RMC Monthly Report May 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 353 215 249 253 200 23 54 31 20 21 121 114 91 69 47 19 8 6 7 121 122 105 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – May 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 $94,727.78 $65,000 $750.00 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – May 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 41 120 79 15 12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Warnings 311 Reports 72 1 Mar 83 0 Apr 4 Feb 128 60 May Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – May 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3080 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 224 160 51 207 86 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – May 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 – May 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD 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 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting June 22, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held June 22, 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, June 21, 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, June 21, 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 (June 22, 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 (June 21, 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: …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 22, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1), Shane Johnson (District 4); Kelly Davis (District 7), Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria(Mayor) Vacancy (District 6) Commissioners Absent: Sam Angoori (District 3); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 1:24 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Paul Robbins- not present (Item 3) Zenobia Joseph commented on equity barriers within the Capital Metro’s Project Connect. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend was on Commissioner Harmon’s motion, Commissioner Chavarria’s second; passed on a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner White abstaining, Commissioners Angoori and Smith absent, Commissioner Davis off the dais, and one vacancy. 2. Approve minutes of the May 18, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend and update item 7 was on Commissioner Brenneman’s motion, Commissioner Johnson’s second; passed on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Angoori and Smith absent, Commissioner Davis off the dais, and one vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Equitable participation in programs RFP update. Liz Jambor, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager of Austin Energy presented the Equitable Participation in Programs RFP Update. 4. Briefing regarding alternatives for EV ready, electric ready, and residential multifamily water heating. Kurt Stogdill, Green Building and Sustainability Manager of Austin Energy presented the Briefing Regarding Alternatives for EV Ready, Electric Ready, and Residential Multifamily Water Heating. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discuss potential future agenda items • Commercial Incentives and Shared Solar Program • Solar Meter Fees • Community Solar RFP • Energy Efficiency Transportation (Project Connect) Page 1 of 2 ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Page 2 of 2
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 5/5/2021 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 236 142 95 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 71 73 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 11 1 18 11 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 4. 5. final inspection and quality review are ongoing. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 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 5/5/2021 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 kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Estimated kW savings Installation 1213464 Bridge at Tech Ridge 7 77.0 321,434 $154,028 12800 CENTER LAKE DR 1 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 Paid 1208176 701 Center Ridge 7 107 504,050 $192,325 Bridge at Center Ridge Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1190789, 1198380, 1186819, 1205232 Bridge At Northwest Hills 3600 GREYSTONE DR 10 147 288,943 $238,199 Paid 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 …
RMC Monthly Report April 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 700 600 500 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 249 253 200 174 112 114 91 69 353 121 122 82 23 Home Water Use Monitoring Device 17 19 8 6 2 2 2 5 4 Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 03 $ e v i t n e c n I $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $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 $65,000 $72,020.70 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – April 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 41 120 15 79 12 Jan 4 Feb 72 1 Mar 83 0 Apr Oct Nov Dec Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – April 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3118 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 162 160 51 172 123 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – April 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 – April 2021 FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD 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 18,000,000 16,000,000 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 Facebook Twitter …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting May 18, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held May 18, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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 (May 18, 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 (May 17, 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: …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: May 4, 2021 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2021 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY22-26 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY22-26 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards …
1209284, 1209286, 1209288 Housing Authority of the City of Austin 300 Chicon Street (Chalmers East) 78702 Austin Energy Project Fact Sheet Solar Applications File Number(s) Customer Name Facility Address(es) Estimated Incentives Application Received Date Number of Modules Wattage per Module (STC) Solar Contractor Installation Cost Estimated kWh Savings Estimated Date of Completion 8-1-21 Site Information/Additional Comments $ 323,360 1-9-21 752 430 Lighthouse Solar $572,922 447,482 kWh/year The solar incentive level is $1.00 per watt-DC to partially cover the cost of a 323.36 kW-DC solar system to be installed on the Chalmers East portion of the Chalmers Courts redevelopment. The solar installations and incentives will serve 156 units all with 60% MFI or below.
