REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION November 18, 2025 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 videoconference. 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 October 21, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff Briefing on Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation for Q3, Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommend a policy for the Texas Gas Service franchise negotiations. 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 .
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Third Quarter 2025, July - September | November 2025 Resource Management Commission, November 18, 2025 Contents Third 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 Third 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. The third quarter of 2025 (July – September) includes what is typically the hottest and driest part of the year in Central Texas. In early July, Central Texas was struck by severe storms that caused severe damage and loss of life but filled Lakes Buchanan and Travis from 50 percent storage capacity to over 90 percent. On September 2, the City of Austin returned to the baseline Conservation Stage water restrictions from Stage 2 Drought restrictions. While the city’s water supply was nearly full, the latter two months of the quarter proved to be the typical hot and dry Texas summer. 3 Water Conservation Updates New Community Outreach Grants to support innovative, community-lead conservation initiatives. (WCP, p. 40) Applications accepted Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 Up to $3,000 Irrigation enforcement: 480 Customer 311 reports, 1,700 warnings, 243 citations Stakeholder engagement for new Uniform Plumbing Code landscape irrigation restrictions (pressure reduction and 50% irrigation area in new homes) Categorized all commercial, institutional, and industrial customer with North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code to aid in high use/leaks identification and the establishment of water use benchmarks Began inclusion of conservation programs in the utility’s enterprise customer relations management software. 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 Q3 2024-Q2 2025 Q3 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other …
Draft Resource Management Commission Resolution on Texas Gas Service Franchise October 20, 2025 Introduction The City of Austin (The City) has a 20-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service (TGS), which is the company’s license to operate in the city limits. That franchise agreement expires in October of 2026. The renewal of the franchise is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to correct or reform longstanding problems that include high rates, high fuel costs, poorly designed rate structures, poorly performing energy conservation programs, scant funding to assist low-income ratepayers, and lack of progress in shrinking the company’s carbon footprint with the company. 1.0 Selection of Company and Term of Franchise WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service, the fifth consecutive owner of the main private gas utility that has provided service in the city limits of Austin since the 1870s, has never participated in a competitive process to determine if the company offers ratepayers adequate or better service; and WHEREAS, the current term of the franchise is 20 years (a 10-year initial period with a subsequent 10-year automatic renewal with minimal conditions), is too long a time period to lapse without a revised regulatory agreement; and 1.1 High and Inequitable Rates WHEREAS, retail residential gas rates have gone up about 132% between 2016 and 2025, which is 96% above inflation; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service has proposed three rate increases in since 2024; and WHEREAS, these rate increases are largely driven by the cost of capital expansion or improvements of the system, and no city or state regulator has the ability to prevent these expenditures prior to their occurrence; and WHEREAS, TGS 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 recent combination of TGS Central Texas and Gulf Coast regions for purposes of ratemaking has raised Austin’s bills while lowering bills in the Coastal region; and 1.2 Rate Structure (Conservation-Based Rates that Also Help Low-Income Customers) WHEREAS, Austin’s municipal utilities have progressive tiered rates that charge less per unit for less usage, while Texas Gas Service has historically maintained a regressive flat rate, which discourages conservation and adversely affects lower-income ratepayers who typically consume less energy; and 1.3 Low-Income Assistance WHEREAS, TGS currently has no customer assistance program that reduces monthly gas bills for low-income customers; and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION October 21, 2025 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 videoconference. 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. AGENDA Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke CALL MEETING TO ORDER 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 September 16, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend changing the city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. 3. Discuss and recommend approval of the 2026 Resource Management Commission Meeting Schedule. STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff Briefing regarding an update and review of the Austin Energy Solar Portfolio by Tim Harvey, Director, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The 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 give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 21, 2025 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Charlotte Davis called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Harry Kennard; Commissioner Danielle Zigon Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Joseph Gerland PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: General- N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 19, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission regular called meeting of September 16, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second on an 9-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Gary abstaining and Commissioner Gerland absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend changing the city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. The motion to recommend changing the city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins’s second on a 9-1 vote, with Commissioner Gary voting against and Commissioner Gerland absent. 3. Discuss and recommend approval of the 2026 Resource Management Commission Meeting Schedule. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The motion to recommend approval of the 2026 Resource Management Commission Meeting Schedule, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Farmer’s second on a 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Gerland absent. STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff Briefing regarding an update and review of the Austin Energy Solar Portfolio by Tim Harvey, Director, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. The staff briefing was presented by Tim Harvey, Director, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Virtual Power Plants and Incentives for Battery Purchases- Silverstein, Robbins • District Energy Cooling Recommendations and Plans - Silverstein • Resolution and Public Hearing on the Texas Gas Franchise- Robbins • Value of Solar- Feb 2026 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The meeting minutes were approved at the November 18, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Gary’s second on a 10-0 vote, with Commissioner Gerland absent.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20251021-002 Recommendation on amending City Code to use both City and personal email addresses for volunteer board and commission members Whereas members of the Resource Management Commission and other City Boards and Commissions are volunteers, and, Whereas the City of Austin policy, based on city code, is that staff liaisons for City boards and commissions must use only commissioners’ official city email addresses, and, Whereas volunteer commission and board members rely extensively on personal email addresses and have missed communications from City liaisons, other city staff, and fellow commissioners, and, Whereas expanding communication options with staff and fellow commissioners can make board and commission service more accessible and make commissioners more productive on behalf of the City of Austin, and, Whereas many volunteer commissioners find managing multiple email accounts can be a significant burden on top of their family, employment, community and other activities, and, Whereas commissioners understand that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel including city or personal email the commissioner uses, then, Whereas the Electric Utility Commission has recommended in Recommendation 20250609-003 that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions and boards to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. A commissioner’s official city email (BC) address should still be included on all official communications, but commissioners’ personal email addresses should be cc’d on those and other communications. Be it resolved, The Resource Management Commission joins the Electric Utility Commission in asking the City Council to change the city code to allow for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses if the commissioner explicitly opts in to add use of their personal email address. Date of Approval: October 21, 2025 Vote: 9-1 Motioned By: Commissioner Silverstein Seconded By: Vice Chair Robbins For: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Kamil Cook; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Harry Kennard; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein; Commissioner Danielle Zigon Against: Commissioner GeNell Gary Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: None None Commissioner Joseph Gerland None Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
Austin Resource Management Commission PROPOSED RESOLUTION REVISED October 3, 2025 AMEND CITY CODE TO USE BOTH CITY AND PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR VOLUNTEER BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Whereas members of the Resource Management Commission and other City Boards and Commissions are volunteers, and, Whereas the City of Austin policy, based on city code, is that staff liaisons for City boards and commissions must use only commissioners’ official city email addresses, and, Whereas volunteer commission and board members rely extensively on personal email addresses and have missed communications from City liaisons, other city staff, and fellow commissioners, and, Whereas expanding communication options with staff and fellow commissioners can make board and commission service more accessible and make commissioners more productive on behalf of the City of Austin, and, Whereas many volunteer commissioners find managing multiple email accounts can be a significant burden on top of their family, employment, community and other activities, and, Whereas commissioners understand that all communications about board or commission business are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, regardless of what communication channel – including city or personal email – the commissioner uses, then, Whereas the Electric Utility Commission has recommended in Recommendation 20250609-003 that the Austin City Council amend the city code to allow volunteers serving on city commissions and boards to use a combination of personal and city email accounts. A commissioner’s official city email (BC) address should still be included on all official communications but commissioners’ personal email addresses should be cc’d on those and other communications. Be it resolved, The Resource Management Commission joins the Electric Utility Commission in asking the City Council to change the city code to allow for communications to and from City of Austin volunteer board and commission members to go to both official city email addresses and personal email addresses if the commissioner explicitly opts in to add use of their personal email address.
Resource Management Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule The Resource Management Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 20, 2026 February 17, 2026 March 24, 2026 April 21, 2026 May 19, 2026 June 16, 2026 July 21, 2026 August 18, 2026 September 15, 2026 October 20, 2026 November 17, 2026 Cancelled Dates Agenda Item Submittal Due Date January 5, 2026 March 16, 2026* December 15, 2026* February 2, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 6, 2026 May 4, 2026 June 1, 2026 July 6, 2026 August 3, 2026 September 1, 2026 October 5, 2026 November 2, 2026 *Meeting original date cancelled due to Spring break *RMC does not meet in December
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 10/1/2025 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation BRIDGE AT SOUTHPARK LANDING 420 W SLAUGHTER LN 3-Installation BRIDGE AT BALCONES 12215 HUNTERS CHASE DR 3-Installation TIMBERS APARTMENTS 1034 CLAYTON LN 3-Installation SAGE HILL APARTMENTS 7227 E US 290 HWY SVRD 2 6 4 4 Multifamily Standard 3-Installation BRIDGEHEAD APTS 6001 SHEPHERD MOUNTAIN CV 10 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 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 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 356,929 $252,828 344,389 $125,821 131,615 $109,620 141,570 $90,152 143,019 $78,976 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services September 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Commercial Rebates 1345710 Customer or Property RIVERBEND CHURCH Property Address Year Built * 4214 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY SB AUSTIN, TX 78746 Total Number of Rentable Units N/A Building Total Square Feet 66878 Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit 3.5 233.0 1,627 343,123 $187 $657 Total Rebate $650 $153,198 Measure ** HVAC Tune-Up Lighting Total *** 236.5 * 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 $153,848 344,750 $845 Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years N/A Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services September 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily 1323774 Customer or Property SOUTH LAMAR VILLAGE Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 3505 S LAMAR BLVD LEASE AUSTIN, TX 78704 1981 208 N/A Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Measure ** Attic Insulation HVAC Tune-Up Plenum Redesign and Remediation Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat Supplemental Measure Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW 34.9 12.7 89.1 10.5 5.3 14,700 49,297 179,783 $1,213 $2,018 $436 59,882 $1,780 9,341 $555 Rebate per Tenant Unit $203 $123 $187 $89 $14 Total Rebate $42,311 $25,580 $38,860 $18,600 $2,950 Total *** …
