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June 17, 2020

The approved minutes for the June 17, 2020 Special Called Meeting. original pdf

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday June 17, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: James Babyak (District 6); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); and Shane Johnson (District 4). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the May 20, 2020 meeting was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner White second 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on Five Year Revision to Austin Community Climate Plan by Office of Sustainability. Zach Baumer of the Office of Sustainability presented information on the Austin Community Climate Plan and advised the Commission that he would seek their approval of the plan at the August meeting. Commissioner Smith suggested the establishment of a working group to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability on methods to best utilize sustainability dashboard related to RMC goals. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUPS 2. Update and possible action on recommendations from the Access to Solar Working Group: Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon, Johnson and White. Commissioner White explained the numerous changes made to the Working Groups recommendation after consultation with Austin Energy staff. The motion to approve the recommendation was approved on a Vice Chair White motion and a Commissioner Smith second by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Blackburn), and 3 absent. NEW BUSINESS 3. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding upcoming RMC topics to include Consumer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy provided an overview of the Customer Energy Solutions budget, programs, and priorities. She also suggested possible future briefings on energy storage, electric vehicle charging, weatherization for middle income, and Green Building components of the new Austin Energy headquarters. 4. Discussion and possible action on Resource Management Commission consideration of equity and inclusion regarding the commission and its work. (This item was not discussed due to time limitations of …

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June 17, 2020

20200617-003: Recommendation on Distributed Solar for Underserved Customers original pdf

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200617-003 June 17, 2020 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation Recommendation of Resource Management Commission on Distributed Community Solar Installations Vice Chair White Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith The Commission Recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for Distributed Community Solar Installations. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission recommends that Austin Energy issue a Request for Proposals that allows a developer to select host sites for distributed community solar installations. The Commission further recommends minimum qualifications and preferred criteria for project selection as well as criteria for the energy user side of the program. Vote For: 6 votes Against: Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn Absent: Commissioner James Babyak, Commissioner Nakyshia Fralin, Commissioner Shane Johnson Attest Jamie Mitchell 0 votes 1 of 1

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May 20, 2020

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING original pdf

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Special Meeting of the Resource Management Commission May 20, 2020 Resource Management Commission to be held on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at 3PM with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by 12 noon on May 19, 2020 . All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 20, 2020 Resource Management Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison, Jamie Mitchell at 512/694-1073 or Jamie.mitchell@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Tuesday May 19. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 Jamie.mitchell@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 this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 20, 2020 Time: 3PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas MEMBERS: Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) James Babyak (District 6) Jonathan Blackburn (District 8) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) AGENDA Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Dana Harmon (District 9) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES meetings. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve minutes of the March 9, 2020 regular and special called joint commission 2. (6/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc D/B/A CLEAResult, to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000 STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing by Austin water to include discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone 4. Briefing by Austin …

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May 20, 2020

CES RMC Savings Report original pdf

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Residential EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. EES-Direct Install -Other EES-School Based Education EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities and Retailers++ EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code Residential TOTAL Commercial EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business EES- Municipal EES/GB Commercial Projects GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Commercial TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner (Residential) DR- Water Heater Timers++ DR- Power Partner (Comm & Muni) DR- Load Coop DR- ERS (AE only) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Thermal Energy Storage Domain Loop Central Loop Commercial Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL CES Grand TOTAL CES RMC SAVINGS REPORT FY20 Report As of 04/30/2020 MW Goal MW To Date Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget MW Goal MW To Date Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget 2.60 1.30 0.72 0.01 1.75 2.14 1.41 0.52 13.50 23.95 8.98 4.19 1.10 0.52 4.71 3.05 14.58 37.13 6.40 0.60 0.30 1.87 0.20 9.37 1.16 0.39 0.12 0.57 0.09 0.80 0.27 5.23 8.61 4.25 0.84 0.86 2.60 3.97 12.77 25.28 4.15 0.47 0.01 4.63 45% 30% 17% 33% 4% 57% 51% 39% 36% 47% 20% 165% 55% 130% 88% 68% 65% 78% 3% 49% Customers Customers Customers Houses Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers Customers Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Devices Devices Devices Customers Customers Projects Projects Projects 1,871 296 102 425 85,910 189 2,386 387 4,037 9,268 81 73 2,278 4,523 2,972 9,718 6,955 2,923 723 6 3,652 2,329.93 529.83 181.36 2,885.33 -38.58 2,378.40 448.59 6,835.09 15,549.94 14,251.40 2,270.86 1,492.45 6,741.55 7,394.23 32,867.96 65,018.45 1,499,910 494,808 90,400 1,486,500 $ 1,600,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,277,000 $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,060,000 $ 1,060,000 $ - $ - $ 9,097,000 $ 2,335,123 $ 2,260,168 $ 60,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,655,291 $ 1,499,910 $ 494,800 $ 90,400 $ 1,486,500 $ - Spent to Date 567,525 $ $ 646,533 681,987 $ - 387,785 121,017 856,472 $ - $ $ $ $ - $ - $ 3,261,319 Spent to Date 1,188,417 385,659 5,279 $ $ $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,579,355 Spent to Date $ 432,900 382,796 $ - $ …

