[Summit] Summit Digest, Vol 216, Issue 9
Ethan Gilsdorf
ethangilsdorf at gmail.com
Wed Mar 15 17:49:54 UTC 2023
Thanks, all, for this helpful discussion, for including Sue Anderbois'
newsletter, and for being a part of this thread, Kevin Proft. (Note: we can
all contact Sue, our city councilwoman here in the 3rd ward, via
her website, https://www.sueanderbois.com/contact)
My concern has less to do with the rollout of the program, and more to do
with whether NextEra Energy is a reputable partner for our community, what
sort of deal with the devil we may be entering into and what are the terms
for the city backing out.
First, if the city decides that the rate NextEra Energy is charging is no
longer a decent rate or its energy is no longer sufficiently green and
clean, or otherwise if we don't want to do business with them, can the city
exit from this agreement and if so under what terms? Do we have a contract
of X number of years? In other words, customers can opt-out, but what is
the "opt out" clause for the city?
Second, I find myself concerned by the troubling ethics of this
company, NextEra
Energy, which owns Florida Power & Light, the nation’s largest power
company. First, it's based in Florida, not locally or regionally. That a
company so far from RI controls our power supply is a concern. Second, in
my opinion, NextEra Energy has bad ideas and cruel policies. It has
contributed $9 million to the current DeSantis Administration. It is known
for rather draconian policies around shutting off power to customers. It is
actually undermining solar energy development (see below). It passes on
costs to customers and raises rates. There are other allegations
of bullying, corruption, and ties to dark money,
Some recent troubling stories:
*Ron DeSantis Is Helping Utility Companies Keep Floridians in the Dark*
("NextEra — the parent company of Florida’s largest utility, Florida Power
& Light — disconnected 738,000 Floridians in 2021 and 1.1 million Americans
nationwide since 2020, according to a report
<https://bailoutwatch.org/analysis/powerless-in-the-united-states-utility-shutoffs?ref=the-lever>
from
Bailout Watch last month. If that disconnection rate continued, noted the
report, NextEra would have shut off 1.2 million customers in 2022. But we
do not know the total, because the DeSantis-appointed Florida PSC allowed
the company to hide the data.")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ron-desantis-is-helping-utility-companies-keep-floridians-in-the-dark/ar-AA18imxq
*Could Florida turn off the sun? Advocates say a utility-backed bill
imperils rooftop solar in the Sunshine State*
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/23/politics/florida-solar-industry/index.html
*Florida’s largest electric utility conspired against solar power,
documents show*
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2021/12/20/floridas-largest-electric-utility-conspired-against-solar-power-documents-show/
*NextEra Slides as Florida Executive Departs After Campaign-Donation Probe*
https://news.yahoo.com/nextera-slides-florida-executive-departs-171657528.html
*Amid Connections to Ongoing Election Scandals, NextEra Pours Millions into
Florida’s 2022 Election Cycle*
https://www.energyandpolicy.org/nextera-pours-millions-into-floridas-2022-election-cycle/
(This quote is particularly troubling: "DeSantis has been largely friendly
to NextEra and FPL’s legislative priorities, granting the utility $2.75
million in tax breaks on speculative “green hydrogen,
<https://jasongarcia.substack.com/p/ten-special-interest-tax-breaks-from>”
signing legislation that gave FPL permission to charge customers tens of
billions of dollars for burying lines
<https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-bz-storm-protection-costs-20191017-crfsevrmtzdmligcx2bvuorvuy-story.html>,
signing legislation preventing gas bans
<https://gizmodo.com/ron-desantis-signs-a-bill-that-mandates-cities-keep-usi-1847176182>
that
would have aided Florida City Gas, and also signing legislation that forced
<https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article240164928.html>
the
resignation of utility critic
<https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-xpm-2010-01-13-fl-psc-increase-vote-20100113-story.html>
JR
Kelly from his leadership of the Office of Public Counsel, which represents
ratepayers in rate cases."_
*The scandalous mess FPL’s boss leaves behind *
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/editorials/fl-op-edit-silagy-out-fpl-20230127-adyxaajfznbphp4lpghjfox4w4-story.html
Report: Electric Utilities Shut Off Power 3.6 Million Times While
Increasing Payouts to Shareholders, Executives
https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/report-electric-utilities-shut-off-power-36-million-times-while-increasing-payouts-to-shareholders-executives-2022-05-02/
and there's this one previously shared from GoLocalProvNew Report:
*Providence’s
New Electricity Co. Tied to Millions to GOP to Block Shutoff Disclosure*
https://www.golocalprov.com/news/new-report-providences-new-electricity-co.-tied-to-millions-to-gop-to-block
Do we really want to go partner with these folks, all for saving what looks
to be a few dollars a month? Can we not get our "green energy" elsewhere,
aside from going to bed with NextEra and Florida Light and Power?
