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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 407-08City Manager’s City of Palo Alto Summary Report TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL 18 FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES DATE:OCTOBER 20, 2008 CMR: 407:08 REPORT TYPE: CONSENT SUBJECT:Adoption of a Resolution Opposing Proposition 7: The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution opposing Proposition 7: The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. BACKGROUND In the November 4, 2008 general election, California voters will be asked to vote on Proposition 7, known as "The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008." If passed, this proposition will impose new renewable energy portfolio standards on California’s electricity providers, including publicly-owned utilities such as the City of Palo Alto’s electric utility. These new requirements culminate in a 50% renewable energy portfolio standard by 2025. However, the majority of the City’s current renewable resources, such as hydroelectric resources and small (less than 30 megawatts) landfill and solar projects, will not be eligible to count towards the 50% target. The measure will also extend state authority over locally-controlled public power systems, and impose penalties for noncompliance. A large number of local government, industry, and environmental organizations have taken positions in opposition to Proposition 7, including: the California League of Cities; the California League of Conservation Voters; the Natural Resources Defense Council; the Environmental Defense Fund; the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies; the Sierra Club of California, and the California Solar Energy Industries Association. DISCUSSION The idea of setting an aggressive goal of a 50% renewable energy target is one that can make great sense for California, but the Solar and Clean Energy Act is a poorly written measure that is likely to impose significant costs on the City and probably California as a whole. It also cannot be implemented as drafted. It is stated in the proposition that the Solar and Clean Energy Act will not add more than 3% per year to electricity bills. However, there is no analysis provided to CMR: 407:08 Page 1 of 4 evaluate such a statement and no explanation of how the following cost impacts will be contained or mitigated. Proposition 7 excludes small renewable generation projects from competing in the market On March 5, 2007, the City adopted a target to meet 33% of its electric supply needs from renewable energy by 2015. The City’s hydroelectric resources, which provide 50% of the City’s electric supplies, do not count towards this renewable goal. However, very few of the City’s current resources would qualify under the Proposition 7 definition of an "eligible" renewable resource either. Proposition 7 not only continues the current disqualification of large (greater than 30 megawatts) hydroelectric projects but adds a further restriction that disqualifies other renewable projects under 30 megawatts. For the City, this will mean that current qualifying contracts for renewable energy in the electric portfolio, such as small landfill generation and solar projects, may not qualify towards the 50% requirement. Disqualification of small renewable projects will also reduce competition in the renewable energy market, driving up costs to consumers. Proposition 7 locks in a 10% premium for eligible renewable resources Proposition 7 sets a cap of 10% above market rates for energy from eligible renewable resources. As a cap often sets the price in uncompetitive markets, this provision will allow eligible renewable energy providers to always charge 10% above the market price of energy,, again driving up costs to consumers. Additionally, this cap does not apply to publicly-owned utilities such as the Citv’s electric utility. This makes it unclear if the City would be released from the obligation to enter into eligible renewable energy contracts even when the price exceeds the 10% above market cap. Proposition 7 creates incentives and expedited permitting solely for projects and transmission facilities for eligible renewable projects A 50% statewide renewable target will require significant construction of renewable projects and transmission facilities to connect these new projects to the California transmission grid. While it is clear that the costs of such new facilities will be passed along to consumers in their electric retail rates, it is unclear if the expedited process will provide the same cost oversight, and environmental and land-owner protections that are currently provided in the planning and permitting processes. Due to the exclusion of small renewable projects, Proposition 7 will likely result in significant new transmission construction. The City is an advocate of transmission investment to improve reliability and access new generation, but not at any cost to consumers or the environment. A major investment, such as in transmission infrastructure, should include a careful analysis of the costs and benefits and should consider all alternatives. An arbitrary exclusion of small local renewable resources and permitting preference for large solar projects sited in the desert could easily result in unnecessary construction and consumer costs. CMR: 407:08 Page 2 of 4 The imposition of penalties under Proposition 7 creates risks for the City’s General Fund Proposition 7 imposes a penalty of 1 cent