MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION September 14, 2026 ▪ 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Al Braden, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey AGENDA Ellu Nasser Cyrus Reed Kaiba White 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 Called Meeting on August 10, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775 plus a $2,485,078 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing two contracts for 19 percent aqueous ammonia, required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly, for Austin Energy with Baker Services, Inc. and GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,210,000. Funding: $20,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. Recommend approval authorizing five …
Item 10 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to grant an electric transmission easement across 10.014 acres (436,210 square feet) of the City-owned property located at 18524 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78653 to LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, a not-for-profit company of the Lower Colorado River Authority, for an amount not less than $184,258, to support a battery tolling project of Austin Energy and Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC, a subsidiary of Jupiter Power, LLC. Funding: The sale is projected to result in $184,258 of additional revenue to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note The sale is projected to result in $184,258 of additional revenue to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 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: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC, a subsidiary of Jupiter Power LLC, on behalf of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, a Texas not-for-profit corporation of the Lower Colorado River Authority, seeks to purchase from the City an electric transmission easement across the City-owned property located at 18524 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78653, along Blake Manor Road, to support the transmission of up to 100 megawatts of electricity from a utility-scale battery facility. This 100-megawatt utility-scale energy storage project will assist in stabilizing the energy grid and support Austin's clean energy goals. The sale consists of approximately 10.014 acres (436,210 square feet) of electric transmission easement out of section 27, John B. Walters Survey, Abstract No. 25 and section 56, Richard Duty Survey, Abstract No. 215 in in Travis County, Texas and being a portion of Tract 1 and Tract 13 conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas in Volume 10098, Page 617, recorded February 10, 1987 in the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas; a portion of that certain 22.29 acre tract conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas in Volume 3837, Page 1164, recorded April 28, 1970 in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and a portion of that certain 13.95 tract conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas …
Item 11 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of a permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0096 acres (419 square feet) of land out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, being a portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5, Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 2 conveyed to Ronald E. Savitsky, Jr., and Kandace S. Savisky, husband and wife, by General Warranty Deed (with Third Party Vendor’s Lien) dated November 14, 2007, as recorded in Document No. 2007211420, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $33,834 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Ronald E. Savitsky, Jr. and Kandace S. Savitsky. The property is located at 1000 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $33,834 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 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: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of the I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. This easement is necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National …
Item 12 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of a permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0122 acres (533 square feet) of land out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 3, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 3 conveyed to Kristopher X. Ali by Special Warranty Deed dated December 27, 2024, as recorded in Document No. 2025030705, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $43,040 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Kristopher X. Ali. The property is located at 1002 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $43,040 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 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: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of the I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east, across Interstate Highway 35, to Robinson Avenue. This easement is necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electrical Safety Code. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 1002 …
Item 13 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of a permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0172 acres (751 square feet) out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 5, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 5 conveyed to Arvind Pawan Ravikumar and Sowmya Srinivasan, spouses married to each other, by General Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien in Favor of Third Party dated February 24, 2022, as recorded in Document No. 2022035042, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $60,643 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Arvind Pawan Ravikumar and Sowmya Srinivasan. The property is located at 1006 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $60,643 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 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: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834 & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. The easements are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant …
Item 14 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0198 acres (861 square feet) out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 6, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 6 conveyed to Sean H. Nayebi-Oskoui an unmarried person, and Michael N. Nayebi-Oskoui, an unmarried person, by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated June 5, 2024, as recorded in Document No. 2024062333, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $69,526 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Sean H. Nayebi-Oskoui and Michael N. Nayebi-Oskoui. The property is located at 1008 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east, across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $69,526 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 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: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of the I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. This easement is necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electrical …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $23,475,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 11, 2025- Council approved issuance of non-contractual solar and energy efficiency rebates during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for multifamily and commercial programs. September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of non-contractual energy efficiency program rebates during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations 512- 322-6087; Richard Genece, VP of Customer Energy Solutions 512- 322-6327. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. September 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s CES rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce costs associated with energy efficiency and solar installation, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. Aggregate authority for the issuance of non-contractual rebates has been requested and approved in FY2020 thru FY2026. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue non-contractual rebates that exceed the FY2027 City Manager’s spending authority to residential, multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY2027) for solar installations and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency and beneficial electrification improvements in accordance with program guidelines. Total rebate expenditures under this authorization shall not exceed $23,475,000. 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 solar installations and energy efficiency improvements for retrofits and new construction The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers or owners will receive rebate approvals and funding promptly according to program guidelines while maintaining financial integrity. A summary of all projects receiving rebates exceeding the City Manager’s spending authority is available online. Austin Energy will continue to post a monthly report with the meeting materials for the Resource Management Commission and Electric Utility …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775 plus a $2,485,078 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Item 3 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal solicitation CSP 6100 CLMB347 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 13, 2026, and closed on June 22, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of offer 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=142713. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 4.00% MBE and 22.35% WBE participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: District Cooling Plant No.1 (DCP1) is one of three district cooling plants which collectively provide chilled water service to over fifty downtown customers including hotels and office buildings via the underground chilled water distribution system. The aging cooling towers at Austin Energy’s DCP1 were placed in service in 1999 and are approaching the end of manufacturer’s recommended service life of 20 to 30 years. The piping and fittings are showing deterioration, creating a risk for leaks and system failures. Additionally, control valves are failing more frequently, causing unplanned maintenance, downtime, and costs associated with repairs. This project will replace aging and degrading condenser water system at DCP1. Major elements of the scope of work include replacement of cooling towers, condenser water pumps, piping, controls and structural repairs. The new condenser water system will have an expected lifespan of 30 years and improve the system’s performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Due to the potential for unforeseen conditions of the aging …
Item 4 Posting Language ..Title Authorize two contracts for 19 percent aqueous ammonia, required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly, for Austin Energy with Baker Services, Inc. and GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,210,000. Funding: $20,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $20,167 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 AGM1006 for these goods and services. The solicitation was published on May 11, 2026, and closed on June 9, 2026. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids rece ived, 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=143951 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and 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 Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide bulk aqueous ammonia for Sand Hill Energy Center on an as-needed basis. Aqueous ammonia is used to reduce nitrous oxide emissions by converting it to nitrogen and water. Aqueous ammonia is required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly. These new contracts will replace the existing contract, which expires August 24, 2027, but is being resolicited early because Austin Energy expects to exhaust the contract's …
Item 5 Posting Language ..Title Authorize five contracts for distribution electrical services for Austin Energy with Gridco, Inc., MasTec North America, Inc., Pike Corporation d/b/a Pike Electric LLC or Power Contracting LLC, Renegade Group, LLC d/b/a Renegade Well Services, LLC or Renegade Well Services, and Southeast Power Corporation, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000, divided among the contracts. Funding: $80,000,000 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $80,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 LLM3007 for these services. The solicitation was published on March 30, 2026, and closed on May 12, 2026. Of the 13 offers received, the proposals submitted by the recommended contractors represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. 