..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 106 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78712 , in the amount not to exceed $145,920. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Presbyterian Theological Seminary Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 304 480 146 121 202,238 $249,547.81 $145,920 58% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary prepares students for religious leadership. The Customer is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The school offers a variety of Ministry Masters and Doctorate Degrees. This solar system will offset 72% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 95 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 121 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 141 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 1,425 trees or 106 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 216,594 vehicle miles or 19 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Texas Facilities Commission for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 6506 Bolm Road, Unit B, Austin, TX 78721, in an amount not to exceed $75,360. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Texas Facilities Commission – Unit B Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 157 480 75.36 62 109,581 $349,390.50 $75,360 21% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements The Texas Facilities Commission disposes of salvage and surplus personal property from Texas state agencies such as DPA, TXDOT, TCEQ, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. The property is then made available for purchase to the public at a retail store front. This solar system meets 128% of the Customer’s historic needs at this facility, but is designed to meet future energy needs as the Customer expands operations. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 52 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 66 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 77 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 780 trees or 58 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 118,557 vehicle miles or 10 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Saint Stephens Episcopal School for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 6500 St. Stephens Drive, Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $481,928. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6327; Tim Harvey, Solar Program Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 21, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this CBI to the Customer for the installation of solar electric system(s)*, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system sizes, costs, and proposed incentives: Saint Stephens Episcopal School Number of Modules Module Rating (W-DC) Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered 1052 475 500 415 755,912 $790,277 $481,928 61% *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements Saint Stephens Episcopal School is a private coeducational preparatory boarding and day school, serving around 700 students through grades 6-12. The school maintains an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and serves children from 17 countries. This solar system will offset 23% of the Customer’s historic annual energy usage. According to US Energy Information Administration, based on the state-wide electricity profile, this system is estimated to prevent the production of the following emissions each year: 355 tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2); 453 pounds of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); and 529 pounds of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX). According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator, these emissions reductions are equivalent to planting 5,325 trees or 395 acres of forest in Austin's parks or the removal of 809,377 vehicle miles or 70 cars from Austin roadways. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In order to meet …
..De #22-1442 WWWC: 3/9/22 Council: 3/24/22 Posting Language ..Title Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-13 (Administrative Adjudication of Violations) relating to establishing administrative penalties and penalty ranges for water conservation violations and Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) relating to obtaining and submitting evaluations. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Prior Council Action: December 10, 2020 – Council approved an amendment to Chapter 6-4 which repealed the enforcement process and penalties for water conservation violations, reverting the process and penalty amounts of such violations to those described in Chapter 2-13. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to City Manager’s Agenda Office at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov; Kevin Critendon, Austin Water, Assistant Director, kevin.critendon@austintexas.gov; 512-972-0191; Kevin Kluge, Austin Water, Division Manager, kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov; 512-972-0400; Blanca Madriz, Austin Water, Program Coordinator, blanca.madriz@austintexas.gov; 512-972-0115. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 9, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission March 22, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: In addition to many incentive programs, Austin Water employs a wide range of ordinances intended to reduce potable water demand by city residents and businesses. On December 10, 2020, City Council approved City Code amendments that removed the administrative enforcement and penalty section of Chapter 6-4 -Water Conservation to defer to Chapter 2-13-23 – Administrative Adjudication of Violations. This change was intended to assure consistency in application of administration violations across the City. As a result, the current penalties for all water conservation ordinance violations are included in Chapter 2-13-23 (A). Current penalties in Chapter 2-13-23 (A) for all water conservation ordinance violations also apply to a broad range of building code and property maintenance violations, outlined below: Current Penalties (§2-13-23 (A)) Not less than Not more First Violation Second violation Third or subsequent violation than $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $250 $500 $750 The proposed ordinance will add a new Section 2-13-24 to provide new penalties for certain water conservation and onsite water reuse requirements. These delineations will provide a more nuanced approach to penalties, particularly for residential customers, first violations, and allows for escalated penalties as #22-1442 WWWC: 3/9/22 Council: 3/24/22 drought stage restrictions increase. Austin Water Conservation will develop standard operating guidance regarding recommended penalties within the penalty ranges for the hearing officer. Such recommendations will generally be based upon the severity of the violation. The new Section 2-13-24 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on City of Austin 2022-2023 Budget Recommendations WHEREAS, in a memo dated February 2nd, Kerri Lang, City of Austin Budget Officer, requested feedback on the City’s FY 2022-23 budget from Boards and Commissions by March 31st, 2022. WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission would like to provide feedback and recommendations regarding certain items on the FY 2022-23 budget; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission has the following comments and recommendations regarding the City of Austin FY 2022-23 Budget: 1. [DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION: Customer Energy Solutions (Green Building Program): Austin Energy staff are requesting “$50,000 to hire a firm to look at an existing database of hazardous materials, add to it, and develop a calculator to direct decision making for building designers based upon healthy material typology. The tool will provide the information necessary to allow a project team to identify which materials should be prioritized to maximize the long-term health benefits to building occupants.” The RMC supports this budget request, as both the RMC and Austin Energy staff are interested in exploring ways to incentivize the use of healthy materials and reduce the use of hazardous materials in building construction. ]
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20220322-008 Resolution on City of Austin 2022-2023 Budget Recommendations Whereas in a memo dated February 2nd, Kerri Lang, City of Austin Budget Officer, requested feedback on the City’s FY 2022-23 budget from Boards and Commissions by March 31st, 2022. Whereas the Resource Management Commission would like to provide feedback and recommendations regarding certain items on the FY 2022-23 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission has the following comments and recommendations regarding the City of Austin FY 2022-23 Budget: 1. Customer Energy Solutions (Green Building Program): Austin Energy staff are requesting “$50,000 to hire a firm to look at an existing database of hazardous materials, add to it, and develop a calculator to direct decision making for building designers based upon healthy material typology. The tool will provide the information necessary to allow a project team to identify which materials should be prioritized to maximize the long-term health benefits to building occupants.” The RMC supports this budget request, as both the RMC and Austin Energy staff are interested in exploring ways to incentivize the use of healthy materials and reduce the use of hazardous materials in building construction. The RMC recommends that the consultant work with a community advisory group assembled by the RMC and Austin Energy staff and that this process not preclude a more near-term solution to address this issue. 2. Customer Energy Solutions (Community Solar): The Resource Management Commission recommends that a Community Solar subsidy sufficient to allow for deployment of additional Community Solar installations on the local distribution grid in line with the criteria previously adopted by the RMC, funded by the Energy Efficiency Services (EES) Fee be included in Austin Energy’s FY 2023 Customer Energy Solutions budget. This subsidy will improve transparency and will enable equitable deployment of local rooftop solar. All customers pay the EES fee, which supports both energy efficiency and solar programs at Austin Energy, including residential solar rebates for those who install solar on their homes. Using some of those funds to support the Community Solar program will give renters, multifamily dwellers, lower-income and middle- income residents, those with poor credit, and those with rooftops unsuitable for solar greater ability to participate in a program that can utilize available roof space for solar. In addition to equity benefits, this reduces overall environmental impact by reducing land use for energy production …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20220322-009 Resolution on the Retirement of Austin Energy’s Portion of the Fayette Power Project Recommendations Whereas the Resource Management Commission would like to provide recommendations regarding the Fayette Power Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission has the following comments and recommendations regarding the Fayette Power Project: 1. Recommend that the Austin City Council direct Austin Energy to reject all annual budgets and expenses that come to the Fayette Management Committee, with the exception of expenses specifically for containing or cleaning up coal ash pollution from the facility, or other compliance issues. Council should direct Austin Energy to refuse to pay for any expenses not approved by the Fayette Management Committee. 2. Recommend that Austin City Council make all proposed budgets and expenses related to Fayette subject to City Council approval. Such items should be submitted to the EUC for a vote before they are sent to Council and all such budgets and expenses shall, at a minimum, properly classify costs or expenses as Capital Betterments or Station Work as those terms are defined in the Agreement. Any parts of the Austin Energy budget that are related to Fayette should be publicly shown as line items in the proposed City Budget. 3. Recommend that Council direct Austin Energy to provide a rate impact analysis based on the best offer that LCRA was willing to agree to and present that analysis to the EUC, RMC and City Council. 