HomeMy WebLinkAbout9 Northern California Power Asswociation Commissioner Appointment AGENDA ITEM #9
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MEETING DATE: September 6, 2023
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Shanna Kuhlemier, District Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration of Appointing Jared C. Carpenter as Northern
California Power Agency (NCPA) Commissioner Appointment
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APPROVED BY:
Brian C. Wright, General Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board of Directors appoint Jared C. Carpenter, Electric Utility Director, as NCPA's
Commissioner and appoint Steven Poncelet, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Director/Public Information Officer as the Alternate Commissioner
BACKGROUND:
Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), is a California Joint Action Agency. NCPA
is a consortium of locally owned electric utilities to make joint investments and actions
for the participating members. The District joined NCPA in 1989, to leverage the joint
actions of locally owned electric utilities. As such, the District has held a commission
appointment on the Executive Committee since that time.
ANALYSIS AND BODY:
The District's partnership with NCPA has had great success. The areas of participation
are:
• Executive Commission activity. The District votes on action items relating to
District business and partnership activity.
• The Utility Directors meet monthly to discuss public power issues and support
common goals.
• The Legislative and Regulatory group covers government affairs and mandates.
• The Demand Site Management Working group deals with energy efficiency and
solar.
• The Transportation Electrification Working Group focuses on electric vehicles.
The member services allows the District to leverage joint purchasing, partnerships,
while maintaining local control, all while supporting and promoting public power.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
District Code 1.05.020 Objectives:
1. Responsibly serve the public.
2. Provide a healthy and safe work environment for all District employees.
4. Provide reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
5. Manage the District in an environmentally sound manner.
6. Manage the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
District Code 1.05.030 Goals:
1. Manage for Financial Stability and Resiliency
2. Environmental Stewardship: Create a sustainable, resilient environment for all our
communities.
3. Engage with our customers and communities in a welcoming and transparent way to
identify opportunities.
4. Take the best of private sector thinking to modernize the utility and add value to our
communities.
5. Developing an inclusive culture drives organizational integration and success.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact assoicated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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