Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/6/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 197 80 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 78 85 19 12 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “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. b. “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. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/6/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment( s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Latest Workflow Enrollment( s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimate d kW savings Estimate d kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Measures Planned Total # of Units Total # of Units Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartments 2425 Cromwell Cir 329.5 853,125 $240,742 All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); Phase 2: Bldgs 6-10 (Paid); Phase 3: Bldgs 11-15 Phase 1 (Complete): Attic Insulation, Lighting, Plenum …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20220816-005 Resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs Whereas, the City of Austin has mandated that Texas Gas Service (TGS) conduct energy conservation programs since 1985; and Whereas, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which strengthens the city’s climate goal to “net zero carbon by 2040” and includes a focus area of Sustainable Buildings with goal that by 2030, “All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and all natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30%; and Whereas, the TGS energy conservation programs are also expected to help achieve the goals of the Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission is charged with providing feedback and recommendations regarding gas conservation efforts and to support the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution on June 20, 2017 that put a focus on reducing actual use of natural gas on site, calling for “at least 4.5% site natural gas savings” over 5 years, starting in 2018; and Whereas, incentives to install natural gas appliances in situations where there isn’t already an existing natural gas appliance, such as for new construction or replacing an electric appliance with a natural gas appliance, increase, instead of decrease, actual use of natural gas on site; and Whereas, Texas Gas has continued using a large portion of its energy conservation budget to provide incentives to install natural gas appliance where none previously existed, thus increasing use of on-site natural gas; Whereas, research by the Rocky Mountain Institute and other organizations shows that gas stoves are a large source of toxic air pollution that can make indoor air more polluted than outdoor air and that low- income households are most likely to suffer from this harmful pollution; and Whereas, incentives that increase the use of natural gas appliances are not compatible with the Austin Climate Equity Plan or public health; and Whereas, on January 24, 2022, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution that recommended against CenterPoint Energy incentives for natural gas appliances in new construction, as well as incentives for central furnaces and water heaters; and Whereas, the TGS conservation program tariff that governs the program was adopted in December 2021 and is on a 3-year cycle, ending December of 2024. However, Austin City Council …
RMC Monthly Report May 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 1,000 986 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 253 200 153 136 108 69 66 32 12 15 8 29 20 31 23 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting 163 119 122 73 13 11 15 6 + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – May 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – May 2022 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $52,423.68 $1,007.50 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – May 2022 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 119 97 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 45 53 38 76 61 66 2 3 4 Oct Nov Dec Jan 1 Feb 3 Mar 0 Apr Warnings 311 Reports May’s Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage 81 12 May RMC Monthly Report – May 2022 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, May 2022 3460 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 382 181 32 246 51 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – May 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – May 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 05/6/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 78 84 212 94 4 24 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “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. b. “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. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 05/6/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment( s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimate d kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartments 2425 Cromwell Cir 329.5 853,125 $240,742 Installation 1249371 Sierra Vista 57.1 213,843 $136,180 All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); Phase 2: Bldgs 6-10; Phase 3: Bldgs 11-15 Phase 1 (Complete): Attic Insulation, Lighting, Plenum Redesign & Remediation, ECAD incentive Phase 2 (In Progress): HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats Phase 1 (Complete): Attic Insulation, Duct Remediation & Seal, Lighting Phase 2: HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostat Phase 1 (Complete): Plenum Redesign & Remediation, Attic Insulation, Phase 2: Lighting Smart Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Savings Devices …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION June 21, 2022 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Paul Robbins (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Vacant (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 17, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Austin Energy Green Building Presentation. 3. Austin Energy Resiliency as a Service (RaaS) Program Development Update. 4. Discussion regarding a resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS ( Sponsors: Robbins, White, and Brenneman) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discuss potential future agenda items. 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, at call ADJOURN 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the …
Proposed Resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs Whereas the City of Austin has mandated that Texas Gas Service (TGS) conduct energy conservation programs since 1985; and Whereas the programs are expected to save natural gas at the same or less cost than purchasing it; and Whereas some of the Residential programs are failing to achieve this economic goal, with a cost to Central Texas ratepayers of almost $2 million a year; and Whereas the programs are also expected to help the environment by preventing fossil fuel use, but are failing to effectively achieve this with rebates for certain Residential appliances; and Whereas the City Council may adjust TGS's energy conservation program funding mechanism and structure on an annual basis before November 30 of each year; and Whereas the Resource Management Commission is charged with providing feedback and recommendations regarding gas conservation efforts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the Austin City Council make the following modifications to the Texas Gas Service conservation program for the budget year 2023 and thereafter: 1. The exclusion of rebates for natural gas equipment in new construction, as incentivizing natural gas use in new construction is not currently compatible with the City’s Climate Equity Plan targeting net zero carbon by 2040, including the focus area of Sustainable Buildings. Specifically, the plan has the following goal by 2030, which is incompatible with encouraging fossil fuel combustion in new construction: “All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and all natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30% “ (https://www.austintexas.gov/page/austin-climate- equity-plan) 2. The elimination of rebates in existing Residential buildings for clothes washers, central furnaces, and tankless water heaters; 3. Encouragement for Texas Gas Service to seek cooperation with and co-funding from local water utilities for gas conservation programs focused on water-saving technologies such as low-flow showerheads, aerators, and commercial dish rinsers. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that City Council ask Texas Gas Service to repurpose money saved from these new policies to fund a pilot program for an income-verified discount for low-income customers and Research & Development of renewable energy that can be used in place of conventional natural gas.
