HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - CMTY ENERGY PARNTERSHIP (2)Agenda Item: I
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Travis Lange
DATE: September 28, 2004
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO SUPPORT THE
COMMUNITY ENERGY PARTNERSHIP IN ITS LOCAL
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FLEX YOUR POWER NOW!
ALERT SYSTEM
DEPARTMENT: Field Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution in support of the Community Energy Partnership in its local
implementation of the Flex Your Power Now! alert system.
BACKGROUND
The City became a member of the Community Energy Partnership in April 2004. The
Community Energy Partnership is an association of city governments, utilities, and local
communities. Its mission is to cause individuals and groups in local communities to work
together for a healthy and sustainable energy future. The Partnership is comprised of the City of
Santa Clarita and nine other southern California cities. Flex Your Power is California's
statewide energy efficiency marketing and outreach campaign. On July 27, Governor
Schwarzenegger issued Executive Order S-12-04, establishing the Flex Your Power NOW!
program, which involves an alert system designed to provide immediate notification to
California residents and businesses of critical peak periods relative to electricity demand. On
these days, the state can avoid blackouts if power users lower demand after receiving alert
notifications. The Community Energy Partnership has been selected for a demonstration project
involving the dissemination of alert information through city government partners. Participation
in the Flex Your Power NOW! demonstration as a Partnership member may involve:
• Reducing electricity usage at City facilities during peak periods;
• Posting of flags, flyers and/or posters in City facilities on alert days;
• Broadcasts of public service announcements on the government access channel;
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Email or telephone notices to City staff, the Chamber of Commerce, community-based or
faith -based organizations.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Do not adopt resolution supporting the Community Energy Partnership in its local
implementation of the Flex Your Power NOW! alert system.
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution