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Marin Energy Authority cements deal with Shell; cost of energy meets expectations

The Marin Energy Authority this week locked in the wholesale price that it will pay Shell Energy North America over the next five years for the electricity that it will sell to its Marin customers. At the price Shell is charging, the authority will be able to fulfill it promise to offer customers electricity that comes from 25 percent renewable sources for the same amount that Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is currently charging, said Dawn Weisz, the authority's interim director

Editorial: Vote no on Prop. 16

To understand what's wrong with California's initiative process, all you need to do is look at Proposition 16 on the June 8 ballot. This outrageous measure is funded by more than $25 million from PG&E, and its sole purpose is to protect PG&E profits.

Supervisors challenge civil grand jury on Marin Clean Energy

Richard Halstead, Marin IJ The Marin Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected most of the findings contained in a civil grand jury report that recommended pulling the plug on the Marin Clean Energy initiative. The initiative, a program of the Marin Energy Authority, aims at reducing greenhouse gases by offering Marin residents the opportunity to purchase electricity generated from a higher percentage of renewable sources than offered by Pacific Gas and Electric Co.

California Counties Say “No” to Prop. 16

The CSAC Board of Directors voted today to oppose Prop. 16, the initiative that would limit local government’s ability to expand local energy programs. While the board was presented with both sides of the argument, their decision was relatively quick and easy. CSAC’s Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee and Executive Committee had both already recommended an “oppose” position.

Dan Morain: PG&E flips the switch on a ballot power play

It was an unhappy anniversary that passed without public fanfare. But nine years ago last week, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., ravaged by the energy crisis, plunged into bankruptcy. Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/04/11/2668460/dan-morain-pge-flips-the-switch.html#ixzz0kttFHqCa

We Are Appalled,' Declared CPUC About 2004 PG&E Executive Bonus Scandal -- 'Give It Back'

The lead sentence in last Friday's San Francisco Chroniclearticle (headline: "PG&E Must Stop Threats To Public Power Agencies") hints at the dilemma Peter Darbee's political recklessness has created for his company and its heretofore guardian angels, the California Public Utilities Commission: California energy regulators delivered a rare rebuke to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. on Thursday, banning some of thehardball tactics the utility has used in its efforts to derail Marin County's new public power agency.

Belvedere Opted In At Deep Green

Sacramento-area voters, responding to a Sacramento Bee-led crusade, voted in 1923 to divorce themselves from On Monday night the Belvedere City Council voted 4-1 in favor of moving the City to 100% Deep Green with Marin Clean Energy. In doing so, the Council made a statement that this is an important issue. Belvedere became the second municipality in Marin to go 100% Deep Green as part of its ratepayer choice.

Facts and FAQ about the SMUD Annexation

On average, SMUD rates are nearly 30% lower than PG&E – in the medium commercial rate structure, SMUD rates are nearly 36% lower SMUD has guaranteed an immediate 2% rate reduction during the time that the acquisition costs are recovered – anticipated to be five to ten years

"Common Sense" Versus Extreme Weather and Climate Disruption

Ed Mainland - I was chatting with a nice Marin lady at Joe Nation's PG&E-funded "Common Sense Coalition" February 27. She doesn't believe all this global warming stuff. "There's always been carbon dioxide in the air," she said. She knows what she knows and doesn't want to know more.

John Geesman Stands and Delivers

Peter Darbee's Dog of an Initiative: 3 Tapeworms Eating Away at the Internal Logic of Prop. 16 On February 25, I had the privilege of testifying on Proposition 16 before the joint hearing of the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee and the California Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee. This is what I said:

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San Francisco, public utilities ask judge to remove Prop. 16 from ballot

Written by Marin IJ Staff and wire
Saturday, 20 March 2010 07:35
Marin Indepdent Journal Staff and wire report San Francisco and a group of government-owned utilities is asking a judge to remove a proposition from the June ballot that would make it harder for local governments to enter the electricity business. In a suit filed Thursday, a coalition that includes San Francisco, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, several small public-power generators and the California Municipal Utilities Association is seeking to have Proposition 16 taken off the ballot.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 March 2010 07:56 )
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AB 32 at Risk from Big Oil Ballot Initiative Backing

Written by Lesley Lammers
Friday, 19 March 2010 10:09
From Green Chamber of Commerce Valero Energy Corp., a Texas oil company, and a California taxpayer advocacy group have been exposed as the main funders behind a petition to put a hold on AB 32 — California’s Global Warming Solutions Act that aims to bring greenhouse gas emissions to a 1990 level by 2020. Valero has a direct stake in stopping the passage of AB 32, as they run large oil refineries out of California that would be significantly impacted by the legislation’s implementation.
Last Updated ( Friday, 19 March 2010 19:35 )
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Locally Owned Utilities Sue to Disqualify Proposition 16, PG&E's Bid to Lock In Its Monopoly

Written by SF Office of the City Attorney
Thursday, 18 March 2010 18:31
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. (March 18, 2010) -- A coalition of locally-owned public utilities from throughout California today filed suit in Sacramento County Superior Court to disqualify Proposition 16 from the June 8 statewide ballot for being false and misleading, and for concealing its true nature and purpose from voters.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 March 2010 18:37 )
Read more: Locally Owned Utilities Sue to Disqualify Proposition 16, PG&E's Bid to Lock In Its Monopoly