Modified recommendation (i)
(i) To recommend to Council, to approve the procurement of the council’s energy needs via the Laser Energy Procurement Framework 2024 through to September 2028, and
(ii) To give delegated approval to the Executive Director of Place following consultation with the Executive Director Corporate Services (S151) to undertake the following recommendations;
(iii) To enter into appropriate Customer Access Agreements through the Laser Framework for the supply of electricity, gas, and ancillary services;
(iv) To procure and award a call off contract under a Laser framework agreement for the Council’s (including partners) gas and electricity supplies for a term of up to four years for the period 2024-2028; and
(v) To approve the in-contract purchasing options and additional ancillary services under the Laser Framework.