Project to be complete by Christmas 2001.
Estimated savings from the red&green light change out-
$50,000 per year,or$500,000 over ten years at current
cost of electricity.
Pedestrian Changed out pedestrian hand signals from incandescents City-wide 2001
Signals to light emitting diode lighting ("LED")under PG&E's
50/50 rebate program. About 60-70%of the City is
retrofitted. Remainder is completed due to varying
technologies.
Street Lights Currently,City uses 70 watt high pressure sodium for
street lighting and technology is not quite available for
any retrofit program.
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Energy Curtailment Plan
The State of California is experiencing electric power shortages on almost a daily basis.
Though the City encourages all employees to conserve energy on an ongoing basis, the
following measures must be implemented by all employees during an identified Stage 2
or 3 Emergency Power Alert. Employees will be notified via e-mail when the Energy
Curtailment Plan is in effect. It is the employee's responsibility to inventory all electrical
uses within their work area, or that they have control over, to ensure that all non-essential
energy uses are eliminated.
LIGHTING
• All lights shall be turned off in unoccupied rooms at all times.
• Overhead lighting shall be reduced by 2/3 when possible without creating unsafe
conditions or interfering with the performance of duties. This can be done on
most bi-level lighting by switching one of the two switches for each bank of
lights. Utilize task lighting or natural light when possible.
• Custodial personnel shall turn lights on only as needed for custodial work and turn
lights off when their work is done.
• Security and safety lighting shall be held to the lowest acceptable levels.
Decorative lighting, inside or outside, shall be switched off.
BUILDING HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS
• Interior air shall not be heated above 72 Degrees Fahrenheit or 22.2 Degrees
Celsius, unless such a temperature in particular job may expose employees to a
particular health and safety risk. Consider dressing warmly in anticipation of
decreasing office temperatures.
• Eliminate the use of electric space heaters unless absolutely necessary. If the use
of an electric space heater is required for health and safety reasons, use the partial
power setting and manually turn off the unit when leaving your work area.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
• All copiers and printers that have an automatic power-down or"Energy Saver"
feature shall have this feature enabled and used when practical.
• All non-essential personal computers, copiers and other electrical equipment shall
be turned off outside normal business hours and when not in use, unless there is a
specific and essential need for after hours operation.
Attachment 2 O;L,
• During normal business hours, use of copiers and printers shall be consolidated.
Where possible, redundant printers and copiers shall be turned off and work shall
be directed to nearby machines.
• Use of break room electrical appliances should kept to a minimum and coffee
makers shall be turned off when not in use.
• When practical, turn off computers when they will not be used for an extended
period of time during normal business hours. Consider using any energy saving
features your computer may have.
• Unplug "power thieves" such as VCR's and televisions that use small amount of
electricity on a continual basis.
It is the intent of this plan is to conserve energy in a way that it does not disrupt the
quality of service provided to the community or decrease work productivity. It is
important to use common sense when implementing the various measures in your work
area to ensure that the public's and/or your health and safety are not compromised. When
practical, try to further curtail your energy use between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00
p.m., since this is considered the critical evening peak period for electricity demand. If
you have any questions,please contact Ron Munds at extension 258 (781-7258).
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City of San suis Obispo
Energy Conservation Element
April 1887
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Energy Conservation Element
1.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION
1..1�'G'OAL
EC 1.1.1: Reduce Conventional Energy Consumption
Reduce average conventional energy use per person in 1995 to about 60% of 1980 con-
sumption. (p6)
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EC 1.2.1: Leadership
The City will provide leadership for the county as a whole in both energy conservation
and the substitution of alternative for conventional energy sources. (p6)
EC 1.2.2: Concentration of Efforts
The City will concentrate its efforts in areas with the greatest potential benefit: (p6)
1) its own properties and operations and
2) relationships among parties in the private sector.
EC 1.23: City Facilities and Operations
The City will set an example for energy conservation and the use of renewable sources
in its own facilities and operations. The materials purchasing, use, and recycling activi-
ties of the City will recognize indirect energy-use consequences. (p6)
EC 1.2.4: Private Sector Performance
The City's intervention in the private sector will focus on areas where typical perfor-
mance lags behind what is technically and economically feasible. First priority will be the
elimination of obstacles to the use of alternative energy sources in both existing and
new development. New development will be encouraged to minimize the use of con-
ventional energy for space heating and cooling,water heating, and illumination by means
of proper design and orientation, including the provision and protection of solar expo-
sure. The energy performance of existing structures will be upgraded. (p6)
EC 1.2.5: Accelerate Trends Toward Energy Self=Sufficiency
Through design standards, discretionary review, and public recognition of good ex-
amples, the City will attempt to accelerate trends already underway in the private sector
to move individual properties and the community as a whole toward energy
self-sufficiency. (p6)
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Energy Conservation Element
EC 1.2.6: Transportation and Communication
Means of transportation and communication which minimize energy use will be encour-
aged. (p6)
EC 1.2.7: Environmental Review Documents
Environmental review documents will provide sufficient detail and substantiation when
addressing potentially significant energy impacts of proposed projects. The City will
remain alert to alternatives which require less conventional energy. (p6)
EC 1.2.8: Education
In addition to keeping informed of energy-saving technology for its own use, the City
will help inform other prospective users of such innovations. (p6)
1.3 PROGRAMS
EC 1.3.1: Employee Commuting Alternatives
Cl 1.9 The City will encourage alternatives to employee commuting by individual drivers through
CI 1.10 such means as parking space allocation, ridesharing coordination, and bus and car-pool
incentives. (p7,1)
EC 1.3.2: Car Pools and Public Transportation
To encourage other downtown employees to car-pool and use public transportation,
the City will establish preferential parking locations and rates for pool vehicles; all-day
parking will be discouraged. (p7,2)
EC 13.3: New City Vehicles
As City vehicles are replaced, new vehicles will be high-mileage models. (p7,3)
EC 1.3.4: Traffic Flow
Traffic flow will be enhanced by such means as synchronous and "smart" signals, addi-
tion of turn lanes, and removal of curbside parking. (p7,4)
EC 13.5: Travel for City Business
Mail and telephone contact will be substituted for travel whenever possible in conduct-
ing City business; bicycles will be used for short trips. (p7,5)
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EC 1.3.6: Bicycle Paths 666
Bicycle paths will be incorporated in new streets and street widening projects. Where CI 3.3
sufficient right-of-way is available and bicycle and motor traffic volume warrant, such CI 3.7
paths will be separate from the roadway. In other cases, they will be within the roadway
but clearly striped or denoted by different pavement color, and adjacent parking will be
removed or limited to off-peak hours. (p7,6)
EC 1.3.7: Parking for Bikes, Mopeds, and Motorcycles
Bicycle, moped, and motorcycle parking space will be provided at City parks and build-
ings. (p6,7)
EC 1.3.8: Lighting in City Buildings
Lighting levels in City buildings will be maintained at minimum levels sufficient for the
activity being conducted; efficient lamps will be used. (p7,8)
EC 1.3.9: Lighting Sources
The City will replace incandescent and fluorescent outdoor lighting with more efficient
sources, such as sodium vapor illuminators. (p6,9)
EC 1.3.10: Passive Heating and Natural Illumination
New municipal facilities will be designed to make maximum feasible use of passive heat-
ing and cooling as well as use of natural illumination.Heating and lighting will be "zoned"
to allow control in individual work areas. (p7,10)
EC 1.3.11: Solar Water Heating/New Facilities
Solar water heating will be incorporated in new City facilities when cost-effectiveness
evaluations show a savings within the expected life of the facility. (p8,11)
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EC 13.12: Solar Water Heating/Retrofit
The City will gradually retrofit its facilities with solar water heating, beginning with those,
such as the swimming pool, where the most significant savings are possible. (p8,12)
EC 13.13: Methane
The City will use methane from the sewage treatment plant for digester heating and for
mechanical energy within the plant, and will explore the feasibility of selling excess or
interruptible methane to utilities,commercial customers,or for powering vehicles. (p8,13)
EC 1.3.14: Hydropower Generation
The City will proceed with plans for hydropower generation on the Salinfis Reservoir
conduit. (p8,14)
EC 13.15: Wood
The City will make available wood from tree trimming and removal. (p8,15)
EC 1.3.16: Wind Powered Generation
The City will investigate the feasibility of wind-powered generation for its own facilities
which are suitably located, such as the sewage treatment plant or water treatment plant,
where prevailing winds and relatively low visibility are conducive to tower installations.
