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Education and outreach: Commissioners described ongoing work on a “Sonoma Climate Smart Tourism” initiative to reduce visitor impacts, plans for an Earth Day‑period Soundscape Ecology event at the Sebastiani Theatre (April 26) and a Climate Corner pilot for libraries. Commissioners also highlighted engagement with Sonoma Charter School’s student “green team,” which is developing student‑led litter, composting and recycling activities and an Earth Day video.

Grants and funding: Staff have compiled a grants spreadsheet to centralize opportunities across ad hoc groups. Commissioners said the city did not receive a recent Cal Fire pass‑through grant but used the proposal work to build partnerships and a project pipeline. The commission emphasized the need to sequence planning grants and implementation grants — for example, obtaining planning funds to create shovel‑ready projects that become competitive for larger implementation grants.

Trees and green infrastructure: The commission said a citywide tree inventory and canopy update will be pursued regardless of grant outcomes to establish a baseline for tree canopy, plaza tree planning and heat‑island mitigation. The trees ad hoc recommended using up‑to‑date climate‑mapping tools (Köppen‑Geiger classification and climate refugia concepts) to guide species selection as the city plans long‑lived plantings for changing conditions.

Transportation: Commissioners noted the city’s recently adopted Active Transportation Plan, and called out Fifth Street West and West Napa Highway as priorities for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. The commission discussed the Go Sonoma regional funding measure (sales‑tax‑supported) as a future source of capital for bike/ped projects and for a potential electric downtown shuttle. Commissioners also flagged vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction and “missing middle” housing as connected policy levers to reduce transportation emissions.

Buildings and electrification: Commissioners reported awaiting a regional building stock assessment and updated state code templates (reach codes) that could enable local jurisdictions to go beyond the statewide minimums on new‑construction electrification. Members discussed the economics of switching gas appliances to electric heat pump systems and noted that incentives and case‑by‑case analysis are important.

Commissioners asked staff to plan a special March meeting focused on the city council’s adopted goals and next steps in translating those goals into commission work items. No formal actions or votes were taken on these committee reports during the meeting; commissioners asked staff and ad hoc leads to provide more detailed, shareable materials for public outreach and council briefings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Climate Action Commission - 12 Feb 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commission ad hoc groups updated the Climate Action Commission on outreach projects, grant tracking, a planned citywide tree inventory, active transportation priorities and forthcoming building code and building‑stock assessments.","taxTitle","Sonoma City, Sonoma County, California","taxId",72202,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674832,"Sonoma Clean Power outlines Evergreen 100% renewable option and local geothermal plans; City of Sonoma pays about $13,000 annual premium",812,1042000,1854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292460-103af6af441c1790915bb96381334d86&start=1042&end=1854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292460-103af6af441c1790915bb96381334d86/thumbnail_1042000.jpg","/articles/6674832/Sonoma-City/Sonoma-County/California/Sonoma-Clean-Power-outlines-Evergreen-100-renewable-option-and-local-geothermal-plans-City-of-Sonoma-pays-about-13000-annual-premium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674832-de3e75910eddf5fbee85100138473795/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213855&Signature=FZswHhyBN07Ix6HCgY-Va1J3Xn0u4DT-Wn-wm0cjuj7j2StACggOOYSBBSl3Q5jEDOftrQk1SyKtPYFQCY0QxgYjt6gZvlQzKq75yqVYVJknH2uW6XRdcC9~s3iLaAQr8CLUhps-mfCfwinEbi7IbT79AAsHDzalB88hkqhgr5~8w7OIos~X~XZcalYrMZoqPQQoY~gWAFyRwrKcMnqMVhgP6gaYavuglE8KJpqcUmEed1PX470qHGg--Y6zUG0LjnoeVHQGdeEAIwVKDLCXi1nBAnvujSFSn3EE2PMEZgdpCD3VNtX1jxlLP4gLMe9FkAvuefP46ruciSY7dxdvDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sonoma Clean Power told the Climate Action Commission that its Evergreen product — a 100% renewable, locally sourced premium electricity offering — remains available to customers who want continuous renewable generation. Leif Christiansen, Sonoma Clean Power commercial account manager, outlined the agency’s power portfolio, the Evergreen premium cost and planned local projects, and answered commissioners’ questions about greenhouse gas accounting and community benefits.

Christiansen said Sonoma Clean Power’s default service, Clean Start, is 51% renewable and 88% carbon‑free and generally costs 5–7% less on customers’ total bills than service from PG&E. He described Evergreen as a 24/7, 100% renewable product that currently carries a premium of about 2.5 cents per kilowatt‑hour. The City of Sonoma’s municipal facilities have been enrolled in Evergreen since May 2017; based on the city’s reported annual usage of a little over 500,000 kWh, that enrollment carries an annual Evergreen premium of about $13,000.

