Community Advisory Committee
The Peninsula Clean Energy Board of Directors appoints up to fifteen people to serve as members of the Community Advisory Committee. The Community Advisory Committee usually meets two Thursdays in advance of the scheduled Board of Directors meeting, at 6:30 pm.
Jurisdiction | Name | Selected Background | Term Ends |
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Los Banos | Daniel Baerwaldt | Student and Researcher at UC Merced, UC Merced Solar Energy Association, dedicated to working on and understanding climate issues that our communities face through research and community outreach, a lifelong resident of Los Banos. | 2024 |
Belmont | Diane Bailey | Director of Menlo Spark. Deep professional experience in environmental advocacy, environmental justice, and climate policy. Committed PCE champion from formation. | 2024 |
Half Moon Bay | Steven Booker | Political Director and Community Affairs Liaison with IBEW 617. Has experience working with SMC city councils. Also helps young people in high school and Adult continuation schools find construction industry opportunities. Was an electrician for 20+ years and worked with Building Management Systems to reduce energy consumption. | 2025 |
South San Francisco | Brandon Chan | Current member of Community Advisory Committee General Plan 2040 for City of South San Francisco. Interested in supporting the electrification of existing buildings equitably. | 2025 |
Menlo Park | Michael Closson | Former CAC Chair. Advocated for CCA in San Mateo County through Sierra Club, San Mateo Community Choice, and Menlo Spark. Served on original PCE formation committee. Former ED of Acterra, developed Green@Home residential energy efficiency program. | 2026 |
San Carlos | Kathleen Goforth | Brings experience from a career with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and volunteer work with local environmental organizations. Actively engaged in generating public support for building electrification. Co-led successful grassroots campaign for all-electric reach codes in San Carlos and retrofitted own home to be all-electric. | 2025 |
East Palo Alto | Mele Heimuli | Community affordable housing advocate and former office manager for a local family construction business. Eager to contribute to neighborhood and community as a member of the CAC. | 2026 |
Burlingame | Aurelio Huizar | Program Coordinator for El Concilio conducting outreach across San Mateo County and helping customers understand their PG&E bill, usually in Spanish. Experienced in enrolling customers in utility bill discounts and other energy programs to address their needs. | 2026 |
San Bruno | Gail Lee | Sustainability Director for UCSF and former Director of Environmental Health and Safety for Mills-Penisula Health Services. Brings deep experience in sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon emissions reduction in academic and health care settings. | 2026 |
South San Francisco | Margaret Li | Civil/Environmental engineer with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission enthusiastic about contributing to the community through local environmental advocacy. Life member of the Sierra Club for over two decades and a dedicated volunteer at Engineers Without Borders for over 15 years. | 2025 |
Redwood City | Jason Mendelson | Current CAC Vice Chair. Active in developing Woodside's Climate Action plan and city sustainability ordinances, organizing Earth Day celebrations in Portola Valley/Woodside, owns TV and film production studio. | 2025 |
Menlo Park | Cheryl Oliver Schaff | Current CAC Chair. Dedicated activist as a Climate Reality Project Leader, Bay Area Chapter, and member of Extinction Rebellion San Mateo; working on Menlo Park City Team, in conjunction with 350 Silicon Valley; deep experience in marketing communications, PR. 30-year resident of Menlo Park. | 2024 |
Menlo Park | Shreyas Sudhakar | Entrepreneur and founder of Helios Climate Industries, a venture-backed startup decarbonizing buildings through the large-scale deployment of residential heat pumps at low cost. Interested in shaping electrification initiatives to accelerate the transition to clean electricity and provide equitable access to heat pumps across all demographics. Excited to work toward the intersection of technology and policy that makes clean electricity the default choice to power, heat, and cool all homes. | 2026 |
Burlingame | Desiree Thayer | Former CAC Chair. Active in Burlingame Citizens Environmental Council youth leadership programs with San Mateo County Department of Education. Volunteered on PCE business outreach. Extensive outreach and legislative volunteer experience through Oxfam. | 2026 |
San Mateo | Robert Whitehair | Co-leader of the San Mateo Climate Action Team. Active community champion and spokesperson for building electrification, with significant infrastructure management experience. Recipient of the PeninsulaClean Energy All-Electric Leader Award for Outstanding Residential Modernization. | 2026 |
Objectives for the Community Advisory Committee
The goal of Peninsula Clean Energy is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner power to County residents and businesses at competitive rates. We also develop new renewable energy sources, including within San Mateo County, and implement programs to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
To further this mission, the Community Advisory Committee will:
Advise on substantial public-facing program initiatives before they are presented to the Board for approval, as practical given timeliness and staff and CAC capacity.
