Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting of the Resource Management Commission - VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING

Austin Water Monthly Report — original pdf

RMC Monthly Report July 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 229 249 253 200 23 57 29 20 26 14 12 15 6 Watering Timer Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting 153 114 108 69 59 155 119 122 127 21 13 11 15 WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $113,958.08 $65,000 $16,480.60 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 244 261 173 186 120 79 15 12 72 83 128 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, July 3083 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 223 180 27 232 61 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul s n o i t c a r …

Customer Energy Solutions FY21 Savings Report — original pdf

Customer Energy Solutions FY21 YTD MW Savings Report As of July 2021 Percentage 77% 48% 116% 26% 62% 65% 66% 41% 34% Percentage 132% 256% 0% 47% 86% 37% 87% Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers Participant Type Devices Devices Customers Customers Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. EES-School Based Education EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities and Retailers EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Water Heater Timers++ DR- Load Coop DR- ERS (AE only) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Integrated Modeling Incentive GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 2.60 1.30 0.53 0.10 1.75 0.75 1.20 7.00 2.50 17.73 MW Goal 6.40 0.20 2.00 MW Goal 0.56 4.92 0.00 1.45 7.86 8.00 20.45 43.24 0.00 MW Goal 69.57 20.31 49.26 MW To Date 2.00 0.62 0.62 0.03 1.09 0.48 0.79 2.89 0.85 9.37 MW To Date 8.43 0.51 0.69 6.72 2.94 17.86 32.77 0.00 19.13 31.94 8.60 8.94 MW To Date 0.24 4.32 Percentage 43% 88% Participants To Date MWh To Date Participants To Date MWh To Date 2,937 486 481 1,445 175,799 2,823 3,950 91 71 12,284 5,935 788 6,723 305 3,334 0 1,890 11,321 4,234 15,961 16,850 0 3,918.42 865.48 974.76 186.31 6,795.16 984.27 2,448.34 9,754.76 2,296.88 28,224.36 Rebate Budget $ 1,800,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,377,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 12,577,000 Spent to Date $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 984,444 1,165,478 2,029,774 52,869 668,278 486,335 1,198,275 853,231 424,891 7,863,576 9 Rebate Budget $ 1,499,910 $ 200,000 $ 1,850,000 $ $ $ 768,420 420,232 338,318 8.67 $ 3,549,910 $ 1,526,970 376 5,645 2,118 17,537 7,550 48,768 81,994 Rebate Budget $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - Participants To Date MWh To Date Spent to Date MW To Date 51.08 Percentage Participant Type …

Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report — original pdf

Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 8/6/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 286 133 162 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 77 67 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 10 3 24 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 8/6/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District kW savings kWh savings $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1209470, 1209471 Bridge at Terracina 8100 N. MoPac Expressway 10 131.8 328,284 $174,708 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Multifamily Installation 1212346 6 272.0 666,441 $231,549 Bexley Anderson Mill* 8601 Anderson Mill Multifamily Installation 1225046 7 248.0 514,514 $241,049 Park Crestview* 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB Multifamily Income Qualified Palms on Lamar 8600 N LAMAR BLVD Austin, TX 78753 Installation 1233990 4 141.1 311,145 …

Agenda — original pdf

Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting August 17, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held August 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, August 16, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, August 16, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (August 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (August 16, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …

Item 2: Texas Gas Service Quarterly Update — original pdf

Item 2 Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2022 – 2024 Program Budget Estimation and Restructuring • We are currently circulating the proposed Central Texas service area Energy Efficiency Program budget internally for approval • The final proposed budget will be provided to the City of Austin and the Resource Management Commission on August 31, 2021, for review 45 days prior to filing as called out by the tariff filed for program years 2018 -2021 2 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights CLEAResult - Direct Install partner Low-flow aerators reduce water use by approximately 50% - Continued adherence to city/county business operation guidelines Energy-efficient showerheads can save over $100 a year Focused Marketing Outreach Pre-rinse spray valves can save up to $200 a year for each valve installed. Weatherstripping can save over $100 a year per door - Local businesses - Lodging facilities - Multi-family 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights Behavioral education - Energy Efficiency Program enhancements to TexasGasService.com website - Summer Efficiency tips posted to website - Energy calculator - Local contractor trainings Water-Savings kits promotion - Approx. 2500 kits distributed so far 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Participation – Through June 2021 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income Free Equipment Program Highlights 120 families assisted YTD 66 appliances replaced YTD Launching effort to identify new potential partnerships Reviewing contractor reimbursement amounts to ensure alignment with current market pricing 6 Questions?

