Authorization to Participate in the 2025 Public Power Pool (P3) Electric Power Procurement Process and Consideration ...

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2025-0527 Authorization to Participate in the 2025 Public Power Pool (P3) Electric Power Procurement Process and Consideration of Renewable Energy Option On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: May 6, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: 120 Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve continued participation in the Public Power Pool (P3) electricity procurement process for the term beginning January 1, 2026. Authorize P3 to solicit and execute a power supply agreement on behalf of Dallas County for a term not to exceed 10 years, at rates not to exceed published ceiling rates. Further, approve participation in the 100% renewable electricity option, provided that the final executed rates do not exceed the published ceiling rates by more than 10% at time of contract execution. Direct staff to monitor market trends and manage contract approvals accordingly to protect fiscal responsibility while advancing strategic energy goals. Done in open Court May 6, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None