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ve energy fshared vision ; LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP. NCPA continues to MEMBER SUCCESSES. The diversity of effective lead by example, helping achieve state environmen- approaches employed by our members is clear: tal goals in the areas of renewable energy, energy . Increasing the efficiency of air conditioning units efficiency,and greenhouse gas emission reductions. has been a successful approach in Redding. NCPA has taken meaningful steps to further our • The Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative re- longstanding tradition of social and environmental lies on thermal heat pumps to help reduce the responsibility by: need for winter electric heating. • Applying innovative solar technology to operate • In the Turlock Irrigation District, installation of a new fuel cell technology helps offset electri- a pipeline that transfers treated effluent from Lake County to our geothermal steam field at cal demands associated with the community's The Geysers,thus prolonging the life of this vital water treatment plant. renewable resource. Through locally controlled programs,NCPA members • Establishing a new Green Pool through which have shown time and again they are out in front in NCPA members can rely on joint action to grow achieving and exceeding state environmental targets. their green energy portfolios on a collective basis. Our long tradition of environmentally responsible COMMISSION ACTIVITIES. Environmental responsibility energy choices has led to NCPA's 96% carbon- is of critical importance at all levels of government. emission-free owned-generation portfolio. But Through the involvement and vision of our Commis- resting on our laurels is not the NCPA way. As we sion—comprised of proactive and forward-thinking look to meet the future growth needs for our com- locally elected officials from our member commu- munities, the Agency is focusing on the cleanest nities — NCPA has been able to partner with state energy sources. We are establishing new programs policymakers to promote shared environmental ob- that provide the tools our members need to promote jectives. We have played a key role in formulating efficiency and continue to lead on renewable energy state policies that ensure support from the public development. We are proud of our tradition and power community while allowing for key decisions are confident that our work at NCPA, and within our on renewable energy and energy efficiency pro- member communities, is a very big part of the grams to be made at the local level. These public solution to the environmental goals and chal- power programs begin with local support and inter- lenges that our communities, state and nation est. They are most successful when closely tailored face today and in the future. to local community characteristics and needs. F -