DATE: July 6, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Default Electricity Product Selection: Adopt a Resolution Selecting a Default Electricity Product from East Bay Community Energy
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts one of the attached three resolutions (Attachments II-IV) designating a new default product to take effect January 1, 2022.
SUMMARY
On June 15, 2021, Council voted to make Bright Choice the new default product for Hayward customers served by East Bay Community Energy (EBCE). On June 22, 2021, Council Member Andrews moved, and the Council voted unanimously, to reconsider the decision.
Staff is presenting three options for Council to consider:
1. Select Renewable 100 as the default for all customers, except those enrolled in medical and/or income-related discount programs;
2. Select Renewable 100 as the default only for commercial customers; or
3. Confirm the vote made on June 15 to make Bright Choice the default.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution for R100
Attachment III Resolution for R100 Commercial
Attachment IV Resolution for Bright Choice