Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group - SB 350 Related Programs and Appointments
The Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group focuses on the implementation of SB 350 and related programs to benefit disadvantaged communities. The group prioritizes access to clean energy technologies, affordability of energy services, and maximizing economic and environmental improvements. Appointments to the advisory group include representatives from various organizations and regions, ensuring a diverse perspective in decision-making processes.
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Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group Energy Division March 8, 2018
SB 350: The Clean Energy and Pollution Reductions Act of 2015 SB 350 requires a focus on Disadvantaged Communities: Consider impacts on Disadvantaged Communitiesin CPUC decision making processes Improve access to programs in Disadvantaged Communities Prioritize air quality improvements Target economic benefits (e.g. energy savings, jobs) Create a Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group (with the CEC) 2
Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group Guiding Principles The Advisory Group should consider whether proposed SB350-related programs: Increase access to clean energy technologies for disadvantaged communities. Maintain or enhance the affordability of energy service in disadvantaged communities, by considering potential rate impacts of any proposed program. Increase the benefits of clean energy programs in disadvantaged communities, such as economic and environmental/health improvements 3
SB 350 - Related Programs Distributed Generation Research & Development Renewables Procurement DAC AG Energy Efficiency Transportation Electrification
Advisory Group Development August 1, 2017 CPUC and Energy Commission released a joint staff proposal to elicit stakeholder feedback November 1, 2017 An announcement soliciting applicants was released December 13 and14, 2017 The CEC and the CPUC approved the Advisory Group charter at their respective business meetings February 21, 2018 Energy Commission appointed members to the Advisory Group March 1, 2018 CPUC appointed members to the Advisory Group
Appointments Name Affiliation Area Represented Stephanie Chen Greenlining Institute Statewide Stan Greschner GRID Alternatives Statewide Angela Islas Central Cal. Asthma Collaborative Fresno, Madera, Merced Counties Roger Lin Center for Race, Poverty, and the Environment San Joaquin Valley Adriano Martinez Earth Justice Los Angeles County Jodi Pincus Rising Sun Energy Center Greater Bay Area Andres Ramirez Pacoima Beautiful Pacoima NAACP, Riverside Branch Riverside WaudieurRucker-Hayes Phoebe Seaton Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability San Joaquin Valley, Eastern Coachella Valley Tyrone Roderick Williams Sacramento Promise Zone Sacramento Kevin Day, tribal chairman of the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council, was selected by the Governor s Tribal Liaison.
Next Steps The first Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group meeting will take place in the first half of 2018. CPUC and CEC staff will onboard new members and provide information on programs and proceedings. The Advisory Group will select its Chair, who will select liaisons to LIOB and EJAC (ARB). 7
SB 350 Barriers Study-Interagency Task Force State agencies, including CPUC, CEC, ARB, CalTrans, regularly meet to coordinate activities and improve resource access in low income and disadvantaged communities. Early priorities for planning efforts targeting DAC and low income residents are: Improved energy resources for multi-family buildings Community Needs Assessments for mobility investments (led by Caltrans) Increasing outreach activities, including an Outreach Plan Expanding Economic and Workforce Development Development of Clean Transportation and Energy Metrics 9
Upcoming Task Force Activities in 2018 The CEC released a Energy Equity Tracking Progress Report draft for public review Joint CPUC/CEC/CARB public workshop in late summer 10
QUESTIONS? 11