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 8/1/2025 Program Code WFS Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Multifamily 3-Installation SOUTH LAMAR VILLAGE 3505 S LAMAR BLVD LEASE Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation THE OAKS AT TECH RIDGE 14000 THE LAKES BLVD 12 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation BRIDGE AT BALCONES 12215 HUNTERS CHASE DR S12 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation High Point Village 2400 WICKERSHAM LN A UNIT 2 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation TIMBERS APARTMENTS 1034 CLAYTON LN 1 5 7 6 3 4 Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive 343,826 $115,950 Attic Insulation, Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, QC - Verification, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up Limited Time Bonus Offer, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification, Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices 477,502 $197,716 Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, HVAC Tune-Up, Unit Information Attic Insulation, Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, QC - Verification, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation, Building Information, ECAD Incentive, Limited Time Bonus Offer, Lighting, Property Information, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, QC - Qualification, QC - Verification, Supplemental Measure, HVAC Tune-Up 344,389 $146,476 166,350 $126,824 131,615 $109,620 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services July 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Customer or Property Property Address Year Built * Property Information Commercial Rebates 1340142 HEB 754 2400 S CONGRESS AVE AUSTIN, TX 78704 Total Number of Rentable Units N/A Building Total Square Feet 143385 Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit HVAC Lighting New Construction 23.8 525.3 32,160 2,618,765 $547 $232 Total Rebate $12,997 $121,687 Total *** 549.1 * 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 2,650,926 $134,684 $778 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) 2025 2025 HVAC Lighting New Construction Measure Rebate Amount $12,997 $69,298 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services July 2025 Rebate Program Enrollment Property Information Multifamily 1302240 Customer or Property THE MICHAEL AT PRESIDIO Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 13535 LYNDHURST ST LEASE AUSTIN, TX 78717 2015 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 16, 2025 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 videoconference. 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 Trey Farmer GeNell Gary AGENDA Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz CALL MEETING TO ORDER Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon Vacant 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 August 19, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 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 2025-2026 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. 3. Discussion and recommendation on policy regarding Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Programs. The 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 give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff Briefing on Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation for Q2, Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. …
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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Wate. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council approved an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to initially approve the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2021 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 – City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2022 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 29, 2022 – City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2023 for the installation of alternative Onsite Water Reuse Systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20250819-005 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Conservation Proposal Pending Before the Railroad Commission of Texas WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service (TGS) has submitted a three-year energy conservation program proposal to the Railroad Commission of Texas for its Central-Gulf region; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for standby generators that consume, not save energy; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed giving rebates paid by customers for gas ranges, which harm indoor air quality, while providing no proof that this appliance program saves energy or money; and WHEREAS, TGS has proposed continuation of rebates for gas clothes dryers, tankless water heaters, and central furnaces, which do not pay back their investment in energy savings in Austin’s climate or in Residential settings; and WHEREAS, these proposed programs will cost ratepayers almost $5 million over the three-year proposal; and WHEREAS, TGS has not renewed its co-funding with Austin Energy for duct sealing and ceiling insulation, which have been shown to be some of the highest ROI energy savings programs; and WHEREAS, TGS has not, to date, fully complied with the legislative intent of the law granting the Railroad Commission of Texas the authority to regulate energy conservation programs run by gas utilities by: 1) failing to prove that all of its programs actually save energy; and 2) omitting program-specific energy and monetary savings in its filings; and WHEREAS, from about 1987 to about 1997 the City of Austin had an agreement with TGS to design and administer gas conservation programs, funded by TGS; and WHEREAS, TGS is continuing a long-standing pattern of funding energy conservation programs that are not cost effective; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the City Council to ask its appropriate City staff to go on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas to oppose the current program proposals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is on record asking that any future franchise negotiations include a requirement that the company’s energy conservation program planning and administration be subcontracted to the City of Austin; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this recommendation be provided to the Market Oversight Section of the Railroad Commission of Texas in the most timely manner possible.