My 2 -- ok 50 --- cents. Thanks for listening.
Ethan
10th Street
Ethan Gilsdorf
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> 1. Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Providence Community Electricity
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:11:25 +0000
> From: "Proft, Kevin" <Kproft at providenceri.gov>
> To: 'Elizabeth Grossman' <eggbdk at gmail.com>
> Cc: James Kelley <jameskelley4444 at gmail.com>, Summit Neighborhood
> e-mail <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: Re: [Summit] [EXTERNAL] Re: Providence Community Electricity
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> Hi Elizabeth,
>
> Your question was: Will the city be sending out timely rate comparisons at
> the time of rate resets?
>
> Rate changes will be announced via press release, website updates, and
> social media. These are the same means RI Energy uses to announce their
> rate changes. These communications will happen approximately 30 days ahead
> of the change taking effect. Customers who want to opt-out due to a rate
> change would need to do so 3 days before their meter read to be effective,
> otherwise they will not be disenrolled from PCE until the following meter
> read.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Kevin Proft
> Sustainability Dept.
> 401-680-5476
>
> From: Elizabeth Grossman <eggbdk at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 9:37 AM
> To: Proft, Kevin <Kproft at providenceri.gov>
> Cc: James Kelley <jameskelley4444 at gmail.com>; Summit Neighborhood e-mail <
> summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Summit] Providence Community Electricity
>
> But will the city be sending out timely rate comparisons at the time of
> rate resets ( as say Medicare D does annually) or will rate payers have to
> do their own research?
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Mar 14, 2023, at 9:30 AM, Proft, Kevin <Kproft at providenceri.gov<mailto:
> Kproft at providenceri.gov>> wrote:
> ?
> Hi James and Elizabeth,
>
>
> 1. You both asked the same question: If I opt out of the program now,
> can I opt in later?
>
> As a residential customer, you may opt out of the program now and then opt
> in later and still get the same rate as you would have had you never opted
> out.
>
>
> 1. James, you also asked about how it works if you opt out after you
> are already in the program.
>
> Customers can opt-out and avoid being added to the program entirely by
> opting out before April 11. If, for example, you opt out on April 12, you
> will be automatically enrolled in the program during the month of May and
> then be reverted to RI Energy?s supply service for the month of June.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Kevin Proft
> Sustainability Dept.
> 401-680-5476
>
> From: James Kelley <jameskelley4444 at gmail.com<mailto:
> jameskelley4444 at gmail.com>>
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 11:57 PM
> To: Proft, Kevin <Kproft at providenceri.gov<mailto:Kproft at providenceri.gov>>
> Cc: Summit Neighborhood e-mail <summit at sna.providence.ri.us<mailto:
> summit at sna.providence.ri.us>>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Summit] Providence Community Electricity
>
> Could you explain this part in more detail? Is a billing cycle one month?
> If I opt out before 4/11, I'm never allowed to join?
>
> If you opt out before April 11, 2023 you will never be enrolled in the
> program. If you opt out after that date, you will be reverted to RI Energy
> in the following billing cycle.
>
> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023, 9:25 PM Proft, Kevin <Kproft at providenceri.gov
> <mailto:Kproft at providenceri.gov>> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am the Deputy Director of Sustainability for the City of Providence. I
> am currently filling in as Acting Director while the Smiley Administration
> continues to staff up.
>
> A recent thread from the Summit digest with the subject line, ?The New
> Electricity Option, What do you think?? was shared with me today. It is
> clear that people are uncertain about the program and looking for
> information. I?ll try to answer some of the questions that came up in the
> thread here:
>
>
> 1. What are the downsides to the new electricity option?
>
>
>
> Providence Community Electricity (PCE) is the City?s new electricity
> supply program. By aggregating customer accounts from Providence and six
> other Rhode Island cities and towns, the program has enough buying power to
> buy electricity from generators at rates that are competitive with or
> (ideally) lower than RI Energy?s supply service, while also sourcing more
> energy from regional renewable energy projects. At launch, the standard
> rate is about 9% cheaper than the utility?s rate and includes 5% more
> renewable energy.
>
>
>
> A potential downside is that the City cannot guarantee that PCE?s rate
> will always be lower than RI Energy?s. The initial rate is locked in for
> six months. Like all electricity suppliers, including RI Energy,
> Providence's supplier must periodically enter into new supply contracts.
> The new contracts result in adjusted rates that reflect current market
> conditions. The City is confident that our supplier will regularly deliver
> comparable or cheaper rates compared to RI Energy, while also sourcing more
> electricity from renewable projects. Remember, it is in our suppliers
> interest to do so, as customers will begin to opt-out if they do not
> deliver on these goals.
