Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 04/7/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 74 100 249 103 7 25 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 04/7/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Installation 1225046, 1254626 Park at Crestview 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB 7 331.2 666,308 $290,376 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 3 3 201 W St Elmo Rd Installation 1249896, 1256402 South Point Apartments 9121 North Plaza 4 126.7 263,362 $105,907 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Phase 1 (Complete): Duct Remediation & Seal, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices, Phase 2: Attic insulation All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION April 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-3 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the March 22, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. 3. (4/21) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Riverbend Church for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4214 N Capital of Texas Highway Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $217,800. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: March 23, 2022 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). The previous ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and on August 11, 2021 ordinance (No. 20210811-001) amended the DWPZ financial policy. AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, and the Environmental Board. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water's five-year capital spending plan. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Subprojects Summary CIP Subprojects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY23-27 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY23-27 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards and Commissions. These …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Riverbend Church for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4214 N Capital of Texas Highway Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $217,800. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 11, 2022– To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 19, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s), detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits.: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of cars on Austin roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 217.8 180.774 295,728 $394,218 $217,800 55% 139 177 207 316,911 27.4 2,085 154 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator Riverbend Church’s mission is to serve the bruised, battered, broken and bored through their religious services. They offer modern, contemporary, and traditional style services and host a variety of community groups to support their members. This solar system will offset 61% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In order to meet these goals, Austin Energy has funded the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Programs, which …
BOARD/COMMISSION RESOLUTION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION ON AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING AND SAFE BUILDING MATERIALS WHEREAS, Americans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors; and WHEREAS, many building materials are made of, or coated with, toxic chemicals, whose harm can be magnified in modern energy-efficient buildings with less ventilation; and WHEREAS, many of these chemicals have dangerous qualities, as they can be carcinogenic, neurotoxic, developmental and reproductive toxins, asthmagens and respiratory sensitizers, endocrine disrupting chemicals, acutely toxic, and aquatically toxic; and WHEREAS, since many of these more toxic building products are widely used in apartment and tract- home construction, resulting in more exposure for lower-income and middle-income residents; and WHERAS, production of toxic building materials is often energy intensive and also has an adverse air quality and health impacts for communities near the points of production; and WHEREAS, Austin seeks to lead by example to persuade other local and state governments and programs around the country to avoid harmful chemicals in buildings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN that the commission recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to: 1. Create a working group of stakeholders, facilitated by Austin Energy staff, to suggest revisions to the single family and multifamily green building point system to strengthen human and environmental protections from harmful substances. The purpose of the working group shall be to: 1) identify and encourage safe building materials; and 2) avoid toxic building materials when necessary. 2. The working group shall strive to include: professionals in the building industry; Austin Energy Green Building staff; environmental experts; health experts; tenant advocates; and members of the Resource Management Commission. 3. The working group shall forward recommendations to the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin by August 1, 2022.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 19, 2022 The Resource Management Commission convened a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance (In-person): Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Charlotte Davis (District 1); Louis Stone (District 6) Commissioners in Attendance (Virtual): Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Sam Angoori (District 3); Shane Johnson (District 4); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5); Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Vacant (District 7) Commissioners Absent: Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: • Paul Robbins- Alternatives to toxic chemicals in building products. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the March 22, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. The minutes for the March 22, 2022 Resource Management Commission Meeting were approved with Commissioner Chavarria absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Angoori’s motion; passed on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioner Davis abstaining and Commissioner Chavarria absent. 3. (4/21) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Riverbend Church for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4214 N Capital of Texas Highway Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $217,800. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Stone’s motion; passed on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Chavarria absent. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 4. Discussion and possible action on Austin Energy’s Green Building Program regarding building materials. ( Sponsors: Stone, White, and Brenneman) A motion to recommend with two amendments was made on Commissioner White’s motion; failed on a 4-4 vote, with Commissioner Smith abstaining and Commissioner Chavarria absent. Page 1 of 2 OTHER BUSINESS 5. Officer Elections. A motion to elect Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn as Chair was made by Commissioner Harmon and seconded by Commissioner Smith; passed on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Chavarria absent. A motion to elect Commissioner Kaiba White as Vice Chair was made by Commissioner Stone and seconded by Commissioner Smith; passed on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Chavarria absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discuss …
