REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION June 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein 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 Special Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on May 19, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q1 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Austin Water. 3. Staff briefing on the Drought Forecast Update by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Austin Water. 4. Staff briefing on Large Industrial and Commercial Customer Water Usage and Conservation Trends by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Colleen Kirk, Managing Engineer, Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, and Christina Romero, Interim Assistant Director, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Recommend approval of the Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. 6. Discussion and recommendation regarding an audit of Austin Energy’s District Energy and Cooling System. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the …
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT First Quarter 2026, January - March May 14, 2026 Contents First Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Fourth Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. Austin’s first quarter water use was similar to previous years. Water loss mitigation activities and the development of the reclaimed system continued. While water conservation rebates are generally modest during the first three months of the year, the utility was putting down roots through: Customer outreach, Community events, Pilots of water loss-mitigation equipment, and Progressing with reclaimed water system projects. 3 Water Conservation Updates New water conservation community outreach grant (up to $3,000) was awarded to 5 organizations Shoal Creek Conservancy, 2026 Waterwise Landscapes Tour, March 21 Spring community events focusing on landscaping Landscape transformation limit on irrigation systems for new homes will be clarified as a Rule in late 2026 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 4 3 1 1 Bucks for Business Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Q1 2025-Q4 2025 Q1 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation Plan, p. 35-36, Water Forward Plan, p. 34, 36) 2026 Milestones Commercial Incentives Progress Identify opportunities for CII facility owners/managers to benefit from the My ATX Water alerts and information. Landscape transformation Coordinate with Austin …
Drought Outlook Austin Water | Resource Management Commission Meeting | June 16, 2026 Highland Lakes Inflows 2 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage 3 U.S. Drought Monitor 4 NOAA 3-month Outlook: July – September The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. 5 NOAA El Niño/Southern Oscillation Forecast El Niño is likely to emerge soon (82% chance in May-July) and continue through the Northern Hemisphere winter 2026-27 (96% chance in Dec 2026 – Feb 2027). 6 Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections 7 Questions? 8
Large Water User Overview Resource Management Commission Austin Water | June 16, 2026 Current Water Supplies Austin’s Water Supplies Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Centralized Reclaimed System State-granted water rights to the Colorado River and a contract with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for Highland Lakes stored water Total supplies of up to 325,000 acre- feet per year LCRA reservation and use fees pre- paid in 1999 Additional use payments trigger when average for two consecutive years exceeds 201,000 AFY 3 3 Service Area and Requirement to Provide Service City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area AW's Service Area is the Council-adopted water and wastewater impact fee service area Approved/amended by Council at 5-year cadence Service outside the Service Area is prohibited, unless authorized by Ordinance Water & Wastewater impact fees are assessed within the Service Area 5 City of Austin Jurisdictions Austin Water Service Area Jurisdictions within the Service Area City's full-purpose jurisdiction Limited-purpose jurisdiction Extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Unincorporated parts of the county (Travis, Williamson, Hays & Bastrop) 6 Austin Water Service Area Wholesale Customers deliver retail service within their designated service area and rely on the City for water and wastewater treatment 5 Surrounding Cities 5 Municipal Utility Districts 2 Water Control and Improvement Districts 5 Other Water Utilities and Water Supply Corporations 7 Austin Water and other Providers CCNs Certificates of Convenience & Necessity (CCN) within the Service Area City of Austin Water CCNs City of Austin Wastewater CCNs Administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas Grants City the exclusive right to provide retail water or wastewater service Legal obligation to provide "continuous and adequate service" within a geographic area 8 Utility Planning, Development Process and Water Benchmarking Utility Planning Process Overview Water Forward, Integrated Water Resource Plan Planning for a reliable water supply for the next 100 years Long Range Infrastructure Plans Capital Improvement Program Planning Planning for water, wastewater, and reclaimed infrastructure for the next 50 years Infrastructure and investment decisions for the next five and ten years 10 Development Process Overview Service Extension Request Land Development Review • Subdivision Plan Review • Site Plan Review • Water Benchmarking Application Building Review • Building Permit • Construction Inspections Evaluation of suitable and sufficient service for customers seeking to connect to AW systems Engagement …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Environmental Commission, Resource Management Commission, and Water and Wastewater Commission Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Austin Water Director May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a report of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located within the City’s Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ), in accordance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8. The DWPZ designation and the associated financial policy, adopted by City Council, are included in the Appendix and outline the requirements for identifying, reviewing, and obtaining Board and Commission input on capital projects