(p8,16)
EC 13.17: Recycling
The City will participate in programs for recycling of such materials as office paper and
lubricating oil. (p8,17)
EC 1.3.18: Non-Automotive Equipment
The energy efficiency of major non-automotive equipment will be evaluated when pur-
chases are made. (p8,18)
EC 1.3.19: Insulation and Weatherization of City Facilities
The City will insulate and weatherize its own facilities before and in a manner similar to
any requirements imposed on private properties. (p8,19)
EC 13.20: Recycling
The City will encourage SORT, Ecoslo, and other materials recycling programs by partici-
pating and making space available for transfer activities. (p8,20)
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EC 13.21: Thermostat Settings I
The City will observe suggested thermostat settings. (p8,21) I
EC 1.3.22: City Staff and Commissioner Education
City staff and commission members involved in development review and property man-
agement will be educated in principles of energy-saving design. (p8,22)
EC 13.23: ARC Review
Retrofitting buildings with solar-assisted water heating systems will be "minor and inci-
dental" for purpose of ARC review and will be subject to staff approval under criteria
adopted by the ARC. Within historic districts, such projects would be referred to the
ARC. (p8,24)
EC 1.3.24: Appearance of Solar Water Heating Systems
Architectural review guidelines will provide criteria for the appearance of solar water
heating systems in both new constructionand retrofitting. Criteria would include: me-
chanical, plumbing, and structural components to be the same color as the roof, a com-
patible color, or as part of an acceptable overall color scheme, contrasting; if collector is
not flush with roof, it should match the roof plane as closely as possible and mounting
racks should be covered with roof or siding material or another compatible material, to
reduce awkward apperance; locate collector so as to minimize the need to trim or re-
move trees; locate collectors between rather than outside the dominant lines of the
building or roof, as seen from the street or adjacent properties; minimize visible piping;
use glass with low reflection where significant glare problems cannot be solved by loca-
tion or orientation. To the extent they are applicable, these criteria would apply to all
active and photovoltaic solar collectors. (p8,25)
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EC 13.25: Encouragement of Energy Efficient Design
The Architectural Review Commission will play an expanded role in encouraging en-
H 9.2.1 ergy-efficient project design by requiring designers to make conscious choices and to
justify proposals involving building location, orientation, and form, as well as landscap-
ing type and location. The goal of such review would be projects which make maximum
use of solar exposure, natural ventilation, and passive means of reducing conventional
energy demand, as opposed to designing a particular image and relying on mechanical
systems to maintain comfort. To these ends, ARC guidelines and information submittal
requirements will assist applicants in preparing more self-sufficient projects. (p9,26)
EC 1.3.26: Information Provision to Developers
When developers first inquire about or submit applications for development and build-
ing projects, they will be advised of sources of information on energy-efficient design
(such as utilities, trade and professional groups, and published material). (p9,27)
EC 1.3.27: Topographic and Shading Information
The City will prepare generalized topographic and shading information for use by devel-
opers contemplating solar projects within the City. (p9,28)
EC 1.3.28: Business Energy Use
The City will advise businesses of ways of reducing energy use, while providing adequate
levels of lighting for security and sign visibility, including utility companies' audit pro-
grams. (p9,29)
EC 13.29: Builder/Remodeller Advisement
The City will advise builders/remodellers of structural features which may help with en-
ergy conservation and lower costs over building life (psuch as roof frames which could
be loaded with additional insulation or fire sprinkler systems, and operable covers for
frozen or refrigerated food sales). (p9,30)
EC 1.3.30: Clothes Lines
Developments will be encouraged to make available space for outdoor clothes drying,
and private restrictions against their use will be nullified. (p9,31)
EC 1.3.31: Subdivisions
The design of subdivisions will protect solar exposure to the greatest extent possible:
(p 10,32)
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A) Within all new residential subdivisions, the longest dimension
of each lot should be oriented within 30 degrees of south,
unless the sub-divider demonstrates that for certain lots any
one of the following applies:
1) The lots are large enough to allow suitable building
orientation regardless of lot orientation;
2) Buildings will be constructed as part of the tract devel-
opment, and the buildings will be properly orientated,
with adequate solar exposure.