>
>
>
> Another potential downside is that, at launch, Budget Billing ? which
> allows customers to spread their utility costs evenly over billing periods
> to avoid price swings in winter and summer ? will only be available for
> delivery costs. There are two parts to your utility bill ? supply and
> delivery. The City is moving customers to a new supplier, but delivery will
> remain the responsibility of RI Energy. While PCE customers will continue
> to receive just one bill from RI Energy, there is a disagreement between
> the City, its consultant, and the PUC and RI Energy about whether RI Energy
> needs to continue to extend the budget billing option to supply costs. In
> our opinion it does. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as
> possible, but it will, unfortunately not be resolved before launch.
>
>
> 1. Can you opt out, and if so, how?
>
>
>
> PCE is an automatic enrollment program. This type of program is enabled by
> State law and was approved by the Providence City Council in July 2020. The
> reason we use an automatic enrollment program is that it provides the
> program with the buying power needed to negotiate favorable rates for the
> community.
>
>
>
> With that said, you may opt out of the program at any time, without
> penalty. If you opt out before April 11, 2023 you will never be enrolled in
> the program. If you opt out after that date, you will be reverted to RI
> Energy in the following billing cycle.
>
>
>
> You may opt out of the program in three ways: (1) complete the opt-out
> form included with the notification letter recently sent to impacted
> customers and mail it back via the pre-paid and pre-addressed envelop, (2)
> Call Providence's supplier, NextEra Energy Services Rhode Island, LLC at
> (888) 387-1084. This is a call center specific to RI?s program, not
> NextEra?s main call center. Submit the opt-out form at
> Electricity.ProvidenceRI.gov<
> https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fElectricity.ProvidenceRI.gov&c=E,1,jFh8MalfH58G98UsEbqIlCPF_4t911Lp7ibJHU-9HG2U0vXyXbRVFVi4vRBej948xCH3IvFW8Sf3AKmLbDfhQiNVSoZ7ypYcofmXgzLkfYI7CAKrtw,,&typo=1
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>
>
>
> 1. Will the program always be cheaper?
>
>
>
> The goal of Providence Community Electricity is to provide a stable and
> cost competitive supply rate compared to RI Energy?s rate. While Providence
> Community Electricity will be less expensive than the utility-offered
> service at launch, savings compared to the utility rate cannot be
> guaranteed in every contract period going forward. That said, Good Energy ?
> the City?s consulting partner for this program ? has secured savings for
> its approximately 50 active clients in Massachusetts over the course of
> each of those programs. Remember, if you are dissatisfied with Providence
> Community Electricity?s performance, you may always opt out at any time,
> without penalty.
>
>
>
> 1. Will this program really source more energy from renewables?
>
>
>
> NextEra was directed by participating municipalities to procure
> electricity with a greater amount of local renewable energy than is
> required by State law. Doing so increases demand for renewable energy
> credits (RECs) - specifically RI New RECs. In New England, increased demand
> for RECs has translated into greater development of new renewable energy
> generation.
>
>
>
> 1. What if I am already with a third-supplier and don?t want to switch?
>
>
>
> Anyone that has proactively chosen their own electricity supplier will not
> be automatically enrolled in the program.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Kevin Proft
> Dep. Director | Dept. of Sustainability
> City Hall, 25 Dorrance St., 501B, Providence
> 401.680.5476
>
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> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:51:45 -0400
> From: Forrest Snyder <forrest at forrestsnyder.com>
> To: Summit Neighborhood <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: Re: [Summit] Providence Community Electricity
> Message-ID: <A08D26B4-08CC-4931-8F0E-268C9608142E at forrestsnyder.com>
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> Dear Listers,
>
> My feeling is that this whole community electricity program?s rollout is a
> mess. Smiley needs to stop the program right now.
>
> I am a current Acadia customer and shouldn?t have received a notice? Well,
> I did. And who do I believe now? How does my current (Acadia) program
> compare to the new sustainable offerings from the City? What other 3rd
> party options are available?
>
> I need a simple and clear chart online or as a pdf doing a feature by
> feature comparison of the different options. And a timeline that explains
> the decision points and repercussions. Please hire some graphic design
> professionals. It is exactly the kind of problem that graphic designers are
> for - communicating important information in an understandable and
> meaningful way.
>
> The City needs to stop this rollout and reset the whole program. I?d
> suggest a September 1 decision point with a FULL SUMMER OF EDUCATIONAL
> opportunities - Letters to electricity customers, public service
> announcements, tables at farmers markets and other community venues.
>
> Forrest
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:23:57 -0400
> From: Robert Mathiesen <rmath13 at gmail.com>
> To: Forrest Snyder <forrest at forrestsnyder.com>
> Cc: Summit Neighborhood <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: Re: [Summit] Providence Community Electricity
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> I agree with Forrest about this. Though I appreciate Kevin's
> clarifications, It's been a huge mess, and it has considerably lowered my
> opinion of our new mayor and his staff.
>
> Robert.