within western Austin and Travis County. The DWPZ is subject to development regulations to protect water quality and contains critical water resources that support both the environment and the community. Together, these policies establish the process through which capital projects in the DWPZ are submitted as part of the annual budget process as part of Austin Water’s comprehensive five-year capital improvement plan. The Fiscal Year 27–31 CIP includes projects located throughout the Austin metropolitan area, including the DWPZ. These projects are essential improvements to maintain and enhance Austin Water’s services and operational standards. Austin Water has a robust and comprehensive asset management and capital planning program, in which condition, capacity, and level of service are reviewed annually to validate these investments in resiliency, preparedness, and proactive infrastructure management. The CIP projects in the DWPZ are shown in the attached CIP Subproject Supplemental Information Summary and Map. Should you have any questions, please contact Randi Jenkins, Deputy Director of Technical Services of Austin Water at randi.jenkins@austintexas.gov or 512-972-0133. Page 1 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone Index of Attachments Attachment 1: Table outlining the CIP subprojects located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, including their descriptions, current status, and associated five-year and total spending plans. Attachment 2: DWPZ Map displaying the geographic location of all active CIP subprojects within the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Attachment 3: Appendix provides supporting definitions. Page 2 of 6 Date: Subject: May 28, 2026 Board and Commission Review of Capital Improvement Projects in the Drinking Water Protection Zone ATTACHMENT 1: PROJECT SUMMARY Page 3 of 6 Subproject IDSubproject NameSubproject DescriptionProject StatusFY27-31 Spending PlanTotal Spending Plan2015.118Davis WTP Medium Service Pump Station ExpansionThis project is for the expansion …
Resource Management Commission Resolution on Austin Energy District Energy and Cooling System WHEREAS, the City of Austin established its first District Energy and Cooling system plant in 2001; and WHEREAS, this system has now expanded to seven plants around Austin, and currently shifts about 28 MW during peak demand while providing air conditioning and refrigeration at a savings to at least 73 commercial customers; and WHEREAS, this system would not have been built without Austin Energy's support; and WHEREAS, the peak load reduction from the District Energy and Cooling System lowers Austin Energy’s wholesale electricity purchase costs for all Austin Energy customers; and WHEREAS, expansion of the District Energy and Cooling system is an important strategy to save more energy and reduce carbon emissions as the new Austin Energy generation plan is implemented; and WHEREAS, a transparent understanding of the District Energy and Cooling system’s financial health is necessary to evaluate continued public investment and long-term planning; WHEREAS, Austin Energy has not released detailed information and data relevant to the financial viability of the district chilling system and the timeline by which a sale or other alternatives for the system might proceed; WHEREAS, a report on financial options for the District Energy and Cooling System commissioned by Austin Energy was originally targeted for completion on October 1, 2025, but has still not been made public; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the City Council: 1) Commission an audit of Austin Energy's District Energy and Cooling system to identify the drivers of its financial underperformance, assess the cost- benefit of future expansion or divestment, and to suggest potential actions Austin Energy may take to ensure its long-term financial viability; 2) Direct Austin Energy to publicly share a strategic roadmap detailing the timeline, rationale, and evaluation criteria for any planned expansion or divestment of the District Energy and Cooling system and deliver a public status report no later than September 30, 2026.
Resolution for City of Austin Study on Municipal Purchase of Texas Gas Service WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) serves 94% of gas customers in the city limits of Austin; and WHEREAS, TGS rates for Austin have soared 124% for Residential customers and 167% for Commercial customers between 2019 and 2026; and WHEREAS, TGS will not take substantive steps to lower gas rates, such as requiring new buildings and industries to pay the full cost to connect to the system; and WHEREAS, strategies to reduce fuel costs have not been publicly discussed by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS has a regressive Residential rate structure that discourages energy conservation and punishes low-income customers, who generally use less energy than average; and WHEREAS, several strategies for gas-leak reduction that would make the system safer and more efficient have been ignored by TGS, even though these strategies would not reduce company profits; and WHEREAS, the Residential energy conservation programs TGS has administered since between 2006 and 2024 have often not been cost-effective at saving gas at or below the cost of fuel; and WHEREAS, the franchise fee the City of Austin will receive from TGS in the new franchise agreement is expected to increase, allowing a small amount of this increased money to be diverted into solving the problems listed here; and WHEREAS, purchase of the TGS system by the City of Austin to create a municipal gas utility may save Austin customers money on rates and increase revenue to the City’s General Fund; and WHEREAS, the Texas cities of San Antonio and Corpus Christi both have municipal gas utilities with lower rates than TGS; and WHEREAS, lower fuel costs might result from a potential Austin municipal gas utility that combines fuel purchases with Austin Energy; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to budget $100,000 to undertake a study of the costs and benefits of the City of Austin purchase the TGS system in the Austin city limits, turning it into a municipal utility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Austin invite other large cities in the TGS greater service territory to participate in this study for the purpose of studying costs and benefits of municipalization of the TGS sysem in their own city limits.
