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July 17, 2025

Agenda original pdf

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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, …

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Item 2- Facilities Strategic Plan original pdf

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Posting Language ..Title Authorize 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. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $28,333 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 a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DPL3000REBID for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2025, and closed on March 27, 2025. Of the four 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=142124 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance 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. 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: July 17, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with a strategic plan for its facilities. The first phase of the plan will include a baseline condition assessment of owned and leased properties, including office spaces, dispatch locations, distribution centers, warehouses, payment centers, revenue measures and controls, metering operations, and service centers. The assessment will examine how current facility locations impact outage response times. The report from the first phase will provide foundational knowledge for the second phase, which will focus on findings analysis and strategic recommendations. Overall, the plan will support Austin Energy’s operational efficiency and long-term utility management over Item 2 the next ten years to meet the demands of Austin’s rapid growth and energy customers. The …

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Item 3- Regulatory Consulting original pdf

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Posting Language ..Title Authorize 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. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $25,000 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: Professional Service. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance 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. 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: July 17, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide regulatory consulting services in the development of Austin Energy’s transmission cost of service (TCOS) rate filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The TCOS is the cost of moving electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s used by customers and covers the cost of investing in and maintaining the transmission energy infrastructure within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The TCOS rate filing helps Austin Energy maintain a strong financial rating, provides affordable and fair transmission pricing in Texas, and ensures the filing is consistent with standard industry practices and regulatory requirements. The contractor will provide expert advice and consultation to develop and process a filing for a change in transmission rates. The services include development of the cost-of-service analysis, drafting the rate filing, writing and defending witness testimony, reviewing relevant case history, and presenting to relevant groups, such as the Public Utility Commission, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Austin City Council, and the State of Texas. Item 3 Austin Energy’s last comprehensive TCOS case was filed in 2005. Since then, Austin Energy …

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Item 4- Permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement original pdf

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Posting Language ..Title Authorize 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, from Carmen Marie Nenadal, as Trustee of the Carmen Marie Nenadal Living Trust, for a total amount not to exceed $81,174, including closing costs. Funding: $81,174 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; Tina Little, Austin Energy Director, Electric Systems and Shared Services, 512-322-6396. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 17, 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 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. The I-35 Capital Express Lady Bird Lake project runs along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Blvd. An independent, third-party appraisal was procured to establish the fair market value of the proposed acquisition. The appraisal supports the purchase price of $79,753. The amount of the purchase price plus closing costs is not to exceed $81,174. The State of Texas will reimburse the City for the cost to acquire these property rights, pursuant to both the Standard Utility Agreement executed between the parties regarding the relocation of Circuit 1015 and the Settlement Agreement in Case No. C-1-PB-24-001200 in Travis County Probate Court No. 1, concerning the State’s condemnation of the City’s property at 1007 Lambie Street. Item 4

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Item 5- Power Battery Tolling Agreement original pdf

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Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a battery tolling agreement with Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC, a Jupiter Power subsidiary, for up to 100 megawatts of electricity from a utility-scale battery facility, in an estimated amount not to exceed $14,400,000 per year, for a term up to 20 years, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $288,000,000. Funding: $14,400,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating budget. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $14,400,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating budget. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Michael Enger, Vice-President, Market Operations & Resource Planning (512) 322-6183. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 17, 2025: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: On February 3, 2025, Austin Energy issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a utility-scale battery tolling agreement for locally sited battery assets. The battery tolling agreement recommended in this action resulted from the solicitation and will provide Austin Energy with the opportunity to progress toward its local battery storage capacity goal. On December 12, 2024, Council approved the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035, which updated the strategic energy policy for Austin Energy. The updated plan includes a goal of achieving local battery storage capacity of 100 megawatts (MWs) or more to Austin Energy’s supply portfolio by 2027. The battery tolling agreement recommended in this action contributes to reaching the 2027 local battery storage capacity goal after the project begins commercial operation in late 2026 (for calendar year 2027) and will increase the utility’s local electricity storage capacity to help protect and mitigate wholesale load price risk. This utility-scale battery tolling agreement will provide for the utilization and dispatch of up to 100 MWs of local battery storage capacity from a project to be constructed in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Austin Energy Load Zone. The agreement will not require Austin Energy to invest any funds in the construction, operation, or maintenance of the project. The agreement will provide for a non-escalating fixed price per kilowatt month (kw-mo) of capacity. The structure of the agreement allows Austin Energy …

