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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 Renewable Portfolio Agenda Item # Public Utility District Consent Item To: Board of Directors From: Peter Holzmeister Date: March 15, 2007 Subject: Resolution adopting the revised Renewable Portfolio Standard Why this matter is before the Board: b i matter involves adoption of an emended Renewable Portfolio Y History: During recent public meetings that discussed power supply options, many citizens of the community called attention to the need for the District to be far more proactive in securing a power supply mix that includes a significant portion of renewable power. It was suggested at that time, Standard should be since those meetings, that the D st s Renewable Portfolio revisited. The Board reviewed a draft revision to the RPS at the February 21, 2007 meeting and then adopted it on March 21, 2007. The suggestion was made that the revised RPS be adopted by resolution to establish a more detailed record. New information: Attached is a draft resolution for your consideration. This resolution sets for the reasons for adopting the RPS. Recommendation: I recommend that the board approve the resolution adopting the revised Renewable Portfolio Standard. x y RESOLUTION 2007-XX RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD WHEREAS Truckee Donner Public Utility District provides electric service to residences and businesses in its service territory; and WHEREAS California Senate Bill 1078, signedSeptember he D str ct's goal threquires espect to securing adopt a Renewable Energy Portfolio whose purpose is to define renewable energy in its power supply mix; and WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the District wish to amend the District's current Renewable Energy Portfolio by better defining its goal for securing renewable energy resources; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: 1. The following Renewable Portfolio Standard is hereby adopted 2.The prior Renewable Portfolio Standard adopted by the Board on February 4,2004 is hereby repealed. PURPOSE: Truckee Donner Public Utility District's policy regarding S131078—Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). This RPS will replace and update the RPS approved by the Board in 2003. BACKGROUND: State Senate Bill 1078 (SB1078)was signed into law on September 12, 2002 and was effective January 1, 2003. The SB1078 legislation modifies the California Public Utilities Code to include a specific renewable resource requirement for investor/o ownedtilities(IOrenewable . SB rc0e 8sous re aired. IOU's to maintain a minimum of 20 of their power from eligible SB107 (Simitan) was passed in 2006 and accelerates the IOU target to 20% by 2010.The legislation (SB1078) also includes provisions that apply to publicly owned utilities. These provisions would include: • Requirement that the governing body implement and enforce a renewable portfolio standard to encourage renewable resources • Each public utility governing board must define the terms of its RPS. The terms would include: o What qualifies as a renewable resource (i.e. whether or not to count large hydroelectric projects (in excess of 30 ) o The percentage of the total energy resources that are to be renewable o The time frame in which to meet the "goal" of the defined standard 1 RPS Res. 2007-XX Discussion points: 1. Although excluded for the purposes of the IOU's requirements under SB1078,TDPUD's future share in "large" hydroelectric projects is a valuable ofnther'tical Western Area component of Powee energy needs of the community. TDPUD's allocation Administration (WAPA) started on January 1, e005. This power is Area Power Administration er a (WAPA).ong term (WAPA). contract with the Department of Energy's West Truckee Donner Public Utility District believes that a separation of large and small hydroelectric projects at a 30MW level is arbitrary f inte ignores or's Bureau of Reclamat on. resources provided by WAPA and the Department o Truckee Donner Public Utility District will include all hydroelectric regardless of size and location as meeting the District's renewable portfolio standard. 2. The District's location in the Sierra Pacific Power transmission control area differs from all of the other publically-owned utilities in California. TDPUD is a transmission dependent utility(TDU) electrically internal to Sierra Pacific Power's control area.The interconnection points to Sierra Pacific Power's control area are Summit Intertie (to rr O of o existing turas Line our(to near COB), Gonder Substation near Utah (this is the current location contract deliveries and includes the Pacific Corp and LADWP control areas), and Midpoint Substation (to Idaho Power). This transmission configuration must be taken into account when trying to identify future renewable resources. POLICY: Truckee Donner Public Utility District RPS Objectives • Meet the intent of SB 1078 to encourage renewable resources. • Maintain reliable overall energy supply portfolio. • Minimize adverse impact of acquiring new renewable energy resources on customer electric rates. Truckee Donner Public Utility District Electric Qualified RPS Resources • Renewable resources are defined as non-fossil fueled electric generating resources, including hydroelectric. These would include but may not be limited to any resource that meets the definition of "Eligible renewables" pursuant to section 398.4(h)(1) of the California SB 1305, which sets forth the requirements for power content labels: o Geothermal (including low-temperature geothermal heat pumps) o Hydroelectric o Solar o Wind o Biomass and waste o Fuel cells 2 RPS Res. 2007-XX RPS Target: • At such time that projected resources do not exceed projected demand, TDPUD will strive to include qualifying resources to meet projected demand. • Truckee Donner Public Utility District resource mix will have a minimum of 21% of renewable resources by 2010. Renewable resources are defined as non-fossil fueled electric generating resources, including hydroelectric. Strategies for meeting RPS obiectives: • Public benefit funds may be used to implement projects and maybe used to supplement the production projects. TDPUD's allocation of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) started on • January 1, 2005 is a non-fossil fuel resource will be included in the RPS objective. TDPUD will strive to acquire small hydro electric from WAPA within the Sierra Pacific control area. In the future, TDPUD may contract for geothermal generation in Northern Nevada and Wind generation backed by Natural Gas. Ongoing Review of Truckee DonneUtility f the RPSwi address District changes• A two-year review standard o in the Truckee Donner Public Utility District power portfolio including market power purchases, entitlement shares of projects and potential changes in the renewable energy technologies. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District in a meeting duly called and held within said District on the 21 st day of March, 2007. