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	<title>Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell &#187; Energy &amp; Technology Committee</title>
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	<description>Positive Focus</description>
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		<title>2010 Energy, Technology and Civil Rights Work Plan and 2010 Council Priorities</title>
		<link>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2010/02/2010-energy-technology-and-civil-rights-work-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the Energy, Technology and Civil Rights Committee meetings on January 6th and February 3rd the work programs for both City Light and the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) were approved by the committee. The work programs can be viewed below. Also, on Monday, February 22, the Council announced our 2010 priorities to a standing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Councilmember Harrell Calls for a Smart Grid</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This afternoon (12/16/09), I issued a press release calling for a Smart Grid. Below is a post with more information. System would save people money, modernize City Light’s basic infrastructure and increase reliability and conservation SEATTLE – In an effort to position City Light on the cutting edge of customer service, Seattle City Councilmember Bruce [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why I am calling for the development of a Smart Grid:  A Forward Thinking Vision to Deliver Low-Cost, Clean Electricity</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seattle City Light is uniquely positioned to provide low-cost, clean electricity to our customers—who own the public utility. Approximately 88.83% of Seattle City Light’s electricity generation is from hydro, a renewable energy. In comparison, about 50% of the United States electrical production comes from coal. The carbon footprint of coal is approximately 1000 grams of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>City Light Reaches Elite Status:  2009 Accomplishments</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Energy and Technology Committee recently reviewed City Light’s key milestones for the 2009 year. I am very pleased to report that City Light has been rated as an “Elite Utility” in terms of customer service by J.D. Power and Associates. Customer Service: City Light continues to improve their customer service. From a base of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In Michigan, a 93-year-old man freezes to death:  It cannot happen here!</title>
		<link>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/12/michigan-93-year-old-man-freezes-to-death-it-cannot-happen-here/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In January 2009, a 93-year-old Michigan man died as a result of freezing indoors just after the local power company restricted his use of electricity because of unpaid bills. As we approach incredible cold weather, our office monitors what occurs in other cities to make sure we don’t repeat the same mistakes. Our Energy and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Energy and Technology Committee (ETC) Meetings to Discuss City Light Rates</title>
		<link>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/11/special-energy-and-technology-committee-11-04-09-11-05-09/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you may know, the Council is in the middle of evaluating the Mayor’s proposed 2010 budget. One element we are addressing is the proposal to raise City Light rates by 8.8%. The question I am raising is whether we can drive this increase down without compromising the reliability of our service and commitment to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What else can Seattle do to help address the digital divide?</title>
		<link>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/10/what-else-can-seattle-do-to-help-address-the-digital-divide/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am currently in the process of working with local high-speed Internet providers and the Office of Cable Communications to develop a “Project Share” program to help low-income residents receive access to affordable high-speed Internet service. For example and to use Comcast as an example, I want to explore the possibility of soliciting from customers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Energy and Technology Committee Meetings to Discuss City Light Budget, Rate Process and Financial Policies</title>
		<link>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/10/special-etc-city-light-budget-rate-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/10/special-etc-city-light-budget-rate-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City Council’s Energy and Technology Committee (ETC) will meet on Wednesday, October 21 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Seattle City Light’s proposed budget, rate adjustment process, and revenue requirements. The meeting will be the first of three final meetings on the rate process and its components. Jorge Carrasco, City Light Superintendent, will brief the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What We are Doing to Prepare for Plug-in Electric Vehicles</title>
		<link>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/10/plug-in-electric-vehicles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/10/plug-in-electric-vehicles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the budget process of 2009, my ETC committee developed a Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) which directed Seattle City Light to explore policies and procedures meant to encourage and accommodate the use of plug-in electric vehicles in Seattle (EVs). Given the overlapping policy issues of building an electric vehicle infrastructure, theses efforts are being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Addressing Mayor’s proposed budget for City Light</title>
		<link>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/10/proposed-2010-budget-for-city-light/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bruceharrell.org/2009/10/proposed-2010-budget-for-city-light/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bruce Harrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Proposal includes a rate Increase and increase in spending for Operations and Maintenance (O&#038;M) and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) SEATTLE –On Oct. 2, 2009, the City Council will review a budget summary proposed by Mayor Greg Nickels and presented by Superintendent Jorge Carrasco. The City Council received the budget information on Sept. 28, 2009. Councilmember [...]]]></description>
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