Chris Ferrara

The meeting featured a strategic plan workshop to review the draft strategic framework, solicit community and stakeholder feedback, and discuss key focus areas, goals, and success outcomes. Additionally, a finance and budget workshop was conducted to present the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including financial highlights, proposed rate adjustments, operating expenses, capital project investments, and workforce development initiatives.

The board discussed public comments regarding residential battery policy and grid charging, as well as the use of meter collars in solar and battery installations. The board approved a new definition of low income to be used for programs funded through low-carbon fuel standard credit proceeds. Additionally, the board received a presentation on the results of the strategic plan community outreach survey, covering customer priorities in areas such as infrastructure, renewable energy, and communication.

The Board meeting agenda includes several key discussion and action items. The Consent Calendar features the approval of a definition for 'Low-Income' regarding programs funded through Low Carbon Fuel Standard credit proceeds, and authorization for a vehicle rental agreement. Other agenda items include a review of the strategic plan community outreach survey results, a presentation on a 10-year financial pro forma analysis, and the approval of a commercial heat pump pool heater rebate program. Additionally, the meeting covers the General Manager's report and various communications from Council and Board members.

The meeting featured a special presentation on the 2025 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) Annual Update. Discussion focused on challenges in achieving the 2045 net-zero goal, particularly reducing natural gas emissions in existing buildings, and the status of curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging implementation. Suggestions included integrating climate strategies into strategic planning and using the permit office for contractor education. Board members also discussed customer satisfaction metrics from a recent survey, noting higher rates of unresolved issues for Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) customers compared to other utilities, and differences in satisfaction between renters and homeowners. The General Manager's report addressed a procedural reallocation that caused a spike in operating electric expenses. Communications included a report on the City Council's strategic plan retreat and NCPA events where electric rate affordability was a major statewide concern.

The meeting agenda included several consent calendar items for action, such as approving the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, reviewing bills paid for February 2026, and considering financial and treasurer's reports for January 2026. Consent items also involved approving Alameda Municipal Power's definition of "Low-Income" for Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credit Proceeds programs and authorizing the General Manager to negotiate a lease agreement for a 2026 Freightliner M-2 Double Bucket Truck not exceeding $91,000. Discussions for information and feedback included presenting the results of the Strategic Plan Revisit Community Outreach Survey and reviewing a summary of the 10-Year Financial Pro Forma Analysis. An action item also concerned approving the administration of the Commercial Heat Pump Pool Heater Rebate Program.