4. Recommend City Council direct Austin Energy to immediately resume negotiations with LCRA and explore every avenue available to achieve closure of Austin Energy’s portion of Fayette as quickly as possible, in 2022 or 2023. 5. Recommend City Council direct Austin Energy to conduct a study on the cost of full decommissioning of Austin Energy’s share of Fayette. Those costs should be incorporated into the ongoing cost of service study and upcoming rate case. 6. Recommend that City Council direct Austin Energy to run its portion of Fayette at its low sustaining limit (LSL), subject to ERCOT requirements, if it can’t be closed by the end of 2022. 7. Recommend that City Council allocate adequate funding for environmental testing at the Fayette Coal Plant to assure full compliance with CCR and other environmental regulations. 8. Recommend that City Council direct Austin Energy to present to the EUC, RMC and City Council an …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 22, 2022 The Resource Management Commission convened a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance (In-person): Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Charlotte Davis (District 1); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Commissioners in Attendance (Virtual): Shane Johnson (District 4); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5); Louis Stone (District 6); Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); Vacant (District 7) Commissioners Absent: Sam Angoori (District 3) CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chair White called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: • Gail Borst- Green Building Program. • Gayle Vittori- Green Building Program. • Paul Robbins- Green Building Program. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the February 15, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. A motion to approve was on Commissioner Stone’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second; passed on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Harmon and White abstaining, and Commissioner Angoori absent. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. 3. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Longhorn Village for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 501 N Quinlan Park Road, Unit 1, Austin, TX 78732, in an amount not to exceed $212,640. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Harmon’s motion and Commissioner Stone’s second; passed on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Angoori absent. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 106 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78712 , in the amount not to exceed $145,920. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Stone’s motion and Commissioner Harmon’s second; passed on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioner Angoori absent. 4. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Texas Facilities Commission for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 6506 Bolm Road, Unit B, Austin, TX 78721, in an amount not to exceed $75,360. Page 1 of 2 A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Smith’s motion and Commissioner Harmon’s second; recommended on an 8-1 vote, with Commissioner Stone voting against and Commissioner Angoori absent. 5. (4/7) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Saint …
RMC Monthly Report January 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 91 163 119 122 42 29 31 20 11 13 11 15 2 Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – January 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial & 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 – January 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 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – January 2022 $29,269.65 04 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 120 97 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 2 Nov 3 Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – January 2022 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, December 2021 3009 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 339 169 43 240 52 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – January 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 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 0 0 1,560 605 0 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – January 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – January 2022 08 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY22 YTD 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Monthly Installations Overall Installations RMC Monthly Report …
Customer Energy Solutions FY22 – Quarter 1 Report As of 12/31/2021 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of Q1-2022. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of Q1-2022 and is not a complete year. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install In Q1 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. • 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 Q1, 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) 1 • 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 promote quality control, the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program resumed Third Party QA /QC inspections in Q1. Instant Savings is pursuing a rebate for Austin Water in Instant Savings for Spring 2022 pilot for SPUR – Instant Savings • hose-end timers. Vendor CLEAResult in 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 these due to the property manager’s concern of Covid exposure during the delivery. FC will personally deliver to the four single resident occupancy properties. CR is hoping to deliver …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 15, 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 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) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 January 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. CITIZEN PRESENTATION STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS Water Heating. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 2. Presentation from citizen Paul Robbins regarding toxic materials in buildings. 3. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. 4. Quarterly update from Austin Water. 