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 12:52?PM Forrest Snyder <forrest at forrestsnyder.com
> >
> wrote:
>
> > Dear Listers,
> >
> > My feeling is that this whole community electricity program?s rollout is
> a
> > mess. Smiley needs to stop the program right now.
> >
> > I am a current Acadia customer and shouldn?t have received a notice?
> Well,
> > I did. And who do I believe now? How does my current (Acadia) program
> > compare to the new sustainable offerings from the City? What other 3rd
> > party options are available?
> >
> > I need a simple and clear chart online or as a pdf doing a feature by
> > feature comparison of the different options. And a timeline that explains
> > the decision points and repercussions. Please hire some graphic design
> > professionals. It is exactly the kind of problem that graphic designers
> are
> > for - communicating important information in an understandable and
> > meaningful way.
> >
> > The City needs to stop this rollout and reset the whole program. I?d
> > suggest a September 1 decision point with a FULL SUMMER OF EDUCATIONAL
> > opportunities - Letters to electricity customers, public service
> > announcements, tables at farmers markets and other community venues.
> >
> > Forrest
> > _______________________________________________
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> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:45:14 +0000
> From: Linda Pietras <l_pietras at hotmail.com>
> To: Robert Mathiesen <rmath13 at gmail.com>, Forrest Snyder
> <forrest at forrestsnyder.com>
> Cc: Summit Neighborhood <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
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> I am with Forrest also. I have Arcadia and yet received a letter.
>
> ??Peace,
>
> Linda?
> ________________________________
> From: Summit <summit-bounces at sna.providence.ri.us> on behalf of Robert
> Mathiesen <rmath13 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:23 PM
> To: Forrest Snyder <forrest at forrestsnyder.com>
> Cc: Summit Neighborhood <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: Re: [Summit] Providence Community Electricity
>
> I agree with Forrest about this. Though I appreciate Kevin's
> clarifications, It's been a huge mess, and it has considerably lowered my
> opinion of our new mayor and his staff.
>
> Robert.
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 12:52?PM Forrest Snyder <forrest at forrestsnyder.com
> <mailto:forrest at forrestsnyder.com>> wrote:
> Dear Listers,
>
> My feeling is that this whole community electricity program?s rollout is a
> mess. Smiley needs to stop the program right now.
>
> I am a current Acadia customer and shouldn?t have received a notice? Well,
> I did. And who do I believe now? How does my current (Acadia) program
> compare to the new sustainable offerings from the City? What other 3rd
> party options are available?
>
> I need a simple and clear chart online or as a pdf doing a feature by
> feature comparison of the different options. And a timeline that explains
> the decision points and repercussions. Please hire some graphic design
> professionals. It is exactly the kind of problem that graphic designers are
> for - communicating important information in an understandable and
> meaningful way.
>
> The City needs to stop this rollout and reset the whole program. I?d
> suggest a September 1 decision point with a FULL SUMMER OF EDUCATIONAL
> opportunities - Letters to electricity customers, public service
> announcements, tables at farmers markets and other community venues.
>
> Forrest
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> From: Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> To: summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: [Summit] New electricity program
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> I strongly encourage everyone to read your elected counsel person, Sue
> Anderbois? newsletter, describing how this program came about, its merits,
> and your options, before getting upset without having enough information to
> make a rational decision, one way or the other, for whatever best suits
> your household.
>
> Ben
> --
> "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:53:12 -0400
> From: martha f <mfraenkel at gmail.com>
> To: Emlyn Addison <noisyblocks at gmail.com>, Rebecca Kislak
> <rebecca at rebeccakislak.com>, Sue AnderBois
> <AnderBois.Ward3 at gmail.com>
> Cc: Summit List <Summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: Re: [Summit] Fwd: NexEra
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> What I?ve noticed is ri energy?s poor communication when the power is out.
> I lived in rural New England for decades and the ability to know about
> duration and extent of outages was reliable. Not here, not since RI energy
> took over.
>
> Dismal company dismal service. We deserve better.
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 6:29 AM Emlyn Addison <noisyblocks at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > This is actually quite a shocking article. Of course utility companies
> > have a stake in the political game, but their behavior goes way beyond
> that.
> >
> > I'm always wary of greenwashing and, judging by the example in Florida,
> > the company seems to be using the veneer of green energy as a means to
> > extract more profit.
> >
> > Do we want these guys operating here?
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Mar 13, 2023, 5:42 PM Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur <
> > mmlarthur at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> And how many millions has PPL, the parent corporation of RIEnergy, given
> >> to Republicans? It may be different Republicans, of course, because they
> >> don't necessarily operate in all the same states, but I'd be shocked if
> >> anyone could find a large power company that isn't giving money to
> >> Republicans. (This isn't to defend the new folks by any means, I haven't
> >> dug into the issue as much as many of you, just that I'd like to see
> >> similar analyses of lots of the companies we are stuck paying--like RIE,
> >> and the cable/phone companies, and etc.).