Engage in outreach to the community and advocate for Peninsula Clean Energy mission, goals, and programs.
Advise on high-level legislative and regulatory direction of the organization
Provide a forum for community discussions on a wide variety of strategies in conjunction with staff and board.
Form working groups, as recommended by the CAC membership, to assist Peninsula Clean Energy’s staff and Board with projects of importance to the organization.
Meetings
The Community Advisory Committee usually meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Please check the posted Meeting Schedule for specifics. Please note that the meeting location (address or teleconference options) will be announced in the Agenda. All meeting agendas will be posted here at least 72 hours prior to each meeting.
How to join the meeting
Our meetings are currently hybrid with options to join remotely or in person. Please click on the meeting agenda for details and instructions.
Date | Time | Location | Materials | Join Meeting |
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January 14, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference |
Addressing Climate Action, Resiliency, and Education at the Community College District | Meeting time has passed |
February 11, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference |
Strategic Budget Priorities Presentation | Meeting time has passed |
March 11, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference |
Building Electrification Presentation: Sonoma Clean Power Building Electrification Presentation: Sacramento Municipal Utility District Building Electrification Presentation: BE Smart / Carbon Free Palo Alto Building Electrification Presentation: Silicon Valley Clean Energy | Meeting time has passed |
April 8, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference |
| Meeting time has passed |
May 13, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | Video conference: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1466706184 for Audio conference: dial +1(623) 404-9000, then enter the Meeting ID: 146 670 6184 followed by # | |
June 10, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | For video conference: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1466706184 For audio conference: dial +1 (623) 404-9000, then enter the Meeting ID: 146 670 6184 followed by # | |
July 8, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | Video conference: https://pencleanenergy.zoom.us/j/94415922602
for Audio conference: dial +1(669) 900-9128, then enter the Meeting ID: 944 1592 2602 followed by #
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August 12, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | Zoom Link: https://pencleanenergy.zoom.us/j/94099469330?pwd=cjZNTG13eWllZzFXM3FwelRiQVpjQT09 | |
September 9, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | Zoom Link: https://pencleanenergy.zoom.us/j/85090322902?pwd=QlpISGZJYlZuZXNPTm53dTBndHlQZz09 Meeting ID: 850-9032-2902 Passcode: e7aDvqRK Phone Number: +1 646-558-8656 | |
September 30, 2021 | 7:30 pm | (Special Meeting) Video/teleconference | Zoom Link: https://pencleanenergy.zoom.us/j/89414405285?pwd=YXNYdC9xVnAxbEdJcE9LQ1dFVkVFdz09 Meeting ID: 894-1440-5285 Passcode: i5N9ACRy Phone: +1 (646-558-8656) | |
October 14, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details |
EV Charging Approach for Equity and Access
| Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 849-7539-0654 Join by Phone: |
November 4, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | Agenda Agenda Packet Managed Charging Update Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Update Minutes | |
December 1, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 12-01-22 Agenda 12-01-22 Agenda Packet 12-01-22 Minutes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Peninsula Clean Energy 2022 in Review | |
November 3, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 11-03-22 Agenda 11-03-22 Agenda Packet 11-03-22 Public Comment 11-03-22 Minutes Update and Discussion on 100% Renewable on 24/7 Basis by 2025 | |
October 13, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 10-13-22 Agenda 10-13-22 Agenda Packet 10-13-22 Minutes Reach Codes Update Appliance Rebates & 0% Loan Program Preview of 2022-23 CPUC Integrated Resources Plan Results
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September 8, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | ||
August 11, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 08-11-22 Agenda 08-11-22 Agenda Packet 08-11-22 Minutes | |
July 14, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 07-14-22 Agenda 07-14-22 Agenda Packet 07-14-22 Minutes | |
June 9, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | ||
May 12, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 05-12-22 Agenda 05-12-22 Agenda Packet 05-12-22 Minutes | |
April 14, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | ||
March 10, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | ||
February 10, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 02-10-22 Agenda 02-10-22 Agenda Packet 02-10-22 Minutes “Electric Life” Messaging | |
January 13, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | 01-13-22 Agenda 01-13-22 Agenda Packet 01-13-22 Minutes Peninsula Clean Energy's Strategic Priorities 2035 Decarbonization Feasibility & Plan | |
December 2, 2021 | 6:30 pm | Check Agenda for details | Agenda Agenda Packet Minutes Reach Codes Update E-Bikes for Everyone Recap 2021 Successes in Review | |
January 9, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
February 13, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