Lowering cost and time for solar deployment in Austin Presented to EUC, RMC, AE, ADS David Levesque, Stan Pipkin 4/30/26 & 6/10/26 Desired outcome ● RMC resolution that creates a working group to find solutions ○ ○ Including all stakeholders: AE Solar, AE Metering, All ADS Dept., Contractors, etc In person meetings to review and implement options that enable achievement of our mutual goals Problem ● Complex slow process for customer sited solar in Austin which increases costs, reduces customer satisfaction, and has potential to miss our Citywide local solar goals. Goals ● 405 MW local solar by 2035 ● Within the values of Austin and Austin Energy ○ Reliable ○ Affordable ○ Clean ○ Equitable ● Healthy solar contractor industry ● Positive view of solar by Austin residents and businesses Who are we? ● Industry ○ Stan Pipkin: 20 year veteran ■ Operating as a Participating Contractor with Austin Energy in Residential, Commercial and Municipal solar projects ○ David Levesque: 1 year novice ■ Operating as Owner’s Representative for Solar Austin Community Solar Program Solutions ● Best practices that lower cost and increase speed ● Develop Repeatable, Scalable Processes ● Normalize Solar Permitting and Interconnection where possible ● Develop Processes that respond to Industry Changes and Innovations rapidly ○ Details to be discussed in the working group Proposed working group members 1. Austin Energy Solar 2. Austin Energy Metering 3. ADS Departments 4. Contractors/EPC/Installers 5. Solar Austin 6. Permit expeditors 7. Feedback from a. EUC b. RMC c. d. Solar customers via a survey TXSES 120 days start to complete on average (Permit to Closeout) This Timeline does not reflect the full elapsed time from Contract to Closeout 2025 may represent outlier due to ITC expiration time pressures Potential areas of improvement ● Single department that can make decisions ● Data management & Process ○ Capture ○ Cleanliness ○ Accuracy ○ Access ○ User experience ○ Error rates ● Time from step to step in the process ○ EECP for example Permit and Inspection Timelines AE stated times (not including ADS) Actual wait times 1. Residential 6-11 weeks 2. Commercial is longer Datasets seem siloed Jotform 1. EECP 2. AMANDA 3. AB+C 4. 5. PDFs 6. Emails 7. Chats 8. Phone calls 9. TCAD Data errors cause months of delays 1. 900 Springdale Rd. Address: 1.5 months 2. KOOP Radio Address: 3 months 3. Vesper shutdown: 1.5 months Data …
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 6/1/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Commercial Rebates 3-Installation 90 RAINEY STREET, LLC 610 DAVIS ST UNIT MS1 Council District 9 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation AAHC CDT BRIDGE AT ASHER 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH 3-Installation LLC FBCC CITY POINT LP 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 3-Installation 12113 METRIC BOULEVARD HOLDINGS LLC 12113 METRIC BLVD 1 3-Installation WATER PARK BORROWER LP 3401 W PARMER LN 3-Installation ASHFORD COSTA BRAVA LP 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 3-Installation CATH LLC 7601 RIALTO BLVD UNIT TC Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation 740 WEST ELM LLC 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 5 4 7 7 1 8 4 Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Cooling Tower, HVAC, Lighting New Construction ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 682,557.7300 $123,246.11 428,247.0232 $208,074.00 351,388.8342 $232,056.00 309,895.3499 $192,802.00 398,513.4860 $231,440.00 Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 209,398.0262 $111,384.00 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices HVAC Tune-Up 307,351.5674 $75,902.21 130,688.6302 $108,576.00 $1,283,480.32 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services May 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Commercial Rebates 1360039 Customer or Property HYATT CORPORATION Property Address Year Built * 208 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TX 78704 Total Number of Rentable Units N/A Building Total Square Feet 268087 Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Lighting 280.3 722,019 $300 $83,984 Total *** 280.3 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy 722,019 $83,984 $300 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount N/A Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services May 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1344354 Customer or Property Bridge at Henly Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB AUSTIN, TX 78741 2020 368 N/A Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-006 Recommendation on Austin Energy District Energy and Cooling System WHEREAS, the City of Austin established its first District Energy and Cooling system plant in 2001; and WHEREAS, this system has now expanded to seven plants around Austin, and currently shifts about 28 MW during peak demand while providing air conditioning and refrigeration at a savings to at least 73 commercial customers; and WHEREAS, this system would not have been built without Austin Energy's support; and WHEREAS, the peak load reduction from the District Energy and Cooling System lowers Austin Energy’s wholesale electricity purchase costs for all Austin Energy customers; and WHEREAS, expansion of the District Energy and Cooling system is an important strategy to save more energy and reduce carbon emissions as the new Austin Energy generation plan is implemented; and WHEREAS, a transparent understanding of the District Energy and Cooling system’s financial health is necessary to evaluate continued public investment and long-term planning; WHEREAS, Austin Energy has not released detailed information and data relevant to the financial viability of the district chilling system and the timeline by which a sale or other alternatives for the system might proceed; WHEREAS, a report on financial options for the District Energy and Cooling System commissioned by Austin Energy was originally targeted for completion on October 1, 2025, but has still not been made public; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the City Council: 1) Commission an audit of Austin Energy's District Energy and Cooling system to identify the drivers of its financial underperformance, assess the cost-benefit of future expansion or divestment, and to suggest potential actions Austin Energy may take to ensure its long-term financial viability; 2) Direct Austin Energy to publicly share a strategic roadmap detailing the timeline, rationale, and evaluation criteria for any planned expansion or divestment of the District Energy and Cooling system and deliver a public status report no later than September 30, 2026. Date of Approval: June 16, 