per kilowatt hour~ when an electricity provider fails to meet its renewable energy target, and there is no cap on the total amount of penalties that may be imposed in any given year. Additionally, the measure states that the cost of any penalties cannot be recovered through rates paid by customers. Proposition 7 fails to address how this penalty will apply to publicly-owned utilities, such as the City’s electric utility; publicly-owned utilities typically have no other source of revenues that could be used to pay a penalty other than rates paid by customers or the City’s General Fund. This provision of the measure represents an unknown but potentially significant cost to the City’s General Fund. RESOURCE IMPACT If Proposition 7 were approved, the cost for Palo Alto is uncertain, but is expected to be significant and could approach $100 million. These increased costs are due to: (1) reduced value for existing renewable contracts in the City’s electric resource portfolio that would not be counted; (2) increased transmission costs; (3) increased energy costs; (4) .unknown regulatory/legislative action to try and "fix" the measure; and (5) the imposition of penalties for noncompliance that cannot be passed through to consumers (a point of major confusion for all publicly-owned utilities). POLICY IMPLICATIONS This recommendation is consistent with the Council-approved Utilities’ legislative priorities to: 1. Preserve/enhance local flexibility in the control and oversight of matters impacting utility programs and rates for our customers. 2.Support meaningful climate protection legislation with recognition for early voluntary actions. 3. Support efforts to maintain or improve the reliability of the supply, transmission and distribution infrastructures. 4. Maintain the City’s ability to provide reliable, sustainable, and competitively-priced utility service, ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION Adoption of this Resolution does not meet the California Environmental Quality Act’s definition of a project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, and therefore, no environmental review is required. 1 For comparison, the baseline rate for residential electric service in Palo Alto is 8.66 cents per kilowatt hour. CMR: 407:08 Page 3 of 4 ATTACHMENTS A: Resolution of the City of" Palo Alto Opposing Proposition 7: The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008 B. Members of Separate and Independent Environmental Coalition Formed to Defeat Prop. 7 PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: DEPARTMENT APPROVAL: DEBRA LLOYD Senior Resource Planner ~utANE O. RATCHYE ilities Assistant Director, Resource Management Director of Utilities CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: CMR: 407:08 Page 4 of 4 NOT YET APPROVED ATTACHMEN RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL-OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO OPPOSING PROPOSITION 7: THE SOLAR AND CLEAN ENERGY ACT OF 2008 WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto has long been a leader in promoting sound energy policies that include a strong commitment to the development of renewable energy; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Palo Alto has already approved a 33% renewable energy target that far exceeds current targets set by the California Public Utilities Commission for the large investor owned utilities in the state; and WHEREAS, in the November 4, 2008 General Election, California voters will be asked to vote on Proposition 7, known as "The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008"; and WHEREAS, Proposition 7 imposes new renewable energy portfolio standards for California’s electricity providers; 40% by 2020, 50% by 2025, and requires each utility to increase its share annually from 1% to 2%, and makes these renewable energy requirements ¯ enforceable on publicly owned utilities; and WHEREAS, Proposition 7 would place control of renewable energy standards for the City of Palo Alto’s electric utility under the regulation of the California Energy Commission thereby taking authority away from the City’s local elected officials to best balance their customer/owners needs; and WHEREAS, the definition of eligible renewable energy in Proposition 7 would exclude the City’s hydroelectric resources and smaller renewable projects such as solar and landfill generation; and WHEREAS, Proposition 7 would not promote the orderly acquisition of renewable resources, but instead would set arbitrary and unrealistic goals without providing the ability of publicly owned utilities to balance energy efficiency and renewable acquisitions in the most cost effectfve manner; and WHEREAS, a singular state-wide approach to renewable energy that does not take into consideration the need for a diverse and integrated, resource portfolio will serve to threaten grid reliability and increase costs; and WHEREAS, insufficient transmission infrastructure exists to meet and facilitate such rapid expansion of renewable energy generation; and WHEREAS, despite Proposition 7’s claim that consumers will see no more than a 3 percent rate increase in the "short term," this measure will lead to significant new costs for California’s electric ratepayers; and ¯ NOT YET APPROVED WHEREAS, Proposition 7 is expected to result in costs for Palo Alto that could approach $100 million over and above the expected costs of meeting the City’s current goals for energy efficiency and a 33% renewable energy portfolio; and WHEREAS, implementation of California’s existing laws limiting the emission of greenhouse gases will ensure increased reliance on renewable energy and energy efficiency; and WHEREAS, Proposition already faces strong opposition from a large and still growing diverse coalition that include~ renewable energy providers, local governments, publicly-owned utilities, privately-owned utilities, consumer groups and environmental groups. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does resolve as follows: SECTION 1. The Council by adopting this resolution does hereby oppose Proposition 7 on the November 2008 ballot. SECTION 2. The City Council and staff are authorized to provide impartial informational materials on the initiative as may be lawfully provided by the City’s representatives. No public funds shall be used to campaign for or against the initiative. SECTION 3. The Council hereby authorizes the use of its name by the "No on Proposition 7" campaign in opposition to Proposition 7 SECTION 4~ The residents of the City of Palo Alto are encouraged to become well informed on the initiative and its possible impacts. // // // II !1 II II !1 // // 081014 syn6050560 2 NOT YET APPROVED SECTION 5. The Council finds that adoption of this resolution does not meet the California Environmental Quality Act’s definition of a project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, and therefore, no environmental impact assessment is necessary. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST:APPROVED: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mayor Deputy City Attorney City Manager Director of Administrative Services ~-~.-0~!014 syn 6050560 ATTACHM www.NoProp7.com We Oppose Proposition 7! (Member list as of 9.26.08) Members of Separate and Independent Environmental Coalition Formed to Defeat Prop. 7: California League of Conservation Voters Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies Environmental Defense Fund Natural Resources Defense Council Sierra Club California Union of Concerned Scientists Members of Californians Aqainst Another Costly Energy Scheme: RENEWABLE ENERGY PROVIDERS California Solar Energy Industries Association California Wind Energy Association The Solar Alliance Large-Scale Solar Association Independent Energy Producers Association BrightSource Energy First Solar Sun Light & Power POCO Solar Energy nc. Pure Energy Systems, Inc. Solahart All Valley Energy Systems Solarecity Electric Solar MW Energy Inc. Solar Power Partners, nc. SolarWorld California SunPower Phat Energy Solel Inc. SPG Solar, Inc. American Sun Solar Corporation Apex Solar, Inc. California Solar Electric ESE Power Corporation PW Ice Manufacturing Plant Corporation Ecosystem Solar Electric Corp. REC Solar, Inc. Super Peaker, LLC (SP1-4) BAH, LLC Baja el Agua y el Hielo Miembro de Propiedad Privada de Cooperacian ENVIRONMENTAL Acterra: Action for a Sustainable Earth ENVIRONMENTAL (CONT.) Alliance for Responsible Energy Policy Orange County Coastkeeper San Jose Conservation Corps Trees for Seal Beach World Wide Green Corps TAXPAYER GROUPS California Taxpayers’ Association The California Taxpayer Protection Committee Sacramento County Taxpayers League Kern County Taxpayers Association Alameda County Taxpayers Association Alliance of Contra Costa ]axpayers Orange County Taxpayers Association Contra Costa Tax payers Association Humboldt Taxpayer’s League Inland Empire Taxpayers Association Lafayette Taxpayers Association League of Placer County Taxpayers San Diego Tax Fighters Sutter County Taxpayers Association Valley Taxpayers’ Coalition, Inc. Ventura County Taxpayers Association Waste Watchers, Inc. GOOD GOVERNMENT League of Women Voters of California STATEWlDE BUSINESS GROUPS California Small Business Association California Small Business Roundtable Smal Business Action Committee Paid for by Californians Against Another Costly Energy Scheme - No on 7, major funding from PG&E Corporation and Southern California Edison Company, a coalition of environmentalists, renewable energy companies, taxpayers and labor Phone 866-811-9255 Fax 866-811-9258 www.NoPrOp7.com (MORE) STATEWIDE BUSINESS GROUPS (CONT.) California Chamber of Commerce California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance California Manufacturers & Technology Association California Retailers Association California Business Properties Association California Business Roundtable California Grocers Association National Association of Industrial & Office Properties, California Chapter Society of Petroleum Engineers SENIOR California Alliance for Retired Americans California Senior Advocates League Congress of California Seniors LABOR California Labor Federation American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Coalition of California Utility Employees State Building and Construction Trades Council of California Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Loca 47 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 9th District Los Angeles County Federation of Labor San Mateo County Central Labor Council Maria Elena Durazo Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, Executive Secretary- Treasurer CONSUMER GROUPS California Alliance for Consumer Protection Consumers Coalition of California Consumer Federation of California Consumers First, Inc. Citizens Against Regulatory Excesses POLITICAL ORGAN IZATIONS California Democratic Party California Republican Party Libertarian Party of California California Republican Assembly California Republican League California Young