> >>
> >> On 3/13/2023 5:22 PM, Cox- Email wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> ---------- Original Message ----------
> >> From: PAUL QUINTANILLA <pquint2 at cox.net> <pquint2 at cox.net>
> >> To: e2shatter2 at cox.net
> >> Date: March 13, 2023 at 2:50 PM
> >> Subject: NexEra
> >>
> >>
> >>
> https://www.golocalprov.com/news/new-report-providences-new-electricity-co.-tied-to-millions-to-gop-to-block
> >>
> >> Paul Quintanilla
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Summit mailing listSummit at sna.providence.ri.ushttp://
> sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> >> SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur
> >> mmlarthur at gmail.com
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Summit mailing list
> >> Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> >>
> http://sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> >> SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
> >>
> > _______________________________________________
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:59:08 -0400
> From: "Paul G Smith" <paul.slvrwngs at gmail.com>
> To: "'Ben Prentice'" <benprentice28 at gmail.com>,
> <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
> Subject: Re: [Summit] New electricity program
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> As one of the originators of this Summit Neighborhood discussion, I agree
> with the sentiments Ben Prentice has expressed below. I have chosen to opt
> out, simply because the proposal seems marginal at best, will probably have
> little impact on the development of clean energy (which I fully support),
> and I am wary of third-party vendors when it comes to electricity, without
> which life would be quite difficult. Others may choose differently.
>
> Warmest regards,
>
> - Paul
>
> Paul G Smith
> 54 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
> Cell: 802-343-0978
> E-mail: <mailto:paul.slvrwngs at gmail.com> paul.slvrwngs at gmail.com
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> "The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens"
> - Baha'u'llah <http://www.bahai.org/>
> http://www.bahai.org
> "Nothing is too much trouble when one loves, and there is always time."
> - Abdu'l-Baha
>
>
>
> From: Summit <summit-bounces at sna.providence.ri.us> On Behalf Of Ben
> Prentice
> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:46 PM
> To: summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: [Summit] New electricity program
>
>
>
> I strongly encourage everyone to read your elected counsel person, Sue
> Anderbois? newsletter, describing how this program came about, its merits,
> and your options, before getting upset without having enough information to
> make a rational decision, one way or the other, for whatever best suits
> your household.
>
>
>
> Ben
>
> --
>
> "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:59:49 -0400
> From: Elizabeth Grossman <eggbdk at gmail.com>
> To: Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> Cc: Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: Re: [Summit] New electricity program
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> Sometimes it happens that good goals get snarled in contradictions ? e.g.
> the aim to have both the lowest rates for users and the green results .
> Because the city went with the lowest bidder, they may have ended up
> harnessing themselves to a company with a rather unsavory (if articles are
> to be believed) background. This leads me to worry about a bait and switch
> in which rates will be higher after six months and greener results not
> achieved long term.
> Elizabeth
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Mar 14, 2023, at 1:47 PM, Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > ?I strongly encourage everyone to read your elected counsel person, Sue
> Anderbois? newsletter, describing how this program came about, its merits,
> and your options, before getting upset without having enough information to
> make a rational decision, one way or the other, for whatever best suits
> your household.
> >
> > Ben
> > --
> > "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde
> > _______________________________________________
> > Summit mailing list
> > Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> > http://sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> > SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:03:10 -0400
> From: Emlyn Addison <noisyblocks at gmail.com>
> To: Elizabeth Grossman <eggbdk at gmail.com>
> Cc: Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>,
> Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: Re: [Summit] New electricity program
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> After reading that article, I'm leaning this way, Elizabeth.
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 2:01?PM Elizabeth Grossman <eggbdk at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Sometimes it happens that good goals get snarled in contradictions ?
> e.g.
> > the aim to have both the lowest rates for users and the green results .
> > Because the city went with the lowest bidder, they may have ended up
> > harnessing themselves to a company with a rather unsavory (if articles
> are
> > to be believed) background. This leads me to worry about a bait and
> switch
> > in which rates will be higher after six months and greener results not
> > achieved long term.
> > Elizabeth
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Mar 14, 2023, at 1:47 PM, Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > ?I strongly encourage everyone to read your elected counsel person, Sue
> > Anderbois? newsletter, describing how this program came about, its
> merits,
> > and your options, before getting upset without having enough information
> to
> > make a rational decision, one way or the other, for whatever best suits
> > your household.
> > >
> > > Ben
> > > --
> > > "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Summit mailing list
> > > Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> > >
> http://sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> > > SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Summit mailing list
> > Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> > http://sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> > SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:07:53 -0400
> From: Art Norwalk <art at norwalkcom.com>
> To: Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> Cc: summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: Re: [Summit] New electricity program
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> Sue's letter is very good but very late. If the city and the Florida power
> company didn't want PVD folks to get upset, they would have sent this kind
> of information in advance of their incomprehensible letter. The reactions
> we're seeing are the direct result of either incompetent or deliberately
> deceptive communications. The program may be great but they've got a lot of
> work ahead to make folks trust them.