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May 20, 2020

Customer Energy Solutions Program Update original pdf

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Customer Energy Solutions Program Update Data through April 2020 Customer Energy Solutions & Corporate Communications May 2020 © 2018 Austin Energy CES Rebates & Incentives FY20 April 2 Overall Participation & MW Savings FY20 April 3 Residential Participation & MW Savings FY20 April 4 Commercial Participation & MW Savings FY20 April 5 Demand Response Participation & MW Savings FY20 April 6 Residential Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 April 7 Commercial Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 April 8 Local Solar MW Inception to Date - FY20 April 9 Electric Vehicles Charging & Adoption 10 10 Weatherization FY20 April 71 Completed FY 2020: 102 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 31 0 0 AEWX CAP Self Referral LWRAP 11 Weatherization FY20 April Homes in Current Weatherization Process 49 29% 168 Total 119 71% AEWX CAP 12 Confidential & Proprietary ©2018 Austin Energy. All rights reserved. Austin Energy and the Austin Energy logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Austin Energy, the electric department of the City of Austin, Texas. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Item #2 RCA- Energy Efficiency Retail Instant Savings Program original pdf

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Item 20-2052 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc., to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 1100 EAL3006 for these services. The solicitation issued on September 23, 2019 and it closed on October 22, 2019. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov or to Liz Lock, at 512-322-6251 or Liz.Lock@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide services in support of Austin Energy’s Strategic Partnership of Utilities and Retailers Instant Savings program. The program was implemented in 2015 to raise awareness of energy efficient household products and incentivize Austin Energy customers to purchase energy efficient products. The program includes recruitment of retail partners, product research and qualification, customer education and field services, marketing, incentive management, program enhancement, annual megawatt savings, as well as environmental goals. This program reaches customers at the point of purchase, where incentives such as instant rebates can be most effective in persuading them to choose an energy efficient product over a less efficient alternative. Qualified product categories include LED lighting, appliances, and do-it-yourself items such as air filters and big gap foam fillers. Using a contractor is a cost-effective approach to administering the program, as it reduces administrative costs and includes marketing, customer education, incentive management, built-in controls, and quality assessment measurements. The contract also allows Austin Energy to …

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Item #3 DWPZ original pdf

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Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: March 25, 2020 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 Waters (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 2020 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 FY21-25 CIP Plan Development Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary 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 FY21- 25 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 …

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Item #4 Green Building original pdf