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin for the installation of solar electric systems on the new multifamily affordable housing community Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, located at 300 Chicon St., for an amount not to exceed $323,360. (District 3) Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2021- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. May 18, 2021- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue a total of $323,360 in capacity-based incentives to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) for the installation of solar electric systems at its multifamily affordable housing community Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, located at 300 Chicon St., 78702. The proposed 323.36 kW-DC solar installation includes 752 solar modules, each with a rating of 430 watts, and is expected to produce approximately 202,568 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year. This installation will serve all 156 units at the property which is designated for tenants with a median family income (MFI) of 60% or lower. The total estimated installation cost is $572,922.11 and the incentive will cover approximately 56% of the cost. The purpose of the installation is to provide affordable, renewable energy to underserved populations and leverage the Value-of-Solar benefit to reduce electric bills for the occupants of the multifamily affordable housing properties. In order to provide these benefits to tenants of the property, this project will be included in Austin Energy’s Shared Solar Program, the purpose of which is to enable more cost-effective solar installations on individually-metered, multi-tenant properties for low-to-moderate-income customers. This additional functionality will allow Austin Energy and HACA to distribute the benefit of the solar installation across all tenants on each property, effectively reducing their energy bills. According to the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, “Austin Energy must be financially sound, the cost of electric service must be affordable for all classes of customers (with particular attention to the low income and underserved customers), and rates must be competitive to ensure the retention and attraction of businesses for a strong local economy.” In …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Energy Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund Ending Balance by $1,165,887 and increase the Conservation Rebates expenses by $1,165,887 to provide additional funding for the Austin Energy Weatherization Assistance Program. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Fiscal note attached. Prior Council Action: August 12, 2020 – Council approved the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Sarah Chatterjee, Director, Energy Efficiency Services (512) 322-6138. Elaine Veselka, Interim Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions (512) 322-6667. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2021- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. May 18, 2021- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy is seeking approval of a budget amendment to provide additional appropriations and related funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program expenses that remained unspent during Fiscal Year 2019-2020. This roll-over of funds was a recommendation of a stakeholder group, the Low-Income Consumer Advisory Task Force. The Task Force initially recommended that the unspent funds be carried forward into the next fiscal year starting in 2015 and City Council has supported this recommendation in 2016, 2017 and 2018. There were no carryover funds in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The total unspent amount in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 for the Weatherization Assistance Program is $1,165,887. This recommendation is to allow for these unspent funds to be carried over to Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All ..Strategic Outcome(s)
Water Conservation Update Keep Austin Chill’ Resource Management Commission May 18, 2021 Mark Jordan Environmental Conservation Program Manager City of Austin | Austin Water Lake Forecast 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 May 6, 2021 Combined lake storage: 1.50 million acre feet Combined reservoir total: 75% Water Conservation Update – May 18, 2021 12 Action City Manager may order Stage 2b Water Restrictions Goal Reduce water use by 15% of 260 mgd End Condition City Manager ends based on daily supply and demand of water City Manager may order Stage 2 Water Restrictions Reduce current water use by 15% of 270 mgd City Manager may order Stage 1 Water Restrictions Reduce current water use by 5% City Manager may order Stage 2 Water Restrictions Reduce current water use by 10 to 20% Combined Lake storage falls below 600,000 acre-feet or a drought worse than the drought of record is declared City Manager may order Stage 3 Water Restrictions or Additional Restrictions as necessary to meet pro rata curtailment requirements Reduce water use by a minimum of 20% from a baseline approved by LCRA, which may account for City’s conservation measures City Manager ends based on daily supply and demand of water Considered when combined storage reaches 1.4 MAF and expected to remain above 1.4 MAF for four months Considered when combined storage reaches 1.1 MAF and projected to stay above 900,000 AF for four months City Manager determines that condition is no longer required to meet mandatory curtailment targets; combined storage expected to remain above 600,000 AF for four months Trigger d n a m e D s 260 mgd a for 3 r consecutive days e g g i r T 270 mgd for one day Combined lake storage falls below 1.4 million acre-feet Combined Lake storage falls below 900,000 acre-feet s r e g g i r T y l p p u S y c n e g r e m E s r e g g i r T As determined by City Manager, system outage, equipment failure, contamination of water source or other emergencies City Manager may order Stage 4 Water …
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program 2020 Annual Report Published and distributed 2020 Annual Report Water-Saving Kit Promotion 2 2020 CTX Annual Report Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights CLEAResult - Direct Install partner - Continued adherence to city/county business operation guidelines - Identifying businesses impacted by winter storm Uri Low-flow aerators reduce water use by approximately 50% Energy-efficient showerheads can save over $100 a year Pre-rinse spray valves can save up to $200 a year for each valve installed. Weatherstripping can save over $100 a year per door Focused Marketing Outreach - Medical/Care facilities - Lodging venues - Multi-family 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights Behavioral education - New TexasGasService.com website - Spring Newsletter– Efficiency Tips - Energy calculator - Community Farmers Markets partnerships - Local contractor trainings Water-Savings kits promotion - Distribution goal of 3,000 kits 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Participation 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income Free Equipment Program Highlights 101 families assisted YTD 43 appliances replaced YTD Working closely with local contractors to assist families affected by winter storm Uri Seeing an increased burden due to increased cost in materials 6 Questions?
