MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION August 11, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Special Called Meeting on July 17, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for vacuum interrupter switches for Austin Energy with Techline Inc., for a term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $166,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for manhole covers, boxes, and accessories for Austin Energy with Techline Pipe LP, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $18,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for an amendment to a contract for continued service of the UPLAN network management and modeling software, support, and subscription services for Austin Energy with LGC Consulting, to increase the amount by $540,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,019,667. Funding: $270,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for arc flash study, hazard assessment, and mitigation consulting services for Austin Energy with E-hazard Management, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications Statements solicitation RFQS 1100 DCM4005 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 9, 2024, and closed on February 6, 2025. Of the 26 offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141807 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for system-wide arc flash studies as well as hazard assessment and mitigation consulting services for Austin Energy’s electrical systems and all physical buildings. An arc flash is a type of electrical explosion that is caused by a fault in an electrical system. The scope of services includes all engineering work necessary to complete the arc flash study, such as short-circuit analysis, equipment evaluation, and coordination studies. Findings from the study will inform the development of a detailed hazard assessment and will guide implementation of hazard mitigation strategies, including safe work practices and policy updates. Item 10 An evaluation team …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize four contracts for temporary technology staffing with Genius Road, LLC d/b/a Genius Road; Internal Data Resources, Inc. d/b/a Idr, Inc. d/b/a Idr;; Tryfacta Inc.; and Workquest, each for a term of one year, and authorize amendments to 25 cooperative contracts for continued temporary technology staffing with Abacus Technical, LLC.; Allied Consultants, Inc.; Amer Technology Inc.; Apex Inc.; Athomtech, Inc.; Bansar Technology; C&T Information Technology Consulting Inc.; COGENT Infotech Corporation; Conquest Consulting LLC; Dynamic Computing Services Corporation; E-Consulting Inc.; EKHP Consulting; Esolvit, Inc.; GB Tech, Inc.; GTS Government Solutions, Inc. d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions; HT Staffing, LLC; Infojini Inc.; Luna Data Solutions, Inc.; National Human Resources Group, Inc.; Neos Consulting Group LLC; Nipun Systems Inc.; Sistema Technologies, Inc.; Soal Technologies, LLC.; Steck Systems, Inc; TEXAS GovLink, Inc. to extend the terms by one year and to increase the combined amounts for all contracts by $18,000,000 for revised total contract amounts for all 29 contracts not to exceed $83,500,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $18,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $18,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was previously awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: July 28, 2022 - Council approved 31 contracts for technology staff augmentation with 31 contractors. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Contract amendments with 25 technology staffing firms for one additional year and new one-year contracts with four additional contractors will provide Austin Energy with the continued expertise to augment its permanent workforce. Functions of technology staff through these contracts include project managers to support critical Austin Energy projects through the technology planning and implementation phases, technical training, and technology consulting. These services are needed to allow Austin Energy to bring in Item 11 targeted expertise. Austin Energy’s technology staffing model consists of permanent City staff and temporary …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the aggregate amounts of $3,830,000 for multifamily programs and $3,375,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined budget amount of $7,205,000. Funding: $7,205,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,205,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of rebates for commercial and multifamily customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission August 19, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s energy efficiency rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce energy demand and associated costs, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. Aggregate authority for the issuance of rebates has been requested and approved in FY2020 thru FY2025. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue rebates to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for energy efficiency improvements in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $7,205,000. The aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs by reducing the wait time needed to be reimbursed for energy efficiency upgrades. Multifamily customers receive an average of three upgrades per unit (e.g., smart thermostats, lighting, solar screens, HVAC tune-up, etc.), helping to reduce their energy costs. New construction incentives are also available for Multifamily properties pursuing passive building certification. This demonstration program will incentivize four to five affordable housing projects for predesign and post construction milestones. The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers/owners will receive rebate funding promptly after work has been completed. Item 12
Posting Language ..Title Authorize issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an aggregated amount not to exceed $5,300,000 for customer-sited commercial solar installations and $2,000,000 for customer- sited multifamily installations, for a total combined budget amount of $7,300,000 to qualifying solar incentive projects. Funding: $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of rebates for commercial and multifamily customer energy efficiency measures during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission August 19, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission Additional Backup Information: The purpose of the Austin Energy solar incentives is to expand adoption of customer-sited solar. The Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) solar program offers commercial customers payments based on the metered solar production of their approved PV system for the first 5 years of operation. The Austin Energy Solar Capacity-Based Incentive (CBI) Programs support solar installations via a one-time, upfront rebate payment. These programs advance the stated goals of expanding locally-sited solar, carbon reduction, and resiliency. The authorization of aggregate authority for the issuance of solar incentives will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue solar incentives to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY2026) for customer-sited solar installations in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $7,300,000. This aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs. The process allows Austin Energy to approve projects for construction and avoid the one to two months of delay that would have otherwise occurred while moving through the RCA process. Item 13