RMC Monthly Report April 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 413 400 300 200 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 100 0 253 200 153 120 108 12 15 8 29 31 20 19 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting 163 119 122 69 66 66 16 13 11 15 3 + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 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, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $49,620.39 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 119 97 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 76 61 66 2 Nov 3 Dec 1 Feb 3 Mar 0 Apr Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 05 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 2022 3247 309 173 41 228 69 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 …
Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Customer Energy Solutions FY22 – Quarter 2 Report As of March 31, 2022 $4.9M $3.7M $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Q1 Q2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Outside COA 7 Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of March 31, 2022. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of May 8, 2022 and is not a complete year. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install In Q2 of FY22, the Weatherization Assistance Program returned to performing final QC inspections in the field with our third • party vendors. This move will ensure that customers are receiving the highest quality of installations. 1 • The Weatherization Assistance Program also launched the Medically Vulnerable Registry (MVR) AC (Air Conditioning) Pilot Program. This Pilot Program will provide CAP customers on the MVR with new or repaired AC units. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) FY22 Q2, The Appliance Efficiency Program is in the process of working on a new proposal and processes for implementing an additional • measure, Solar Screens, to the program. Target go live date is Spring of FY22. • The Appliance Efficiency Program is currently working on outreach material to target new potential contractors in the Austin Energy service area; to provide program eligibility, incentives, etc. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • The program team worked with Texas Gas Service in December to add them to FY22 the Limited Time Offer. Texas Gas Service joined the Limited Time Offer on 1/7/2022 with an $100 rebate for eligible Texas Gas Service customers. • To the Third Party QA /QC inspections in Q1. Performance resumed promote program ENERGY control, quality Home STAR with Instant Savings is pursuing a rebate for Austin Water in Instant Savings for Spring 2022 pilot for hose-end timers. Vendor CLEAResult in SPUR – Instant Savings • beta testing. • The vendor held four instore events this quarter to bring awareness to Instant Savings, Power Partner and other EES programs. The field representative was able to provide education on lighting (esp. Holiday lighting), the Power Partner Seasonal special and general energy efficiency questions. • Direct Install - Low-income outreach with Foundation Communities (FC) – Residents of 11 out of a total 23 properties have received weatherization kits. The pandemic has had quite an impact on delivering …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 05/6/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 73 88 235 107 5 24 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “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. b. “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. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 05/6/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Installation 1225046, 1254626 Park at Crestview 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB 7 331.2 666,308 $290,376 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1249767 Sierra Ridge 24.0 60,402 $65,360 Installation 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartments 3 329.5 853,125 $240,742 3 3 201 W St Elmo Rd 2425 Cromwell Cir Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1251567 None 70.8 336,284 $178,411 HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats 376 The Royce at 8100 8100 ANDERSON MILL RD Phase 1 (Complete): Duct Remediation & Seal, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices, Phase 2: Attic insulation …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 17, 2022 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. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Charlotte Davis (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Vacant (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than the day before the meeting will be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the April 19, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Austin Energy Community Outreach Presentation on Base Rate Review. 3. Value of Solar Methodology Review. 4. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. 5. Quarterly update from Austin Water. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Austin Energy’s Green Building Program regarding building materials. ( Sponsors: Stone, White, and Brenneman) 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To register for Citizen Communication or for additional information regarding the Resource Management Commission, please (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, at call 7. Discussion on avoiding stalemates: establishing RMC best practices on engaging City Staff. (Sponsors: Harmon, Davis) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Discuss potential future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
