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MICEA
Municipal & Indigenous Clean Energy Alliance

Questions & Answers

PLEASE NOTE: 
The following points are intended for staff evaluation and internal discussion.
They do not constitute a recommendation, financial advice, or policy direction.

What is Cruxeon Energy+?


Cruxeon Energy+ is a clean-energy infrastructure company focused on helping municipalities and Tribal Nations stabilize long-term energy costs through locally controlled, revenue-supported energy systems.


Cruxeon Energy+ does not seek ownership of municipal assets. The model is designed to support local control, transparency, and long-term planning.


‌What is MICEA?


The Municipal & Indigenous Clean Energy Alliance (MICEA) is a framework that allows cities to evaluate and deploy clean energy infrastructure using locally issued revenue bonds or equivalent revenue-supported financing.


MICEA is not a mandate or program enrollment—it is an optional pathway cities may evaluate as part of their capital planning process.

Why is this relevant to city managers?


Energy costs directly affect:


Utility rate stability


General fund exposure


Capital improvement planning


Economic development competitiveness


MICEA provides a planning tool that aligns energy production, financing, and long-term affordability in a single structure.

Does this require new taxes or general fund backing?


No.


The model is designed around revenue-supported financing, not general obligation debt.


No new taxes are required, and general fund exposure can be structured to be limited or excluded, subject to local policy and bond counsel review.


‌Who issues the bonds?





The bonds are issued by the municipality, a joint powers authority (JPA), utility authority, or other lawful issuing entity, consistent with state law.


Cruxeon Energy+ does not issue municipal bonds on behalf of the city.

 Does Cruxeon Energy+ take control of the energy system?


No.


Ownership and operational control remain local, unless the city affirmatively chooses a different structure.


Cruxeon Energy+’s role is limited to technology deployment, integration, and support, as defined by contract.

How does this differ from traditional energy procurement?



Traditional procurement often locks cities into:


Long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs)


Volatile rate escalators


Limited control over generation costs


MICEA focuses on local production, predictable cost structures, and capital assets owned by or aligned with the community.


‌What risks should staff evaluate?





As with any infrastructure project, staff should evaluate:


Technology performance and warranties


Construction and deployment timelines


Revenue assumptions


Regulatory and interconnection considerations


Long-term operations and maintenance


Cruxeon Energy+ encourages independent review by city staff, legal counsel, financial advisors, and engineers.

What is the expected staff time commitment to evaluate this?


Initial evaluation typically begins with:


A 30–60 minute staff-level briefing


A high-level feasibility discussion


Identification of follow-up questions for advisors


No commitment is required to proceed beyond initial evaluation.

Is this compatible with existing utilities or CCAs?


Yes.


MICEA is designed to be complementary, not competitive.

It can be evaluated alongside:


Municipal utilities


Investor-owned utilities


CCAs or JPAs


Final integration depends on local conditions and regulatory structure.


Does this involve federal funding or grants?


Not necessarily.


The framework does not rely on grants or subsidies, though cities may choose to layer available programs if appropriate.


‌What is the role of elected officials?




Elected officials retain their normal policy authority.


City managers may:


Evaluate feasibility


Brief elected leadership


Recommend next steps


No policy action is required to conduct an initial evaluation.

What happens after the initial briefing?


If a city chooses to continue exploring the concept, next steps may include:


Preliminary feasibility analysis


Consultation with bond counsel and financial advisors


Internal staff coordination


Optional study session with elected officials


All steps remain city-controlled.

Is this exclusive or time-limited?


No.


There is no exclusivity requirement and no obligation to proceed.


Cities may evaluate MICEA alongside other energy or infrastructure options.

Who should attend the initial briefing?


Typically:


City Manager / Assistant City Manager


Finance Director


Public Works / Utilities Director


Sustainability or Energy staff (if applicable)

How does a city request a briefing?


Cities may request a confidential, staff-level working session through Cruxeon Energy.


No commitments. No sales presentation. Exploratory discussion only.


Is this exclusive or time-limited?


No.


There is no exclusivity requirement and no obligation to proceed.


Cities may evaluate MICEA alongside other energy or infrastructure options.

Who should attend the initial briefing?


Typically:


City Manager / Assistant City Manager


Finance Director


Public Works / Utilities Director


Sustainability or Energy staff (if applicable)