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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 1 RAY AM Biosolids �r f n'ergy Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Coalition • Formed in 2006 - expanded in 2012 • 19 San Francisco Bay Area agencies • 4M residents served • Long -term visionary process a • Seeking local, sustainable solutions to diversify biosolids w�- management options CM* � •Ca a * ■ Unprecedented collaborative approach � ■ $1 M grant from California Energy Commission 7406 (Handou f-) 1 -°Bay Area Biosolids to Energy Project San Frwm*= SAN JOSE/ VystvrVowerSwer SANTACLARA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT Y BLTA DIABLO Bright C.rt e n 13 SAN JOSE � � �to • �4 � —� r.n. �� � �� apNNO� %F S to Rosa `'• ?�.d�t•.1 rah ofi° L1VERNIOIRE � • 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. 2