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Item 6- Underground Electrical Civil Construction original pdf

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Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for the Underground Electrical Civil Construction for Austin Energy with Mastec North America, Inc., to increase the amount by $48,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $120,000,000. Funding: $48,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Energy. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 20.88% MBE and 0. 64% WBE. Prior Council Action: November 18, 2021 - Council approved a contract with Mastec North America, Inc. for the Underground Electrical Civil Construction Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity project. 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: July 17, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electrical Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract supplements Austin Energy’s (AE) labor force to provide ready access to contract labor and equipment for underground transmission and distribution services, all facets of electric distribution, transmission and substation underground services, routine electric service extensions, and providing support for emergency, storm, holiday, and electric outage restoration. These services are essential to help reduce outages and long-term disturbances in the electric systems that affect AE customers. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which provides for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time, usually an initial term with extension options. They are commonly used when precise quantities of supplies or services, above a specified minimum, cannot be determined. IDIQ contracts help streamline the contract process and service delivery and allow the City the flexibility to add work as needs arise or change. As each project is defined, a specific work assignment will be assigned to the contractor who will complete the scope of work for the unit prices included in the contract. Work deadlines will be established for each work assignment. Item 6 Additional authorization is needed to continue staff augmented support services for the remaining contract term due to various factors, including the increase in the City’s …

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Item 7- EUC Annual Internal Review original pdf

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Electric Utility Commission Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: (A) The commission shall review and analyze all policies and procedures of the electric utility, including the electric rate structure, fuel costs and charges, customer services, capital investments, new generation facilities, selection of types of fuel, budget, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, billing procedures, and the transfer of electric utility revenues from the utility fund to the general fund. (B) The commission shall advise the city council, the city manager, the electric utility, city departments, and city boards, commissions, and committees on policy matters relating to the electric utility. All advisory information given shall simultaneously be forwarded to the city manager. (C) The commission may review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on proposed electric utility projects for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program. (D) The commission may request that the city council hire an outside consultant every five years to make a comprehensive review of the policies and procedures of the electric utility. The commission may initiate an external or internal review of the policies and procedures of the electric utility. If the commission initiates a review, it shall report its findings to the city council and the city manager. (E) The commission shall interpret the role of the electric utility to the public and the role of the public to the electric utility. The commission may hold a public hearing and briefing session every six months to explain new policies and to take citizens comments, suggestions, and complaints. (F) The commission may make recommendations to the city council before final council action on a policy or procedure of the electric utility. Item 7 EUC Annual Review and Work Plan 2024-2025 (G) The commission shall request from the city manager any information that it deems to pertain to the electric utility. (H) The commission shall, as a body, review customer complaint procedures, accept specific customer grievances and complaints, and make recommendations to the city council and city manager based on its findings. This duty does not supersede, replace, or substitute for the appeal procedures provided to customers in the City Utility Service Regulations. (I) The commission shall seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards, committees, and commissions, city departments and individuals, institutions and agencies concerned with the policies, …

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Item 8- Overhead Distribution Resilience Study original pdf

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Overhead Distribution Resilience Study A step toward a comprehensive Distribution Resiliency Plan David Tomczyszyn Vice President, Electric System Engineering & Technical Services Austin Energy Michael Cote Project Delivery Director – Energy & Utility Consulting 1898 & Co. July 2025 © Austin Energy Item 8 Agenda Austin Energy System Overview & Background Overhead Resilience Study Next Steps & Questions 2 The Why Recent Events Recent storms, including Uri, Mara, and the May Microburst — reinforce the importance of investments to strengthen the electric grid. Federal Funding Austin Energy proactively sought federal funding to assess and improve resiliency. Goal Strengthen Austin Energy’s electric distribution system to better withstand and recover from major events. 3 FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Pre-Project Funding Grant Assess the current-state overhead distribution system for opportunities to harden, automate, and sectionalize to enhance load shed, critical load isolation, and cold load pickup capabilities during blue sky and severe weather events. 4 Distribution Resiliency Plan Overhead Resiliency Study Underground Feasibility Study Distribution Resiliency Plan Existing Reliability Programs 5 STUDY INTRODUCTION 6 1898 & CO. PART OF BURNS & McDONNELL 1 8 9 8 & C o . | P E O P L E 600+ Specialists in Planning, Technology, and Consulting T E X A S R E S I L I E N C Y S T U D Y E X P E R I E N C E ( S P S O N L Y ) 7 STUDY SCOPE OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION RESILIENCE STUDY Grant Funded Opportunity AS-IS STATE: Analyze the design and operation of the distribution system against Austin Energy’s current philosophies and standards to identify areas of improvement. FEEDER COORDINATION STUDIES: Individual coordination studies performed on each feeder incorporating Austin Energy’s current fusing and grid automation devices. FUTURE STATE: Initiatives detailing new technologies and industry trends Austin Energy should consider when developing future resilience strategies. TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 Included interviews across Austin Energy work groups. Benchmarked against industry trends. 8 AS-IS STATE 9 AS-IS STATE| SCOPE Evaluate the current capabilities of Austin Energy’s overhead distribution system to inform future planning. STANDARDS CAPACITY ANALYSIS LOAD SHED DER HOSTING CAPACITY Evaluate design standards and check equipment compliance using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and system models Identify feeders and substations nearing thermal or voltage limits Quantify current and potential load shed capability in response to ERCOT-directed events Assess system readiness to integrate …