>
> -- Art
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 1:46?PM Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I strongly encourage everyone to read your elected counsel person, Sue
> > Anderbois? newsletter, describing how this program came about, its
> merits,
> > and your options, before getting upset without having enough information
> to
> > make a rational decision, one way or the other, for whatever best suits
> > your household.
> >
> > Ben
> > --
> > "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde
> > _______________________________________________
> > Summit mailing list
> > Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> > http://sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> > SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:13:38 -0400
> From: Sue Chartier <smchartier143 at yahoo.com>
> To: Art Norwalk <art at norwalkcom.com>
> Cc: Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>,
> summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: Re: [Summit] New electricity program
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> Can someone forward the letter from Sue Anderbois please.
>
> Susan Chartier
>
> > On Mar 14, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Art Norwalk <art at norwalkcom.com> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > Sue's letter is very good but very late. If the city and the Florida
> power company didn't want PVD folks to get upset, they would have sent this
> kind of information in advance of their incomprehensible letter. The
> reactions we're seeing are the direct result of either incompetent or
> deliberately deceptive communications. The program may be great but they've
> got a lot of work ahead to make folks trust them.
> >
> > -- Art
> >
> >> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 1:46?PM Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> I strongly encourage everyone to read your elected counsel person, Sue
> Anderbois? newsletter, describing how this program came about, its merits,
> and your options, before getting upset without having enough information to
> make a rational decision, one way or the other, for whatever best suits
> your household.
> >>
> >> Ben
> >> --
> >> "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Summit mailing list
> >> Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> >>
> http://sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> >> SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
> > _______________________________________________
> > Summit mailing list
> > Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> > http://sna.providence.ri.us/mailman/listinfo/summit_sna.providence.ri.us
> > SNA Website: http://sna.providence.ri.us/
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:34:52 -0400
> From: Art Norwalk <art at norwalkcom.com>
> To: Sue Chartier <smchartier143 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Art Norwalk <art at norwalkcom.com>, Ben Prentice
> <benprentice28 at gmail.com>, summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: Re: [Summit] New electricity program
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> <
> https://url1005.email.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/atcYNHk4Eh2YdGnwBh-YDDqLrC5dAJ2AJEZVdKq-LEvmvlh8JPdwzZSkltqkg4bSqW0rm3szPCHFwathBtFau4olUbtylp89IWBz6ig7OMH7A7NGK0hHkFe9nGZvebR1Lc9T0nXZ1p8i8jE0oyigtguOI9nlZT4JvgUCMtM2_C_RIXBO074Ap_dPj4wQtaDU6lgTZJJ09LglBEhwXAKwGIxEysAJ6Hw04aOEMKnoXUZPvkO8_c8SasaePGQg0EBEk5Fb-HxSEb73co18INJlJC76Gis3VkqpPC4zwIurRDl9t00hh0T3smHhajKslxlJQfSddJf0Yx-T2qOyUqCohA/3uh/4o09VQzWShG9CjeBedDxOw/h0/9luVlIsAkOxluYTEWPA_hf7vgAP41u89_nMskiWuQic
> >
>
> Dear Friends & Neighbors,
>
> I hope that this note finds you well - staying safe and dry during today's
> Nor'Easter.
>
> I know that many residents have questions and concerns about the new
> electricity program that was recently announced, so I wanted to share some
> information. I also want to be clear that I have been - and am still - very
> excited and supportive of this program! If you have emailed me a question,
> I will respond to everyone individually as well.
>
> To view this newsletter online, check out:
> https://www.sueanderbois.com/news
>
> *Community Choice Aggregation:*
>
> *What is Community Choice Aggregation?*
>
> Providence Community Electricity is Providence's new electricity program.
> It is our city's version of "Community Choice Aggregation". For a higher
> level, but still very accurate explanation - Alex Kuffner's Providence
> Journal Story
> <
> https://url1005.email.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/atcYNHk4Eh2YdGnwBh-YDDwMWT5ZHrko7nzzGouSGh1DYggShL-KR7rThFMpQyr-qwrpbELkvleqpZoeR7jEB8lf_iNFrTLtAolZGOm7u05PalioDSX5M7GNy4i-cDSp_vhMHI5_muELmJxC3g269mX81kkJmWuKmqkY-rsfi8_dYTRT9Li1KiLF-TmOkIaeXN73kJMCqtBRxpuqrgYC-24S-pMWrjJbmIgG--O2dKCxVT8F9DV-RxMeW26QkFpKAbOeVA0Rg5D2-yrFJirxw1CThGMyQpFwBqL4QDnvrnizG0Uy_UIGmiOhoKch8TE5X1khuEJxO02TwkKjNLJqNAELXZkidkk_ib8BMOeWDyTLLK6MuRE7IEx1_CNA3Xi_2POzHbhtwgV8Y_PA8chtGSxAWsRQFK41AF-hg-N-ESwPLd78Ri98-fzVYRB1nzrgWotoLiALLTmmkvrjE8hosyurR9ON-35on3j4efHb15U2z73pvrQsn2v5WD5E8wI3/3uh/4o09VQzWShG9CjeBedDxOw/h1/f8LYFwEub3hHJT2KK5u6tbt065WxEUoNjsU0gEe4bB4
> >
> was
> excellent.