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Austin Energy Green Building Residential Rating Development Update Heidi Kasper Manager, Residential Green Building 5/19/2020 © 2020 Austin Energy History & Mission Austin Energy Green Building developed the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, creating a model for many other cities as well as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. Since 1991, Austin Energy Green Building has provided: • Ratings and programs • Education and outreach • Advocacy and planning Mission To cultivate innovation in building and transportation for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic and human well-being 2 Goal: Conservation Energy + Water + Materials • Save money • Reduce pollution • Reduce resource extraction/waste • Reduce the need for landfills • Support the City of Austin Climate Protection Plan • Support the local economy (focus on local materials & market development) 3 Goal: Quality of Life Environment + Transportation + Education + Equity • Promote healthier indoor & outdoor environments • Promote transportation options that work for everyone • • • Provide buildings that work for everyone Increase human health & well-being Improve construction worker health and safety 4 Austin Energy Green Building Ratings Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rates new construction and major renovation projects for three markets 4-Star Allandale Residence 5-Star Bluebonnet Studios 4-Star Oracle Single Family Production & Custom Homes 16,445 Total Rated 15,233 Austin | 1212 Extended Area Multifamily Residential < 7 Stories 172 Total Rated 27,505 dwelling units Commercial & Residential > 7 Stories 291 Total Rated 35,702,219 sq. ft. 16,908 AEGB Total Rated Projects total reported from FY 1991 - 2019 5 Residential Rating Development Timeline JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY DRAFT 1 6/19/19 Request for feedback sent out STAKEHOLDER MEETING 7/17/19 DRAFT 2 1/21/20 Reviewing and incorporating stakeholder feedback Stakeholder Developing final Researching and developing innovation guides feedback documents LAUNCH 5/8/20 6 Affordability Changing technology Updated standards Legislative constraints Healthy building materials THEMES Ease of use 7 2020 Single Family Rating The star rating achieved by a project is determined by the number of sustainability measures incorporated into the project. Basic Requirements 25 – 49 pts 50 – 74 pts 75 – 99 pts 100 pts or more 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star Star level requirements 8 Single Family 2020 New Basic Requirements • Digital Ventilation Controller • Electric Vehicle …

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Solar Monthly Report original pdf

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Total33019,427Customer-SitedUtility Scale In ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Overall Local Solar37590177627273%RooftopCommunity SolarIn ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Local Solar (Customer Sited)20082269045%MonthFYTDITDFY Forecast% of FY Forecast566939,4481,20058%8254274063%MonthFYTDReserved$137,500$1,818,500$1,226,158$3,000,00061%$23,688$134,241$211,952$1,000,00013%MonthFYTDReserved3284,4762,526NANA2411,6362,596NANAMonthFYTDITD697439,2721,20062%10113044028%00101NANANA1591,032NANA7991310,709NANAMonthFYTDITD$438,420$2,580,611$65,910,678$3,000,00086%$141,099$998,504$10,963,080$2,500,00040%$0$0$6,143,408NANAMonthFYTDITD6174,86546,3267,00070%5615721,0245,0003%001,099NANANA54311,594NANA6735,56580,04312,00046%Projects Completed kWh/yr.MonthFYTDITD1,036,4248,138,27170,058,68111,830,00069%96,376258,19731,686,0148,450,0003%1,132,8008,396,468101,744,69520,280,00041%CurrentITD48$102,29027310NANANANA$80,904NANANANA1,025NANANANANANANANA$2,425,228NANANANA7,311,758NANANANA3,318,256NANANANAProjects Completed $LOI Committed kW-ACLOI Committed $ Goal (MW-AC)Goal (MW-AC)Com Requested Rebate $ (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)Com Capacity kW-acProjected Total PBI FY18 Exposure (Modeled $/Year)Modeled kWh Production- Res Modeled kWh Production - Com Monthly ModelingTotal kWh # of Residential Res Requested Rebate $Res Requested Capacity kW-ac # of Commercial Applications Submitted That Have Not Received LOIsCommercial CBIUn-Incentivized SolarTotal kW ACResidential Commercial Residential RebatesCommercial PBI Paid Commercial CBIResidential Commercial PBIProjects Complete kW-ACCommercial CBIUn-Incentivized SolarTotal Completed ProjectsGreen Energy ProgramsCommunity SolarGreen ChoiceLOI Issued #Residential Commercial ResidentialCommercial (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)ResidentialCommercial PBIProjects Completed #Residential Commercial PBI2030 Solar GoalsRenewable Energy Programs ReportApril FY20CAP Customers169Residential CustomersSolar Incentive Programs18,211161Residential Customers1,216Commercial Customers482151008Application PendingWork CompletionPendingFinal InspectionPendingPayment ApprovalPendingResidential -Application Status