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Customer Energy Solutions FY 25 Savings Report original pdf

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Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL MW Goal 2.50 0.90 0.70 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.80 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.35 1.48 1.34 4.41 4.60 1.71 13.89 MW To Date 0.94 0.19 0.63 0.09 0.80 1.95 0.94 0.99 0.38 6.91 MW To Date 3.33 3.33 MW To Date 0.20 1.05 1.72 3.38 1.86 1.10 9.31 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 Non-Public - AE# Customer Energy Solutions FY25 YTD MW Savings Report As of May 2025 Percentage 38% 21% 89% 29% 46% 300% 94% 17% 19% Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers Participants To Date MWh To Date 1,360 187 785 2,043 127,072 4,406 4,147 68 34 13,030 1,905.99 266.08 1,183.08 458.57 6,494.81 3,883.66 2,503.61 2,109.24 831.78 19,636.82 Rebate Budget $ 1,200,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 5,450,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 15,850,000 Spent to Date $ 598,144 $ 438,519 $ 7,113,887 $ 100,863 $ 670,723 $ 1,545,750 $ 1,373,933 $ 645,430 $ 245,771 $ 12,733,020 Percentage 52% 0% Participant Type Devices Customers Participants To Date MWh To Date 2,344 2,344 0 0.00 Rebate Budget $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 254,230 $ 254,230 Percentage 58% 71% 128% 77% 41% 65% Participant Type Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 260 1,341 4,117 6,593 2,802 4,036 12,311 0 235 1,450 3,625 3,910 5,288 3,590 18,098 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 38.09 MW To Date 19.55 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 27,685 37,734.84 Rebate Budget $ 19,450,000 Spent to Date $ 12,987,250 16.03 14.06 10.12 16.07 63% 114% 143,945 17,548 18380.75 16515.07 $ $ 14,100,000 2,002,941 $ $ …

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Item 7- EUC Annual Internal Review V2 original pdf

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Electric Utility Commission Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: (A) The commission shall review and analyze all policies and procedures of the electric utility, including the electric rate structure, fuel costs and charges, customer services, capital investments, new generation facilities, selection of types of fuel, budget, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, billing procedures, and the transfer of electric utility revenues from the utility fund to the general fund. (B) The commission shall advise the city council, the city manager, the electric utility, city departments, and city boards, commissions, and committees on policy matters relating to the electric utility. All advisory information given shall simultaneously be forwarded to the city manager. (C) The commission may review, study, and make recommendations to the Planning Commission on proposed electric utility projects for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Program. (D) The commission may request that the city council hire an outside consultant every five years to make a comprehensive review of the policies and procedures of the electric utility. The commission may initiate an external or internal review of the policies and procedures of the electric utility. If the commission initiates a review, it shall report its findings to the city council and the city manager. (E) The commission shall interpret the role of the electric utility to the public and the role of the public to the electric utility. The commission may hold a public hearing and briefing session every six months to explain new policies and to take citizens comments, suggestions, and complaints. (F) The commission may make recommendations to the city council before final council action on a policy or procedure of the electric utility. EUC Annual Review and Work Plan 2024-2025 (G) The commission shall request from the city manager any information that it deems to pertain to the electric utility. (H) The commission shall, as a body, review customer complaint procedures, accept specific customer grievances and complaints, and make recommendations to the city council and city manager based on its findings. This duty does not supersede, replace, or substitute for the appeal procedures provided to customers in the City Utility Service Regulations. (I) The commission shall seek to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards, committees, and commissions, city departments and individuals, institutions and agencies concerned with the policies, procedures, and …

