Community Working Group & Engagement
OUC EIRP Public Workshop
November 11, 2 p.m.
OUC Reliable Plaza
- 7th Floor Commission Chambers
- 100 W. Anderson St., Orlando, 32801
OUC will host a public workshop on the Electric Integrated Resource Plan (EIRP). The workshop will provide recommendations on how the utility intends to prepare our energy system for the future, to meet evolving system needs and address growth impacts.
OUC is developing a long-term energy plan to continue delivering services that are reliable, affordable, sustainable, and resilient. As a key part of the engagement strategy, HDR, the Community Engagement Consultant for the Electric Integrated Resource Plan (EIRP), convened a balanced and representative Community Working Group (CWG) made up of customers and partners from across the region.
This group is participating in a series of structured sessions to share perspectives and provide local and regional insights. Their input will help inform the planning process by highlighting a range of community values to consider.
Why the CWG Exists
- Helps inform OUC’s long-term energy roadmap
- Brings together diverse community perspectives
- Ensures planning reflects community needs
- Provides community input to guide technical planning decisions
What the CWG Will Do
- Identify community expectations and challenges
- Provide input to inform planning
- Highlight meaningful engagement opportunities
- Prioritize OUC’s four key attributes
Guiding Principles for Participant Selection
- Representation across sectors and priorities
- Breadth of local and regional insights
- Diversity of technical and community perspectives
- Balance across geography and customer types
Participant Categories
Participant categories represent key voices, each with a distinct perspective.
Organizations Represented
- AdventHealth
- CareerSource Central Florida
- City of Orlando
- City of St. Cloud
- CLEO Institute
- Greater Malibu Groves Neighborhood Association
- Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- National Entrepreneur Center
- Orange County Government
- Orange County Office of Sustainability & Resiliency
- Orlando Economic Partnership
- Osceola Council on Aging
- Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District
- Sierra Club
- Tavistock
- TECO / Peoples Gas
- Universal Orlando Resort
Meeting Themes and Expectations
Theme: Building a Foundation and Shared Understanding
Learn about the EIRP process, OUC, and the four key attributes for further working group discussions.
Theme: Deepening Understanding and Exploring Situations
Review OUC's current energy portfolio, participate in a situation-based energy planning discussion, and complete a community engagement insights worksheet to learn more about how complex topics are shared within our community.
Theme: Applying Insights and Modeling Choices
Explore and engage with real-world energy challenges and solutions through interactive exercises that prompt thoughtful feedback.
Theme: Sharing Results and Capturing Final Input
Review interactive exercise challenge results, discuss upcoming engagement, and conclude sessions with feedback.
Resources
Other Engagement Resources
EIRP Briefing & Insight Session PresentationEIRP Briefing & Insight Session Summary (Coming Soon)
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