Item 9: Resolution on Distributed Community Solar — original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Distributed Community Solar WHEREAS, on June 17, 2020, the Resource Management Commission passed Resolution 20200617-003, supporting distributed community solar and recommending criteria for evaluating proposals; and WHEREAS, in October 2020, Austin Energy issued a request for proposals for solar energy produced on the local distribution grid; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy did not select any distributed solar proposals to execute; and WHEREAS, the majority of local rooftop solar potential in Austin is not utilized; and WHEREAS, local solar development creates good paying local jobs; and WHEREAS, community solar allows for equitable access to clean energy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission establishes the Distributed Community Solar Working Group. The working group will collaborate with staff and return to the full Commission with recommendations for the best path forward, next steps and a timeline for implementation. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)