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Item 9- FY 2025/26 Austin Energy Budget original pdf

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Austin Energy FY 2026 Proposed Budget Electric Utility Commission John Davis Acting Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 07/17/2025 © Austin Energy Item 9 Disclaimer Certain information set forth in this presentation contains forecasted financial information. Forecasts necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance. Although the forecasted financial information contained in this presentation is based upon what Austin Energy management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forecasted financial information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forecasts. In addition, this presentation contains unaudited information and should be read in conjunction with the City of Austin’s audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports. 2 Agenda Overview and Highlights Financial Health Ratepayer Impact 2026 Annual Budget 3 FY 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation Overview and Highlights 4 FY 2026 Austin Energy Requirements ($ millions) FY 2026 Total Austin Energy Sources FY 2026 Sources Drivers Regulatory and CRR Revenue $244.1 Community Benefit Revenue $123.3 Transmission Revenue $116.3 Interest Revenue $44.0 Other Revenue $76.8 $1.95B Power Supply Revenue $592.9 Base Revenue $749.2 • • • • • Increase Base Rate revenue due to five percent base rate increase - $38.5M Increase in Power Supply revenue – $17.1M Increase Regulatory revenue due to rising costs in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market and recovery of GFT - $10.7M Increase Community Benefit revenue primarily due to increases in Customer Assistance Program (CAP) enrollment, Rebates & Incentives in support of the Resource Generation Plan, and recovery of General Fund Transfer (GFT) - $26.9M Increase Transmission revenue based on increased ERCOT demand - $7.5M 5 FY 2026 Austin Energy Costs ($ millions) FY 2026 Total Austin Energy Budget Debt Service $195.0 City-General Fund Transfer $139.0 CIP Transfer $123.5 FY 2026 Operating & Maintenance Expense (O&M) Breakout Transmission & ERCOT $217.7 Power Supply $527.7 $1.99B Joint Projects $124.6 City-Direct Transfers / Other $77.3 O&M $590.0 Personnel $340.1 Contractuals $230.2 $590.0M Commodities $19.8 6 FY 2026 Cost Drivers • • • Increase to employee salary and fringe cost - $14.8M including $2.2M for additional FTEs Increase in Austin Energy's share of operating costs for the South Texas Nuclear Plant (STP) and Fayette Power Project (FPP) - $13.5M Increase transmission expense due to rising …

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Item 8- Executive Summary Overhead Resiliency Study original pdf

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OVERHEAD RESILIENCY STUDY AUSTIN ENERGY COMPONENT B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY July 15, 2025 Item 8 Disclaimer 1898 & Co.® is a part of Burns & McDonnell that performs or provides business, technology, and consulting services. 1898 & Co. does not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. The reader is responsible for obtaining independent advice concerning these matters. That advice should be considered by reader, as it may affect the content, opinions, advice, or guidance given by 1898 & Co. Further, 1898 & Co. has no obligation and has made no undertaking to update these materials after the date hereof, notwithstanding that such information may become outdated or inaccurate. These materials serve only as the focus for consideration or discussion; they are incomplete without the accompanying oral commentary or explanation and may not be relied on as a stand-alone document. The information, analysis, and opinions contained in this material are based on publicly available sources, secondary market research, and financial or operational information, or otherwise information provided by or through 1898 & Co. clients whom have represented to 1898 & Co. they have received appropriate permissions to provide to 1898 & Co., and as directed by such clients, that 1898 & Co. is to rely on such client-provided information as current, accurate, and complete. 1898 & Co. has not conducted complete or exhaustive research, or independently verified any such information utilized herein, and makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, that such information is current, accurate, or complete. Projected data and conclusions contained herein are based (unless sourced otherwise) on the information described above and are the opinions of 1898 & Co. which should not be construed as definitive forecasts and are not guaranteed. Current and future conditions may vary greatly from those utilized or assumed by 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. has no control over weather; cost and availability of labor, material, and equipment; labor productivity; energy or commodity pricing; demand or usage; population demographics; market conditions; changes in technology, and other economic or political factors affecting such estimates, analyses, and recommendations. To the fullest extent permitted by law, 1898 & Co. shall have no liability whatsoever to any reader or any other third party, and any third party hereby waives and releases any rights and claims it may have at any time against 1898 & Co. and any Burns & McDonnell affiliated company, with regard to this material, …

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June 9, 2025

Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION June 9, 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 May 12, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Green Building Program by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss and approve a recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. 4. Discussion of electric landscaping equipment distribution event. 5. Discussion and approval of changes to the 2025 EUC meeting schedule. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendations on hiring process for new Austin Energy general manager. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nici Huff at Austin Energy, at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Nici Huff at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com.