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=143796 . MBE/WBE: These contracts will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the combined MBE/WBE goal with 1.83% participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide staff augmentation to support distribution electrical services for Austin Energy. It supplements Austin Energy’s workforce by supplying qualified contract labor, equipment, and resources necessary to perform critical utility operations. These resources support Austin Energy’s Electric Systems Resiliency Plan and Development Process initiatives and enhance readiness for emergency response. The scope of the contract has been expanded to address growing operational demands associated with third- party projects, grid hardening, and load growth. This additional support will help Austin Energy maintain Item 5 …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for generator rotor purchase and assembly for Austin Energy with WEG Electric Corp., in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000. Funding: $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget. $1,200,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Item 6 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget. Funding in the amount of $1,200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement 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 Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract provides for the purchase of one complete, spare rotor assembly. Although Austin Energy is committed to using these units as little as possible, a spare rotor assembly will enable Austin Energy to increase reliability and availability during critical periods of peak power demand. The authorized repair facility for the Decker Creek Power Station, Pratt & Whitney FT4 generation units is in Massachusetts and the process to ship, repair and return a rotor takes minimally five months. Maintaining a fully assembled spare rotor will minimize repair downtime, maintain black-start capability, and strengthen reliability. WEG Electric Machinery is the original equipment manufacturer of the Pratt & Whitney FT4 and is the sole source of proprietary drawings, material specifications, dimensional tolerances, and design criteria required to manufacture the generator rotor assembly. Without this contract, Austin Energy would not have a spare rotor assembly on hand to respond quickly to a rotor failure.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for fiber network services for Austin Energy with Logix Holding Company d/b/a Logix Fiber Networks, for an initial term of one year with up to one one-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $25,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 7 Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Energy. $300,000 is available the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Energy is designating this purchase as a Critical Business Need in accordance with Senate Bill 7, as adopted by the City as Resolution No. 040610-02. 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 Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with continued access to two critical fiber optic connections. The dedicated connections serve as the foundation for enterprise-wide systems, including telephony, internet access, and essential applications such as the Customer Care & Billing system and allow for redundancy in disaster recovery situations. The connections are vital to both internal operations and customer-facing services, and any disruption to this infrastructure would significantly impact billing processes, service reliability, compliance obligations, and customer experience. This two-year contract will ensure Austin Energy can rely on this infrastructure while concurrently preparing for a competitive solicitation. Without this contract, Austin Energy would lose connection to its off-site cloud systems, which support critical operations and services that directly affect customers. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Length of Term 1 year 1 year Contract Authorization $300,000 $300,000 Total 2 years $600,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Item 7
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for emergency and non-emergency spill response, clean-up and restoration services for Austin Energy with Triumvirate Environmental Services, LLC for an initial term of two years with up to three additional one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 8 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DCM3046 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 13, 2026, and closed on May 28, 2026. Of the four offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. 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=14340. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the service 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 Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The purpose of this contract is to provide emergency and non-emergency response, clean-up and restoration services for both hazardous and non-hazardous oil and chemical spills. Response services include oil spills from electrical equipment (which may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls ), hazardous materials spills, clean- up and restoration of contaminated areas, and other environmental project support tasks that require trained environmental technicians. This is replacing the current contract which expires on November 8, 2026. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Triumvirate Environmental Item …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued data acquisition and handling system technical emissions monitoring software support services for Austin Energy with CEMTEK Environmental, Inc./KVB Enertec, to increase the amount by $550,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $860,749. Funding: $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Item 9 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. 