5. Update regarding Alternatives for EV ready, Electric ready, and Residential Multifamily 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Electric Readiness and EV- Ready. (Sponsors: White; Johnson; Smith) 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 email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or call at FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items. 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 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 email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 15, 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. REVISED 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) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacant (District 7) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN 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 January 24, 2022 Special Called Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. CITIZEN PRESENTATION STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation from citizen Paul Robbins regarding toxic materials in buildings. 3. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. 4. Quarterly update from Austin Water. 5. Update regarding Alternatives for EV ready, Electric ready, and Residential Multifamily Water Heating. 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 email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . Natasha Goodwin, Austin Energy, (512)322-6505 or call at ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Electric Readiness and EV- Ready. (Sponsors: White; Johnson; Smith) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items. 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 …
Water Conservation Update Resource Management Commission Kevin Kluge | February 15, 2022 Agenda Water supply outlook On-going activities: • Onsite water reuse • Reclaimed water • Austin Energy partnerships • Water Forward strategy - Landscape Transformation Ordinance New activities: • Winter enforcement activities • New conservation supervisors • Conservation penalty ordinance • Bright Green Future School Grants Drought Stage Triggers: Stage 1: 1.4 Million Acre Feet (MAF) Stage 2: 0.9 MAF Stage 3: 0.6 MAF Highland Lakes Storage summary as of February 8, 2022 Combined lake storage: 1.55 million acre feet Combined reservoir total: 78% On-going activities Onsite water reuse Incentives approved 1 app. in review 1 app. reserving funds On-site blackwater reuse system (CLARA) Reclaimed water Mandatory connection increased 250’ to 500’ Voluntary incentives • Irrigation conversion • Cooling tower conversion • Up to $100,000 per account Austin Energy - Instant Savings Austin Energy – All-Star Program Pilot project for hose water timers at The Home Depot Energy and water conservation education Instant savings of $5 6,000+ sixth graders Water Forward strategy - Landscape Transformation Ordinance Spring/Summer 2022 – stakeholder outreach • Feb. 10 - Stakeholder Meeting • Feb. 23 - Public Meeting Fall/Winter 2022 - review of proposal Winter 2022 – Commissions and Council New activities Winter enforcement activities Suspend regular patrols Shift staff time to • expanded irrigation audits • water waste investigation New supervisors Customer Programs Supervisor Research and Planning Supervisor Conservation penalty ordinance Penalty process changed in Dec. 2022 Currently, all penalties start at $250 New framework will delineate by violation type and occurrence Timeline • March 9 – Water & Wastewater Commission • March 22 – Resource Management Commission • April/May – City Council Bright Green Future School Grants Austin Water sponsorship 6 Rain garden projects • Conserve water • Native plant education • Minimize soil erosion QUESTIONS? Kevin Kluge Water Conservation Division Manager City of Austin | Austin Water 512-974-0400 kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Electric Readiness and EV-Ready WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approve the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which commits the city to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for code amendments, incentives and education to enable electrification of buildings; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for codes that address future EV charging needs; and WHEREAS, the majority of the public comments submitted during the 2021 Austin Energy Conservation Code adoption process were supporting adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments; and WHEREAS, it is more affordable to do electric wiring and install and appropriately sized electric panel at the time of construction than to retrofit buildings later; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission supports adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready amendments to the Austin Energy Conservation Code as soon as possible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission supports staff plans to conduct stakeholder meetings starting no later than January 17, 2021 and recommends that the Austin City Council request regular updates on this work. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Electric Readiness and EV-Ready WHEREAS, the Austin City Council approve the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which commits the city to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for code amendments, incentives and education to enable electrification of buildings; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan calls for codes that address future EV charging needs; and WHEREAS, the majority of the public comments submitted during the 2021 Austin Energy Conservation Code adoption process were supporting adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy committed to initiating a public process to consider adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments, as well as other solutions to encourage electrification, before the end of 2021; and WHEREAS, it is more affordable to do electric wiring and install and appropriately sized electric panel at the time of construction than to retrofit buildings later; and WHEREAS, Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code provisions have already been drafted by the International Code Council and came very close to being included in the Energy Conservation Code; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission has previously recommended changes to Austin’s Energy Conservation Code and utility programs that will allow and encourage electrification of buildings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Resource Management Commission supports adoption of Electric Readiness and EV-Ready amendments to the Austin Energy Conservation Code and recommends that the Austin City Council direct that the City Manager initiate a formal process to make these code updates immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Commission supports staff plans to conduct stakeholder meetings on electrification and recommends that the Austin City Council request regular updates on this work to ensure that it is completed on a timeline that will allow for implementation of the Electric Readiness and EV-Ready code amendments by September 1, 2022. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
