Austin Resource Management Commission Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Larry Graham Strategic Advocacy Manager Energy Efficiency Program 2022-2024 Conservation Adjustment Clause • Texas Gas Service will provide the City of Austin Resource Management Commission (“Commission”) or successor board or commission the proposed program selection and budget no later than 45 days prior to a budget filing. The Commission will review the program selection and budget, provide input and make a recommendation to the City of Austin. Public comment and/or input shall be heard by the Commission during these meetings. 2 Proposed 2022-24 Budget and Programs: Proposed Changes • Sunset: Annual Furnace Tune-Up rebate • Rebate Revision: Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters - Residential Retrofit: reduce the rebate for the 0.82 UEF units from $650 to $400 - We will offer a new $650 rebate for the higher efficiency (0.93 UEF) tankless water heater - New Residential Construction: reduce rebate for the 0.82 UEF unit from $400 to $275 - We will offer a new $425 rebate for the higher efficiency (0.93 UEF) tankless water heater • Conservation Adjustment Charge reduction for residential customers from $1.19/mo. to $1.09/mo. 3 Questions 4
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened in-person on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance : Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Shane Johnson (District 4); Louis Stone (District 6); Dana Harmon (District 9); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacancy (District 1) Commissioners Absent: Sam Angoori (District 3); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Kelly Davis (District 7), Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Paul Robbins- Texas Gas Service conservation programs. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend was made on Commissioner Harmon’s motion, Commissioner Chavarria’s second; failed on a 4-1-1 vote, with Commissioner White voting against, Commissioner Stone abstaining, Commissioners Angoori, Brenneman, Davis, and Smith absent, and one vacancy. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (9/30) [Austin Energy] Authorize issuance of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2021-22, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,050,000. A motion to recommend was made on Commissioner White’s motion, Commissioner Harmon’s second; passed on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Angoori, Brenneman, Davis, and Smith absent, and one vacancy. 3. (9/30) [Austin Water] Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under the utility’s new regulatory framework, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. A motion to recommend was made on Commissioner Harmon’s motion, Commissioner Chavarria’s second; failed on a 5-1 vote, with Commissioner Stone voting against, Commissioners Angoori, Brenneman, Davis, and Smith absent, and one vacancy. Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from Texas Gas Service on weatherization, climate, and energy efficiency programs. Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor presented the Energy Efficiency Programs Proposed Budget from Texas Gas Service along with Larry Graham, Community Relations Manager and Consultant Paul Raab. Consultant Jason Ketchum presented on weatherization and climate. …
RMC Monthly Report July 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 229 249 253 200 23 57 29 20 26 14 12 15 6 Watering Timer Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting 153 114 108 69 59 155 119 122 127 21 13 11 15 WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 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, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $113,958.08 $65,000 $16,480.60 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 244 261 173 186 120 79 15 12 72 83 128 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, July 3083 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 223 180 27 232 61 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul s n o i t c a r …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 8/6/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 286 133 162 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 77 67 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 10 3 24 11 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “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. 3. “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. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 8/6/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District kW savings kWh savings $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1209470, 1209471 Bridge at Terracina 8100 N. MoPac Expressway 10 131.8 328,284 $174,708 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Multifamily Installation 1212346 6 272.0 666,441 $231,549 Bexley Anderson Mill* 8601 Anderson Mill Multifamily Installation 1225046 7 248.0 514,514 $241,049 Park Crestview* 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB Multifamily Income Qualified Palms on Lamar 8600 N LAMAR BLVD Austin, TX 78753 Installation 1233990 4 141.1 311,145 …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting August 17, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held August 17, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, August 16, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, August 16, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (August 17, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (August 16, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Item 2 Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2022 – 2024 Program Budget Estimation and Restructuring • We are currently circulating the proposed Central Texas service area Energy Efficiency Program budget internally for approval • The final proposed budget will be provided to the City of Austin and the Resource Management Commission on August 31, 2021, for review 45 days prior to filing as called out by the tariff filed for program years 2018 -2021 2 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights CLEAResult - Direct Install partner Low-flow aerators reduce water use by approximately 50% - Continued adherence to city/county business operation guidelines Energy-efficient showerheads can save over $100 a year Focused Marketing Outreach Pre-rinse spray valves can save up to $200 a year for each valve installed. Weatherstripping can save over $100 a year per door - Local businesses - Lodging facilities - Multi-family 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights Behavioral education - Energy Efficiency Program enhancements to TexasGasService.com website - Summer Efficiency tips posted to website - Energy calculator - Local contractor trainings Water-Savings kits promotion - Approx. 2500 kits distributed so far 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Participation – Through June 2021 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income Free Equipment Program Highlights 120 families assisted YTD 66 appliances replaced YTD Launching effort to identify new potential partnerships Reviewing contractor reimbursement amounts to ensure alignment with current market pricing 6 Questions?