RMC Monthly Report February 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 103 163 119 122 49 29 20 31 13 13 15 11 2 Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 $37,929.98 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 119 97 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 2 Nov 3 Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage 76 0 Feb RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, February 2022 3054 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 296 173 38 142 152 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – February 2022 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 80 243 125 14 2 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Installation Trove Eastside 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 2201 Montopolis Dr Installation 1246412 Palms on Lamar 8602 N Lamar Blvd 352.5 812,189 $292,632 Installation 1245134 Chevy Chase Downs 288.1 561,317 $142,886 4 3 3 2504 Huntwick Dr 201 W St Elmo Rd Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); Phase 2: Bldgs 6- 10; Phase 3: Bldgs 11-15 Plenum Redesign & Remediation, Smart Thermostats, HVAC replacement for remaining 356 out of 476 units. Attic Insulation, Lighting, Plenum Redesign & Remediation, ECAD incentive HVAC Tune-Up, Lighting, Smart Thermostat for front office 280 356 240 149 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/11/2022 Program …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION March 22, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the February 15, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Longhorn Village for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 501 N Quinlan Park Road, Unit 1, Austin, TX 78732, in an amount not to exceed $212,640. 3. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 106 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78712 , in the amount not to exceed $145,920. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or call at 4. (4/7) …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Longhorn Village for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 501 N Quinlan Park Road, Unit 1, Austin, TX 78732, in an amount not to exceed $212,640. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Longhorn Village Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 443 480 212 176 312,686 $422,792.92 $212,640 50% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Longhorn Village is a retirement community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care services. This solar system will offset 16% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 147 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 187 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 218 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 2,205 trees or 163 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 335,150 vehicle miles or 29 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In order to meet these goals, Austin Energy has funded the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Programs, which are designed …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 106 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78712 , in the amount not to exceed $145,920. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Presbyterian Theological Seminary Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 304 480 146 121 202,238 $249,547.81 $145,920 58% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary prepares students for religious leadership. The Customer is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The school offers a variety of Ministry Masters and Doctorate Degrees. This solar system will offset 72% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 95 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 121 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 141 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 1,425 trees or 106 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 216,594 vehicle miles or 19 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Texas Facilities Commission for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 6506 Bolm Road, Unit B, Austin, TX 78721, in an amount not to exceed $75,360. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Texas Facilities Commission – Unit B Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 157 480 75.36 62 109,581 $349,390.50 $75,360 21% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The Texas Facilities Commission disposes of salvage and surplus personal property from Texas state agencies such as DPA, TXDOT, TCEQ, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. The property is then made available for purchase to the public at a retail store front. This solar system meets 128% of the Customer’s historic needs at this facility, but is designed to meet future energy needs as the Customer expands operations. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 52 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 66 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 77 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 780 trees or 58 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 118,557 vehicle miles or 10 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Saint Stephens Episcopal School for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 6500 St. Stephens Drive, Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $481,928. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Saint Stephens Episcopal School Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 1052 475 500 415 755,912 $790,277 $481,928 61% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Saint Stephens Episcopal School is a private coeducational preparatory boarding and day school, serving around 700 students through grades 6-12. The school maintains an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and serves children from 17 countries. This solar system will offset 23% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 355 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 453 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 529 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 5,325 trees or 395 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 809,377 vehicle miles or 70 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In order to meet …
..De #22-1442 WWWC: 3/9/22 Council: 3/24/22 Posting Language ..Title Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-13 (Administrative Adjudication of Violations) relating to establishing administrative penalties and penalty ranges for water conservation violations and Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) relating to obtaining and submitting evaluations. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: December 10, 2020 – Council approved an amendment to Chapter 6-4 which repealed the enforcement process and penalties for water conservation violations, reverting the process and penalty amounts of such violations to those described in Chapter 2-13. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to City Manager’s Agenda Office at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov; Kevin Critendon, Austin Water, Assistant Director, kevin.critendon@austintexas.gov; 512-972-0191; Kevin Kluge, Austin Water, Division Manager, kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov; 512-972-0400; Blanca Madriz, Austin Water, Program Coordinator, blanca.madriz@austintexas.gov; 512-972-0115. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 9, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: In addition to many incentive programs, Austin Water employs a wide range of ordinances intended to reduce potable water demand by city residents and businesses. On December 10, 2020, City Council approved City Code amendments that removed the administrative enforcement and penalty section of Chapter 6-4 -Water Conservation to defer to Chapter 2-13-23 – Administrative Adjudication of Violations. This change was intended to assure consistency in application of administration violations across the City. As a result, the current penalties for all water conservation ordinance violations are included in Chapter 2-13-23 (A). Current penalties in Chapter 2-13-23 (A) for all water conservation ordinance violations also apply to a broad range of building code and property maintenance violations, outlined below: Current Penalties (§2-13-23 (A)) Not less than Not more First Violation Second violation Third or subsequent violation than $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $250 $500 $750 The proposed ordinance will add a new Section 2-13-24 to provide new penalties for certain water conservation and onsite water reuse requirements. These delineations will provide a more nuanced approach to penalties, particularly for residential customers, first violations, and allows for escalated penalties as #22-1442 WWWC: 3/9/22 Council: 3/24/22 drought stage restrictions increase. Austin Water Conservation will develop standard operating guidance regarding recommended penalties within the penalty ranges for the hearing officer. Such recommendations will generally be based upon the severity of the violation. The new Section 2-13-24 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on City of Austin 2022-2023 Budget Recommendations WHEREAS, in a memo dated February 2nd, Kerri Lang, City of Austin Budget Officer, requested feedback on the City’s FY 2022-23 budget from Boards and Commissions by March 31st, 2022. WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission would like to provide feedback and recommendations regarding certain items on the FY 2022-23 budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission has the following comments and recommendations regarding the City of Austin FY 2022-23 Budget: 1. [DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION: Customer Energy Solutions (Green Building Program): Austin Energy staff are requesting “$50,000 to hire a firm to look at an existing database of hazardous materials, add to it, and develop a calculator to direct decision making for building designers based upon healthy material typology. The tool will provide the information necessary to allow a project team to identify which materials should be prioritized to maximize the long-term health benefits to building occupants.” The RMC supports this budget request, as both the RMC and Austin Energy staff are interested in exploring ways to incentivize the use of healthy materials and reduce the use of hazardous materials in building construction. ]
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20220322-008 Resolution on City of Austin 2022-2023 Budget Recommendations Whereas in a memo dated February 2nd, Kerri Lang, City of Austin Budget Officer, requested feedback on the City’s FY 2022-23 budget from Boards and Commissions by March 31st, 2022. Whereas the Resource Management Commission would like to provide feedback and recommendations regarding certain items on the FY 2022-23 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission has the following comments and recommendations regarding the City of Austin FY 2022-23 Budget: 1. Customer Energy Solutions (Green Building Program): Austin Energy staff are requesting “$50,000 to hire a firm to look at an existing database of hazardous materials, add to it, and develop a calculator to direct decision making for building designers based upon healthy material typology. The tool will provide the information necessary to allow a project team to identify which materials should be prioritized to maximize the long-term health benefits to building occupants.” The RMC supports this budget request, as both the RMC and Austin Energy staff are interested in exploring ways to incentivize the use of healthy materials and reduce the use of hazardous materials in building construction. The RMC recommends that the consultant work with a community advisory group assembled by the RMC and Austin Energy staff and that this process not preclude a more near-term solution to address this issue. 2. Customer Energy Solutions (Community Solar): The Resource Management Commission recommends that a Community Solar subsidy sufficient to allow for deployment of additional Community Solar installations on the local distribution grid in line with the criteria previously adopted by the RMC, funded by the Energy Efficiency Services (EES) Fee be included in Austin Energy’s FY 2023 Customer Energy Solutions budget. This subsidy will improve transparency and will enable equitable deployment of local rooftop solar. All customers pay the EES fee, which supports both energy efficiency and solar programs at Austin Energy, including residential solar rebates for those who install solar on their homes. Using some of those funds to support the Community Solar program will give renters, multifamily dwellers, lower-income and middle- income residents, those with poor credit, and those with rooftops unsuitable for solar greater ability to participate in a program that can utilize available roof space for solar. In addition to equity benefits, this reduces overall environmental impact by reducing land use for energy production …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20220322-009 Resolution on the Retirement of Austin Energy’s Portion of the Fayette Power Project Recommendations Whereas the Resource Management Commission would like to provide recommendations regarding the Fayette Power Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission has the following comments and recommendations regarding the Fayette Power Project: 1. Recommend that the Austin City Council direct Austin Energy to reject all annual budgets and expenses that come to the Fayette Management Committee, with the exception of expenses specifically for containing or cleaning up coal ash pollution from the facility, or other compliance issues. Council should direct Austin Energy to refuse to pay for any expenses not approved by the Fayette Management Committee. 2. Recommend that Austin City Council make all proposed budgets and expenses related to Fayette subject to City Council approval. Such items should be submitted to the EUC for a vote before they are sent to Council and all such budgets and expenses shall, at a minimum, properly classify costs or expenses as Capital Betterments or Station Work as those terms are defined in the Agreement. Any parts of the Austin Energy budget that are related to Fayette should be publicly shown as line items in the proposed City Budget. 3. Recommend that Council direct Austin Energy to provide a rate impact analysis based on the best offer that LCRA was willing to agree to and present that analysis to the EUC, RMC and City Council. 4. Recommend City Council direct Austin Energy to immediately resume negotiations with LCRA and explore every avenue available to achieve closure of Austin Energy’s portion of Fayette as quickly as possible, in 2022 or 2023. 5. Recommend City Council direct Austin Energy to conduct a study on the cost of full decommissioning of Austin Energy’s share of Fayette. Those costs should be incorporated into the ongoing cost of service study and upcoming rate case. 6. Recommend that City Council direct Austin Energy to run its portion of Fayette at its low sustaining limit (LSL), subject to ERCOT requirements, if it can’t be closed by the end of 2022. 7. Recommend that City Council allocate adequate funding for environmental testing at the Fayette Coal Plant to assure full compliance with CCR and other environmental regulations. 8. Recommend that City Council direct Austin Energy to present to the EUC, RMC and City Council an …
