WPEC_Quarterly_Meeting_Presentation.4.30.25.pdf
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The document is a quarterly meeting presentation for the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC) scheduled for April 30, 2025. The presentation provides an overview of the consortium's current status, membership, and energy initiatives. WPEC, founded in 2007, comprises 26 Pittsburgh area government and institutional entities, currently managing over 400 electricity accounts and representing 212,000 MWh of annual energy consumption. The presentation highlights the consortium's renewable energy achievements, including procuring 56% renewable energy in 2024, and outlines key benefits such as proactive energy management, access to diverse energy supply, and enhanced energy cost certainty.
The presentation includes detailed estimated benefits for key members, showing potential annual savings. For instance, Pittsburgh Water could save $451,936, the City of Pittsburgh $338,492, and the University of Pittsburgh $302,383 through the consortium's energy procurement strategy. The document also discusses ongoing initiatives, such as refreshing WPEC's governance, updating member guidelines, and improving management processes. The Energy Committee, consisting of representatives from various local organizations, is working on reviewing meeting minutes, updating the 2025-2030 Memorandum of Understanding, and developing a common nondisclosure agreement to expedite renewable energy procurement opportunities. The next meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
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QUARTERLY MEETING
APRIL 30, 2025
THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY CONSORTIUM
Agenda 1:00pm Call to Order
1:00pm – 1:05pm Introductions and Review of Agenda Items
1:05pm – 1:15pm WPEC Overview
1:15pm – 1:45pm Consultants Report
Energy Marketplace Update
WPEC Electric Portfolio Report
System Peak Predictor
Q&A
1:45pm – 2:00pm WPEC Energy Committee Updates
2:00pm – 2:30pm Other Matters / Call to Adjourn
INTRODUCTIONS
Name Organization Title and Responsibilities
About WPEC o Founded in 2007 o Currently over 400 electricity accounts o 26 Pittsburgh area government and institutional entities o 56% renewable energy procured in 2024 o Grown to represent 212,000 MWh annually (up from 136,000 MWh in 2013)
• Aspinwall Borough
• Borough of Bellevue
• Beth Shalom Congregation
• Brentwood Borough
• Crafton Borough
• City of Pittsburgh
• County of Allegheny
• East McKeesport Borough
• Edgewood Borough
• Edgeworth Borough
2025 WPEC Members
• Borough of Etna
• Borough of Forest Hills
• Borough of Green Tree
• Borough of Heidelberg
• Millvale Borough
• Pittsburgh Water
• Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh
• Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
• Three Rivers Rowing Association
• Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
• Borough of West Homestead
• Borough of West View
• Borough of Wilkinsburg
• Borough of Wilmerding
• Zoological Society of Pittsburgh
• University of Pittsburgh
WPEC ENERGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Doug Straley, Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
2. Brittany Prischak, County of Allegheny
3. Carole Salisbury, Borough of Wilkinsburg
4. Evan Petrack, University of Pittsburgh
5. James Stitt, Pittsburgh Water
6. Jodi Hart, Parking Authority of Pittsburgh
7. Flore Marion, City of Pittsburgh
WPEC Benefits o Proactive Energy Management: Timely, actionable updates on the energy marketplace o Access to Diverse Energy Supply: Increases renewable and clean energy purchasing power o Enhanced Energy Cost Certainty: Mitigates price spikes due to external factors, budget stability
Estimated Benefits Breakdown
ENTITY
ESTIMATED
ANNUAL
CONSUMPTION
AVERAGE
2024 DEFAULT
SUPPLY PRICE
AVERAGE
WPEC SUPPLY
PRICE
ESTIMATED
ANNUAL
SAVINGS
PITTSBURGH WATER 56,492 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $451,936
CITY OF PITTSBURGH 42,311 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $338,492
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH 37,798 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $302,383
COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY 36,794 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $294,354
SPORTS & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY 13,384 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $110,676
TOTALS 187,230 MWh - - $1,497,844
Estimated Benefits Breakdown
ENTITY
ESTIMATED
ANNUAL
CONSUMPTION
AVERAGE
2024 DEFAULT
SUPPLY PRICE
AVERAGE
WPEC SUPPLY
PRICE
ESTIMATED
ANNUAL
SAVINGS
PITTSBURGH PARKING AUTHORITY 7,492 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $59,940
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 662 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $5,296
BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG 480 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $3,842
BOROUGH OF BELLEVUE 366 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $2,924
BOROUGH OF WEST VIEW 157 MWh $0.0837 $0.0757 $1,253
TOTALS 9,157 MWh - - $73,255
Renewable Energy Purchases (2023-Present)
-PLACEHOLDER FOR ENERGY
ADVISOR UPDATES-
WPEC MOU Working Group
1. Refreshing WPEC's Governance: updates to the Energy Committee to better position for efficient and timely procurement of renewable energy opportunities.
2. Updating Member Guidelines: ensure current and prospective members have a clear understanding of WPEC benefits.
3. Improving Management: ensuring consistency in information and engagement with WPEC.
WPEC ENERGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Doug Straley, Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
2. Brittany Prischak, County of Allegheny
3. Carole Salisbury, Borough of Wilkinsburg
4. Evan Petrack, University of Pittsburgh
5. James Stitt, Pittsburgh Water
6. Jodi Hart, Parking Authority of Pittsburgh
7. Flore Marion, City of Pittsburgh
Energy Committee Updates o Meeting Minutes for Quarterly, Working Group, and Energy Committee Meetings o Refreshing an updated 2025-2030 MOU o Reviewing a common WPEC nondisclosure agreement to expedite the review of renewable energy procurement opportunities o Approval of new Energy Committee Members o Regular review of energy market updates
NEXT MEETING
JULY 30, 2025 FROM 1:00PM – 2:30PM
MATT MAHONEY
CLIMATE AND ENERGY PLANNING MANAGER
CITY OF PITTSBURGH
DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DIVISION
MATTHEW.MAHONEY@PITTSBURGHPA.GOV
412-740-8660 mailto:MATTHEW.MAHONEY@PITTSBURGHPA.GOV
| Slide 1: QUARTERLY MEETING |
| Slide 2: Agenda |
| Slide 3: INTRODUCTIONS |
| Slide 4: About WPEC |
| Slide 5: 2025 WPEC Members |
| Slide 6: WPEC ENERGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
| Slide 7: WPEC Benefits |
| Slide 8: Estimated Benefits Breakdown |
| Slide 9: Estimated Benefits Breakdown |
| Slide 10: Renewable Energy Purchases (2023-Present) |
| Slide 11 |
| Slide 12: WPEC MOU Working Group |
| Slide 13: WPEC ENERGY COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
| Slide 14: Energy Committee Updates |
| Slide 15: NEXT MEETING |
| Slide 16 |
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