Water Conservation Update Item 3 Resource Management Commission Kevin Kluge | August 17, 2021 Water Conservation Updates Onsite water reuse system incentive program Water supply outlook Upcoming activities: • Voluntary reclaimed connection incentive • Instant savings pilot project • Water benchmarking of new development • Landscape transformation ordinance development Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projections City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Drought Response Stage Triggers: Conservation Stage: Above 1.4 MAF Stage I: 1.4 MAF Stage II: 900,000 AF Stage III: 600,000 AF Emergency Response Stage IV: Catastrophic event including prolonged drought Highland Lakes Storage summary as of June 4, 2021 Combined lake storage: 1.613 million acre feet Combined reservoir total: 80% RMC Monthly Report – July 2021, FY21 13 Onsite Water Reuse System Incentive Program Voluntary, mandatory phases Incentives up to $250,000 and $500,000 1 application, 2 potential applications Reauthorization of funding Voluntary Reclaimed Connection Incentive Required to connect to the reclaimed water system? 80 customers with irrigation systems and cooling towers Up to 75% of project costs Initial Goal: 5 -10 applicants Instant Savings Pilot Project – Austin Energy Austin Energy’s SPUR program & 3rd-party vender (CLEAResult) Pilot project for hose water timers at The Home Depot Instant savings of $8 Water Benchmarking of New Development New commercial, MF, and mixed use survey Required benchmarking Staff provide conservation measures & incentives Public hearing – Aug. 26 Landscape Transformation Ordinance Water Forward 2018 Strategy Council interest regarding implementation Public input and drafting over Fiscal Year 2022 May limit area of spray irrigation based on lot size QUESTIONS? Kevin Kluge Water Conservation Division Manager City of Austin | Austin Water 512-974-3901 kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 17, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Sam Angoori (District 3); Shane Johnson (District 4); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5); Kelly Davis (District 7); Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria(Mayor); Vacancy (District 6) Commissioners Absent: Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Paul Robbins commented on green building and natural gas programs. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Chavarria’s motion, Commissioner Harmon’s second; passed on a 7-1-1 vote, with Commissioners Angoori abstaining, Commissioner White voting against, Commissioners Fralin absent, and one vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor of Texas Gas Service presented the Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service along with Larry Graham, Community Relations Manager. 3. Quarterly update from Austin Water. Kevin Kluge, Environmental Conversation Division Manager presented the Quarterly update from Austin Water. 4. Commercial Solar Incentives Program, Shared Solar, and Solar Meter and Permit Fees Presentation. Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager presented the Commercial Solar Incentives Program, Shared Solar, and Solar Meter and Permit Fees Presentation. ITEMS from COMMISSIONERS 5. Discussion and possible action regarding solar meter and permit fees. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discuss potential future agenda items • Texas Gas Service Climate Gas Inventory • EV Ready Update • CES Budget • Water Loss ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
RMC Monthly Report June 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 353 121 122 126 223 249 253 200 134 114 91 69 55 23 54 31 26 20 19 8 6 8 2 2 5 5 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 02 12000 10000 8000 s t i n U f o 6000 r e b m u N 4000 2000 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 10,000 8,200 1,500 5,000 03 3 2 54 2 2 0 11 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RWH Rebate (Non- Pressurized) RWH Rebate (Non- Pressurized Gallons) RWH Rebate (Pressurized) RWH Rebate (Pressurized Gallons) RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 $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, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $110,694.30 $65,000 $14,053.25 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 244 173 120 79 15 12 72 83 128 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3124 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 177 181 26 232 61 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb …
