HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-066 N.C.S. 05/18/2009Resolution No. 2009-066 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN THE DECLARATION FOR DATA RELEASE
FROM PG&E IN SUPPORT OF THE CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN
AND THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY'S ANALYSIS
OF ENERGY USAGE IN SONOMA COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2008, the Sonoma County Water Agency contracted with the Climate
Protection Campaign to gather and analyze data to investigate various approaches to renewable
energy procurement and generation; and;
WHEREAS, one area being researched is Community Choice Aggregation, which is a
distinct option for procuring electricity through a region -wide agreement that could include
promoting an expanded renewable energy portfolio as a goal. Switching from fossil fuels to
renewable energy is a key component of the Climate Protection Campaign; and,
WHEREAS, in order to advance rigorous analysis of Sonoma County's energy
consumption, the Climate Protection Campaign requires access to electricity consumption and
load data for all customers that reside in City limits, and the California Public Utility
Commission customer privacy and data security rules require that utilities such as PG&E obtain
written authorization before releasing such information; and,
WHEREAS, a non -disclosure agreement exists between the City and PG&E.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to sign the
declaration regarding the investigation, pursuit or implementation of Community Choice
Aggregation so that the Climate Protection Campaign will be able to receive the customer data
for analysis on behalf of the City of Petaluma.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A veq I to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 18"' day of May, 2009, Il/J rm
by the following vote: (.
City
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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