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 Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for maintenance and service, spare parts, and software support for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment at Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center. The CEMS includes analyzers used to measure stack emissions and related equipment, proprietary programmable logic controllers, and a proprietary data acquisition and handling system software platform. Units 5, 6, & 7 at Sand Hill Energy Center are in need of upgrades on the analyzers and controllers due to obsolete parts and software. The three units combine for total of 400 megawatts of generation with Unit 5 representing over 300MWs alone and lead times on parts have continued to increase. The Continuous Emissions System including analyzer operation and emissions recording and reporting are regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency. Failure to have a working CEMS system in place can result in regulatory punitive measures including monetary penalties. Item 9 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Contract Amendment Total 5 years 5 years $310,749 $310,749 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $500,000 $500,000 $310,749 $500,000 $810,749 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION August 10, 2026 ▪ 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Al Braden, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey AGENDA Cyrus Reed Kaiba White 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 Called Meeting on July 20, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas Engineering Experiment Station for updates to the International Code Compliance Calculator and related technical and research services, for an initial term of five years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $183,211. Funding: $33,504 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 two contracts for engineering services and staff augmentation for the 2026 Engineering Services and Staff Augmentation for Electric Service Delivery Rotation List with HDR Engineering, Inc. and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $105,000,000, divided among the firms. Funding: $1,540,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to a contract for continued Splunk cybersecurity software products and services for supporting threat detection, log management, operational intelligence, and regulatory compliance monitoring activities for Austin Energy with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions, to extend the term by six months and increase the amount …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Meter Data Management System support and maintenance services for Austin Energy with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc, to increase the amount by $1,200,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,728,370. Funding: $1,200,000 is contingent upon approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 10 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,200,000 is contingent upon approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. 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. Prior Council Action: October 23, 2025 - Council approved a contract for Meter Data Management System support and maintenance services with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will provide a critical software upgrade required to maintain full support for the Meter Data Management System (MDMS), a foundational platform that collects Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) data used by Austin Energy’s billing and outage management systems and directly impacts customers. The MDMS platform validates meter data for accurate billing, enables remote service operations, supports outage detection through Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), and provides essential data to customer facing platforms including customer-facing online portals. The MDMS 4.2 platform currently in use has reached its end of life and requires an upgrade. Full support by the vendor, including security updates and patching, is available solely on the upgraded platform. The upgrade is expected to be completed by October 2027. A new contract will be established for support and maintenance of the upgraded platform. Item 10 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Proposed Amendment Total 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years Contract Authorization Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $253,677 $274,693 $528,370 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $ 253,677 $ 274,693 $1,200,000 $1,728,370 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas Engineering Experiment Station for updates to the International Code Compliance Calculator and related technical and research services, for an initial term of five years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $183,211. Funding: $33,504 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $33,504 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. Prior Council Action: September 30, 2004 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas Engineering Experiment Station for energy management services. August 19, 2010 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 6 to an interlocal agreement with Texas Engineering Experiment Station increasing the contract for energy management services. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Genece, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The City of Austin has a long-standing commitment to energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, and improving building performance through progressive adoption of local energy codes. The International Code Compliance Calculator (IC3) helps builders evaluate residential energy performance, understand design impacts, and generate required permitting documentation for submission to Development Services. As Austin adopts more advanced, performance-based codes, accessible and no cost tools like IC3 help maintain predictable permitting processes and reduce design burdens. IC3 is also a critical tool for the Austin Energy Green Building program. The platform provides insight into local building practices, supports program evaluation, and enables staff to collaborate with City departments, builders, energy raters, and trade allies to improve energy efficiency programs and other City sustainability initiatives. In 2025, the Austin City Council adopted the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) along with Austin-specific amendments. These updates further Austin Energy’s efforts to deliver measurable energy savings, reduce peak demand, and support the transition to high-performance, low-carbon building practices. Future code adoptions are likely in 2028 and 2031. Austin Energy tracks and reports the energy and demand savings associated with local code adoption, which directly support the …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize two contracts for engineering services and staff augmentation for the 2026 Engineering Services and Staff Augmentation for Electric Service Delivery Rotation List with HDR Engineering, Inc. and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $105,000,000, divided among the firms. Funding: $1,540,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 3 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Qualifications solicitation RFQS 6100 CLMP390 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 21, 2026, and closed on February 26, 2026. Of the 26 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. 