1. THE FUTURE IS CARBON-FREE ENERGY

2. WHO WE ARE

3. BY THE NUMBERS Estimated MBCP Load 3300 GWhs (90% of total load)
Estimated Direct Access Load
257 GWhs (7% of total load)
Estimated PG&E Load
110 GWhs (3% of total load)
Note: The above is a historical breakdown of the last 12 months of usage superimposing MBCP’s estimated retail electric sales based on current opted out load.
In 2013, County of Santa Cruz received grants to study the CCE model for the Monterey Bay Region.
Planning and Development Advisory Committee comprised of 21 local governments and several regional agencies met for nearly two years to assess program feasiblity. 
Technical study was completed in 2016 and showed MBCP could offer cleaner power at lower rates. 
First quarter of 2017, the three counties and 16 cities passed local ordinances to join MBCP and authorize CCE in their communities. 
In March 2017, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) officially formed.

4. BY THE NUMBERS No. of CSA Consumption Residential 233,000 1,185,000
Commercial
32,000
1,255,000
Industrial 40
283,000
Agricultural
4,800
595,000
Street & Traffic Lights
2,200
19,000
TOTAL
272,040
3,337,000
In 2013, County of Santa Cruz received grants to study the CCE model for the Monterey Bay Region.
Planning and Development Advisory Committee comprised of 21 local governments and several regional agencies met for nearly two years to assess program feasiblity. 
Technical study was completed in 2016 and showed MBCP could offer cleaner power at lower rates. 
First quarter of 2017, the three counties and 16 cities passed local ordinances to join MBCP and authorize CCE in their communities. 
In March 2017, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) officially formed.

5. POWER SUPPLY - BY THE NUMBERS
Long-term Contracts Years
Wind in New Mexico
340 GWh per year
Solar plus Storage
390 GWh per year
Short-term Contracts 1-5 Years
Energy
2,700 GWh per year
PCC 1
750 GWh per year CF
2,900 GWh per year
In 2013, County of Santa Cruz received grants to study the CCE model for the Monterey Bay Region.
Planning and Development Advisory Committee comprised of 21 local governments and several regional agencies met for nearly two years to assess program feasiblity. 
Technical study was completed in 2016 and showed MBCP could offer cleaner power at lower rates. 
First quarter of 2017, the three counties and 16 cities passed local ordinances to join MBCP and authorize CCE in their communities. 
In March 2017, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) officially formed.

6. Revenues $228 Power Supply Expenses $175 Other $11 Net Position $42
FINANCIALS
Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019
($ in millions)
Revenues
$228
Power Supply Expenses
$175
Other
$11
Net Position
$42
In 2013, County of Santa Cruz received grants to study the CCE model for the Monterey Bay Region.
Planning and Development Advisory Committee comprised of 21 local governments and several regional agencies met for nearly two years to assess program feasiblity. 
Technical study was completed in 2016 and showed MBCP could offer cleaner power at lower rates. 
First quarter of 2017, the three counties and 16 cities passed local ordinances to join MBCP and authorize CCE in their communities. 
In March 2017, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) officially formed.

7. ALLOCATION OF NET POSITION
In 2013, County of Santa Cruz received grants to study the CCE model for the Monterey Bay Region.
Planning and Development Advisory Committee comprised of 21 local governments and several regional agencies met for nearly two years to assess program feasiblity. 
Technical study was completed in 2016 and showed MBCP could offer cleaner power at lower rates. 
First quarter of 2017, the three counties and 16 cities passed local ordinances to join MBCP and authorize CCE in their communities. 
In March 2017, the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) officially formed.

8. ISSUES TO CONTEMPLATE Long-Term PPA: single entity or joint action?
Short Term Acquisitions: optimal size?
Storage: bundled or separate pricing?
Credit: member guarantee or reserves?
Lock box: will it ever go away?

9. LOCAL CHOICE • CLEAN ENERGY • ECONOMIC VITALITY
Please refer to our website at mbcommunitypower.org
for more information
LOCAL CHOICE • CLEAN ENERGY • ECONOMIC VITALITY