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Lengthy public debate as supervisors advance study and amendments on Clean Energy Act and municipal power goals

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee · June 27, 2008
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Summary

Supervisors debated a proposed Clean Energy Act that would codify aggressive renewable targets and support municipal control or community choice aggregation. Supporters cited climate urgency and local jobs; opponents warned of fiscal risk, bonding authority and uncertain takeover costs. Sponsor accepted amendments and continued the item.

The Rules Committee held an extended hearing on June 27 on a proposed San Francisco Clean Energy Act that would set aggressive renewable electricity goals (51% by 2017, 75% by 2030, with higher ambitions thereafter), codify community choice aggregation (CCA) and authorize steps toward a municipal energy enterprise.

Sponsor remarks framed the measure as complementary to existing CCA work and as a vehicle for municipal revenue bonding to fund a publicly managed distribution or generation…

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