2026 Vote: 7-0 Motioned By: Commissioner Kennard Seconded By: Commissioner Silverstein For: Against: Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: Attest: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Harry Kennard; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein None None None Commissioner Trey Farmer Mayor; District 6; District 8 Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-007 Recommendation on a City of Austin Study for Municipal Purchase of Texas Gas Service WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) serves 94% of gas customers in the city limits of Austin; and WHEREAS, TGS rates for Austin have soared 124% for Residential customers and 167% for Commercial customers between 2019 and 2026; and WHEREAS, TGS will not take substantive steps to lower gas rates, such as requiring new buildings and industries to pay the full cost to connect to the system; and WHEREAS, strategies to reduce fuel costs have not been publicly discussed by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS has a regressive Residential rate structure that discourages energy conservation and punishes low-income customers, who generally use less energy than average; and WHEREAS, several strategies for gas-leak reduction that would make the system safer and more efficient have been ignored by TGS, even though these strategies would not reduce company profits; and WHEREAS, the Residential energy conservation programs TGS has administered since between 2006 and 2024 have often not been cost-effective at saving gas at or below the cost of fuel; and WHEREAS, the franchise fee the City of Austin will receive from TGS in the new franchise agreement is expected to increase, allowing a small amount of this increased money to be diverted into solving the problems listed here; and WHEREAS, purchase of the TGS system by the City of Austin to create a municipal gas utility may save Austin customers money on rates and increase revenue to the City’s General Fund; and WHEREAS, the Texas cities of San Antonio and Corpus Christi both have municipal gas utilities with lower rates than TGS; and WHEREAS, lower fuel costs might result from a potential Austin municipal gas utility that combines fuel purchases with Austin Energy; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to budget $100,000 to undertake a study of the costs and benefits of the City of Austin purchase the TGS system in the Austin city limits, turning it into a municipal utility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Austin invite other large cities in the TGS greater service territory to participate in this study for the purpose of studying costs and benefits of municipalization of the TGS system in their own city limits. Date of Approval: June 16, 2026 Vote: 6-0-1 Motioned By: …
Lowering cost and time for solar deployment in Austin Presented to EUC, RMC, AE, ADS David Levesque, Stan Pipkin 4/30/26 & 6/10/26 Who are we? ● Industry ○ Stan Pipkin: 20 year veteran ■ Operating as a Participating Contractor with Austin Energy in Residential, Commercial and Municipal solar projects ○ David Levesque: 1 year novice ■ Operating as Owner’s Representative for Solar Austin Community Solar Program Desired outcome ● RMC resolution that creates a working group to find solutions ○ ○ Including all stakeholders: AE Solar, AE Metering, All ADS Dept., Contractors, etc In person meetings to review and implement options that enable achievement of our mutual goals Problem ● Complex slow process for customer sited solar in Austin which increases costs, reduces customer satisfaction, and has potential to miss our City local solar goals. Goals ● 405 MW local solar by 2035 ● Within the values of Austin and Austin Energy ○ Reliable ○ Affordable ○ Clean ○ Equitable ● Healthy solar contractor industry ● Positive view of solar by Austin residents and businesses Principles of solutions ● Best practices that lower cost and increase speed ● Develop Repeatable, Scalable, Resilient Processes ● Normalize Solar Permitting and Interconnection where possible ● Develop Processes that respond to Industry Changes and Innovations rapidly ○ Details to be discussed in the working group 120 days start to complete on average (Permit to Closeout) This Timeline does not reflect the full elapsed time from Contract to Closeout 2025 may represent outlier due to ITC expiration time pressures Permit and Inspection Timelines AE stated times (not including ADS) Actual wait times 1. Residential 6-11 weeks 2. Commercial is longer Datasets seem siloed Jotform 1. EECP 2. AMANDA 3. AB+C 4. 5. PDFs 6. Emails 7. Chats 8. Phone calls 9. TCAD Data errors/inconsistencies cause months of delays 1. 900 Springdale Rd. a. Address data entry error resolution missing 1.5 month delay 2. KOOP Radio a. Address data entry error resolution missing: 3 month delay 3. Haca Rosewood a. Building permit process out of step with adoption of IECC 2024: 6 month delay Data Strategy: Structured vs Unstructured Data 1. PDFs are unstructured data. Checks, computations, can’t happen without a human. When a human gets involved errors occur. 2. Databases are structured data. The software can perform automatic checks, can share data across departments, can easily create reports. a. Is the name on this application …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein 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 Special Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on April 29, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on Clean Energy Portfolio Additions by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy. 3. Staff briefing on Green Building Residential Updates by Heidi Kasper Director, Energy Efficiency Service, Austin Energy. 4. Staff briefing on Commercial Solar Standard Offer by Tim Harvey Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and recommendation on the Austin Energy Green Building Program revisions. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 5/1/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Commercial Rebates 3-Installation The Modern Condo Tower 610 DAVIS ST UNIT MS2 Commercial Rebates 2-Pre-Inspection BOYD AUSTIN V LLC 1821 DIRECTORS BLVD UNIT 200 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Cortland River Place 10301 FM 2222 RD 12 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Mueller Flats 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Waters Park 3401 W PARMER LN Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Henly 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Bridge at Midtown Commons 7200 EASY WIND DR C Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Asher 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH 9 2 10 4 7 3 7 5 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection LOGAN'S MILL 1912 E WILLIAM CANNON DR UNIT 1 2 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Lucent Apartments 12201 DESSAU RD CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation The Haywood 600 E FM 1626 RD CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation The Park at Walnut Creek 12113 METRIC BLVD 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection WILDWOOD APARTMENTS 7610 CAMERON RD MAINT Multifamily Income Qualified 1-Application Bridge at Waters Park 3401 W PARMER LN Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Arrowhead Park Apartments 605 MASTERSON PASS UNIT 100 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Chesapeake Apartments 12300 HYMEADOW DR UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation LUPINE TERRACE 1137 GUNTER ST Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Ashford Costa Brava 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Park at Summers Grove Apartments 2900 CENTURY PARK BLVD UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 1-Application Mueller Flats Apts 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 1 5 7 4 7 4 6 1 1 7 4 Multifamily Income Qualified 1-Application Bridge at Terracina Apartments 8100 N MOPAC EXPY SVRD SB UNIT B 10 Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive 762,679 $202,416 2,068,994 $151,472 Lighting New Construction,General Information - DO NOT REMOVE Lighting,General Information - DO NOT REMOVE Limited Time Bonus Offer 507,232 $273,928 Attic Insulation,Building Information,ECAD Incentive,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Lighting,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune-Up,Unit Information,Water Saving Devices Building Information,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,HVAC Tune- Up,Unit Information Building Information,Duct Sealing and Remediation,ECAD Incentive,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,HVAC Tune-Up,Unit Information 351,389 $232,056 398,513 $231,440 414,994 $228,823 Limited Time Bonus Offer 259,530 $228,172 Building Information,ECAD Incentive,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,HVAC Tune-Up,Unit …
Resource Management Commission Battery Contract Costs Paul Robbins • May 19, 2026 Bottom Line Austin Energy Needs to Describe the Business Model That Makes These Storage Contracts Economic Assets
Resource Management Commission Austin Energy Green Building Resolution WHEREAS, Austin Energy Green Building updates its standards for single family and multifamily buildings every three years, and WHEREAS, all-electric resistance water heaters are profoundly inefficient, expensive for consumers to operate, drive up electric utility peak demand, and increase air pollution and carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, many of these Residential customers do not have a choice about installing more efficient heat pump water heaters because they live in rented single-family homes and multifamily units; and WHEREAS, most customers who reside in rented units are likely to be in the lower half of income levels and therefore less able to pay high electric bills; and WHEREAS, 60% or more of the energy costs for all-electric resistance water heating can be saved by use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advises the Austin City Council to require heat pump water heaters in single-fuel single family and multifamily units as a requirement for participation in the updated 2026 version of Austin Energy Green Building.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 19, 2026 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Charlotte Davis called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Harry Kennard Commissioners Absent: Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Alison Silverstein PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: General- • Alan Crudden - Residential Solar APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on April 29, 2026. The motion approving the minutes of the Special Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on April 29, 2026 was approved on Commissioner Farmer’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Gary and Silverstein absent and two vacancies. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on Clean Energy Portfolio Additions by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy. The briefing on Clean Energy Portfolio Additions was presented by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy. 3. Staff briefing on Green Building Residential Updates by Heidi Kasper Director, Energy Efficiency Service, Austin Energy. The briefing on Green Building Residential Updates was presented by Heidi Kasper Director, Energy Efficiency Service, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and recommendation on the Austin Energy Green Building Program revisions. The commission discussed the Austin Energy Green Building Program revisions but did not take any action. This item was tabled to a future meeting. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 19, 2026 STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff briefing on Commercial Solar Standard Offer by Tim Harvey Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. The briefing on Commercial Solar Standard Offer was presented by Valerie Paxton Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • District Energy Cooling Recommendations and Plans - Silverstein • Executive Session on confidential issues- Robbins • Geothermal Energy - Robbins ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. The meeting minutes were approved at the June 16, 2026 regular called meeting on Commissioner Kennard’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioner Silverstein off the dais, Commissioner Farmer absent, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION April 29, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on March 24, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on the Value of Solar by Tim Harvey Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommendation on the value of solar and the social cost of carbon components. 4. Discussion and recommendation on the Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement. 5. Approve the creation of a working group focused on longer duration storage and its role in Austin Energy's Resource and Generation Plan. 