3) Topography makes variations from the prescribed ori-
entation desirable to reduce grading or tree removal
or to take advantage of a setting which would favor
greater reliance on early morning or late afternoon
exposure.
4) Topographical conditions — such as steep northerly-
facing slope or shading by the mass of a hill — make
solar energy use generally infeasible;
5) The size of the subdivision combined with the existing
orientation of surrounding streets and lots preclude
desirable lot orientation.
B) Solar access easements will be created within all new subdivi-
sions, as provided in the Solar Rights Act (Cal. Gov. Code
66473.1, 66475.3), unless:
1) The subdivision incorporates a building development
plan which would assure desirable solar access;
2) The subdivision contains a notation for additional yard
or height standards designed to assure desirable solar
access, supplementary to the zoning regulations, which
would make a system of easements for each lot unnec-
essary;
3) Solar exposure will be adequately protected by the City's
zoning regulations.
EC 1.332: Solar Exposure of Collectors
The City will protect solar exposure for existing collectors and likely locations of future
collectors, both active and passive: (p10,33)
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A) When collectors are proposed as part of a development, the
plan of that development will be approved with conditions to
assure that proposed structures and vegetation will not shade
collectors excessively.
B) Zoning regulations will protect solar exposure by controlling
development on adjacent properties. A generally acceptable
level of solar exposure will be protected in this way (see poli-
cies below). Additional protection may be assured by recorded
agreement among private properties.
EC 1.3.33: Exceptions to The Prohibition of Shading Collectors
Exceptions to the prohibition of shading of likely collector locations may be made when:
(p11,33)
A) the shading is an insignificant part of the total protected solar
exposure, in terms of area, time, or both;
B) structures on protected properties have an insignificant prob-
ability of being modified or replaced, and likely collector loca-
tions are sufficiently protected in spite of shading that would
normally be unacceptable, or such structures already have ad-
equately protected collectors.
C) the shading is between lots in a subdivision for which a cus-
tomized system of solar access easements will provide an equiva-
lent level of protection;
D) use of solar energy is unfeasible due to topographical condi-
tions.
EC 1.3.34: Solar Water Heating
Solar water heating will be required for new swimming pools and hot tubs, except where
solar exposure is insufficient due to circumstances beyond the control of the water user.
(p 12,34)
Note: Anyone proposing conventional heating of such facilities must provide an insulat-
ing cover and must provide a life-cycle cost comparison (pTitle 24, Cal. Admin. Code).
EC 1.3.35: Shading By Vegetation
Shading by vegetation will be controlled by the California Solar Shade Control Act. This
act prohibits the placement of vegetation in locations which would shade a solar collec-
tor on another's property. Those seeking permits for solar systems will be advised to
establish documentation of vegetation existing at the time of their solar construction or
installation. (pl2,35)
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IEneTSV Conservation lElerner<nt
Table 1 - Solar Access Guidelines
Land-use and Site Conditions Desirable Solar Access
Conservation/open space and residential All south walls and all roof areas should
uses up to about 6 dwellings per acre, on be unshaded during midday on the winter
sites of one acre or more. solstice.
Conservation/open space and residential Nearly all south walls and all roof areas
uses up to about 6 dwellings per acre, on should be unshaded during midday on the
sites of less than one acre. winter solstice.
Residential uses between 6 and 12 units All roof areas, nearly all second-story and
per acre, office uses, and neighborhood most first-story south walls should be
commercial uses, on sites of one acre or unshaded during midday on the winter
more. solstice.
Residential uses between 6 and 12 units Most roof areas, nearly all second-story
per acre, office uses, and neighborhood and most first-story south walls should be
commercial uses, on sites less than one unshaded during midday on the winter
acre. solstice.