March 12, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
April 9, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
May 14, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
May 21, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
June 11, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
July 9, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
August 13, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
September 10, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
October 8, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
November 5, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
December 3, 2020 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference |
Presentation on Government Fleets and Residential Managed Charging | |
January 10, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
February 14, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
March 14, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
April 11, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
May 9, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
June 13, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
July 11, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
August 8, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
September 12, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
October 10, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
November 7, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
December 5, 2019 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
January 18, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
February 15, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
March 15, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
April 19, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
May 17, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
June 21, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
June 28, 2018 | 5:00 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
July 19, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
August 16, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
September 20, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
October 18, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
November 8, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
December 13, 2018 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
June 15, 2017 | 6:30 pm | San Mateo County Office of Education Building, Pine and Oak Room, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065 | ||
July 20, 2017 | 6:30 pm | San Mateo County Office of Education Building, Pine and Oak Room, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065 | ||
August 17, 2017 | 6:30 pm | San Mateo County Office of Education Building, Corte Madera Room, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065 | ||
September 21, 2017 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
October 19, 2017 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
November 9, 2017 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
December 7, 2017 | 6:30 pm | Peninsula Clean Energy, 2075 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 | ||
May 5, 2016 | 7:00 pm | San Mateo County Human Services Agency Building B, Belize Room, 400 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA | ||
June 2, 2016 | 7:00 pm | San Mateo County Human Services Agency Building B, Belize Room, 400 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA | ||
July 7, 2016 | 7:00 pm | San Mateo County Human Services Agency Building B, Belize Room, 400 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA | ||
August 4, 2016 | 7:00 pm | San Mateo County Human Services Agency Building B, Belize Room, 400 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA | ||
October 20, 2016 | 7:00 pm | San Mateo County Human Services Agency Building B, Belize Room, 400 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA | ||
November 10, 2016 | 7:00 pm | San Mateo County Human Services Agency Building B, Belize Room, 400 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA | ||
December 8, 2016 | 7:00 pm | San Mateo County Human Services Agency Building B, Belize Room, 400 Harbor Boulevard, Belmont, CA | ||
January 12, 2023 | 6:30 pm | Video/Teleconference | ||
February 9, 2023 | 6:30 am | Video/Teleconference | ||
March 9, 2023 | 6:30 am | See Agenda for Details: PCEA Lobby | UC Merced | Teleconference | Video Conference | 03-09-23 Agenda 03-09-23 Agenda Packet 03-09-23 Minutes | |
April 13, 2023 | 6:30 am | See Agenda for Details: PCEA Lobby | UC Merced | Teleconference | Video Conference | 04-13-23 Agenda 04-13-23 Agenda Packet 04-13-23 Minutes Building Electrification Marketing Campaign Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Action Plan Review | |
May 11, 2023 | 6:30 am | See Agenda for Details: PCEA Lobby | UC Merced | Teleconference | Video Conference | 05-11-23 Agenda 05-11-23 Agenda Packet 05-11-23 Minutes | |
June 8, 2023 | 6:30 am | See Agenda for Details: PCEA Lobby | UC Merced | Teleconference | Video Conference | ||
July 13, 2023 | 6:30 am | See Agenda for Details: PCEA Lobby | UC Merced | Teleconference | Video Conference | ||
August 10, 2023 | 6:30 am | See Agenda for Details: PCEA Lobby | UC Merced | Teleconference | Video Conference | ||
September 14, 2023 | 6:30 am | See Agenda for Details: PCEA Lobby | UC Merced | Teleconference | Video Conference | ||
October 12, 2023 | 6:30 am | Check Agenda for details | ||
November 2, 2023 | 6:30 am | Check Agenda for details | ||
December 7, 2023 | 6:30 am | Check Agenda for details |