COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON POWER PROJECTS

Meeting Schedule
ALAMEDA, Calif., April 2, 2002 -- Alameda Power & Telecom will host a series of community meetings on power supply alternatives, including possible development of a new, local power plant.

To assure maximum public participation, three hearings will be held during April:

Thursday, April 11: Council Chambers at City Hall
Tuesday, April 16: Paden Elementary School, 444 Central Avenue
Monday, April 22: Bay Farm Island Elementary School, 200 Aughinbaugh

The meetings will all begin at 7 p.m., and will also be cablecast simultaneously on Channel 15.

Power Report
A recently completed study indicates that, within five years, Alameda Power & Telecom will require additional power resources. Also, much volatility and uncertainty remains within the state's electric industry, and an expansion of state controls could jeopardize the independence of municipal electric systems and place their citizens at risk in terms of the costs and reliability of electric power.

Recommendations
The study focused on meeting Alameda's needs for economical power and maintaining local reliability. It recommends consideration of several alternatives, including a municipal solid-waste gasification plant, a combined-cycle power project, and distributed generation facilities.

The report is available for public review at Alameda public libraries, the Alameda Power & Telecom Service Center at 2000 Grand Street, and here (PDF file).

Additional Information
Those having questions or requiring additional information should call Alameda Power & Telecom at 748-3901.

For information on our Internet site go to:
www.alamedapt.com/.