Residential uses at densities greater than All
roof areas and most south walls
12 units per acre, public facilities, and
general commercial and industrial uses, in should be unshaded during midday on the
suburban and newly subdivided areas. winter solstice.
Residential uses at densities greater than
12 units per acre, public facilities, and Most roof areas and some south walls on
general commercial and industrial uses upper floors should be unshaded during
within downtown and other locations
previously subdivided into relatively small midday on the winter solstice.
lost.
EC 1.3.36: Individual Wind Powered Generators
The City's regulations will not prevent the location of individual wind-powered genera-
tors, but they will be discouraged in favor of optimally located generators of greater
capacity, designed to serve major facilities, neighborhoods, of the community as a whole.
(p 13,36)
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EC 1.337: Alternative Energy Use
The zoning regulations will provide for alternative energy use in such ways as: (p13,37)
A) Allow height exceptions for solar equipment like those for chim-
neys and screened mechanical equipment;
13) Allow components of alternative heating and cooling systems
such as collectors, shading louvers, or reflectors, to project
into yards in a manner similar to cornices, canopies, and so
on.
Q Include solar heating systems and cogeneration facilities ex-
plicitly in the definition of accessory use.
EC 1.3.38: Unwanted Heat Gain
Architectural review guidelines will stipulate major commercial construction and re-
modelling should include cost-effective measures to reduce unwanted heat gain (de-
vices such as landscaping, awnings, or louvers). (p 13,38)
EC 1339: Concentration of Residences
Land-use plans and zoning regulations will encourage concentrations of residences in
conjunction with or close to concentrations of employment, services, and public trans-
portation routes. (pl3,39)
EC 1.3.40: Home Occupations
Zoning regulations will provide for home occupations which are compatible with resi-
dential neighborhoods and which will reduce residence-to-work trips. (pl3,40)
46,n EC 1.3.41: Neighborhood Convenience Shopping and Services
Zoning regulations will provide for neighborhood convenience shopping and services.
LU 2.2.13 (p13,41)
EC 13.42: Bicycle and Motorcycle Parking Requirements
The zoning regulations will require bicycle and motorcycle parking spaces in propor-
tion to overall parking requirements and demand likely to be generated by various uses.
(p 13,42)
EC 1.3.43 Parking for Compact Cars
The zoning regulations will provide for a large share of compact-car parking spaces, to
be located most conveniently to user destinations where the size of the parking facility
warrants. (p13,43)
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EC 1.3.44: Project Approval
Approval of major new commercial and residential projects will be conditioned on in-
clusion of programs such as informing residents/employees of car-pool and bus informa-
tion, "free" bus passes for the first month after occupancy, and similar measures de-
signed to foster energy saving travel habits at the time such habits are most susceptible
to change. (p13,44)
EC 1.3.45: Design Flexibility and Incentives
The zoning regulations will provide wide design flexibility and incentives for projects
demonstrating an exceptional degree of energy self-sufficiency. (pl3,45)
EC 1.3.46: Street Tree Regulations
Street-tree regulations will be flexible enough to allow desirable landscaping without
obstructing solar access. The location, height, spread, and seasonal opaCity of trees will
be considered when street tree planting is proposed, and waivers and substitution al-
lowances will be used to achieve optimum use of trees on development sites and adja-
cent public rights-of-way. (pl3,46)
EC 13.47: Performance of Residential Space Heating Systems
The City will advocate modifications in statewide building requirements which set un-
necessarily high standards for performance of residential space heating systems, thereby
requiring duplication of alternative and conventional heating in most new construction..
(p14,47)
EC 1.3.48: Building Regulations
The City will administer its own building regulations to minimize design and permit
expense, for example, for roof-mounted solar collectors where typical collector weight
can be supported by typical structures. (pl4,48)
EC 13.49: Publicize Energy Conservation
The City will publicize energy conservation and substitution efforts and results by such
means as the City Newsletter. (pl4,49)
EC 1.3.50: Space for Community Dialogue
The City will make available space for community gatherings for groups advocating, dem-
onstrating, or assisting with energy conservation and substitution. (pl4,50)
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GOVERNMMNT CODE
SECTION 52000-52012
52000. This chapter may be cited as the Community Energy Authority
Act.
