DATE: September 13, 2021
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Outreach Plan for New East Bay Community Energy Default Electricity Product
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) reviews and comments on this report.
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SUMMARY
On July 6, 2021, Council voted to make Renewable 100 the new default product for Hayward customers served by East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), effective January 2022. Customers currently enrolled in Brilliant 100, the 100% carbon free electricity product, will be switched to Renewable 100, which is 100% wind and solar power from California. Customers currently enrolled in Bright Choice, the lower cost product, will remain with Bright Choice. Bright Choice customers include those enrolled in income or medical-related discount programs and customers who have opted for the Bright Choice product. Council directed staff to conduct significant community outreach to explain the new default product and the reasons why Council chose Renewable 100, as well as to ensure customers are aware of their options, including discount programs. This report presents staff’s proposed plan for community outreach through January 2022.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II EBCE Default Outreach 2022