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=143322. MBE / WBE: These contracts will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.92% MBE and 2.31% WBE participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - 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 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: As a standard business practice, the City routinely engages the services of professional engineering firms to perform analysis, design, and support services associated with construction or improvement of City capital assets. Rotation List contracting allows the City to have a group of qualified consultants available to perform a specific type of recurring work in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the City. Prior to issuing, this solicitation was reviewed by the City’s Rotation List Advisory Committee, comprised of staff from Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement, Capital Procurement, Austin Small and Minority Business Resources, Transportation and Public Works, and other user departments. The total authorization amount, the number of firms to be recommended for selection, and the authorization amount per firm were discussed and reviewed by the Committee. …
Item 4 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Splunk cybersecurity software products and services for supporting threat detection, log management, operational intelligence, and regulatory compliance monitoring activities for Austin Energy with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions, to extend the term by six months and increase the amount by $476,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,676,000. Funding: $39,666 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $39,666 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. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreements are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: February 29, 2024 - Council approved a contract for Splunk cyber security software products and services with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc D/B/A GTS Technology Solutions. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract amendment will provide Austin Energy with continued Splunk cybersecurity software and services to support threat detection, log management, operational intelligence, and regulatory compliance monitoring activities. The software is used by multiple operational teams, including Cybersecurity, Technology & Data, and Customer Energy Solutions, to maintain continuous situational awareness across critical systems. Additional time and funding authority is required to align subscriptions across business units and maintain uninterrupted cybersecurity protections, while a new long-term contract is established. Item 4 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Proposed Amendment Total 3 years 6 months 3.5 years $1,200,000 $1,200,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $476,000 $476,000 $1,200,000 $476,000 $1,676,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Cascade Utility Asset Management Software Solution for monitoring critical assets, tracking age, usage, and maintenance history for Austin Energy with DNV Energy Insights USA Inc., to increase the amount by $469,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,269,000. Funding: $65,363 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 5 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $65,363 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. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. 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. Prior Council Action: February 4, 2021 - Council approved a contract for Cascade utility asset management software with DNV GL USA, Inc., now DNV Energy Insights USA Inc. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract amendment will increase contract authority allowing Austin Energy to add the Cascade Facility Ratings module to the existing Cascade utility asset management software solution. The Cascade software allows Austin Energy to monitor critical assets, tracking age, usage, and maintenance history. Cascade uses data analytics, predictive maintenance and preventive maintenance, to minimize the risk of equipment failure, while maximizing equipment lifetimes. The results are seen in gained efficiency, lower risk and reduced costs, with maximum uptime and reliability of service for Austin Energy. The Cascade Facility Ratings module will allow Austin Energy to manage the electric system facilities to comply with the North American Electric Reliability Corp ) requirements by providing change management, approval management, historical records management and reporting capabilities. Contract Details: Item 5 Contract Term Length of Term Contract Initial Term Contract Amendment Contract Amendment Proposed Amendment Total 10 years Authorization $800,000 Administrative Administrative 10 years $800,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $30,000 $64,000 $375,000 $469,000 $800,000 $30,000 $64,000 $375,000 $1,269,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Item 6 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the CKT961 Induction Reduction Project requiring the acquisition of an easement consisting of three parts totaling approximately 0.6267 acres (27,298 square feet) being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A, Davis Spring Commercial Section 2, a subdivision of record in Document No. 20111058775, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to AT&T Services, Inc., by Special Warranty Deed Non Material Correction Affidavit Under Sec. 5.028, Texas Property Code, dated May 29, 2012, as recorded in Document No. 20120400342, Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas, currently appraised at $283,279 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is AT&T Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The property is located at 9825 Spectrum Dr., Bldg. 4, Austin, Texas, 78717. The general purpose of this project is to mitigate an induced voltage by the Austin Energy Circuit 961 transmission line on the Cap Metro Red Line rail. The general route of the project begins at the Jollyville Substation and ends at the Ashton Woods Substation. Funding: $283,279 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 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 10, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project is for the Austin Energy Circuit 961 Induction Reduction Project, intended to mitigate an induced voltage by the Austin Energy Circuit 961 transmission line on the Cap Metro Red Line rail. This project will take the necessary steps to reduce the touch voltage below a 25 volts AC threshold. The voltage reduction will be achieved by installing an aboveground counterpoise wire on the transmission circuit. The general route of the project begins at the Jollyville Substation and ends at the Ashton Woods Substation. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 9825 …