Austin Resource Management Commission Update Larry Graham Manager, Strategic Advocacy February 15, 2022 About Us 2 3rd largest natural gas distribution company in Texas Customers: 680,000 Employees: 1,130 Austin is part of our Central- Gulf service area – 231,000 customers in Austin, 320,000 in service area Austin Climate Equity Plan Sustainable Buildings • Goal 1: By 2030, achieve net-zero carbon for all new buildings and reduce emissions by 25% for existing buildings while lowering all-natural gas-related emissions by 30%. 3 • Equitable natural gas emission reduction strategies may include but are not Strategy 3: Achieve energy efficient, net-zero carbon buildings limited to; - Renewable Natural Gas - Expanded Energy Efficiency Programs - System leak detection and reduction - Evaluating of hydrogen integration - Evaluation of onsite carbon capture for industrial customers *Austin Climate Equity Plan, page 50. 4 Renewable Natural Gas • TGS responded to City Council Resolution 20200220-047 by contracting with ICF to identify potential sources of RNG. • ICF identified specific feedstock sources in the area and found that there is enough RNG to offset TGS local emissions. • One potential project is with the Austin Water Utility at the Hornsby Bend Bio-Solids Management Plant. 5 Hornsby Bend Bio-Solids Management Plant Statement from Austin Water Utility “Austin Water is reviewing the alternatives for the methane gas generated by the anaerobic treatment process at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. To that end Austin Water and the City of Austin did issue a Request for Information (RFI) to interested parties. Austin Water is now currently evaluating the responses from the RFI and reviewing the alternatives available to Austin Water for repurposing the produced methane gas. Included in the alternatives is providing renewable natural gas into the gas pipeline grid for Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Credit under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).” 6 Energy Efficiency Programs • Three-year budget administratively approved by the City of Austin in December 2021 • Current EE programs authorized from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 7 Efforts to Reduce Emissions Pipeline Replacement Advanced Leak Detection EPA Emissions Reduction Goals 8 Environmental Highlights 9 ONE Gas expects to achieve a 55% reduction in emissions due to leaks from its distribution pipelines by 2035, measured from a 2005 baseline and accounting for projected system growth. Our El Paso Customer Contact Center Technician Questions? 10
Resource Management Commission Alternatives to Toxic Chemicals in Building Products Paul Robbins February 15, 2022 Pathway 1: Chemicals in Air Pathway 2: Chemicals in Dust Pathway 3: Chemicals from Combustion and Floods Pathway 4: Chemicals from Contact Pathway 5: Chemicals in Water Pathway 6: Chemicals from Landfill Fire Pathway 7: Chemical Emissions from Chemical Factories PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) • Developmental toxin • Respiratory toxin • Internal organ toxicant • Highly Carcinogenic when burned (dioxin emissions) • Potent Endocrine Disrupting Chemical when burned (dioxin emissions) • Blinds & Curtains • Shower Curtains • Carpet Backing • Fence Material • Sheet Flooring • Plumbing Pipe • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows & Doors Chlorine fire and leak at Louisiana chemical factory Perfluorocarbons (Teflon) • Carcinogen • Developmental toxin • Reproductive toxin • Internal organ toxicant • Persistant Bioaccumulative Toxin • Carpet Coatings • Countertop Coatings • Paint • Caulking & Sealants • Adhesives • Window gliders • Plumbing Tape • Roof coatings • Solar module coatings Antimicrobials 21 Separate Chemicals including Triclosan, Formaldehyde, Silver Nanoparticles, and OBPA Aquatic Toxicant, Carcinogen, Developmental Toxicant, Mutagen, Endocrine Disruptor, Mammalian Toxicant, Eye and Skin Irritation, Internal Organ Toxicant, Neurotoxin, Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxin, Reproductive Toxicant, Asthmagen and Respiratory Sensitizer, Skin Sensitizer • Carpets • Concrete • Countertops • Door handles • Light switches & covers • Paints • Tile • Toilets & toilet seats • Wallpaper • Wood products Antibiotic Resistant Super Bugs Wallboard w/ Coal Ash • Arsenic • Cadmium • Lead • Mercury All are Carcinogenic, Developmental Toxins, Endocrine Disruptors, Internal Organ Toxins, Neurotoxins, Reproductive Toxins, and Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins Flooring • Over 70% in 2016 was carpet or PVC • Carpet often has antimicrobials, PVC or styrene backing, coal ash fillers with heavy metals, flame retardants, phthalate plasticizers, organotin stabilizers, VOC emissions, and Teflon stain resisters • PVC often has phthalate plasticizers, organotin stabilizers, and VOC emissions • Imported glazed tile can contain lead pigments • Wood floors finished onsite have VOC emissions Caulking • Almost all are petrochemically based and emit VOCs • Various products contain toxic solvents, biocides, phthalate plasticizers, organotin catalysts, isocyanates, antifreeze, and flame retardants. Some even include PVC. Reasons for Staff Opposition State Law Prohibits Building Materials in Code But Green Building is not a code Builders are “clients” Austin citizens are the clients Equity in Toxic Building Materials? The Resource Management Commission should advise City Council to: 1) …
