7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
PG&E's electric transmission infrastructure is fragile, unable to reliably deliver electricity due to climate change events, and older electrical infrastructure, etc. A result of these events is that outages are increasing in number, frequency, and duration.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F1-F2 = We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendation numbered R3 has been implemented.
R1
By December 31, 2023, the Board of Supervisors should vote on funding a study to determine the viability of microgrids, and how they could be installed in Marin County.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 31, 2023
Scheduled: FY 2022-2023
Score: -1
Agree. Service interruptions have increased on average from 2016-2022 and we are concerned particularly with impacts to the most vulnerable in our community during sustained events. The Board of Supervisors is on record supporting efforts to ensure energy providers are held accountable by regulators for costs associated with preparing for and recovering from deenergization events, including "fast-trip" (EPSS) shutoffs. Such events must be regulated to ensure a balance of utility risk mitigation with adequate notice to local governments, emergency managers and residents for protection of vulner...
F2
Marin County has developed strong emergency action plans that allow a unified response to outages with a range of resources for the community. However, the level of responsiveness for solutions to outages is not adequate. There is a clear need to build electric resiliency in Marin in order to reduce outages, and emergencies stemming from them.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F1-F2 = We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendation numbered R3 has been implemented.
R2
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors will have committed to installing microgrids, in coordination with local leadership. Two sites should be chosen as pilot programs. The Grand Jury recommends Marin City and West Marin as the sites because they include underserved communities. Also, West Marin is a remote location that would benefit from reliable energy via alternative sources.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 31, 2024
Scheduled: FY 2022-2023
Score: -1
Agree. Service interruptions have increased on average from 2016-2022 and we are concerned particularly with impacts to the most vulnerable in our community during sustained events. The Board of Supervisors is on record supporting efforts to ensure energy providers are held accountable by regulators for costs associated with preparing for and recovering from deenergization events, including "fast-trip" (EPSS) shutoffs. Such events must be regulated to ensure a balance of utility risk mitigation with adequate notice to local governments, emergency managers and residents for protection of vulner...
F3
Microgrids are an energy source that, although costly, can provide backup power in the event of brownouts or blackouts.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F1-F2 = We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendation numbered R3 has been implemented.
R3
By September 30, 2024, the Board of Supervisors will update the County Strategic Plan to include microgrids and enlist public support for the project.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
R3 has been implemented.
F4
Initial establishment of microgrids will provide Marin County with islands of resilient power during times of emergency (earthquakes, extreme heat emergencies for example). As additional microgrids are built, these islands merge together creating ever larger areas of self-sufficient power and resilient power storage and distribution for Marin residents and businesses.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the finding numbered: F1-F2 = We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3-F4 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendation numbered R3 has been implemented.