Item 7 Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for communication equipment, including hardware, software licensing and maintenance, installation, and training services for the utility’s substation relay protection and control system for Austin Energy with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one- year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,015,000. Funding: $1,565,060 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,565,060 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement 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 Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with essential communication equipment, including hardware, software maintenance, installation, and training services for the utility’s substation relay protection and control system. The system supports relay communications between substations and the System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network. These components support critical, real time communications between substations across the electric transmission grid and provide continuous 24/7/365 monitoring, alarm recording, circuit configuration, and equipment configuration storage. The system also serves as Austin Energy’s primary repository for alarm history for the protection relaying communications network, ensuring compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection standards. The equipment and services required are proprietary and only available from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. The equipment will be installed at City of Austin electric substations as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades that support reliable and safe electric service operations. Without this contract, Austin Energy would be unable to meet required technical and safety standards necessary for grid reliability and regulatory compliance. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years Contract Authorization $1,699,705 $157,648 $157,647 $2,015,000 Item 7
Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a wind power purchase agreement extension with Whirlwind Energy LLC, for the purchase and sale of up to 60 megawatts of electricity in an estimated amount of up to $10,000,000 per year, for a term of up to 20 years, for a total estimated amount of up to $200,000,000. Funding is contingent upon budgetary approval in future budgets. Item 8 ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon budgetary approval in future budgets. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Pat Sweeney, Interim Vice President Market Operations & Resource Planning (512) 322-6183. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: In 2006, Austin Energy and Whirlwind Energy LLC entered into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement, which is set to expire in December 2027. This authorization provides funding for an extension of the agreement at a competitive price consistent with renewable energy purchase agreements previously authorized by Council in May 2026. The recommended wind power purchase agreement supports Austin Energy’s carbon-free energy goals established in the Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. The wind facility is already commissioned and operating in the West Texas region of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The agreement does not require Austin Energy to invest in the operation or maintenance of the facilities and it offers a non-escalating, fixed price per megawatt-hour. The project has demonstrated a history of strong renewable energy production with minimal transmission congestion and is expected to provide continued price-risk mitigation to the Power Supply Adjustment.
Item 9 Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for software upgrades, maintenance and support services, for managing the distribution grid and supporting customer-facing applications responsible for outage restoration status tracking and communication, for Austin Energy with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, for an initial term of five years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $17,500,000. Funding: $1,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget and $940,000 in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,400,000 is available in the Capital Budget. Funding in the amount of $940,000 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. Procurement 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 Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract provides for the upgrade, integration and ongoing support of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). The ADMS is a critical utility system that manages the distribution grid and supports customer-facing applications responsible for outage restoration status tracking and communication. Its automated functions enhance distribution system reliability and operational efficiency by managing outages and coordinating field crew assignments. The proposed upgrades will provide additional capabilities to the system, enabling Austin Energy to further improve customer service, strengthen system reliability and optimize operating costs. The upgrade is also necessary to ensure the ADMS continues to function and communicate effectively with other Austin Energy software systems involved in power generation, transmission, customer billing, revenue generation, outage response and related communication functions. Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC is the sole owner of the EcoStruxure ADMS software, as well as the sole domestic provider of maintenance and support for that software. The vendor does not provide their ADMS maintenance support and implementation services through any other purchasing paths. Item 9 The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2026 ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2026 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair David Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners Benavides; Commissioner Chris Gillett; and Commissioner Chris Kirksey. in Attendance: Commissioner Dave Tuttle, Chair; Commissioner Cesar Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Al Braden, Vice Chair; Commissioner Lauren Bellomy; and Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn. Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Raul Alvarez; Commissioner Cyrus Reed; and Commissioner Kaiba White. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Levesque- upcoming candidate forum, hackathon update, supports item 8, and why did the contract increase for items 4, 5, and 10. 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on July 20, 2026. The motion approving the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission meeting on July 20, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Kirksey’s motion, Commissioner Gillett’s second on 7-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez, Reed, and White absent, and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas Engineering Experiment Station for updates to the International Code Compliance Calculator and related technical and research services, for an initial term of five years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $183,211. Funding: $33,504 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The motion to recommend approval authorizing the negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Texas Engineering Experiment Station for updates to the International Code Compliance Calculator and related technical and research services, ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2026 was approved on Commissioner Benavides’ motion, Chair Tuttle’s second on 7-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez, Reed, and White absent, and one vacancy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing two contracts for engineering services and staff augmentation for the 2026 Engineering Services and Staff Augmentation for Electric Service Delivery Rotation List with HDR Engineering, Inc. and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $105,000,000, divided among the firms. Funding: $1,540,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in …
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION July 20, 2026 ▪ 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Al Braden, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey AGENDA Cyrus Reed Kaiba White 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 Called Meeting on May 11, 2026. 2. Recommend approval authorizing two contracts for electric protective devices to protect against reverse power flow for Austin Energy with Techline Inc. and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., for a term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000 divided between the contractors. Funding: $500,000 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 an amendment to a contract for continued services of an electronic visitor management system for Austin Energy with Force 5, Inc., to increase the amount by $270,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,087,330. Funding: $55,000 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 authorizing a contract for underground utility locating services for Austin Energy with Line Quest LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,050,000. Funding: $552,500 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260720-011 Date: July 20, 2026 Subject: Recommendations on AE Budget and Potential Rate Increases Motioned By: Vice Chair Al Braden Seconded By: Chair Dave Tuttle Recommendation Recommendation to require a separate public meeting on any rate increase proposed for FY 2027 and to initiate a rate case process with FY 2026 as the test year. Description of Recommendation to Council The Electric Utility Commission recommends that a separate public meeting to receive input should be required for any proposed residential rate increase. In addition, the Electric Utility Commission recommends that the City should begin a new rate case process in 2027, similar to the process implemented in 2016 and 2022. In terms of any rate increase that is part of the FY 2027 budget process, a separate public meeting, at a set time in the evening, should take place before consideration of any proposed change in electric rates or tariffs. In terms of a rate case, Austin City Council should begin the public portion of Austin Energy’s rate case process in 2027 to better keep Austin Energy budgets aligned with costs, while ensuring that rates are justified for all customer classes and that rate design aligns with established policy priorities. In preparation, the Austin City Council should ensure that Austin Energy conducts an assessment of its costs and revenues, using 2026 as a test case year. The City Council should direct the City Manager to initiate the process of hiring a consumer advocate to represent residential customers in the rate case and should initiate the hiring of an independent hearing examiner to preside over the rate case in 2027, with the goal of approving new rates in 2027 that are fair for all customers. Rationale: Austin Energy has an important mission to serve its customers with affordable, clean and reliable energy. The FY 2027 budget and tariffs should maintain the affordable rates approved by City Council in late 2022 and preserve the basic tenets and structure of the rate design approved. The appropriate amount for the monthly Customer Charge – not paid by CAP customers - for residential 1 of 3 customers and the price differentiation between the residential rate tires were hotly contested issues in the last Austin Energy rate case, in 2022. Austin Energy proposed increasing the residential Customer Charge – not paid by CAP customers - from $10 per month to $25 per …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20260720-011 Date: July 20, 2026 Subject: Recommendations on AE Budget and Potential Rate Increases Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Recommendation to require a separate public meeting on any rate increase proposed for FY 2027 and to initiate a rate case process with FY 2026 as the test year. Description of Recommendation to Council The Electric Utility Commission recommends that a separate public meeting to receive input should be required for any proposed residential rate increase. In addition, the Electric Utility Commission recommends that the City should begin a new rate case process in 2027, similar to the process implemented in 2016 and 2022. In terms of any rate increase that is part of the FY 2027 budget process, a separate public meeting, at a set time in the evening, should take place before consideration of any proposed change in electric rates or tariffs. In terms of a rate case, Austin City Council should begin the public portion of Austin Energy’s rate case process in 2027 to better keep Austin Energy budgets