Democrats POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS (CONT.) California Log Cabin Republicans Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club Los Angeles County Lincoln Clubs Placer County Republican Party Republican Party of Los Angeles County Republican Party of Tulare County San Diego County Democratic Party San Diego County Young Democrats Solano County Republican Party Young Republican Federation of California, Sacramento Chapter ETHNIC California Black Chamber of Commerce California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mexican American Political Association Latin Business Association American GI Forum of California Hermandad Mexicana Latino Americana Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce in Orange County African American Cultural Complex Asian Business Association, Los Angeles Asian E~usiness Association of Orange County Asian Community Development, Santa Ana Black Business Association of Los Angeles Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County Chinese Christian Business Women Fellowship Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County Global Federation of Chinese Business Women, Southern California Chapter Greater Corona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mexican Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles ¯ National Council of Negro Women - High Desert Section Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Overseas Chinese Business Exchange Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Greater L.A. Tri-Counties Black American Political Association of California Asian Americans in Commercial Real Estate Barstow Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Korean Heath Education Information and Research Center Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce United Cambodian Community, Inc. Victor Valley African American Chamber of Commerce Paid for by Californians Against Another Costly Energy Scheme - No on 7, major funding from PG&E Corporation and Southern California Edison Company, a coalition of environmentalists, renewable energy companies, taxpayers, and labor Phone 866-811-9255 Fax 866-811-9258 www.NoProp7.com (MORE) CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Southern California Water Committee, Inc. ~ East Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club GrassRoots Community Network Connecting Communities Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation Rosamond Community Services District San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Southeast Community Development Corporation Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA Tenant Associations Coalition Political Action Committee Total Education Solutions, South Pasadena PUBLIC SAFETY California State Firefighters Association Los Bomberos de Los Angeles FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS Bishop Theo Frazier, Voice of Pentecost Church, San Francisco Reverend Eric P. Lee, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Los Angeles Minister Eddie Pierson, Academic Uprise, Signal Hill Dr. H.L. Pierre, Pilgrim Community Leadership Conference, Los Angeles Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, San Francisco Metropolitan Baptist Church, San Francisco Progressive Jewish Alliance Raoul Wallenberg Jewish Democratic Club The Salvation Army, Southeast Corps True Hope Church of God in Christ, San Francisco LOCAL GOVERNMENT League of California Cities California State Association of Counties Regional Council of Rural Counties California Special Districts Association Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors City of Agoura Hills City of Alhambra City of Blythe City of Burbank City of Cathedral City City of Claremont City of Clovis City of El Monte City of Indian Wells City of La Puente LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CONT.) City of La Verne City of Montebello City of Monterey Park City of Morgan Hill City of Pasadena City of Porterville City of Rosemead City of Seal Beach City of South El Monte City of Tustin LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS Bay Area Council North Orange County Legislative Alliance Orange County Business Council Silicon Valley Leadership Group Valley Industry and Commerce Association Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties Regional Legislative Alliance American Association of Business Persons with Disabilities AntelopeValley Board of Trade Elite Small Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, Los Angeles Chapter Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce Bell Chamber of Commerce Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce Carson Chamber of Commerce Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce Commerce Industry Council Compton Chamber of Commerce Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Covina Chamber of Commerce Culver City Chamber of Commerce Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Davis Chamber of Commerce Downey Chamber of Commerce Duarte Chamber of Commerce East Los .Angeles Chamber of Commerce El Centro Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Fillmore Chamber of Commerce Folsom Chamber of Commerce Fremont Chamber of Commerce Fresno Chamber of Commerce Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce Paid for by Californians Against Another Costly Energy Scheme - No on 7, major funding from PG&E Corporation and Southern California Edison Company, a coalition of environmentalists, renewable energy