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Item #4 Revised Green Building original pdf

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Austin Energy Green Building Residential Rating Development Update Heidi Kasper Manager, Residential Green Building 5/20/2020 © 2020 Austin Energy History & Mission Austin Energy Green Building developed the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, creating a model for many other cities as well as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. Since 1991, Austin Energy Green Building has provided: • Ratings and programs • Education and outreach • Advocacy and planning Mission To cultivate innovation in building and transportation for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic and human well-being 2 Goal: Conservation Energy + Water + Materials • Save money • Reduce pollution • Reduce resource extraction/waste • Reduce the need for landfills • Support the City of Austin Climate Protection Plan • Support the local economy (focus on local materials & market development) 3 Goal: Quality of Life Environment + Transportation + Education + Equity • Promote healthier indoor & outdoor environments • Promote transportation options that work for everyone • • • Provide buildings that work for everyone Increase human health & well-being Improve construction worker health and safety 4 Austin Energy Green Building Ratings Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) rates new construction and major renovation projects for three markets 4-Star Allandale Residence 5-Star Bluebonnet Studios 4-Star Oracle Single Family Production & Custom Homes 16,445 Total Rated 15,233 Austin | 1212 Extended Area Multifamily Residential < 7 Stories 172 Total Rated 27,505 dwelling units Commercial & Residential > 7 Stories 291 Total Rated 35,702,219 sq. ft. 16,908 AEGB Total Rated Projects total reported from FY 1991 - 2019 5 Residential Rating Development Timeline JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY Reviewing and incorporating stakeholder feedback Researching and developing innovation guides Stakeholder feedback Developing final documents DRAFT 1 6/19/19 Request for feedback sent to 72 stakeholders STAKEHOLDER MEETING 7/17/19 18 attendees Public Safety Commission 1/6/20 Environmental Commission 2/19/20 DRAFT 2 1/21/20 Request for feedback sent to 102 stakeholders Shelter in Place LAUNCH 5/8/20 6 Stakeholder Summary BASIC EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS EQUITY SITE ENERGY WATER HEALTH TEAM MATERIALS & RESOURCES 19 10 1 2 7 1 10 6 3 0 15 6 18 7 1 1ST ROUND SINGLE FAMILY MULTIFAMILY 2nd ROUND Sent to 72 stakeholders • • 12 individuals provided 106 comments Sent to 102 stakeholders • • 7 individuals provided 34 comments or questions • …

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Item #5 Solar Working Group original pdf

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Recommendations on Austin Energy Procurement of Utility-Enabled Distributed Solar and Program Design for Underserved Customers March 10, 2020 The Access to Solar Working Group supports the creation of a utility-enabled distributed solar program and urges Austin Energy to move forward with implementation without delay. The Resource Management Commission created an Access to Solar Working Group to develop recommendations for how best to expand access to solar for customers who are low-income, renters, live in multifamily housing or are otherwise underserved by existing solar programs. Austin Energy assembled a Utility Enabled Rooftop Solar for Underserved Markets team, which included two members of the Resource Management Commission, to participate in the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) e-Lab Forge workshop on September 16-18, 2019. Following the workshop, these two teams merged and met twice more to develop specific criteria for selecting host sites and program development. These recommendations are the result of consensus from that collective group. The working group recommends that Austin Energy issue an RFP that allows developers to select host sites for Power Purchase Agreements. The working group recommends the following criteria related to project selection: ● Minimum qualifications for proposed projects: ○ If proposing ground mount installation(s), provide evidence that solar is the Highest and Best use for the site ○ Utilize local workforce (at least 80% of workers reside in 5 county Central Texas ○ Developer covers costs from (including) the transformer to the point of generation ○ Meet federal requirement for end of life for solar panels ● Preferred criteria for proposed projects (When proposals are economically competitive Austin Energy will use these criteria to determine highest value.): ○ Low-income customers, renters and/or nonprofit organizations receive monetary ○ Faster development timeline ○ Prefer inclusion of MBE/WBE companies ○ Participating in local workforce development and/or diversity and inclusion ○ End of life plan for recycling solar panels ○ Demonstrable policy or approach to reduce systems’ life cycle environmental ○ Provide tangible benefits (in addition to monetary) to low-income/underserved communities region) benefit program impact The working group recommends the following criteria be used to develop the energy user side of the program: ● Subscription model ● Provide cost savings for lower-income customers (200% of federal poverty level and below) ● Extra outreach to renters ahead of program opening for subscriptions