aligned with costs, while ensuring that rates are justified for all customer classes and that rate design aligns with established policy priorities. In preparation, the Austin City Council should ensure that Austin Energy conducts an assessment of its costs and revenues, using 2026 as a test case year. The City Council should direct the City Manager to initiate the process of hiring a consumer advocate to represent residential customers in the rate case and should initiate the hiring of an independent hearing examiner to preside over the rate case in 2027, with the goal of approving new rates in 2027 that are fair for all customers. Rationale: Austin Energy has an important mission to serve its customers with affordable, clean and reliable energy. The FY 2027 budget and tariffs should maintain the affordable rates approved by City Council in late 2022 and preserve the basic tenets and structure of the rate design approved. The appropriate amount for the monthly Customer Charge for residential customers and the price 1 of 2 differentiation between the residential rate tires were hotly contested issues 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 and proposed reducing the tiered rates from five to three tiers and flattening the price differentials between them. The Independent …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize two contracts for electric protective devices to protect against reverse power flow for Austin Energy with Techline Inc. and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., for a term of two years with up to three 1- year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000 divided between the contractors. Funding: $500,000 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $500,000 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. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 CPG1005 for these goods. The solicitation was published on February 16, 2026 and closed on March 24, 2026. Of the four offers received, the two recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. 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=143412 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the 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 Austin Financial Services - 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 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide network protectors for Austin Energy. Network protectors are specialized heavy-duty circuit breakers paired with relays, designed to automatically connect or disconnect transformers in secondary grid networks. They protect against reverse power flow, ensuring reliability in high-density areas by isolating faults. The network protectors will be used on an as-needed basis to replace units as they reach their end of life. The contracts are replacing the previous contract, which expired on April 7, 2026. One of the recommended contractors, KBS Electrical Distributors Inc, was the previous contractor for these goods. Item 2 Network protectors are critical to the …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued services of an electronic visitor management system for Austin Energy with Force 5, Inc., to increase the amount by $270,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,087,330. Funding: $55,000 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $55,000 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. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. 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. Prior Council Action: April 18, 2024 - Council approved a contract for negotiation and execution of a contract for an electronic visitor management system with Force 5, Inc. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment is for the ongoing installation, maintenance and support of electronic logging systems via touchscreen kiosks placed at entry and exit points of Austin Energy facilities deemed as medium or high impact sites by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP). This equipment automates the process for logging visitors, eliminates errors associated with manual logging, and prevents security violations, allowing Austin Energy to maintain NERC CIP compliance. The requested amendment will allow for the development of a dedicated testing environment, additional services and kiosks required for Phase 2 expansion of the Visitor Management System implementation. Force 5 Inc. is the sole manufacturer of this electronic visitor management system that is specifically designed to meet utility industry compliance requirements. Without this testing environment, changes would need to be implemented directly in production, introducing risks to critical infrastructure operations and compliance Item 3 obligations. Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization 5 years Initial Term Administrative Increase 1 Administrative Increase 2 Proposed Amendment Total $700,000 $76,000 $41,330 $817,330 $270,000 $270,000 $700,000 $76,000 $41,330 $270,000 $1,087,330 Note: Contract Authorization amounts …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for underground utility locating services for Austin Energy with Line Quest LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,050,000. Funding: $552,500 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 Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $552,500 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. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 LLM3005 for these services. The solicitation was published on March 2, 2026, and closed on March 31, 2026. Of the three offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented the best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. 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=143605 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - 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 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide underground utility locating and marking services throughout the Austin Energy service area in support of compliance with Texas Utilities Code Chapter 251, Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. Austin Energy relies on this contract to accurately mark, flag, and stake underground utility lines within the required response timeframe while maintaining the operational capacity to safeguard underground and subsurface infrastructure from excavation-related damage, protect public safety, minimize service disruptions, and support reliable utility operations across the service territory. This request allows for the development of a contract with a qualified offeror selected by Council. If the City Item 4 is unsuccessful …
