Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting of the Resource Management Commission

Agenda — original pdf

REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 15, 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 Yael Glazer 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 August 18, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q2 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. 3. Staff Briefing regarding Austin Water’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 GoPurple Pilot Incentive for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections by Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Recommend approval authorizing a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 5. Recommend approval authorizing issuance of non-contractual rebates for Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions (CES) during Fiscal Year 2026-27 that exceed the FY2027 City 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. …

Customer Energy Solutions FY 26 Savings Report — original pdf

Customer Energy Solutions FY26 YTD MW Savings Report As of July 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 1.60 1.40 4.00 0.08 12.33 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 10.40 MW Goal 0.29 2.15 1.90 2.67 3.89 2.53 13.43 MW To Date 1.19 0.32 0.30 0.07 1.06 0.31 1.12 3.12 0.57 8.06 MW To Date 12.37 7.78 20.15 MW To Date 0.11 1.96 1.14 2.19 1.70 1.77 8.87 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 Percentage 59% 49% 54% 23% 61% 20% 112% 74% 57% Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers Participants To Date MWh To Date 1,783 305 343 1,627 96,416 1,062 3,342 90 51 8,603 2,491.10 458.76 561.84 365.19 7,122.11 710.36 3,162.00 7,563.00 853.00 23,287.36 Rebate Budget $ 1,200,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 5,613,500 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1,280,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 2,325,000 $ 650,000 $ 16,468,500 Spent to Date $ 739,950 $ 823,626 $ 2,782,360 $ 83,367 $ 1,155,426 $ 425,419 $ 2,105,186 $ 1,489,174 $ 357,696 $ 9,962,204 Percentage 124% 389% Participant Type Devices Customers Participants To Date MWh To Date 7,753 190 7,943 0 0 0.00 Rebate Budget $ 2,497,600 $ 2,000,000 $ 4,497,600 Spent to Date $ 1,126,840 $ 1,002,885 $ 2,129,725 Percentage 37% 91% 60% 82% 44% 70% Participant Type Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 158 2,358 3,099 4,847 2,759 4,939 10,462 0 112 2,381 2,989 3,241 3,360 5,990 18,072 $ - $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 36.16 MW To Date 37.08 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 27,008 41,359.60 Rebate Budget $ 20,966,100 Spent to Date $ 12,091,929 19.09 17.07 18.80 18.27 98% 107% 115,147 15,975 17363.78 23995.82 $ …

Item 2- WMS Implementation Q2 Full Report — original pdf

Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Second Quarter 2026, April - June August 12, 2026 Contents  Second 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 Second Quarter Introduction 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.  Spring is a busy time for community engagement, particularly in-person events and media spots, as residents prepare landscapes for the summer.  51,000 feet of large-diameter leak detection  Three reclaimed water projects move into the construction phase  2026 Texas Water conference, Austin Water received awards for:  Publications, Austin Water’s Strategic Plan  Digital Content, Austin Water Social Media  Water Conservation, Landscape Transformation for New Single-Family Homes 3 Water Conservation Updates  Staff attended 17 community events across the city to promote water conservation rebates and activities in Q2  Landscape Transformation Strategy  Texas Water 2026 Water Conservation Award  New pressure-reducing irrigation components added to mandatory irrigation inspections  Enforcement of the 50% limitation of irrigation systems in new homes to be developed as a Rule (posting in October)  Rebate application and enforcement processes transferred to Austin Water’s customer management system for better integration and customer support 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 Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs 5 4 3 2 1 0 Approved Rebates 4 3 2 1 1 Bucks for Business Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 6 Water Conservation Metrics Compliance Assessments Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities Number of Compliant Commercial Facilities 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Landscape Irrigation Assessment Cooling Tower Assessment Vehicle Wash Assessment Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q2 2025-Q1 2026 Q2 2026 7 Water Conservation Strategy Milestones (Water Conservation …

