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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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About Marin Clean Energy

What is Marin Clean Energy?

Written by Administrator
Sunday, 10 August 2008 16:42
Marin Clean Energy (MCE) is a proposal under consideration by the Marin Energy Authority to buy renewable power collectively directly, while PG&E would continue to be responsible for the transmission lines, billing and other duties. The Marin Energy Authority (MEA) was created in December 2008 and is comprised of the following 8 jurisdictions. ・ City of Belvedere ・ Town of Fairfax ・ County of Marin ・ City of Mill Valley ・ Town of San Anselmo ・ City of San Rafael ・ City of Sausalito ・ Town of Tiburon The Marin Energy Authority is the first joint power agency established in the state of California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with California’s global warming law, AB 32. What are the benefits of Marin Clean Energy? If enacted, Marin Clean Energy would reduce Marin's greenhouse gas emissions by initially providing twice as much renewable power as Marin receives now. The clean energy supply developed by MCE is expected to result in greenhouse gas reductions of 15-20%. This would allow Marin to reach its greenhouse gas reduction target in the first full year of operation. MCE also promises to increase price stability over the long term by decreasing reliance on imported fossil fuels to generate power. Publicly-financed power costs less than private power. Using tax-exempt bonds and being free from shareholder profits and income taxes, the same power plant can be built by public agencies for 6-7% less cost than a private company. MCE will also fuel small, locally based green businesses. In addition, MCE would enable local decision-making over what kinds of power Marin utilizes. Unlike investor-owned utilities (i.e., PG&E), local governments are accountable to their residents. The decision-making process of the Marin Energy Authority would be accessible to the community because it would be overseen by our local elected representatives.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 January 2010 20:10 )