8.J.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 07/02/2024
- From:
- Sarah Langley, Public Affairs Director
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Letter of Opposition: Letter of opposition to UNS Electric, Inc. Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee Application and Appeal to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Retroactively approve the Letter of Opposition.
Executive Summary:
The City of Flagstaff's Sustainability Division requested that the Mayor and Council submit a letter of opposition to the Arizona Corporation Commission regarding the UNS Electric, Inc. Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee Application and Appeal. The Arizona Corporation Commission was scheduled to hear an appeal related to the approval process for new gas peaker plants on Tuesday, June 11. The Sustainability Division noted that this decision could incentivize utilities to build more gas peaker plants without regard for the environmental or health and economic impacts on customers. Adding more gas peaker plants hinders cities' efforts across the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions and build a resilient city for the future. The City's 2024 State Legislative Priorities include the priority of "urging the Arizona Corporation Commission to adopt a statewide clean energy standard that achieves 100% carbon-free energy in our state".
The letter was submitted as a public comment to Docket No. L-00000F-24-0056-00230 on Monday, June 10. Staff is requesting retroactive Council approval of the letter.
The letter was submitted as a public comment to Docket No. L-00000F-24-0056-00230 on Monday, June 10. Staff is requesting retroactive Council approval of the letter.
Financial Impact:
None
Policy Impact:
None
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
None
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Facilitate, develop, and encourage carbon-neutral energy opportunities.
Connection to Regional Plan:
N/A
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
FS-3: Support fuel switching in existing residential and commercial buildings.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
N/A