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for vacuum interrupter switches for Austin Energy with Techline Inc., for a term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $166,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $166,667 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 CPG1000 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on April 28, 2025, and closed on May 27, 2025. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141060 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide vacuum interrupter switches for Austin Energy. Vacuum interrupter switches safely stop the flow of electricity during abnormal conditions such as short circuits or overloads by quickly breaking the connection inside a sealed vacuum, which prevents sparks and damage. Vacuum interrupter switches are a main component of load switches, generator circuit-breakers, medium-voltage circuit-breakers, and high- voltage circuit-breakers. They will be used on an as-needed basis to replace units as they reach their end of life and for new project installations. If Council does not approve the contract, restoration of power outages may be impacted. Item 2
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for manhole covers, boxes, and accessories for Austin Energy with Techline Pipe LP, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $18,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $18,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 BAS1003 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on March 17, 2025, and closed on April 22, 2025. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141010 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for the purchase, delivery and placement of manhole covers, boxes, and accessories for Austin Energy. The equipment will be used for both new construction and ongoing maintenance of Austin Energy’s underground distribution and communication systems. It will also provide secure and safe access for personnel to enter underground areas where they install, operate, and maintain electrical equipment and cables. The recommended contractor was the previous provider of these goods. Without this contract, Austin Energy may be unable to maintain and install inground electrical equipment and ensure the safety of personnel working on these units. Item 3
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued service of the UPLAN network management and modeling software, support, and subscription services for Austin Energy with LGC Consulting, to increase the amount by $540,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,019,667. Funding: $270,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $270,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget for Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with Chapter 2-9B of the City Code (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for this contract. Prior Council Action: November 1, 2012 - Council approved a contract for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. September 20, 2018 - Council approved ratification of an amendment for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. October 18, 2018 - Council approved an amendment for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. November 30, 2023 - Council approved an amendment for UPLAN network management and modeling software, support and subscription services with LGG Consulting. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract amendment is for continued licenses, ongoing maintenance, and support services for UPLAN software for Austin Energy. UPLAN is a full network management and modeling system that replicates the behavior of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market to simulate the financial and physical Item 4 operations of the entire grid. This software is the main tool used to develop and analyze scenarios that form the basis of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, forecast the market and model the performance of Austin Energy’s generation within that forecast on a monthly basis. LCG Consulting is the …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for evaluation and reporting of energy efficiency programs for Austin Energy with LMPWorks d/b/a Brightline Group for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, and funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DCM3035 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 24, 2025, and closed on March 27, 2025. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141573 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide evaluation, measurement, verification, and reporting services for Austin Energy’s energy efficiency, demand response, green building, and renewable energy programs. The contractor will track energy savings, cost savings, reduced emissions as well as other benefits resulting from Austin Energy’s energy efficiency policies and initiatives. The contractor will also monitor progress towards goals established in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 adopted by Council in December 2024. The recommended contractor has experience in energy efficiency solutions, utility operations, data analysis, Item 5 policy compliance, evaluation measurement, and verification and reporting services. Services include utilizing existing aggregated …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for infrastructure health management and security tools for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $303,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $303,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. The Financial Services Department and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these goods and services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for ManageEngine products, a software suite that supports network health monitoring, cybersecurity, including fault detection and real-time change tracking, active directory management, technology asset lifecycle tracking, and system reporting. ManageEngine helps maintain the health and performance of Austin Energy’s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), which ensures reliable and efficient utility operations. ADMS manages distribution system reliability, field crew coordination, and outage response. The software also supports the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System, a mission-critical platform for safely operating and managing the electric transmission system. Overall, the ManageEngine suite helps ensure continued compliance with Electric Reliability Council of Texas requirements and supports the operation of related control and auxiliary systems. The State of Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one government could achieve independently, cooperative contracts routinely include superior terms, conditions, and pricing. Use of cooperative …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for information technology infrastructure management software and services for Austin Energy with Insight Public Sector Inc., for a term of three years in an amount not to exceed $780,000. Funding: $235,759 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $235,759 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. The Financial Services Department and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these goods and services required for the City. MBE/WBE: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the purchase of Quest software and support services, which allows application and database teams to quickly find, secure, and manage necessary data for projects and reporting, using an easy- to-understand interface. The software also supports streamlining of routine tasks such as upgrades and security checks, reducing risk and system downtime. Additionally, the Quest portfolio also includes tools that support large data transfers, which are critical during major system upgrades. The Omnia Partners Public Sector is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one government could achieve independently, cooperative contracts routinely include superior terms, conditions, and pricing. Use of cooperative contracts also results in lower administrative costs and time savings. If this contract is not approved, Austin Energy may face increased risk of system downtime, data loss, and security vulnerabilities. Item 7