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Resource Management Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline Program Location Name Installation Address MFIQv2 Bridge at Henly 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB Council District 3 MFIQv2 Mueller Flats 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 MFIQv2 MFIQv2 Bridge at Asher 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH Ashford Costa Brava 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 MFIQv2 LUPINE TERRACE 1137 GUNTER ST MFv2 Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 MFIQv2 MFv2 The Amethyst 13401 METRIC BLVD 01 STONEY RIDGE APARTMENTS 3200 S 1ST ST UNIT 1 4 5 1 1 4 7 3 Measures Duct Sealing and Remediation,ECAD Incentive,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation,ECAD Incentive,Lighting,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune- Up,Water Saving Devices ECAD Incentive,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation,Duct Sealing and Remediation,Lighting,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune- Up,Water Saving Devices Attic Insulation,ECAD Incentive,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,Plenum Redesign and Remediation,HVAC Tune-Up HVAC Tune-Up HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,HVAC Tune-Up Est. kWh Savings 364,850 Est. $ Incentive $257,648 351,389 $232,056 428,247 141,552 $208,074 $132,134 140,753 $109,086 130,689 114,295 197,212 $108,576 $107,640 $104,928 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services March 2026 Property Information Rebate Program Enrollment Multifamily 1344018 Customer or Property Mackenzie Point Apartments Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 AUSTIN, TX 78752 1983 348 N/A Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Attic Insulation 78.8 37,591 $1,317 $298 $103,781 Total *** 78.8 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy $103,781 37,591 $1,317 $298 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount N/A
Value of Solar Discussion RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION - APRIL 29, 2026 RAPHAEL SCHWARTZ Austin Energy Goals Local solar goals: • “Promote Innovative Local Solar Solutions Austin Energy will continue building local solar solutions and expanding local solar access for all customers. Austin Energy will plan to . . . reach 405 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 — including 160 MW of existing capacity.” • Need to average ~ 23 MW per year going forward. • FY2026 expected to trail 2025 ---23 ? https://austinenergy.com/about/news/news-releases/2025/Austin-Energy-adds-record-18MW-of-local-solar-to-the-grid Many successful solar programs • Residential solar • Commercial solar • Commercial Standard Offer • Community Solar program • Solar on city owned buildings • New lease program • and more… Oct. 21, 2025 Resource Management Commission Obstacles….. •US solar market is in a “transition year” in 2026 • Loss of 30% federal subsidy - Residential expected to see 33% declines nationally [1] • ‘Foreign Entity of Concern’ another major cost increase from new legislation • Commercial Standard Offer was already struggling to scale in FY2025 (thin margins) • Residential Standard Offer program appears will not move forward? • ‘Solar for All’ appears to be dead • Austin Energy does not have much appetite to increase subsidies… [1] https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/03/17/residential-solar-to-decline-33-year-over-year-said-roth-capital-partners/ Value of Solar tariff • AE uses a Value of Solar tariff that is ‘buy all, sell all’. • Originally set up in 2012 to assess the true value of local solar to the utility • Leadership has been clear that the intention is to: Properly value the customer-sited solar as a resource to the utility and fairly compensate the customer without burdening non-solar customers. • Four components make up avoided costs. • Some tariffs don’t include the environmental “societal benefit” Stepping away from ‘subsidies’ • AE has tried to step away from actual incentives in recent years: • • Rolling out new programs (Standard Offer programs) which do not value the carbon emission reduction or any environmental aspect of solar Charging commercial solar customers relatively high permitting fees • AE has made clear that even modest incentives are not sustainable for the utility long term • • Strong desire for programs to be ‘sustainable and scalable’ by tying programs to financial avoided costs Every dollar spent on societal benefits or incentives limits program sustainability in the utility’s view Value of Solar • Value of Solar payout is mainly dependent on energy scarcity on ERCOT …
MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Through: Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer From: Date: Subject: Marija Norton, CPA, City Controller April 25, 2026 Key Terms in the Proposed Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement for First Reading The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a summary of the key terms in the proposed Texas Gas Service (TGS) franchise agreement that City Council will see for first reading on the May 7, 2026, City Council Agenda. The current franchise agreement will expire on October 16, 2026. Pursuant to City Charter, adop(cid:415)on of this franchise agreement requires three separate readings of the ordinance at Council, with the first and the third reading at least 30 days apart. In addi(cid:415)on, the effec(cid:415)ve date of the final agreement is sixty days from approval of the ordinance of third reading. Summary of Key Terms • • • Defini(cid:415)on of “Gross Revenues” (Sec(cid:415)on 1.18) – The defini(cid:415)on of “Gross Revenues” is updated to streamline meanings and make the term consistent with gas franchise conven(cid:415)ons across Texas. Term (Sec(cid:415)on 2.4) – The proposed agreement provides for a 10-year term with no automa(cid:415)c renewal. The exis(cid:415)ng agreement has been in effect for a total of 20 years, consis(cid:415)ng of a 10-year base term and an automa(cid:415)c second 10-year term. TGS will be required to no(cid:415)fy the City one year in advance of the expira(cid:415)on of the 10-year term. The proposal also includes a bridge term for the agreement to include any period between the October 16, 2026 expira(cid:415)on of the current agreement and the effec(cid:415)ve date of the new agreement. Low-Income Assistance Program (Sec(cid:415)on 4.7) – By January 1, 2029, TGS will work with the City to implement a monthly assistance program for income-qualified customers in the City. This will be pursuant to a tariff approved by the City and the assistance will be funded through a monthly charge on non-qualifying customer bills. City Staff and TGS are currently working on a specific program proposal to present to Council. This is a new term not currently required in the exis(cid:415)ng agreement. Con(cid:415)nued TGS Appearance Before RMC (Sec(cid:415)on 4.8) – Under the proposed agreement, TGS will be required to a(cid:425)end at least two Resource Management Commission mee(cid:415)ngs each