HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.a. (Handout) Authorize the General Manager to execute a JEPA with Bay Area Biosolids to Energy CoalitionBay Area Regional Biosolids
to Energy Coalition
Curtis Swanson
Director of Operations
October 3, 2013
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• Formed in 2006 - expanded in 2012
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• Energy -Water Nexus
• Biosolids as a renewable energy resource
• Diversify options for managing biosolids in SF Bay Area
• Minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint
■ Innovation - Net Energy
■ Website: www.bayareabiosolids.org
Staff Recommendation
• Become a member of the Bay Area Biosolids to
Energy Coalition.
• Membership cost is $226,572.
• Authorize General Manager to sign JEPA.
• Approve contingency allocation of $260,000
from the 2013 -14 Treatment Plant Program
Contingency.
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