Item 4: Commercial Solar Incentives Program, Shared Solar, and Solar Meter and Permit Fees — original pdf

ITEM 4 Resource Management Commission August 2021 Tim Harvey Austin Energy Customer Renewable Solutions Manager April 2021 © 2019 Austin Energy Commercial Solar Incentive Program •Program History/Opportunity Statement •Stake Holder Feedback External/Internal •Resources Requirements •Improvements/Suggestions 2 Commercial Program History • Program began in 2004 • Started as a CBI @ $5/W • In 2009 we had a run on the Residential program • Shifted to 10 yr. PBI to decrease annual budget impacts • In 2016 migrated program into EECP, increased caps, created several tiers, introduced ramp down schedule. 3 Current Program Outline AE Commercial PBI Ramp Down Projections We are here ) H W K / $ ( I B P $0.09 $0.08 $0.07 $0.06 $0.05 $0.04 $0.03 $0.02 $0.01 $0.00 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 Small Commercial/Non-Profit (<75 kW-AC) Medium Commercial (75-400 kW-AC) Large Commercial (400-999 kW-AC) PROGRAM CAPACITY (MWAC) • We are very close to having only $0.03/kwh and $0.02/kwh available • Program installed 160 project for 15.5 MW • Adjustments needed to hit annual targets for achieving 2030 goals 4 Opportunity Statement Current Program Our current Commercial PBI offering, designed to meet the customer sited goal of 100MW by 2025 in tandem with Residential, has been successful and that goal will be achieved ahead of schedule. As designed the PBI is scaling back. Community Benefit Having customer friendly commercial solar incentives helps to make Austin an attractive place to do business. Future Planning Supports 2030 Generation Goals: 375 MW Local Solar & 200 MW Customer-Sited 5 Stakeholder Engagement •Commercial Customer Stakeholder Meeting •Commercial Contractor Stakeholders Meeting •Commercial Customer Survey •Solar Austin Customer Survey •Internal Program Lead Feedback Session 6 Proposed Program - CBI • Small Businesses are historically hard to reach through our current PBI • Feedback indicates that capital is the biggest hurdle for Small Business and program non-profits Small Business <75 kW-AC Non Profits <400 kW-AC Duration PBI vs. CBI Current (PBI) 10 years $0.05/kwh Proposed NA $0.60/W Current(PBI) 10 years $0.05/kwh Proposed NA $1.00/W • No customer caps for non-profits • Ramp down: Total Program Engagement (every 3 MW) • Small Business: Step down $0.05/W • Non-profit: Step down $0.10/W 7 Proposed Program – CBI Ramp Down CBI Ramp Down Small Business Non-Profit • Ramp Down every 3 MW (Total Program Capacity) • $0.05/W for Small Business • $0.10/W for Non-Profit • Estimated Program Impact: • Installed Capacity: 9 MW …

Item 3: Austin Water Quarterly Update — original pdf

Water Conservation Update Item 3 Resource Management Commission Kevin Kluge | August 17, 2021 Water Conservation Updates  Onsite water reuse system incentive program  Water supply outlook  Upcoming activities: • Voluntary reclaimed connection incentive • Instant savings pilot project • Water benchmarking of new development • Landscape transformation ordinance development Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projections City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Drought Response Stage Triggers: Conservation Stage: Above 1.4 MAF Stage I: 1.4 MAF Stage II: 900,000 AF Stage III: 600,000 AF Emergency Response Stage IV: Catastrophic event including prolonged drought Highland Lakes Storage summary as of June 4, 2021 Combined lake storage: 1.613 million acre feet Combined reservoir total: 80% RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 13 Onsite Water Reuse System Incentive Program  Voluntary, mandatory phases  Incentives up to $250,000 and $500,000  1 application, 2 potential applications  Reauthorization of funding Voluntary Reclaimed Connection Incentive  Required to connect to the reclaimed water system?  80 customers with irrigation systems and cooling towers  Up to 75% of project costs  Initial Goal: 5 -10 applicants Instant Savings Pilot Project – Austin Energy  Austin Energy’s SPUR program & 3rd-party vender (CLEAResult)  Pilot project for hose water timers at The Home Depot  Instant savings of $8 Water Benchmarking of New Development  New commercial, MF, and mixed use survey  Required benchmarking  Staff provide conservation measures & incentives  Public hearing – Aug. 26 Landscape Transformation Ordinance  Water Forward 2018 Strategy  Council interest regarding implementation  Public input and drafting over Fiscal Year 2022  May limit area of spray irrigation based on lot size QUESTIONS? Kevin Kluge Water Conservation Division Manager City of Austin | Austin Water 512-974-3901 kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov

Approved Minutes — original pdf

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 17, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Sam Angoori (District 3); Shane Johnson (District 4); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5); Kelly Davis (District 7); Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria(Mayor); Vacancy (District 6) Commissioners Absent: Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Paul Robbins commented on green building and natural gas programs. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Chavarria’s motion, Commissioner Harmon’s second; passed on a 7-1-1 vote, with Commissioners Angoori abstaining, Commissioner White voting against, Commissioners Fralin absent, and one vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor of Texas Gas Service presented the Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service along with Larry Graham, Community Relations Manager. 3. Quarterly update from Austin Water. Kevin Kluge, Environmental Conversation Division Manager presented the Quarterly update from Austin Water. 4. Commercial Solar Incentives Program, Shared Solar, and Solar Meter and Permit Fees Presentation. Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager presented the Commercial Solar Incentives Program, Shared Solar, and Solar Meter and Permit Fees Presentation. ITEMS from COMMISSIONERS 5. Discussion and possible action regarding solar meter and permit fees. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discuss potential future agenda items • Texas Gas Service Climate Gas Inventory • EV Ready Update • CES Budget • Water Loss ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.