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Tahoe Daily Tribune

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The city of South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday became the first city in the country to adopt a community-wide goal of achieving 100% renewable, carbon-free electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week by 2030.

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting this goal and providing direction to become only the third city in the United States to join the United Nations 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact.

Des Moines, Iowa, adopted a resolution earlier this year, committing to a community-wide goal of achieving 100% electricity from carbon-free sources, 24/7, by 2035.

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District also adopted a plan this year to power all of its operations with zero-carbon sources by 2030. South Lake Tahoe now has the most ambitious goal for a municipality in the nation, matching the timelines of Google and SMUD.

In September the UN assembled the 24/7 CFE, which brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, and includes only two municipalities. South Lake Tahoe will follow Ithaca, N.Y., and Des Moines to join the 24/7 CFE. The compact seeks to accelerate the decarbonization of electricity grids and achieve net-zero emissions economies.

“By joining the 24/7 CFE Compact, South Lake Tahoe has committed to be a leader in renewable energy policy adoption,” said Councilman John Friedrich.

“I encourage my council colleagues throughout California and nationwide to join us in taking the bold steps necessary to tackle climate change for our children and grandchildren.”

“Today is a milestone in the history of South Lake Tahoe,” said Devin Middlebrook, who was elected mayor during the meeting.

“Passing this resolution and working diligently toward 100% carbon-free electricity 24/7 by 2030 has never been more important. On the heels of the devastating Caldor Fire that significantly impacted the Tahoe Basin, the escalating implications of climate change are undeniable. This represents the bold, urgent action that our community needs.”

The Dec. 7 resolution reaches beyond the goals set in the city’s resolution in 2017, committing to reaching 100% carbon-free electricity at all times by 2030 instead of by 2032.

In addition, the specification of the sourcing of the energy and the 24/7 availability of energy from carbon-free sources are key distinctions. Rather than a goal of carbon neutrality, wherein credits may be purchased to offset local emissions, this resolution sets a goal of 100% decarbonization of the grid. Fundamentally, every kilowatt-hour of electricity demand would be served by carbon-free electricity sources, at every hour of every day from sources connected to the local distribution grid.

With the adoption of the resolution and by joining the UN’s 24/7 CFE, the city commits to exploring a suite of local, renewable energy options.

“As the city manager, it is exciting to have the opportunity to work on such an important goal,” said Joe Irvin. “I look forward to working with our partners and the City Council on our journey toward 100% renewable, carbon-free electricity 24/7 by 2030.”

Carbon-free, renewable energy sources include, but are not limited to, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydropower. Exclusively using these energy sources at all times would eliminate the emission of carbon generated from South Lake Tahoe’s electricity supply altogether, rather than compensating for emissions through carbon offsetting.

Heavenly, Kirkwood resorts to open this weekend

Bill Rozak Tahoe Daily Tribune

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Ski season opens this weekend in South Lake Tahoe at Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts.

Heavenly Mountain Resort General Manager Tom Fortune said Thursday morning during a South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association meeting that the resort will open on Saturday with limited terrain.

He said the warm temperatures have made it difficult to make snow.

“Opening has been a real challenge,” Fortune said. “(We’ve had a) really hard time getting snowmaking going on the mountain with these inversions.”

Fortune said resort personnel were farming snow Thursday and Friday to the bottom of Gunbarrel and the tram to make the California Lodge accessible.

He reported that Heavenly is about 78% staffed, which, he added, is better than most resorts.

Fortune said season pass sales are up about 40% and that “advanced commitment” continues to be a major effort for Vail Resorts.

He also said a contract was just signed on Wednesday for the North Bowl chair to be replaced by a high-speed lift.

Vail Resorts officials later on Thursday morning announced that Kirkwood Mountain Resort would also open Saturday while Northstar California is still evaluating conditions and the forecast.

“It is important to remember each resort is unique in location, terrain, weather patterns, altitude and needs to open for the season,” said a Vail Resorts spokesperson. “Northstar is dedicated to providing the best early season conditions possible.”

At Heavenly, Aerial Tramway, Patsy’s Chair and Powderbowl Express will begin loading at 8:30 a.m. with skiing on Patsy’s and Maggie’s trails.

At Kirkwood, Chair 5 (Solitude) will begin loading at 9 a.m., with Outlaw trail open for skiing and riding.

The resorts do not have a mountain reservation system this season and will load lifts and gondolas at normal capacity.

Face coverings are required for guests in all indoor spaces — restaurants, lodging properties, restrooms, retail and rental locations and on buses.

Guests ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to dine at indoor, on-mountain cafeteria-style restaurants.

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Heavenly Mountain Resort officials report that warmer weather has made snowmaking difficult.

Tribe awards assistance

Shingle Springs Band Of Miwok Indians

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians recently awarded more than $418,847 through its Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Federal dollars were distributed to tribal and other governments to disperse funds.

“The tribe was under no obligation to create or manage this cumbersome program but elected to do so to benefit the community,” explained Tribal Chairwoman Regina Cuellar. “We are proud that we were able to help so many families.”

All El Dorado County residents who applied received assistance. Preference was given to El Dorado County residents with rent and/or utility payments arrears and those who are unemployed.

The 65 awards went directly to landlords and utility providers. The average award was $6,444.

Caldor Fire Continued from A1

a theory and I don’t even know what (the prosecution’s) theory is other than what they’ve written down, which is they are charged with recklessly igniting the fire.”

The District Attorney’s Office was the arresting agency on the case, according to assistant to the District Attorney Savannah Broddrick.

The DA’s Office worked with the U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire, the California Department of Justice and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Crime Lab to investigate the cause of the Caldor Fire, states the press release.

The two were booked into the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville with bail set at $1 million each. They will be arraigned no later than Friday afternoon in Department 7 of El Dorado County Superior Court if the court decides to keep the case in the county, according to Broddrick.

Mountain Democrat staff writer Thomas Frey contributed to this report.

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