Item 2-Briefing: WMS Implementation Highlights Q2 Report — original pdf

Water Management Strategy Implementation Report - Highlights Resource Management Commission | September 15, 2026 Second Quarter 2026, April - June Q2 Highlights  Low quarterly water use, particularly for single-family residential  51,000 feet of large-diameter leak detection  Three reclaimed water projects move into the construction phase  JD Powers ranks Austin Water third out of 92 water utilities nationwide for awareness of water conservation programs  Council authorizes Phase 1B Field Testing for ASR in Eastern Travis County 2 Water Use and GPCD (Gallons Per Capita Daily) 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 ) D C P G ( y a D r e p a t i p a C r e p s n o l l a G CY 2018 121 GPCD CY 2019 128 GPCD CY 2020 131 GPCD CY 2021 125 GPCD CY 2022 133 GPCD CY 2023 130 GPCD CY 2024 130 GPCD CY 2025 128 GPCD CY 2026 115 GPCD GPCD by Calendar Year and Quarter 15 9 11 29 17 5 9 29 19 17 8 10 26 27 24 28 42 48 19 5 9 20 24 30 21 10 11 32 17 6 10 23 31 26 21 7 10 24 28 17 5 9 19 24 55 36 28 34 22 9 11 25 32 23 7 10 19 28 21 7 9 20 29 52 42 39 22 5 10 19 25 30 19 8 10 25 31 18 6 10 21 29 24 6 10 20 24 5 8 17 28 27 33 36 46 34 17 5 9 17 27 31 22 9 12 30 17 8 11 25 33 30 19 6 10 22 30 22 10 12 31 21 6 10 22 33 29 16 6 11 22 29 17 5 10 18 27 23 8 11 27 23 8 9 24 31 31 21 6 10 23 29 22 5 9 18 28 21 8 11 26 20 7 10 23 23 7 10 22 33 30 31 22 5 9 18 28 45 52 35 55 30 37 33 44 38 29 35 30 37 40 33 18 6 10 22 23 5 9 18 29 31 27 29 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 …

Item 3-Briefing: Onsite Resue Reclaimed — original pdf

Onsite Reuse and Centralized Reclaimed Briefing Austin Water | Resource Management Commission September 15, 2026 GoPurple Turns Two! Austin City Council Adoption on March 7, 2024  Code Changes for Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Connections  Affordability Strategies for Reuse Projects  Community Benefit Charge increase ($0.15 per thousand gallons) to fund Reclaimed Water System expansion and Onsite Reuse programs Go Purple | AustinTexas.gov 2 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 AW GoPurple Site Plan Approvals Total Number of Projects Number of Reclaimed Projects Number of Onsite Water Reuse Projects • Exempt Affordable • Vested • Paid Fee in Lieu 56 20 36 7 4 5 • On average, 10 reclaimed water projects and 10 OWRS projects approved per year (for site development permits) 3 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 Type of Reuse Project Rebate for Reclaimed Main Extension Rebate for Onsite Reuse Systems Expedited Building Permit Review Rebate No Impact Fees for Non-potable Meters Assistance with PACE Program Reclaimed water 0 Onsite water N/A N/A 0 0 2 20 20 0 0 4 GoPurple Incentive Activity April 2024-March 2026 April 2024-March 2025 April 2025- March 2026 Total Number of Projects Permitted to Construct OWRS Estimated Potable Water Savings Number of Projects Dual Plumbing and Paying Fee in Lieu Fees in Lieu Collected 5 9 14 61.9 MGY 12.2 MGY 74.1 MGY 0 0 5 5 $682,720 $682,720 5 Workforce Development: Operator Training and Certification  O&M training manual for onsite water reuse systems published December 2025  Certificate exam will be completed Summer 2026  Held workshop in June 2026 with local OWRS-adjacent trade and industry groups to get feedback on structuring an Austin Community College operator training course  Partnering with Capital Area Workforce Solutions to utilize their upskilling services and funding  Goal is to have ACC course ready for Fall 2026 (pending contract and curriculum completion) 6 Wastewater Mining UT WaterHub   Project at 90% Design Estimated to save 280 MGY once operational 7 Centralized Reclaimed Water System, 2005 Centralized Reclaimed Water System, 2026 8 Reclaimed Water CIP Projects Complete the Core: In Design: 1. Oltorf St Reclaimed Water Main Phase 1 (complete) 2. Oltorf St Reclaimed Water Main Phase 2 (nearing completion) 3. Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main (in construction) 4. South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main (awaiting easement acquisition) 5. West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main (in construction) In construction:  …

Item 4- RCA: AW Go Purple — original pdf

Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue the GoPurple pilot incentive program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $4,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: September 25, 2025 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. June 5, 2025 - Council approved a resolution authorizing amendments to Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 GoPurple pilot incentive program for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use, and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $1,500,000 per project for affordable housing projects exempt from the GoPurple reuse requirements and not to exceed $500,000 per project for all other projects. September 26, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 up to a total aggregate amount of $4,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-0 vote. March 7, 2024 - Council approved an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 25-9 (Water and Wastewater) relating to clarifying requirements for water conservation in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including distances for the Reclaimed Water Connection requirement, clarifying definitions, and modifying variances, including adding certain affordable housing exemptions for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements. March 7, 2024 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for Fiscal Year 2024 up to a total aggregate amount of $5,600,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 11-0 vote. September 29, 2022 - Council reauthorized the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse …

Item 5- RCA: AE Aggregate Authority — original pdf

Posting Language ..Title Authorize issuance of non-contractual rebates for Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions (CES) during Fiscal Year 2026-27 that exceed the FY2027 City Manager’s spending authority for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency,and beneficial electrification. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $23,475,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Energy CES Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 11, 2025- Council approved issuance of non-contractual solar and energy efficiency rebates during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for multifamily and commercial programs. September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of non-contractual energy efficiency program rebates during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Richard Genece, VP of Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. September 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s CES rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce costs associated with energy efficiency and solar installation, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. Aggregate authority for the issuance of non-contractual rebates has been requested and approved in FY2020 thru FY2026. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue non- contractual rebates that exceed the FY2027 City Manager’s spending authority to residential, multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY2027) for solar installations and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency and beneficial electrification improvements in accordance with program guidelines. Total rebate expenditures under this authorization shall not exceed $23,475,000. The aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs by reducing the wait time needed to be reimbursed for solar installations and energy efficiency improvements for retrofits and new construction The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers or owners will receive rebate approvals and funding promptly according to program guidelines while maintaining financial integrity. A summary of all projects receiving rebates exceeding the City Manager’s spending authority is available online. Austin Energy will continue to post a monthly report with the meeting materials for the Resource Management Commission and Electric Utility …

Item 6- Draft Recommendation Resource Reliability Study — original pdf

CITY OF AUSTIN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION REQUESTING INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF CARBON-FREE RESOURCES ADDRESSING AUSTIN ENERGY’S 400-MEGAWATT RELIABILITY NEED CONSISTENT WITH CLIMATE EQUITY PLAN AND CLEAN ENERGY GOALS WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan (2021) and Austin Energy's Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 — adopted unanimously by the Austin City Council in December 2024 — commit the City and its municipal utility to 100% carbon-free generation by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2040, and direct all procurement and investment decisions to align with those goals; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has identified approximately 575 annual reliability risk hours in the Austin load zone and determined that approximately 400 megawatts of additional dispatchable capacity is needed to address that risk, with an estimated budget of approximately $1 billion — a commitment of sufficient scale to warrant rigorous, independent evaluation of all available pathways; and WHEREAS, the technology landscape for carbon-free reliability resources has changed dramatically, with utility-scale and customer-scale battery storage costs continuing to decline, grid reconductoring enabling greater effective capacity from existing infrastructure, demand response programs achieving reliability performance previously associated only with centralized generation, time-of-use and real-time pricing programs reshaping peak load curves; and WHEREAS, a comprehensive portfolio of these carbon-free demand-side and grid- side resources — evaluated individually and in combination — may be capable of addressing all or a substantial portion of the identified 400-megawatt reliability need at total cost competitive with or below the approximately $1 billion budget, while advancing Austin's climate goals and providing year-round grid benefits rather than capacity dispatched only during reliability events; and WHEREAS, an independent, out-of-state technical consultant with no financial interest in any generation technology, vendor, or regional market is best positioned to evaluate these alternatives objectively and with access to the most current national experience deploying carbon-free reliability resources at scale; now, therefore, THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission urges that the approximately $1 billion identified to address the 400-megawatt reliability need be invested in a manner fully consistent with the Austin Climate Equity Plan and the 2035 Resource Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission requests that Austin City Council directs the Financial Services Department to engage an independent, out-of-state third-party technical consultant — selected through a competitive process with no financial relationship to any generation technology vendor, equipment manufacturer, or regional market participant — to conduct a comprehensive, …

Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report — original pdf

Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services August 2026 Property Information Rebate Program Enrollment Multifamily 1346727 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 HVAC Tune-Up 32.6 126,763 $2,539 $238 $82,762 Total *** 32.6 * 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 126,763 $82,762 $2,539 $238 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure 2025 Attic Insulation Rebate Amount $103,781 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services August 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily Income Qualified 1365235 Customer or Property Bridge at River Place Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 10301 FM 2222 RD 12 AUSTIN, TX 78730 2000 498 N/A Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate 65.3 253,989 $2,061 $270 $134,570 Measure ** HVAC Tune-Up Limited Time Bonus Offer $53 $157 $26,598 $78,240 Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat 42.6 244,019 $1,837 Total *** 107.9 * 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 $239,408 498,007 $3,897 $481 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount N/A Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 9/8/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Midtown Commons 7200 EASY WIND DR C Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Asher 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH Multifamily Income Qualified 4-Post Inspection Mueller Flats 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation The Olivine SUR512 3201 CENTURY PARK BLVD 100 RAMBLE LN UNIT 2102 Council District 7 5 4 7 3 Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation Berkshire Santal Apartments 7624 TECOMA CIR 2 ETJ Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Park at Summers Grove Apartments 2900 CENTURY PARK BLVD UNIT 1 Multifamily Rebates 3-Installation Falconhead 3400 S FM 620 RD 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Ashford Costa Azure 1630 RUTLAND DR Multifamily Income …