calendar year. • • Annual Capital Improvement Report (Sec(cid:415)on 4.9) – Star(cid:415)ng in December 2026, TGS will submit an annual report on expected capital improvements for the upcoming year to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260429-004 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Franchise WHEREAS, The City is in the process of renewing its franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission on January 20, 2026 made several recommendations pertaining to the renewal of the franchise agreement in Recommendation 20260120-002; and WHEREAS, many of those recommendations have been incorporated into the draft ordinance but several important terms are inadequate or absent; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service does not collect full payment for new infrastructure (known as Contribution in Aid of Construction or Capital Recovery Fees) required for new customers, thus subsidizing new customers while increasing gas bills of existing customers; and WHEREAS, the draft ordinance does not require Texas Gas to fund or operate any energy conservation programs or emergency bill assistance programs; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Buildings section of the Austin Climate Equity Plan includes a goal of reducing natural gas-related emissions by 30% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the draft ordinance does not specify any minimum scope or standard on leak detection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the City require as part of its franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service that: ● The Company shall implement an emergency bill assistance program for income- qualified customers to be funded at an initial level of at least $500,000, to be indexed for inflation during the term of the agreement, with 50% of the funding coming from Texas Gas Service shareholders. This would be a separate program from the monthly bill assistance program for income-qualified Customers currently found in the draft ordinance. (Section 4.7) ● The Company shall include all expected capital expenditures relevant to ratemaking (including those to occur outside of the Austin metropolitan area that will ultimately affect rates for Austin customers) in its annual report to Austin Financial Services (Section 4.9) ● Beginning in January 2027, the Company shall collect a new tariff to be adopted by the City to hire a consultant of the City’s choosing to review the prudence of these expected capital expenditures. This consultant will make this report available for the public, redacting any confidential or proprietary information as designated by the Company to the extent allowed by law. ● Beginning with implementation of rates determined by the next full rate case, the Company shall immediately collect full Contributions in Aid of Construction for …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260429-004 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Franchise WHEREAS, The City is in the process of renewing its franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission on January 20, 2026 made several recommendations pertaining to the renewal of the franchise agreement in Recommendation 20260120-002; and WHEREAS, many of those recommendations have been incorporated into the draft ordinance but several important terms are inadequate or absent; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service does not collect full payment for new infrastructure (known as Contribution in Aid of Construction or Capital Recovery Fees) required for new customers, thus subsidizing new customers while increasing gas bills of existing customers; and WHEREAS, the draft ordinance does not require Texas Gas to fund or operate any energy conservation programs or emergency bill assistance programs; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Buildings section of the Austin Climate Equity Plan includes a goal of reducing natural gas-related emissions by 30% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the draft ordinance does not specify any minimum scope or standard on leak detection; and WHEREAS, the Houston Ship Channel index does not include storage and demand reservation fees, and therefore some large transport gas customers may not be paying their adequate share of franchise fees, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the City require as part of its franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service that: The Company shall implement an emergency bill assistance program for income- ● qualified customers to be funded at an initial level of at least $500,000, to be indexed for inflation during the term of the agreement, with 50% of the funding coming from Texas Gas Service shareholders. This would be a separate program from the monthly bill assistance program for income-qualified Customers currently found in the draft ordinance. (Section 4.7) The Company shall include all expected capital expenditures relevant to ratemaking ● (including those to occur outside of the Austin metropolitan area that will ultimately affect rates for Austin customers) in its annual report to Austin Financial Services (Section 4.9) Beginning in December 2026, the Company shall annually file with the City a report ● detailing the Company’s expected capital investments for the upcoming year and actual capital investments for the prior year. Every two years, the City will hire a consultant to review multiple years of the Company’s actual and projected capital investments and …
Section 1.18 (e) the value of Transport Gas transported by the Company for Transport Customers, through the System of the Company located in the City’s Public Rights-of-Way (“Third Party Sales”) (excluding the value of any gas transported to another gas utility in the City for resale to its customers within the City), with the value of such gas to be established by utilizing either the purchase price ($/MMbtu) of the Transport Gas as reported to the Company by its Transport customers or a price equal to 125% of the Houston Ship Channel Index of prices ($/MMbtu) for large packages of gas published each month in Inside FERC’s Gas Market (or a successor publication or another publication agreed upon by the City and Company) as reasonably near the time that the transportation service is performed; and