Water Conservation Update Resource Management Commission Kevin Kluge | May 17, 2022 Agenda Water Supply Outlook Conservation Penalties Ordinance • Timeline • Feedback received Water Forward Plan - Landscape Transformation Drought Stage Triggers: Stage 1: 1.4 Million Acre Feet (MAF) Stage 2: 0.9 MAF Stage 3: 0.6 MAF Conservation Penalties Approvals • Water & Wastewater Commission – April 13 • City Council – May 5 Public information regarding enforcement Process development • Rule regarding admission of liability • Hearings • Invoicing Water Forward Plan 2014 – Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force 2018 - City Council approved Water Forward Plan 2021 - Council asked Austin Water to accelerate the Landscape Transformation Ordinance strategy Landscape Transformation Ordinance Strategy Transition new homes to water-efficient landscaping Could include limitations of "lawn" grass and/or irrigation area More detailed ordinance ideas/language to be created with public input Expected Near-Term Timeline The Ordinance on SpeakUp Austin A platform for online public input • Comments • Free form input • Future meeting dates • Survey Survey Q2: SHOULD THERE BE A CITY OF AUSTIN LIST OF ALLOWED NATIVE OR ADAPTED PLANTS AND GRASSES FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES? Other (please specify), 5.3% No, 22.5% Yes, 33.2% Yes, but only if the list is large enough and allows for potential suitable plant replacements, 38.5% Survey: Q3 SHOULD THE AREA OF TURF GRASS (LAWN GRASS) BE LIMITED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES? Other (please specify), 4.3% No, 30.5% Yes, 28.3% Yes, as long as the area of turf grass can be large enough to be functional (Example: an area for dogs to go to the bathroom outside), 19.3% Yes, as long as the turf grass can be large enough for residential recreational use, 16.0% Survey: Q4 SHOULD THE SIZE OF THE NEW AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS BE LIMITED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, WITH SIZE LIMITATIONS BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE PROPERTY? Yes, 46.5% Other (please specify), 4.8% No, 28.9% Yes, but only for large single-family properties (Examples: lot sizes larger than ¼ acre, landscape areas larger than 8,000 square feet), 17.6% Survey: Q5 IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, SHOULD MORE STANDARDS BE IDENTIFIED FOR NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY? Yes, 36.9% Other (please specify), 4.3% No, 11.8% Yes, but only if the standards balance cost-effectiveness and …
BOARD/COMMISSION RESOLUTION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION ON AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING AND SAFE BUILDING MATERIALS WHEREAS, Americans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors; and WHEREAS, many building materials are made of, or coated with, toxic chemicals, whose harm can be magnified in modern energy-efficient buildings with less ventilation; and WHEREAS, many of these chemicals have dangerous qualities, as they can be carcinogenic, neurotoxic, developmental and reproductive toxins, asthmagens and respiratory sensitizers, endocrine disrupting chemicals, acutely toxic, and aquatically toxic; and WHEREAS, since many of these more toxic building products are widely used in apartment and tract- home construction, resulting in more exposure for lower-income and middle-income residents; and WHERAS, production of toxic building materials is often energy intensive and also has an adverse air quality and health impacts for communities near the points of production; and WHEREAS, Austin seeks to lead by example to persuade other local and state governments and programs around the country to avoid harmful chemicals in buildings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN that the commission recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to: 1. Create a working group of stakeholders, facilitated by Austin Energy staff, to suggest revisions to the single family and multifamily green building point system to strengthen human and environmental protections from harmful substances. The purpose of the working group shall be to: 1) identify and encourage safe building materials; and 2) avoid toxic building materials when necessary. 2. The working group shall strive to include: professionals in the building industry; Austin Energy Green Building staff; environmental experts; health experts; tenant advocates; and members of the Resource Management Commission. 3. The working group shall forward recommendations to the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin by August 1, 2022.