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT Tim F. Taylor, President ATTEST: Peter L. Holzmeister, District Clerk 3 RPS Res. 2007-XX RESOLUTION Establishing a Code of Conduct for the Board of Directors WHEREAS the Truckee Community has established the Truckee Donner Public Utility District (District)to provide essential services needed to support the prosperity and general wellbeing of the community; and WHEREAS the District's powers and responsibilities are set forth in the California Public Utility District Act; and WHEREAS that Act requires the election of a Board of Directors to govern the District by meeting in accordance with the California law known as the Brown Act; and WHEREAS the Board of Directors is required to consider complex facts and make many important decisions that impact the prosperity and general wellbeing of the Truckee Community; and WHEREAS the voters of the District have elected a Board of Directors to govern the District, and that Board hereby states that it recognizes the importance of making sound reasoned decisions in a timely and efficient manner; and WHEREAS the Board hereby recognizes the importance of deliberating and making decisions using a process that is orderly, efficient, civil, fact based and proceeds in a timely basis; and WHEREAS the Board wishes to define and adopt a Code of Conduct establishing the Board's process of governance; F THE NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED RICT THAT THE FOL OF DIRECTORS LOWING NG CODE OFOCONDUCT IS DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY D ADOPTED. General The Board of Directors shall perform its duties in accordance with the processes and rules set forth in this Code governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement of the public, and implementation of policy decisions of the Board by District staff. • The Board shall make its decisions based on the merits and substance of the matter at hand, rather than on unrelated considerations; • The Board shall conduct its business in a manner that supports the maintenance of a positive and constructive work place environment for District staff, private citizens and businesses dealing with the District; • Directors shall prepare in advance of Board meetings and be familiar with issues on the agenda; • Directors shall fully participate in Board meetings while demonstrating respect, consideration and courtesy to others; • Directors shall become familiar with Rules of Procedure and this Code of Conduct; and • Directors shall be responsible for the highest standards of respect, civility and honesty. Page 1 of 3 Directors Conduct with One Another The Board of Directors is composed of individuals with a wide variety of opinions and all have freely chosen to serve in public office. It should be recognized that disagreements will develop and need to be accommodated in a courteous manner. In public meetings the Directors shall: • Practice civility and decorum in discussions and debate; • Honor the role of the Board President in maintaining order and equity. Respect the Board President's efforts to focus discussion on current agenda items. Objections to the President's actions should be voiced politely and with reason; • It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Board President to ensure that the rules of operation and decorum contained in the Code of Conduct are observed; • The Board President shall maintain control of communication between Directors and between the Directors and staff and public; • Directors should request and be recognized by the Board President before speaking. When one Director has the floor and is speaking other Directors shall not interrupt or otherwise disturb the speaker; • Be respectful of other people's time. Stay focused and act efficiently during public meetings. The work at hand is important and decisions must me made; • Staff members assist the General Manager in presenting information to the Board of Directors and shall be a resource to the Directors to answer questions arising during discussion. These discussions shall remain focused on the agenda topic in accordance with the Brown Act; District General Counsel shall act as Parliamentarian to assist the Board President in matters regarding procedure, enforcement of this Code of Conduct and compliance with the Brown Act so that the Board actions remain orderly and proper; and The Board President may limit the time any Director or other speaker has to address the Board so that the business of the Board appearing on the agenda can be dealt with efficiently. Rules Regarding Public Input It is recognized that an important element of governing the District within the traditions of democracy require and benefit by citizen input. It is also recognized that the Brown Act requires that the Board's meeting agenda provide for the opportunity for public input. It is also recognized that the Board of Directors of the District shall accept public input and consider it seriously. In public meetings the Directors shall: • Listen to public input in a respectful and civil manner; • Directors shall not engage presenter of public input in dialogue, but shall, at the conclusion of public input, discuss and decide by formal Board action, the appropriate response to the input; Page 2 of 3 Public input shall be limited to three minutes per presenter, or as deemed appropriate • from the Board President, to provide time for the Board of Directors to efficiently conduct other business on its agenda; and Equally, public presenters shall be respectful of the Board of Directors and others participating in the meetings. Procedural Considerations The Board of Directors shall commit to annually review important procedural materials. At the beginning of each year the Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to review Board Code of Conduct,the Brown Act and other matters related to Board procedures. Directors will endeavor, whenever possible,to submit questions on Board agenda items prior to the meeting in order for staff to be prepared for and able to respond at the meeting. Any clarifications of technical questions that can be readily answered should be handled prior to the meeting. Debate Forum The discussion and deliberations at Board meetings are to secure the mature and reasoned decision of the Board on matters appearing on the agenda. All discussions must be relevant to the motion before the Board. A Director is given the floor only for the purpose of discussing the pending question; discussion which departs from the agenda matter is out of order. Protocol for agenda items: 1. Board President reads the agenda item 2. General Manager introduces the question before the Board 3. Report from staff/presenter 4. Public input 5. Director questions and discussion 6. Motion and second • Motion to approve • Motion to amend • Motion to table • Motion to call the question 7. 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