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The challenge for staff in making a recommendation for choosing one of the CPA electricity plans for the remaining 57% of the District's electricity needs is that there are competing elements within the District's Strategic Plan. On the one hand, the District seeks to operate efficiently and cost- effectively (i.e., save some money when we can). By choosing Lean Power (36% renewable energy) the District saves the most money ($3,000). On the other hand, the District has an opportunity to meet several other Strategic Plan elements related to sustainability, environmental stewardship and use of alternate energy by choosing the Green Power (100% renewable energy) which would cost the District an estimated $24,000. In addition, as a city-wide policy matter, the City of Thousand Oaks has opted for the 100% renewable energy option as the default for electricity customers demonstrating a policy commitment to and preference for sustainability and environmental stewardship. Of these choices, staff feels the choice for the Green Power option - though it does cost more (approximately $24,000 or 7% more per year) - adheres most closely to the Strategic Plan and is most consistent with the changes and evolution of the District's improving sustainability practices because the additional money will be used by CPA to develop more renewable electricity source which is good for the community, the state and the planet. If the Board wishes to consider the Lean (36% renewable); Clean (50% renewable); or opt out all together and retain SCE for electricity generation, AND if the Board also wishes to further support its ongoing and additional commitment to sustainable practices, energy savings and efficiencies, the Board could direct that the $24,000/year otherwise committed to Green Power be committed each year to energy saving projects within the District such as LED lighting retrofits, solar projects, energy efficient pumps, etc. STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE Meets 2019 Strategic Plan Element 3.3: Evaluate existing expenditures seeking opportunities to preserve financial resources and improve efficiencies at providing recreational services and park facilities. Meets 2019 Strategic Plan Element 4.2: Develop, maintain and enhance relationships with other government agencies serving our community such as the County of Ventura, national and state parks, Calleguas Municipal Water District, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, and the City of Westlake Village. Meets 2019 Strategic Plan Element 8.1: Balance environmental and economic factors, and continue the District's progress toward greater environmental stewardship and "sustainable" operations. Meets 2019 Strategic Plan Element 8.3: Seek opportunities to utilize "sustainable" or alternate energy. Meets 2019 Strategic Plan Element 8.6: Evaluate enhanced recycling and energy conservation practices. Evaluate and enhance our recycling and energy conservation practices within the