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 18, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Shane Johnson (District 4); Dana Harmon (District 9); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Sam Angoori (District 3); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). Vacancy (District 7) Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) ); Lisa Chavarria(Mayor) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: (Item 5) Paul Robbins commented on the cost-effectiveness of natural gas energy efficiency programs. (Item 7) Paul Robbins commented on the revision of the Building Code. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2021 meeting. A motion was made to table the April meeting minutes until the next Resource Management Commission meeting on Commissioner White’s motion, Commissioner Smith’s second; passed on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Babyak, Chavarria, and Fralin absent, and one vacancy. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. The motion to recommend was on Commissioner Angoori’s motion and Commissioner Harmon’s second; recommended on a 6-1 vote with Commissioner Johnson abstaining, Commissioners Babyak, Chavarria, and Fralin absent, and one vacancy. 3. (6/3) [Austin Energy] Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin for the installation of solar electric systems on the new multifamily affordable housing community Pathways at Chalmers Courts East, located at 300 Chicon St., for an amount not to exceed $323,360. (District 3) The motion to recommend with revisions to the numerical error was on Commissioner White’s motion and Commissioner Angoori’s second; recommended on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Babyak, Chavarria, and Fralin absent, and one vacancy. 4. (6/3) [Austin Energy] Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Energy Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to decrease the Austin Energy Operating Fund Page 1 of 2 Ending Balance by $1,165,887 and increase the Conservation Rebates expenses by $1,165,887 to provide additional funding for the Austin Energy Weatherization Assistance Program. The motion to …
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 – Quarter 2 Report As of 03/31/2021 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA $3.5M $3.1M $4,000,000.00 $3,500,000.00 $3,000,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $500,000.00 $- Q1 Rebates Q2 Rebates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Outside COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 03/31/21. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • To date, WAP has weatherized 270 homes, with another 244 in the pipeline and 123 for assignment. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • A total of 758 projects has been completed. • Total rebate amount of $223, 544 paid for FY21-Q2. • For FY21-Q2 there was a slight increase of 8 participating contractors, an increase of 6.45%. • A PDF documenting the process for Permitting Requirement for Property Owners and Occupants has been added to the landing page for HVAC and Variable Speed Pool Pumps. • Eligibility requirements on the website has been updated to state; Gas and/or tankless water heaters are not eligible for rebate(s). • A hard stop in EECP has been added for tankless water heaters. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • From 10/1/2020 to 3/31/2021 the program achieved 274 projects. 1 • The Limited Time Offer for FY21 that started on 10/15/20 is set to expire on 4/15/21. The Limited Time Offer includes a $600 rebate for qualifying Rebate projects and 0% financing for qualifying Rebate & Loan projects. • Created an educational sheet covering the Velocity Credit Union loans that will be uploaded to the Home Performance website and provided to our contractors to help educate customers. • Revised and improved our remote contractor orientation slides and process and successfully oriented three new contractors into the program. SPUR – Instant Savings • 4 new retailers (17 locations) have joined our Instant Savings program o Habitat Re-Store, St. Vincent De Paul, Salvation Army & Goodwill o Advanced Power Strips (APS) introduced to the market thru these retailers ▪ Educational material provided on location • First (since Covid-19) store program promotion events started in March, see photos attached o Breed & Co. (True Value) o Batteries Plus o Many more planned for April and May • $92,272.50 rebates paid this quarter 2 All-Stars • • 3 new schools participating • 1st of three virtual classroom presentations complete and ready for …
