Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting of the Resource Management Commission

Agenda — original pdf

REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION July 21, 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 Regular Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on June 16, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the solar permitting process by Richard Genece Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the creation of a working group focused on Local Solar + Battery permitting and installation processes. 4. Approve the Annual Internal Review of the Resource Management Commission for July 2025 through June 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion on restructuring the Green Choice Program. 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 .

Customer Energy Solutions FY 26 Savings Report — original pdf

Customer Energy Solutions FY26 YTD MW Savings Report As of May 2026 Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL MW Goal 2.00 0.65 0.55 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 14.90 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.29 2.15 1.90 2.67 3.89 2.53 13.43 MW To Date 1.03 0.27 0.27 0.07 0.77 0.31 0.85 1.87 0.42 5.86 MW To Date 7.91 7.78 15.69 MW To Date 0.07 1.56 0.97 1.98 0.97 1.57 7.13 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 Percentage 52% 41% 49% 23% 44% 48% 85% 31% 21% Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers Participants To Date MWh To Date 1,557 260 306 1,627 71,452 1,639 3,905 66 34 9,394 2,179.86 386.92 502.35 365.19 6,373.57 710.36 2,064.04 4,827.30 694.24 18,103.83 Rebate Budget $ 1,200,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 5,613,500 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 16,013,500 Spent to Date $ 739,950 $ 823,626 $ 2,782,360 $ 83,367 $ 769,589 $ 425,419 $ 1,498,639 $ 961,204 $ 290,811 $ 8,374,965 Percentage 124% 389% Participant Type Devices Customers Participants To Date MWh To Date 5,572 190 5,762 0 0 0.00 Rebate Budget $ 2,497,600 $ 2,000,000 $ 4,497,600 Spent to Date $ 712,710 $ 1,002,885 $ 1,715,595 Percentage 24% 72% 51% 74% 25% 62% Participant Type Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 104 1,877 2,683 4,362 2,036 4,274 9,026 0 69 1,895 2,622 2,901 1,707 5,267 14,460 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 36.73 MW To Date 28.67 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 24,182 32,564.09 Rebate Budget $ 20,511,100 Spent to Date $ 10,090,560 15.74 20.99 13.11 15.57 83% 74% 88,299 13,644 14546.31 18017.78 $ …

Item 2- Briefing Solar Permitting — original pdf

Solar Program Improvements For Resource Management Commission 7/21/2026 © Austin Energy Richard Génecé | VP, Customer Energy Solutions Agenda Culture of Continuous Improvement High-Level Goals Stakeholder Engagement Successful Progress Made Programmatic and Systematic Solutions Austin Energy Commitments 2 Culture of Continuous Improvement Continuously improving the customer experience is foundational to our culture • Austin Energy is committed to improving processes • Goal: Align on desired outcomes, and highlight meaningful progress 3 High-Level Goals Increase local solar and battery capacity quickly Make it easier to do business with Austin Energy by enhancing customer experience Maintain Safety Strengthen Communication 4 Stakeholder Engagement Austin Energy Customer Renewable Solutions (CRS) engages stakeholders in a variety of ways • Regular internal and external stakeholder meetings • Transparent communication on changes and initiatives • Collaborative problem solving • Continuous process refinement with focus on safety and integrity • Concierge-style contractor support to identify and resolve issues 5 Successful Progress Made Austin Energy has made significant progress improving processes • Mapped processes and documented workflows • Reduced redundancy and bottlenecks • Improved timelines across multiple stages • Scaled inspection staffing to match fluctuating demand • • Improved shutdown scheduling from months → days Implemented electrical plan review to prevent rework and late-stage delays • Completed cost-of-service analysis and fee alignment for all solar reviews and inspections 6 Programmatic and Systematic Solutions Monthly tailored contractor trainings hosted online for easy access Created clearer website and application process Solar@AustinEnergy.com – Dedicated mailbox for all solar-related questions Improved cross-functional collaboration Incentive applications reviewed by subject matter expert 7 Austin Energy Remains Committed To: Pragmatic, meaningful improvements Strong partnerships with stakeholders Modernizing Processes Supporting the solar industry and a cleaner energy future 8 ©Austin Energy. All rights reserved. Austin Energy and the Austin Energy logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Austin Energy, the electric department of the City of Austin, Texas. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Item 4- RMC 2025-2026 Annual Review — original pdf

Resource Management Commission Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 1. Name of Board or Commission Resource Management Commission 2. Has the board or commission's actions throughout the year complied with City Council directives and bylaws? This should address all elements of the board's mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Yes, No) YES. All actions of the RMC during the reporting period were within the scope of and in compliance with its Code-mandated mission statement. ○ If No, please explain 3. How many recommendations did your board or commission approve? 8 4. Please list the recommendation numbers. ● 20250715-006 ● 20250916-003 ● 20251021-002 ● 20260120-002 ● 20260217-002 ● 20260429-004 ● 20260616-006 ● 20260616-007 5. Which recommendations are closely aligned to the organization's core mission and why? ● 20250715-006: Recommendation to Create a Revolving Fund for Solar and Energy Efficiency Investment on City Properties. Advises City Council in developing programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. *Bylaws updated during the fiscal year; item effective February 24, 2025. Resource Management Commission Annual Review Report 2025-2026 ● 20250916-003: Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Conservation Proposal Pending Before the Railroad Commission of Texas. Advises City Council regarding recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. ● 20260120-002: Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Franchise. Advises City Council regarding recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. ● 20260217-002: Recommendation on Fairness of Residential Electric Rates. Recommends progressive electric rate structure to promote energy conservation. ● 20260429-004: Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Franchise. Advises City Council regarding recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. ● 20260616-006: Recommendation on Austin energy District Energy and Cooling System. Advises City Council to perform an audit to ensure long-term financial viability of Austin’s district chilling utility, generating peak demand savings. ● 20260616-007: Recommendation on City of Austin Study for Municipal Purchase of Texas Gas Service. Advises City Council regarding recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. 6. Which recommendations are adjacent to the organization's core mission and why? ● 20251021-002: Recommendation …

Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report — original pdf

Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 7/7/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Bridge at Asher 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Mueller Flats 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 Multifamily Standard Rebate Installation Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Ashford Costa Brava 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Bridge at River Place 10301 FM 2222 RD 12 Multifamily Income Qualified Post Inspection LUPINE TERRACE 1137 GUNTER ST Multifamily Income Qualified Post Inspection The Park at Walnut Creek 12113 METRIC BLVD 1 Council District 5 4 4 1 10 1 7 Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Plenum Redesign and Remediation, HVAC Tune- Up ECAD Incentive, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up 428,247 351,389 130,689 209,398 507,232 158,589 $208,074.00 $232,056.00 $108,576.00 $111,384.00 $285,868.00 $125,083.81 318,446 $167,516.00 $1,238,557.81