companies, taxpayers, and labor Phone 866-811-9255 Fax 866-811-9258 www.NoProp7.com (MORE) LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS (CONT.) Gateway Regional Chambers Alliance Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce Glendora Chain her of Commerce Greater Huntington Park Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Hanford Chamber of Commerce Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Inglewood/Airport Chamber of Commerce Irvine Chamber of Commerce Irwindale Chamber of Commerce La Mirada Chamber of Commerce La Verne Chamber of Commerce LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce Lawndale Chamber of Commerce Lomita Chamber of Commerce Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Malibu Chamber of Commerce Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Montebello Chamber of Commerce Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Orange Chamber of Commerce Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Palmdale Chamber of Commerce Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce Pomona Chamber of Commerce Port Hueneme Chamber of Commerce Porterville Chamber of Commerce Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce Regional Chamber of Commerce - San Gabriel Valley Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Shafter Chamber of Commerce San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce San Dimas Chamber of Commerce San Fernando Chamber of Commerce San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce and Industrial League, Inc. Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce South Gate Chamber of Commerce LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS (CONT.) Soutl~ Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Temple City Chamber of Commerce Thousand Oaks - Westlake Regional Chamber of Commerce Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Tulare Chamber of Commerce Tustin Chamber of Commerce United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley Ventura Chamber of Commerce Visalia Chamber of Commerce West Covina Chamber of Commerce Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Corporation of Southwest California Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership San Mateo County Economic Development Association San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation Tulare County Economic Development Corporation Ventura County Economic Development Association AGRICULTURE California Farm Bureau Federation Kings County Farm Bureau THINK TANKS Reason Foundation UTILITIES California Municipal Utilities Association Sacramento Municipal Utility District Board of Directors PG&E Corporation Sempra Energy Southern California Edison Company STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS Congressman Mike Honda - D Congresswoman Hilda Soils - D Assembty Speaker Emeritus Fabian N~ez - D Senator Sam Aanestad - R Senator Jim Battin - R Senator Dave Cox - R Senator Robed Dutton - R Senator Dennis Hollingsworth - R Paid for by Californians Against Another Costly Energy Scheme - No on 7, major funding from PG&E Corporation and Southern California Edison Company, a coalition of enwronmentalists, renewable energy companies, taxpayers, and labor Phone 866-811-9255 Fax 866-811-9258 www.NoProp7.com (MORE) ELECTED OFFICIALS (CONT.) Senator George Runner - R Assemblyman Chuck DeVore - R Assemblyman Bill Maze - R Assemblyman Hector De la Torre - D Assemblywoman Sharon Runner- R Assemblywoman Mimi Waiters - R City of Alhambra Mayor, Luis Ayala City of Hesperia Mayor, Mike Leonard City of La Puente Mayor, Louie Lujan City of Ojai Mayor, Sue Horgan City of San Gabriel Mayor, Harry Baldwin City of Calimesa Mayor Pro Tem, James O. Hy~tt City of Hesperia Mayor Pro Tern, Thurston E. Smith City of San Gabriel Vice-Mayor, Juli Costanzo City of South El Monte Mayor Pro Tem, Hector Delgado City of Westminster Mayor Pro Tern, Andy Quach City of Alhambra Councilmember, Barbara Messina City of Alhambra Councilmember, Stephen Sham City of Alhambra Councilmember, Gary Yamauchi City of Aliso Viejo Councilmember, Phil Tsunoda City of Aliso Viejo Councilmember, Greg Ficke City of Aliso Viejo Councilmember, Carmen Cave City of Artesia Councilmember, Larry Nelson City of Chino Councilmember, Glenn Duncan City of Cypress Councilmember, Phil Luebben City of Fontana Councilmember, Janice Rutherford City Of La Palma, Councilmember, Christine Barnes City of Lomita, Councilmember, Don Suminaga City of Montclair Councilmember, Leonard Paulitz City of Montebello Councilmember, Robert Urteaga City of Monterey Park, Councilmember, Sharon Martinez City of Rancho Cucamonga Councilmember, Salvatore Spagnolo City of Rosemead Councilmember, John NuSez City of San Gabriel Councilmember, Albert Huang City of San Gabriel Councilmember, Kevin Sawkins City of South El Monte Councilmember Luis A. AguiSaga ELECTED OFFICIALS (CONT.} City of South El Monte Councilmember, Angelica Garcia City of Stanton Councilmember, David John Shawver City of Tustin Councilmember, Lou Bone City of Ventura Councilmember, James Monahan City of West Covina Councilmember, Steve Herfert Town of La Crescenta Valley Councilmember, Bruce Campbell Town of La Crescenta Valley Councilmember Stephen Pierce Paid for by Californians Against Another Costly Energy Scheme - No on 7, major funding from PG&E Corporation and Southern California Edison Company, a coalition of environmentalists, renewable energy companies, taxpayers, and labor Phone 866-811-9255 Fax 866-811-9258 www.NoProp7.com