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for LM6000 turbine control systems upgrades and support services for Austin Energy with EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,775,000. Funding: $1,920,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy, $28,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,920,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $28,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to support Austin Energy’s LM6000 turbine control systems at Sand Hill Energy Center. It includes ongoing support for the existing EthosEnergy control systems, units 1 - 4, and the upgrade of control systems on units 6 and 7. These systems are essential for monitoring and maintaining the safety, operability, and reliability of the turbines and generators at the facility. This is a sole source purchase, as EthosEnergy Power Plant Services, LLC is the sole manufacturer authorized to service, support, and provide warranty for these proprietary control systems. Without this contract, Austin Energy would lack the necessary support to maintain and upgrade the LM6000 turbine control systems, putting the reliability and safe operation of critical generation units at risk. Delays or failures in system performance could directly impact power generation capacity and system stability at Sand Hill Energy Center. Item 8
Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately a 0.0989 acres (4,306 square foot) permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, and a 0.1617 acres (7,043 square foot) temporary construction easement, both out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 20, Block 2, Elm Grove, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 241, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, the remainder of said Tract A (Tract One) and the remainder of said Lot 20 (Tract Two, save & except the south 5 feet) conveyed to The Young Men’s Christian Association of Austin (YMCA – formerly Extend-A-Care, Inc. per Certificate of Merger recorded in Document No. 2020122183, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas) by Special Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated December 30, 1992, as recorded in Volume 11843, Page 2553, Real Property Records, Travis County, Texas; situated and generally located at 55 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78702 from The Young Men’s Christian Association, a non-profit corporation, successor by merger to Extend-A- Care, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $993,392, including closing costs. Funding: $993,392 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Financial Services Department. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322- 6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322- 6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 11, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This proposed acquisition is required to relocate various structures along the existing circuit 1015 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of its Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express program. The Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express Lady Bird Lake project runs along Interstate Highway 35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/ Ben White Boulevard. An independent, third-party appraisal was procured to establish the fair-market valuation of the proposed acquisition. The appraisal supports the purchase price of $987,172. The amount of the purchase price plus closing costs is not to exceed $993,392. Item 9
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250811-014 Date: August 11, 2025 Subject: Recommendation against increasing Austin Energy monthly Customer Charge Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Recommendation against increasing the Austin Energy monthly Customer Charge for residential customers without a rate case Description of Recommendation to Council The Electric Utility Commission understands the need to increase rates to make up for a budget shortfall in FY 2026, but recommends that the monthly Customer Charge for residential customers remains at $15 per month until the conclusion of the next rate case. Any additional revenues that the Austin City Council believes are critical to collect from customers without the benefit of a full rate case should be levied from volumetric rates. This will preserve the important incentive to conserve energy and will protect lower-income customers who aren’t eligible for Customer Assistance Program (CAP) discounts from inequitable increases. Furthermore, the Austin City Council should consider scheduling Austin Energy rate cases more frequently than once every five years to better keep Austin Energy budgets aligned with costs. Rationale: The appropriate amount for the monthly Customer Charge for residential customers was a hotly contested issue in the last Austin Energy rate case, in 2022. Austin Energy proposed increasing the residential Customer Charge from $10 per month to $25 per month. The Independent Consumer Advocate and nearly all other parties to the rate case opposed this proposed increase on the grounds that it was inequitable and would reduce the incentive to conserve energy. Several Austin City Council members also raised similar concerns. As a result, the final decision approved by the Austin City Council was to phase in an increase to $15 per month over the course of three years. The remaining revenues were to be collected in the volumetric rates. As part of the proposed budget, Austin Energy is requesting a 5% increase in base rates in FY 2026, and also contemplating similar requests in future years of 5%. The FY 2026 budget proposal includes increasing the residential monthly Customer Charge from $15 per month to $16.50 per month and the fee would likely also be increased in future years. While the EUC recognizes the need for a base rate increase, we are concerned about a significant increase of five percent and specifically a significant increase in the residential monthly Customer Charge from $15 to $16.50 per month without going through a rate case. This is a significant …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION July 17, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on June 9, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for evaluation of facilities for Austin Energy with HDR Engineering, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $850,000. Funding: $28,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, and funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for regulatory consulting services for Austin Energy with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC. d/b/a NewGen Strategies and Solutions, for a term to be in effect until the scope of work is complete, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Funding: $25,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 0.0168 acres (730 square feet) of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, generally located at 1104 Lambie Street, Austin, Texas 78702, being a portion of Lot 19, Block 2, Elm Grove, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 241, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, …
