Submitted By
Mindy Agnew, Sustainability Coordinator
Reviewed By
CLP
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Power Supply Agreement with MC-Squared (MC2) for the Oak Park Community Choice Aggregation Program for a ____ Year Period Inclusive of the 0.3?/kWh to Support Sustainability and Renewable Energy Projects within the Village and Authorizing its Execution. Staff is further directed to review feasibility of utility scale solar and come back to the Village Board for review within four to six months of the expiration of the adopted term of the MC2 contract.
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Overview
Overview
The Village has contracted with Illinois Energy Choice Aggregation Network, Principal, Mark Pruitt, for technical services related to the Village's administration of the Community Choice Electrical Aggregation program and the recommendations to the Board to extend the existing contract for a minimum of 12 or a maximum of 24 months and add the additional requirement that MC2 provide Community Solar Facilitation to help Oak Park residents access Community Solar in accordance with recently issued guidance by the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) under the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). In addition, this will allow for a full evaluation of Utility Scale Solar during the term of the MC2 contract.
Body
Staff Recommendation
In line with the recommended approaches presented to the Board in the June 24, 2019 study session, staff recommends extending the contract with MC2 for 12 or 24 months and adding that they expand the CCA program to aid residents seeking Community Solar Subscriptions.
In addition, staff is seeking approval to have Mark Pruitt pursue a longer term prospective Utility Scale Solar approach with the intention to increase the amount of solar energy secured for residents in Oak Park and come back to the Village Board for review within four to six months of the expiration of the adopted term of the MC2 contract.
Fiscal Impact
The recommended e...
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