we are trying to build a relationship with mr. leno. supervisor mirkarimi: in fact, we are fortified from support elsewhere, eliminating those external threats, that would be something rather unique, something that has not been felt, here in san francisco. is that correct? >> yes. the formation of a cca is a challenge enough, but having to fight an uphill framework -- the way the rules are set -- getting some additional help would be more than welcome. supervisor mirkarimi: colleagues, if there are no more question for mr. campbell, then we can invite our guests up from marin and san joaquin valley. >> good morning. it is such a pleasure to be here. thank you for the invitation. i will give you an update on where marin energy authority is in our process, and i will talk about challenges we face along the way, lessons learned. supervisor mirkarimi: could you say your name? >> don weiss, interim director of the marin energy authority. we began serving customers in may of this year after many years of study and investigation and preparatio