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Green Building Program Presentation original pdf

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Austin Energy Green Building Program Overview Heidi Kasper Energy Efficiency Services Director, Green Building 06/09/2025 © Austin Energy Item 2 History and Mission Austin Energy Green Building developed the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, creating a model for many other cities as well as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. Since 1991, Austin Energy Green Building has provided: • Ratings and programs. • Education and outreach. • Advocacy and planning. Mission To cultivate innovation in building and transportation for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic and human well-being. 2 Environmental and Community Impact Ratings AEGB provides design tools and rates the sustainability of new and remodeled single family, multifamily and commercial buildings. Education and Outreach AEGB creates education opportunities for the public and professionals plus celebrates rated projects through marketing and events. Policies and Codes Program results inform development of City of Austin codes, and planning incentives. 3 Rating Goals and Measures Conservation Energy | Water | Materials • Resource Generation Plan • Water Forward Zero Waste Plan • • Climate Equity Plan Quality of Life Environment | Transportation | Education | Equity • Promote healthier indoor & outdoor environments • Promote transportation options that work for everyone • • • Provide buildings that work for everyone Increase human health & well-being Improve construction worker health and safety 4 Rating Structure The number of sustainability measures a project incorporates determines its star rating. Basic Requirements 30 – 54 pts 55 – 79 pts 80 – 104 pts 105 pts or more 1-Star 2-Star 3-Star 4-Star 5-Star *2023 single family rating point scale 5 Austin Energy Green Building Ratings AEGB rates new construction and major renovation projects for three markets. Vaulted House Juno General Marshall Middle School Single Family Production and Custom Homes Multifamily Residential < 8 Stories Commercial and Residential > 7 Stories 20,927 17.3 K Austin | 3.7 K Extended Area 249 49.8 M sq. ft. | 43.6 K dwelling units 397 56.9 M sq. ft. | 15.9 K dwelling units 21,573 rated projects total reported from FY 1991 - 2024 6 Austin Energy Green Building Impact FY2007 – FY2024 By the Numbers Equivalent Impacts Demand savings – 429 MW Electricity savings – 936,181 MWh Natural gas savings – 2,842,360 ccf Solar PV generation – 6,222 MWh CO2e savings – 176,532 metric tons Water savings – 1,250,543,000 gallons Construction …

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20250609-003: Commissioners Email Communication Policy original pdf

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ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-003 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Use of personal email addresses by City of Austin volunteer commissioners Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Raul Alvarez Recommendation Allow for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission respectfully requests that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. Specifically, commissioners and city staff should be explicitly allowed to copy personal email addresses when emailing commissioners at city (BC) email addresses. A commissioner’s official city email address should still be included on all official communications. Rationale: The City of Austin Clerk’s Office has begun informing staff liaisons for City of Austin boards and commissions that they must only use commissioners’ official city email addresses, due to a requirement in city code. Prior to this recent guidance, some commissioners had requested that correspondence be directed to both their city email address and a personal email address that they check more frequently. This enabled volunteer commissioners to avoid missing communications from liaisons, other city staff, fellow commissioners, and the public. Making communicating with staff and fellow commissioners easier can make serving boards and commissions more accessible and allow commissioners to be more productive on behalf of the City of Austin. Many volunteer commissioners are also working at least one full-time job. Many also have other family and community responsibilities and commitments. Many already have more than one email account to keep up with and adding another can be a significant burden for some commissioners. Commissioners are informed during the mandatory trainings for commissioners that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel – city or personal – that the commissioner uses. Vote: 10-0 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Johnathon Blackburn; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: None Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison

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20250609-006: Hiring New Austin Energy General Manager original pdf