>
> First it's helpful to know a little bit about your electric bill. Electric
> bills in Rhode Island are split into two sections: a) the charges related
> to the distribution of electricity (this generally pays for the upkeep of
> the poles and wires, which are owned and operated by Rhode Island Energy)
> and b) charges related to the generation of electricity (these are called
> "supply charges"). Most residents in Providence use the default 'supply'
> for their electricity, which is procured by Rhode Island energy and
> approved every 6 months by the Public Utilities Commission. RI law does
> allow for residents to purchase their 'supply' from competitive third-
> party companies, but for many reasons most people stick with the default
> option. Regardless of who you choose for 'supply', your bill arrives each
> month from RI Energy.
>
> Community Choice Aggregation allows municipalities like Providence to
> collectively purchase this "supply" on behalf of all residents in the
> competitive market, which can allow for higher levels of local clean energy
> and lower prices. The program allows us to be more nimble than the utility
> and take advantage of better rates and cleaner options for our residents.
> You will still continue to receive one electricity bill a month - and it
> will still be from Rhode Island Energy.
>
> 6 other towns in Rhode Island are currently going through the same process,
> and more than 50 towns in Massachusetts have similar programs.
>
> *How and Why was this program created?*
>
> The RI General Assembly passed legislation modeled after successful
> programs in other states to enable this program. In 2019, Councilwoman
> Helen Anthony sponsored the ordinance that enabled Providence to
> participate. At the time, I was Chair of the Providence Sustainability
> Commission. I partnered with Councilwoman Anthony and assisted this process
> by holding the public hearing on this ordinance through our Commission in
> the spring of 2020. Because of the pandemic, the public hearing was on
> Zoom, and we had a lot of good testimony and questions from residents
> across the City.
>
> The dual goals of the program are to procure additional amounts of clean
> electricity for Providence residents while also reducing and smoothing out
> electricity costs. These goals were built into the program design. The
> program was reviewed and approved by the Public Utilities Committee. The
> City underwent a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to identify a
> consultant who could help manage this program through a standard
> competitive bid process.
>
> *Am I Enrolled Automatically?*
>
> Most residents will be enrolled in the program automatically. If this is
> the case for you, you would have received a letter in the mail within the
> last few days describing the program.
>
> However, residents are able to opt-out at any point in this process and
> return to the standard offer service through RI Energy. You are under no
> obligation to stay in this program.
>
> *Where Can I Get More Information?*
>
> - The City has created a website of information about the program, which
> you can access at https://electricity.providenceri.gov/
> - March 20th at 5:30pm: The Sustainability Commission will have time in
> their monthly meeting to address questions and concerns. You can attend
> in
> person in Room 312 of City Hall or online at:
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85683012296
> <
> https://url1005.email.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/mRNLFKyANPYkYXuUTzk_S8eGCfMPKtWt9Y6VsHU6KpeTyTXCKZvj8tnNdT7TOPDxt9WVN4VeuMaoQ4zAfXJVMxN9NnbxBFp8H7SLQ293UeZiZYhMoSgPri0zBDccCpyWeOC4slI33LqPfJF8aHsrD84QcYO1Xm2tY25kd3d2Dr0P07xGlI0E07Y4HgNmioSdJp9eZbM8BmasRs6yDgEXG8JddKj7lHsshndxEwweP74R3IdY5rjs3_X863Qy6DPX2z3rA4AsOlo6cwzhweT68-rDyZc8d1DzA9cYA2qNqCjy7wPxCDMZLUGTlnjOf1Sww-zcvU-7oQ2CAjHC5-08eg/3uh/4o09VQzWShG9CjeBedDxOw/h2/2uL81x1olKjlILOsYfKE9VdOD5d4SzIowkJ3_trLasY
> >
> - March 27th at 6pm: The Mayor's team will be holding a community
> meeting to answer questions on the program. It can be accessed at the
> Zoom
> link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84119813584
> <