Christiansen said Evergreen’s 24/7 profile is made possible in part by geothermal power from the Geysers and by several small local solar projects. He described Sonoma Clean Power’s GeoZone initiative to expand geothermal development around the Geysers, and said the agency is developing a capital projects arm to own local solar and battery projects rather than only procuring power from third parties.

Commissioners pressed for clarity on the program’s climate benefits relative to its cost. Christiansen and members of the audience who identified themselves as members of Sonoma Clean Power’s community advisory committee said Evergreen’s carbon reporting more accurately reflects the emissions associated with nighttime fossil generation than some reporting methods used elsewhere in the state. Christiansen said that, by Sonoma Clean Power’s accounting, Evergreen’s reported carbon footprint is about half that of Clean Start and that state reporting changes scheduled for 2028 should make carbon accounting more comparable across utilities.

Commissioners and residents also asked about how Evergreen customers are engaged and whether municipalities or businesses receive extra services for paying the premium. Christiansen said Evergreen customers are not provided different basic services but tend to be highly engaged and that the agency has highlighted Evergreen customers in outreach and pilot programs, including a planned “Climate Corner” library initiative and a microgrid partnership in a remote area with PG&E.

On electrification, attendees asked about heat pump water heaters and other building‑electrification issues. Sonoma Clean Power staff pointed listeners to the agency’s downtown customer center and said incentives are available; they cautioned that switching from gas to heat pumps can be cost‑effective in many scenarios but is case‑by‑case, depending on equipment age, existing electrical service and up‑front replacement costs.

No formal action or vote followed the presentation; commissioners said they would use the information as the commission refines its local climate strategies and considers budget trade‑offs.","Sonoma Clean Power presented details of its default and premium electricity offerings, Evergreen’s 100% local renewable product and an initiative to expand geothermal capacity. Commissioners asked about greenhouse gas accounting, the Evergreen premium and local projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674838,"Climate Action Commission re‑elects David Morrell as chair, Tom Conlin as vice chair",252,187000,439000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292460-103af6af441c1790915bb96381334d86&start=187&end=439","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292460-103af6af441c1790915bb96381334d86/thumbnail_187000.jpg","/articles/6674838/Sonoma-City/Sonoma-County/California/Climate-Action-Commission-reelects-David-Morrell-as-chair-Tom-Conlin-as-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674838-b4b52d9840d4600606ef5a311c45b824/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213855&Signature=ZR~oS0hoKZ3ieaLUHW9yVXg2EnTEOeMM6IGg9xG31u~995tLFmUpE9jBTRJgJTrIBuIcBi~lNlDyx0oTaq41UOEj0zFhrPx4~QRYbHoAnptlM9005B3PnLfjvCi5y~iZAa3t9mQRs0wvxGGwMPfklt9K1KTx~rduPv7yarKso~y05H1rh4~cE1SsMUuDARV7I0Px7XueG8J0mipJctm9tJ5hvXC2yOhYx81GGwGjwVdEOshsaiRT-5tLDfssHEoZXfWlEtKlVfhAArn~PuFw6-m6gAZvB-ILQHFLjc1tl2orv5VK5uYyvlsClCIzHz8j2RsaJfDAIhI1bWnDLSq54g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Climate Action Commission of the City of Sonoma unanimously re-elected David Morrell as chair and Tom Conlin as vice chair for 2025 during its regular meeting. The votes were taken by roll call after a motion and second for each office.

The panel nominated and voted for the commission leadership following confirmation that a quorum was present. Commissioner Ward moved to reappoint Morrell; the motion was seconded and approved with all voting members recorded as \"Aye.\" Later, a motion to reappoint Conlin as vice chair also passed unanimously.

Commission staff noted several members were absent at the start of the meeting, including the youth member Elena Castro and commissioners Grama McCloskey and Philip Heinerman, but confirmed a sufficient quorum to proceed with business. Chair Morrell then opened the meeting’s agenda after the leadership votes.

The votes were formal roll calls recorded by meeting staff. No amendments or conditions were attached to either appointment and no public comments were raised during the nominations for chair or vice chair.

The commission moves next to its regular agenda of ad hoc reports, public comments and policy presentations with the re-elected leadership set for the year.","The City of Sonoma Climate Action Commission unanimously re-elected Chair David Morrell and Vice Chair Tom Conlin for 2025 after brief nominations and roll-call votes.","actionData","errors"]

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Climate Action Commission hears ad hoc reports on education, grants, trees, transportation and buildings

Sonoma Clean Power outlines Evergreen 100% renewable option and local geothermal plans; City of Sonoma pays about $13,000 annual premium

Climate Action Commission re‑elects David Morrell as chair, Tom Conlin as vice chair