52001. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to
provide the means by which a county or city can plan and implement a
comprehensive energy strategy that will assist in planning energy
projects and uses that will encourage energy efficiency and
conservation in new and existing construction and will also minimize
the impact of future energy price increases on financially
disadvantaged low- and moderate-income households as well as
adversely affecting the stability of the local economy.
52002. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions
contained in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
52003. "Authority"means a community energy authority created
pursuant to this chapter.
52004. "City" means any city or city and county.
52005. "County" means any county.
52006. "Governing body" means the city council in the case of a
city or the board of supervisors in the case of a county.
52007. "Area of operation" means either of the following:
(a) In the case of an authority created by a city, the area within
its boundaries. It does not include any area which lies within
another city unless the governing body of the other city has
consented by resolution or ordinance. It does not include any area
which lies within the unincorporated area of any county.
(b) in the case of an authority created by a county, all of the
county except the area within any city.
52008. "Federal government" means the United States, or any agency
or instrumentality of the United States.
52009. "Energy project" means any project within the city's or
county's boundaries that directly or indirectly involves a
substantial use of energy in its operation, except that this part
does not apply to any work or project undertaken within the city or
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county by a privately owned public utility to maintain or extend
service to its customers or subscribers.
52010. "Bond" means any bonds, notes, certificates of
participation, interim certificates, debentures, or other obligations
issued by an authority pursuant to this chapter.
52011. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any
person or circumstance is held invalid, this invalidity shall not
affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be
given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
52012. This chapter shall be interpreted liberally to effect its
purposes.
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CALIFORNIA CODES
GOVERHIMNT CODE
SECTION 52030-52033
52030. The governing body of any county or city may, by resolution
or ordinance, create a community energy authority..
52031. (a) The governing bodies of any two or more cities or
counties or any combination thereof may by agreement create an area
energy authority. Each governing body that is a party to such an
agreement shall appoint two persons as commissioners of the
authority, and the governing bodies shall jointly appoint one
commissioner at large, and, upon appointment of all required
commissioners, the area energy authority shall be authorized to
exercise all of the powers which a community energy authority is
authorized to exercise.
(b) Commissioners appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall
serve at the pleasure of the governing bodies which appointed them.
(c) A majority of the commissioners of an area energy authority
constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business and
exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be
taken by the area energy authority upon a vote of a majority of the
commissioners.
(d) The commissioners shall select a chairperson from their
number.
52032. The area of operation of an authority created pursuant to
Section 52031 shall be the combined possible areas of operation of
participating cities and counties, as determined by Section 52007 .
52033. As an alternative to Section 52032, two or more governing
bodies may jointly exercise any power under this chapter pursuant to
a joint powers agreement entered into pursuant to Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1.
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GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 52050-52056
52050. The members of the governing body shall, ex officio, be the
commissioners of the authority except in the case of an area energy
authority, as provided by Section 52031.
52051. The powers and functions of an authority are vested in its
commissioners.
52052. A majority of the commissioners constitutes a quorum for
purposes of conducting the business of the authority. The
commissioners shall act by majority vote thereof.
52053 . The authority may adopt rules and regulations not in
conflict with law.
52054. The records of the authority shall be open to public
inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5
(commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1) .
52055. The commissioners shall provide by resolution for the time
and place of holding their regular meetings. Special meetings may be
called by the chairperson or by two commissioners, and notice
thereof shall be mailed to each commissioner and posted in a public
place at least 48 hours before the meeting. All meetings of an
authority shall be open and public in accordance with the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1) .
52056. The authority may create advisory committees as deemed
necessary for any purpose of the authority.
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GOVE MUM CODE
SECTION 52080-52081
52080. As an alternative to serving as the commissioners of the
authority, the governing body of any county or city, at the time of
the adoption of a resolution or ordinance pursuant to Section 52030
or at any time thereafter, may appoint other persons as commissioners
of the authority. The governing body shall, in this case, specify
the number and appointment of commissioners, except that there shall
be not less than three commissioners. The governing body shall
prescribe the powers and functions delegated to commissioners
appointed under this article.
