Join Marin Energy Authority to create community electricity program

Marin Energy AuthorityEnvironmentCity Manager's OfficeResolution

In Plain English

The city wants to join a regional partnership that lets local governments buy electricity directly for residents. This Community Choice Aggregation program could offer cleaner energy options and potentially lower rates than PG&E. If approved, the city signs a joint agreement with other Marin County cities to participate in the shared program.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 67-12, introduce ordinance, and direct City's representative on energy board advocate having PCIA exit fee to C.A.R.E. customers offset by additional revenues to Marin Energy Authority

Passed

5 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

The city voted to join the Marin Energy Authority, a regional partnership that will allow it to buy electricity directly for residents instead of relying solely on PG&E. The council approved this Community Choice Aggregation program with broad support in a 5-2 vote, with Councilmembers Bates and Boozé dissenting. This partnership aims to provide cleaner energy options and potentially lower electric rates for residents by pooling purchasing power with other Marin County cities. The decision also directs the city's energy board representative to advocate for offsetting certain exit fees that low-income customers would face when leaving PG&E's service.

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Community Discussion

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