We want a Community Choice energy program for Alameda County that prioritizes the development of local renewable energy resources. As a public, not-for-profit alternative to PG&E for providing electricity services, such a program can bring equitable economic development and jobs to communities throughout the County, along with increased renewable energy resources and reduced greenhouse gas pollution.

Prioritizing community-based development, control, and ownership of renewable resources can retain energy wealth within our communities, spur economic development in low income communities and communities of color, create family-sustaining and union jobs, and benefit local businesses.

To ensure the creation of a Community Choice program focused on delivering these kinds of community benefits, we call for the Joint Powers Agreement that establishes the program to include:

1. Direct community involvement in the governance of the program

2. A stated commitment to the goals put forward for Alameda County's Community Choice program.

READ the program goals by CLICKING THIS LINK:
http://www.localcleanenergy.org/files/Alameda%20County%20Staff%20program%20goals_4-26-16.pdf

READ a proposal by the East Bay Clean Power Alliance to accomplish the two points above by CLICKING THIS LINK:
http://www.localcleanenergy.org/files/EBCPAProposalPacket_4-26-16.pdf