52081. A governing body of a county or city which has appointed
commissioners pursuant to this article retains the power of review
and approval of all actions of the authority and may, at any time by
resolution or ordinance, determine that it shall resume control of
the authority, in which event the appointed commissioners shall no
longer function as such.
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GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 52100-52107
52100. For purposes of the District Reorganization Act of 1965
(Division 1 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 6) , an
authority, except as otherwise provided in this part, is a subsidiary
district, as defined in Section 56073, to the governing body which
created it. An authority has all the powers necessary to carry out
the purposes of this chapter, except as limited by the governing body
which created it. The governing body may use any of its powers on
behalf of an authority which it created.
52101. An authority may, subject to the approval of the governing
body, do all of the following:
(a) Sue and be sued.
(b) Have a seal and alter it.
(c) Have a perpetual succession.
(d) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or
convenient to the exercise of its powers.
52102. within its area of operation, an authority may do all of the
following:
(a) Exercise all powers and authority related to energy projects
designated by the governing body and deemed to be necessary and
appropriate to carry out the responsibilities of the authority,
including, but not limited to, assistance in planning energy projects
and uses to encourage energy conservation in new and existing
construction and to minimize future energy price increases..
(b) Coordinate or provide energy programs and services to the
community, particularly to persons of low and moderate income and to
smaller businesses.
(c) Apply for, accept, and utilize any available funds appropriate
to the authority's activities from federal, state, county, special
district, or private sources.
52103. An authority may, subject to approval by the governing body,
contract for the furnishing by any person, business, public utility,
or agency, public or private, including community-based
organizations, of services.
52104. To the extent feasible, an authority shall utilize the
employees and services of the county or city for its operations. If
the governing body determines that it is not feasible for the
authority to utilize its employees or services, the governing body
may authorize the authority to employ its own staff and to contract
for services needed.
52105. An authority shall apply for and obtain any permits,
licenses, certificates, or approvals that may be necessary for an
authority owned and operated energy project, and may construct,
maintain, and operate energy projects in accordance with these
licenses, permits, certificates, or approvals.
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52106. An authority may, subject to the direction of the governing
body, do all of the following:
(a) Conduct public hearings for all energy projects.
.(b) Hold public hearings to review and approve all projects being
developed within the community that involve a substantial use of
energy and may impact the economic stability of the local economy,
with particular attention to the impact on low- and moderate-income
households.
(c) Exempt specific projects from the review process.
52107. All energy projects shall be consistent with all state,
regional, and local planning, zoning, sanitary, safety, and building
laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the jurisdiction in
which the project is located.
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GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 52170
52170. All claims for money or damages against the authority are
governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4
(commencing with Section 940) of Division 3 .6 of Title 1 except as
provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly
applicable thereto. Claims, the risk or hazard of which are covered
by insurance pursuant to the authorization of subdivision (c) of
Section 52106 and which have been presented in accordance with Part 3
(commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section
940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1, may be referred to the carrier
insuring against that risk or hazard for further action in accordance
with the procedure specified by the authority.
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CALIFORNIA CODES
GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 52180-52182
52180. It has been found and declared by the Legislature that the
activities of an authority constitute an important governmental
function and are for public uses and purposes and are governmental
functions of state concern. As a matter of legislative
determination, it is hereby found and declared that the property,
projects, and bonds of an energy authority are of such character as
shall be exempt from taxation.
52181. The property of an authority is exempt from all taxes and
special assessments of the state or any city, county, or political
subdivision of the state. In lieu of these taxes or special
assessments the authority may agree to .make payments to any city,
county, or political subdivision of the state for services,
improvements, or facilities furnished by the city, county, or
political subdivision for the benefit of an energy project owned by
the authority.
52182. The bonds of an authority are issued for an essential public
and governmental purpose, and, together with interest thereon and
income therefrom, are exempt from all taxes.
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CALIFORNIA CODES
GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 52190
52190. Nothing in this act allows an authority to acquire or
operate any public utility facilities or property employed in the
generation, transmission, or distribution of gas, electricity, steam,
or water, except by mutual agreement between the authority and the
public utility.
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