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Charlotte Davis called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Harry Kennard. in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner GeNell Gary; PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: General- • Al Braden- TGS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Meeting on March 24, 2026. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission regular called meeting of March 24, 2026 was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second on a 9-0 vote with two vacancies. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on the Value of Solar by Tim Harvey Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. The briefing on the Value of Solar was presented by Tim Harvey Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommendation on the value of solar and the social cost of carbon components. The commission discussed the value of solar and the social cost of carbon components but did not take any action. 5. Approve the creation of a working group focused on longer duration storage and its role in Austin Energy's Resource and Generation Plan. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The motion approving the creation of a working group focused on longer duration storage and its role in Austin Energy's Resource and Generation Plan was approved on Chair Davis motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on a 9-0 vote with two vacancies. 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Resource Management Commission. The Commission recommended Commissioner Charlotte Davis as Chair on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on a 9-0 vote with two vacancies. The Commission recommended Commissioner Paul Robbins as Vice Chair on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Chair Davis second on an 8-1 vote with Commissioner Gary voting against and two vacancies. 4. Discussion and recommendation on the Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement. The motion approving a recommendation on the Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement on Vice Chair Robbins motion, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION March 24, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on February 17, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend the Resource Management Commission’s priorities for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Budget. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the value of solar and the social cost of carbon components. 4. Discussion on proposed improvements to Austin Energy's EV charging and small battery incentive programs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
BACKGROUND & RESEARCH BRIEF Austin Energy EV Managed Charging and Home Battery Storage Programs: The Case for Top-Decile National Competitiveness Prepared for Austin Resource Management Commission | February 2026 Executive Summary The bottom line: Austin Energy current incentives for electric vehicle managed charging and home battery storage are dramatically weaker than leading national programs or even the open deregulated Texas market that is available just a few miles from Austin — and dramatically weaker than what Austin own adopted climate plans require. This brief documents the gap, provides national comparisons, and supports a City Council resolution directing Austin Energy to benchmark these programs and bring them into the top ten percent nationally. EV Managed Charging: Austin Energy's Power Partner EV program pays enrolled customers approximately $35 per year after the first year. Comparable leading programs pay over $1,000 per year in equivalent consumer value. Austin Energy program, as currently structured, is not competitive and fails to adequately incentivize off-peak or renewable-aligned charging. Home Battery Storage: Austin Energy's forthcoming battery pilot program, based on preliminary parameters, would deliver an implied payback period of approximately 45 years — compared to 5–8 years available in the deregulated Texas competitive retail market, and 5–7 years available under the ConnectedSolutions program in Massachusetts. This gap makes Austin Energy's program nearly irrelevant as a driver of battery adoption. Why it matters: Transportation is rapidly becoming Austin's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Distributed battery storage and smart EV charging are among the most powerful tools available to integrate renewable energy, avoid costly peaker plant dispatch, and reduce air pollution. Austin has both the policy mandate and the utility infrastructure to lead — but only if the incentives are commensurate with the ask. 1. Austin's Adopted Climate & Utility Commitments The Austin Climate Equity Plan (2021) Adopted unanimously by City Council in September 2021, the Austin Climate Equity Plan establishes the following binding community-wide goals directly relevant to this resolution: • Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, with a strong interim emphasis on cutting emissions by 2030. • 40% of vehicle miles traveled electrified by 2030, with EV ownership that is "culturally, geographically, and economically diverse." • An equitably distributed mix of charging infrastructure to support rapid EV adoption. • Explicit recognition that transportation is the primary source of local air pollution and the fastest- growing source of GHG emissions. Note: Austin first adopted a Community Climate …
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline Program Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Multifamily Income Qualified Bridge at Henly 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified Bridge at Asher 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH Multifamily Income Qualified Ashford Costa Brava 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified LUPINE TERRACE 1137 GUNTER ST Multifamily STONEY RIDGE APARTMENTS 3200 S 1ST ST UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified ELM RIDGE 1190 AIRPORT BLVD Multifamily Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 Multifamily Lantana Hills Apartments 7601 RIALTO BLVD UNIT TC 3 5 1 1 3 1 4 8 Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 364,850 $ 257,648 428,247 $ 208,074 159,331 $ 120,818 140,753 $ 109,086 197,212 $ 104,928 111,909 $ 96,101 37,591 $ 86,116 307,352 $ 75,902 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services February 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Commercial Rebates 1350310 Customer or Property TRAVIS PARK PRESERVATION LLC Property Address Year Built * 1100 E OLTORF ST UNIT 2 AUSTIN, TX 78704 Total Number of Rentable Units N/A Building Total Square Feet 168363 Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Measure ** Chillers Commercial Supplemental Measure Payment Reflective Roof Coating Solar Screen/Solar Film 2.4 39.5 86.2 46.5 13,106 0 132,630 54,524 $625 $370 $413 $627 Total Rebate $1,500 $14,610 $35,615 $29,133 Total *** 174.5 * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy $80,858 200,260 $2,035 Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years N/A
