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Also attached to this agenda item: ESA Con Ed 2025 - Clean MOU Con Ed 2025 - Clean

Westchester Power 2025 Renewal - Village of Croton Global Crisis Local Impacts THE CHALLENGE REMAINS URGENT ● Urban Heat Islands ● Poor Air Quality ● Inadequate Housing ● Vulnerability to Flooding ● Financial Burdens Intensifying Inequalities Trends Not In Our Favor New York is Falling Short Energy Use is Rising Especially the building and transportation sectors, with AI and computing coming on fast. Emissions are Increasing Up 8% since the pandemic. Going in the wrong direction. Clean Energy is Not Keeping Up Statewide solar capacity rising at 20% per year, less than half the necessary pace. New York’s 2030 Goals Electricity from Renewable Energy 70% GHG Emission Reduction (from 1990) 40% Sustainable Westchester A Model of Regional Collaboration, Created By and For the Municipalities of Westchester County 45 Members Cities, Towns & Villages The County Government Leadership Volunteer Board Public Officials, Advocates, Subject-Matter Experts Staff A Team of 20 Across 4 Departments Decades of Experience Impact, Partnerships, and Innovation Impactful Programming A track record of delivering solutions through a range of effective programs touching more than 150,000 households. ● Solar & Battery Storage ● Building Decarbonization ● Green Workforce Development ● Westchester Power CCA Wide-Ranging Partnerships ● Municipal and County Leaders ● NYSERDA and Clean Energy Hubs ● US Department of Energy ● Businesses, Not-for-Profits, and Foundations ● Volunteer Advocates Culture of Innovation Firsts in New York State: ● Residential Demand-Response ● Community Choice Aggregation ● Sunshine-to-EV Fast Chargers ● Community Solar (1st in Westchester) Source: Mid-Hudson Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory CON EDISON SUPPLY: About 8% renewable Transportation On-Road Transportation Other Residential Energy Consumption Commercial Energy Consumption Industrial Energy Consumption Energy Supply & Distribution Landfill & Wastewater 36% 9% 23% 21% 3% 3% 1% 3% Other Westchester Power - Focus on Residential Energy Source of Carbon Emissions Municipalities 130,000 Residents and Small Businesses WESTCHESTER POWER CCA First and Largest Community choice aggregation in New York State Municipalities1,733 Residents and Small Businesses* Village of croton PARTICIPATING SINCE 2018 * As of end of February 2025 SOURCE (SUPPLY) WESTCHESTER POWER contracts and administers electricity supply Adapted from original Lean Energy image DELIVERY CON EDISON delivers energy, maintains lines, bills customers CUSTOMER YOU have energy choice, support clean energy Electricity Supply & Demand Con Ed Bills With/Without Westchester Power More information on how to read your bill, manage an online Con Ed account and comparing rates at: sustainablewestchester.org/wp/conedterritory/#howtoreadyourbill With WP, or a private ESCO, you see the supplier here. [and see the WP note in the message section] If you have Con Ed supply, it looks like this (no supplier name) Since 2016, Westchester Power has helped municipalities forge a clean energy future as an aggregator for renewable energy supply, with the objective of: Westchester Power - A Local Solution •LEVERAGING COLLECTIVE POWER •INCREASING ACCESS AND UPTAKE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY •PROVIDING STABLE FIXED-RATE OPTIONS •INCREASING RELATED COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS •OPT-OUT FORMAT •CONSUMER-FRIENDLY •SUPPLY OPTIONS •SAVINGS are NOT guaranteed Westchester Power - Key Program Features 327,852 Metric Tons of Carbon Provide Clean Energy All Other Municipal Actions Combined 327,852 Metric Tons of Carbon Provide Clean Energy 76,473 Cars Off The Road* $42,620,754 Social Cost Averted** 5,421,061 New Trees Planted* * Ref. EPA Calculator, ** NY DEC Guidelines for State Agencies, @ 2% discount rate EXPANDING CONSUMER CHOICE Default: Utility (Con Ed/NYSEG) Alternative: 