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 – Quarter 3 Report As of 06/30/2021 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 06/30/21. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs • 411 homes have been weatherized, with 154 in the pipeline and 139 to be assigned. AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • Held a Heat Pump Water Heater Meeting in Collaboration with Energy Star and OEMs. • Total rebate amount of $819,194 paid YTD. • To date completed 3056 installed units covering 5 measures. • • Implementation of EECP training for AEP participating contractors. In testing phase of Enrollment Application Update, allowing customers and contractors to make corrections. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • 440 projects and $1,029,190 spent to date per EECP. • Modified and launched the seasonal AC Tune-up measure on 6/25/2021. • Developed the details and budget for the End of Summer Offer which will be launched in Q4. 1 SPUR – Instant Savings • Instant Savings has recently introduced electric lawn equipment to the product bundle and has had a fantastic customer response. These products include all electric lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers and a combo trimmer/blower at The Home Depot. • • Recruited a new category of retailers to join Instant Savings in order to provide a new level of support to low income qualified customers. The retailers include Salvation Army, St, Vincent de Paul and Re- Habitat for Humanity. In the process of adding an environmental savings category to our report to CO2 emissions removed by pound per year. All-Stars • This school-based education program is not active in the summer however our 3rd party vendor (Blue Ocean Energy Mgmt.) is working on the completion of three video presentations to add additional support to the teachers during the experience. Multifamily Rebates & Multifamily Income Qualified Rebates Programs • 1,827 Total units completed • $636,151 Total incentives paid • Added summer bonus to Standard program and safety measures to Income Qualified • Piloting PTAC tune-up measure Commercial Programs Commercial and Small Business Rebates Program • Implemented a limited time bonus as a means to assist customers with capital requirements to allow them to reduce their overhead. • Revised HVAC and Chiller offerings to simplify the rebate structure in hopes to give customers better tools to make …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/9/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 70 71 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 10 2 24 11 298 130 132 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY21 Paid Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “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. 3. “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. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/9/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Paid 1213464 Bridge at Tech Ridge* 12800 CENTER LAKE DR 1 7 79.0 313,516 $154,191 Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 Installation Trove Eastside* 3 216 593,241 $281,549 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Multifamily Installation 1212346 8601 Anderson Mill 6 272 666,441 $231,549 Bexley Anderson Mill* Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified 8100 N. MoPac Expressway 2201 Montopolis Dr Multifamily Installation 1225046 Park Crestview* 8220 Research Blvd 7 248 514514 $241,049 * projects in which the RCA …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting July 20, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held July 20, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, July 19, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, July 19, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (July 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 19, 2021). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION The Resource Management Commission’s mission statement per the City Code is: (A) Maintain an overview of all programs, studies and proposals concerning the efficient use of energy, alternate energy technologies, renewable energy resources, including solar and wind, and the conservation of energy, excluding the use of conventional coal, nuclear, natural gas, or petroleum technologies. (B) Serve as a liaison with other city commissions, including the Electric Utility (C) Receive citizen input on alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, Commission. and on energy conservation. (D) Review and analyze: (1) energy conservation technologies and renewable energy sources as to their short-term and long-term feasibility in the city; (2) energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in other cities and states; (3) water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other cities and states; and (4) City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (E) Advise the City Council: (1) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. (2) as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; (3) on energy conservation, on alternate energy technologies, and on renewable energy sources and report to City Council on the status of its activities at least annually; (4) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs that encourage water conservation as it relates to water consumption from the tap to customer and within structures or building; and, 1 Resource Management Commission Annual Internal Review Report 2020-2021 (5) regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (F) Encourage: (1) the conservation of energy, the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources in City-owned facilities; and (2) the private and public sectors to develop and to use alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and to conserve energy 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Resource Management Commission …