> https://url1005.email.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/mRNLFKyANPYkYXuUTzk_S8eGCfMPKtWt9Y6VsHU6KpeBCzwllogE-vXAX069KzOhdpPMjarMu6YWVpEI4eQcEdehYyFuFHYhlAKeQs-X54unQq3fZwdt4mNzyIbX_a5ifhSk-BhCUIN1hxZiNFBQhN7m11dWbaSR_iis4-SqMk2KoGioZzfz-F0rGk9LjwE0Te-PL6t53Ec-qteFyagiZSgAf7awftixtByuhEmJvMqfz8x0SePhfM8xsJXYMNgiTalHyEx_Rz4Qsxu5hUZt0rO_sgKUj9hvTK63rdP8MQNUUOa7q4yutGc5o685GHc4qWMQM1WkOzA7zOcUaI108g/3uh/4o09VQzWShG9CjeBedDxOw/h3/3nwflfxpq1o8HKUz_LUfGyxedqC0bEemV0BtGtrWYfk
> >
> - April 6th at 7pm: I arranged for a Q&A session for our community with
> the City's Consultant on this program and the City's Acting Director of
> Sustainability. This can be accessed at this Zoom Link:
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89954580632
> <
> https://url1005.email.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/mRNLFKyANPYkYXuUTzk_S8eGCfMPKtWt9Y6VsHU6KpdGF0k_Kng7TVlSBXYEKFkbZ5ukBdMTRDplyUXxMjjWzrAGwj5FbiqUwMsMF8EKJ91-ttlLiagzncwqS9VNBCdh44uCpolKDomG3tviv0exrVm88AiK2S94TqaLMkYLga3eoUhGFKmUEhpz4MWNl71vSRE2UDlAamkc3LU_4Paxt_2zK7oZbYpfrL6hwhr27cmEkOYIY0rvP8eb7y9gTHH2-vAcnNKA23EM6ypE2PE1pjqvdnvedyCnWgboqvoP4YWI5BJDc44DLInchhd1RvkYPvEXhgBhXg4i3_O21rmO5A/3uh/4o09VQzWShG9CjeBedDxOw/h4/FXiCRpMirzQBFoBYh_X6EScEeGt0cfvYe-G52fZZyO8
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> >I
> will be sharing more information via my social media through Facebook
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> https://url1005.email.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/atcYNHk4Eh2YdGnwBh-YDPAZiEt8wwS6hp5wOIb3CiI-qL2uA84DS8Y7sdkkSMmAKVQ3eatkEu_v56jUkaQIdqk-ORjrxSJ_g7jFq6fn2_nBxY-5makFAn_iQ8BGEv4Aqzc4jZQtjUOf5z6WDel7PKqW9mue4fnXL8stovPnBfRB-k7ZqpfrrR5OW1WS6ZWvyQFQTZ-4NDONJQ28q-DujebQ-pMiU7nIK4wDDO22s0XC0XHCq2POqhgvnL94aejMMw-d4dMXpvkMca7XjA097BpNwc7kJx5B3h3V6qW8Jv_g_Ue1fvLIZSf4X8c4zudrorvHxeo9KbHgS3p7LdBElA/3uh/4o09VQzWShG9CjeBedDxOw/h6/ilAPPctuyiuzFSPe8KQNfa0oPXbng6ZUUbxFw0i3tvs
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> and Instagram
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> >
> .
> - Please reach out directly to me any time, and I am happy to answer any
> questions. If you've already emailed me and have not yet received a
> reply -
> please know I will respond back ASAP: I have received a very high
> volume of
> questions about this program and want to respond to each of you
> thoroughly.
>
>
> *What is the TL;DR? (Too Long; Didn't Read):*
>
> Providence is implementing a program that will help keep electric prices
> low and competitive while investing in more clean energy. It was fully
> vetted by both the City Council and the Public Utilities Commission. The
> program is entirely voluntary for residents, and you can opt out at any
> time.
>
> Thank you everyone! Please be in touch any time.
>
> With Deep Gratitude,
>
>
> Councilwoman Sue AnderBois
>
> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 3:13?PM Sue Chartier <smchartier143 at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Can someone forward the letter from Sue Anderbois please.
> >
> > Susan Chartier
> >
> > On Mar 14, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Art Norwalk <art at norwalkcom.com> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > Sue's letter is very good but very late. If the city and the Florida
> power
> > company didn't want PVD folks to get upset, they would have sent this
> kind
> > of information in advance of their incomprehensible letter. The reactions
> > we're seeing are the direct result of either incompetent or deliberately
> > deceptive communications. The program may be great but they've got a lot
> of
> > work ahead to make folks trust them.
> >
> > -- Art
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 1:46?PM Ben Prentice <benprentice28 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I strongly encourage everyone to read your elected counsel person, Sue
> >> Anderbois? newsletter, describing how this program came about, its
> merits,
> >> and your options, before getting upset without having enough
> information to
> >> make a rational decision, one way or the other, for whatever best suits
> >> your household.
> >>
> >> Ben
> >> --
> >> "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde
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