1. Private ESCOs Before CCA Default: Westchester Power Alternatives: 1. Return to utility 2. Private ESCOs With CCA OPTING OUT IS SIMPLE, customers can: 1. Mail (Before Enrollment) 2. Online at sustainablewestchester.org/wp/con-ed-area-cho osesupply 3. Email westchesterpower@sustainablewestchester.org 4. Phone at (914) 242-4725 ext.111 NEVER ANY FEES OR PENALTIES - OPT OUT, (BACK) IN OR CHANGE SUPPLY AT ANY TIME YOU REMAIN OUT OF THE PROGRAM UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT BACK IN. AND MAKING THAT CHOICE EASIER UTILITY RATES HAVE VARIED from 4 cents to 22 cents since program launch. WP PREDICTABLE FIXED-RATE never exceeds the contract level. Rate Stability - Fixed Rates as a Cap on Electricity Costs Competitive Renewable Rates * Not offered - for comparison only ** Village Default * Note Rate Reduction in May: -0.09 (¢/kWh) West. Power Con Edison Product Curr. Contract Jan Feb Mar Non-renewable* 11.06 12.19 12.91 11.01 50% renewable 12.18 NA NA NA 100% renewable* 13.30 NA NA NA Year Con Ed Avg WP Renewable WP Standard 8.01 7.68 7.38 8.41 7.68 7.38 8.55 7.68 7.38 6.46 7.96 7.71 5.64 7.96 7.71 7.23 7.41 6.75 10.38 9.34 8.40 9.36 15.13 13.36 10.09 15.08 13.68 Since 2016 8.24 9.66 8.42 ABOVE Utility Price BELOW Utility Price Competitive Renewable Rates Historic Performance Importantly, Westchester Power is consistently among the lowest price options for renewable energy. Community Solar EmPower+ GridRewards Guaranteed Savings HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program UAP Utility Assistance Program Not Enrolled in CCA Low & Moderate Income Protections/Assistance CUSTOMER HELP by phone or email. LINKS TO OTHER PROGRAMS with guaranteed savings. EASILY ACCESSIBLE INFO & RESOURCES such as bill education materials and rate comparisons. ASSISTANCE FOR MUNI STAFF is always available. Customer Support & Education BILINGUAL SUPPORT & OUTREACH Foundation for Other Services Added Value Opt-In Programs Available Now EnergySmart Homes (4,800 households assisted.) GridRewards (5,000 customers, saving nearly $250,000; Croton participants $1,197 in 2024) Community Solar (3,000 subscribers for 40 MWdcs of CDG capacity.) Community Education Energy Kit Sessions Deep Engagement with DACs Individualized Assistance Mobilization of Local Volunteers and Committees Awaiting DPS Review Opt-Out CDG (91,000 households in Westchester DACs. 11 MWdc already under contract able to serve 2,750 households.) Expanded Communication & Engagement Post Contract Award Period 2 Public Meetings 2 Virtual Information Sessions 8 Supplemental: 4 Electronic & 4 Physical 30-Day Opt-out Period (Post-Letter, Pre-Enrollment) 1 Public Meeting 2 Virtual Information Sessions 8 Supplemental: 4 Electronic & 4 Physical Electronic Outreach Includes: (a) Digital Advertisements (b) Television or Radio Coverage or (c) Municipal Communications. Physical Outreach Includes: (a) Posters/Flyers (b) Newspaper Print Advertisements (c) Municipal Communications (d) Additional Mailings Such as Postcards (e) Inserts in Tax or Water Bills or (f) Tabling Events. Plus Detailed Monthly Reports to Municipal Leaders Accelerated Schedule Helps Optimize Procurement Requested Timing Current contract runs through November 30. Requesting approval of MOU as soon as possible, and no later than April 19. Also selection of 50%/100% default. Benefits Flexibility to schedule award when market is most favorable and/or to re-bid if necessary. Take advantage of “shoulder months,” prior to the price pressure of the summer season. Reduce exposure to the risks of national/global turmoil. Additional Context Higher utility delivery charges highlight the value of stable fixed rates on the supply side. THANK YOU! Contact Us Dan Welsh, Program Director dan@sustainablewestchester.org 914-242-4725 ext 101 Westchester Power General westchesterpower@sustainablewestchester.org Sustainable Westchester General info@sustainablewestchester.org Additional Program Information & Resources sustainablewestchester.org/wp/conedterritory