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a. Adopt a resolution authorizing County Administrative staff to partner with Pacific Gas and Electric to conduct research and analysis regarding strategies for community energy efficiency and electrification projects; and
b. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute Pacific Gas and Electric’s Non-Disclosure Agreement that will provide staff with confidential energy infrastructure data; and,
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to implement this partnership.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a resolution authorizing County Administrative staff to partner with Pacific Gas and Electric to conduct research and analysis regarding strategies for community energy efficiency and electrification projects; and
b. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute Pacific Gas and Electric’s Non-Disclosure Agreement that will provide staff with confidential energy infrastructure data; and,
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to implement this partnership.
SUMMARY:
Staff recommend that the Board authorize signing the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to increase the data accessible to staff for strategic planning for greenhouse gas reductions in the built environment through energy efficiency and electrification programming. A non-disclosure agreement is necessary to partner with PG&E to provide this information, which includes detailed maps of energy infrastructure and energy consumption data in PG&E’s service area.
DISCUSSION:
Staff recommend that the Board authorize signing the attached Non-Disclosure Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to increase the data accessible to staff for strategic planning for greenhouse gas reductions in the built environment through energy efficiency and electrification programming. A non-disclosure agreement is necessary to partner with PG&E to provide this information, which includes detailed maps of energy infrastructure and energy consumption data in PG&E’s service area.
This data will enhance the analytical options available to staff in the effort to prepare the upcoming Community Climate and Adaption Plan. By providing a greater level of detail in data, staff aim to evaluate building decarbonization strategies that better fit the needs and physical infrastructure of the County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the NDA agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
This item has no financial or budgetary impact.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This item supports the County’s effort to prepare the upcoming Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
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Prepared by: Cora Panturad, Sustainable Infrastructure Analyst x5338
Approved by: Deborah Paolinelli, Assistant County Administrative Officer x5309
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Deborah Paolinelli, Assistant County Administrative Officer Date
Attachments:
Draft Resolution PG&E Partnership
PG&E Non-Disclosure Agreement