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ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250609-006 Date: June 9, 2025 Subject: Hiring New Austin Energy General Manager Motioned By: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair Seconded By: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair Recommendation Establish decarbonization experience criteria for candidates and host public forum for finalists. Description of Recommendation to Council: The Electric Utility Commission recommends that the following be included in the hiring process for the next Austin Energy general manager: 1. Establishment of clear criteria for experience that align with the decarbonization goals of Austin Energy, as established by the City Council. 2. One or more hybrid format public forums for a short list (3-5) of finalists for the position that are open to the public and recorded. Attendees should have the opportunity to ask a question of the candidates. Rationale: The general manager of Austin Energy needs to be prepared for more than just operating an electric utility. Austin Energy is different from many utilities because it is publicly owned. And it is different even from many publicly owned utilities because of the priorities of the Austin community and the Austin City Council. The Austin City Council has repeatedly adopted plans that envision the phasing out of fossil fuels at the utility. Doing so will require several changes in programs, operations and policies at the utility. The next general manager must be someone who embraces this challenge and is eager to find solutions to difficult problems. The Austin Energy general manager must be comfortable with responding to the public in a productive way in times of crisis and as a regular course of business. The Austin Energy general manager at times becomes the most visible face of the city government. Engaging the public in a way that builds trust is essential. Participating in at least one public forum prior to being hired is one way to get a taste of how a candidate will approach responding to the public. Vote: 7-0-3 1 of 2 For: Chair Dave Tuttle; Vice Chair Kaiba; Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; Commissioner Cesar Benavides; Commissioner Al Braden; Commissioner Cyrus Reed Against: None Abstentions: Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn; Commissioner Chris Gillett; Commissioner Chris Kirksey Absent: Commissioner Joshua Rhodes Attest: Nici Huff Nici Huff, Staff Liaison 2 of 2

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Customer Energy Solutions FY 25 Savings Report original pdf

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Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL MW Goal 2.50 0.90 0.70 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.80 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.35 1.48 1.34 4.41 4.60 1.71 13.89 MW To Date 0.84 0.17 0.59 0.09 0.80 1.61 0.77 0.90 0.38 6.15 MW To Date 3.33 3.33 MW To Date 0.20 0.92 1.56 3.30 1.83 1.07 8.87 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 Non-Public - AE# Customer Energy Solutions FY25 YTD MW Savings Report As of April 2025 Percentage 34% 19% 85% 29% 46% 247% 77% 15% 19% Percentage 52% 0% Percentage 56% 62% 116% 75% 40% 63% Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers 1,217 165 735 2,043 127,072 4,142 3,451 65 30 11,848 1,701.98 236.95 1,116.32 458.57 6,494.81 3,047.05 2,352.20 1,890.81 802.15 18,100.84 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 5,450,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 15,850,000 Spent to Date $ 541,863 $ 375,318 $ 6,672,807 $ 100,863 $ 670,723 $ 1,285,851 $ 1,096,222 $ 824,219 $ 238,338 $ 11,806,204 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Devices Customers 2,344 2,344 0 0.00 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 254,230 $ 254,230 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 253 1,180 3,495 6,353 2,713 3,974 11,281 0 229 1,279 3,614 3,705 5,107 3,466 17,398 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 38.09 MW To Date 18.35 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget 25,473 35,499.15 $ 19,450,000 Spent to Date $ 12,060,434 16.03 14.06 9.32 15.75 58% 112% 142,602 16,534 16915.52 15985.67 $ $ 14,100,000 2,002,693 $ $ …

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Agenda original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION May 12, 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 April 14, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Network Perception software for Austin Energy with Dragos, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $40,000 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continuation of the Better Building Energy Efficiency Lending Program for Austin Energy with Velocity Credit Union, to increase the amount by $5,000,000 and to extend the term by five years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,400,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 5. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers program administration for Austin Energy with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in …

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Item 2- Engineering Software original pdf

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Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for power engineering software solutions for Austin Energy with CYME International T & D, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $166,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $166,666 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: May 12, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with the CYME Gateway software solution, which is a single software suite for critical engineering planning functions. CYME Gateway software was developed for the electric utility industry and is used in engineering planning to help design and manage electrical distribution systems, connecting various data sources and electrical devices and grids into one platform, allowing engineers to simulate, analyze, and optimize performance of these systems. This software will help improve Austin Energy’s efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in power distribution planning and will support the development of its forecasted engineering plans, planning studies and analysis of system growth over the next five years. Currently, Austin Energy utilizes a combination of applications and is seeking to replace multiple applications with a single, unified planning platform. This is a new contract, and CYME International T&D, Inc. is the sole provider of the software and services. Item 2

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