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20200520-003: re AWU projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone original pdf

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200520-003 Date: Subject: May 20, 2020 Recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone in the 5-year Capital spending plan. Chairman Leo Dielmann Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith Motioned By: Recommendation: The Resource Management Commission recommends approval of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The Commission further recommends that these projects be included in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. Vote: 9-0-1 For: Chair Dielmann, Vice Chair White, Commissioners Babyak, Blackburn, Brenneman, Chavarria, Fralin, Harmon and Smith Against: None Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Shane Johnson Off Dais: None Vacancies: One Attested by : Jamie Mitchell, Austin Energy, Staff Liaison for Resource Management Commission 1 of 1

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The approved minutes for the May 20, 2020 Special Called Meeting. original pdf

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday May 20th, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20th, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); James Babyak (District 6); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); Dana Harmon (District 9); and Shane Johnson (District 4).; Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) . There is one vacancy (District 3). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Dielmann called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Paul Robbins and Catherine O’Toole each spoke on Item 4 (Austin Energy Green Building Standards). Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve minutes of the March 9th, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the March 9th, 2020 meeting was approved on Chair Dielmann motion, Commissioner Harmon second. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, (Commissioner Smith away from the meeting) 1 vacancy. ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (6/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc D/B/A CLEAResult, to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000. Approved on motion of Chair Dielmann and seconded by Commissioner Smith. 10 ayes, O nays, 1 vacancy STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing by Austin water to include discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone. Presented by Aurora Pizano of Austin Water Utility. Recommendation of Austin Water Utility was approved on a motion by Chair Dielmann seconded by Commissioner Smith. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Johnson) and 1 vacancy. 4. Briefing by Austin Energy Green Building on New Standards. Presented by Heidi Kasper of Austin Energy Green Building. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUP 5. Update from members of the Resource Management Commission Access to Solar Working Group (Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon and Johnson and Vice Chair White). Members provided update, and requested action on proposed recommendations at the next RMC meeting. Page 1 of 2 6. Dana Harmon nominated by Vice Chair White for Chairmanship of Commission. 10 ayes, O nays, 1 vacancy. Kaiba White nominated by Commissioner Smith for Vice Chair. 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacancy. ELECTION …

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Agenda original pdf

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Special-Called Joint Commission Meeting Electric Utility and Resource Management Commissions March 9, 2020  6:30 p.m. Town Lake Center, Shudde Fath Conference Room 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas AGENDA EUC Members: Cary Ferchill, Chair (Adler) Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair (Casar) Jim Boyle (Pool) Carrie Collier-Brown (Ellis) RMC Members: Leo Dielmann, Chair (Pool) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (Garza) James Babyak (Flannigan) Jonathan Blackburn (Ellis) Rebecca Brenneman (Alter) Lisa Chavarria (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Garza) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Rachel Stone (Harper-Madison) Dave Tuttle (Alter) Matt Weldon (Flannigan) Stefan Wray (Renteria) Nakyshia Fralin (Harper-Madison) Dana Harmon (Tovo) Shane Johnson (Casar) Tom “Smitty” Smith (Kitchen) Vacant (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc or www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation and discussion regarding the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030. ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/26) [Austin Energy] Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, including long-range planning through 2030. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information, please call (512) 322-6505.

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Item 2: Draft RCA re Resource Plan original pdf

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..De ITEM 2 DRAFT RCA Posting Language ..Title Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note A fiscal note is not required. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Erika Bierschbach, Vice President, Energy Market Operations and Resource Planning (512) 322-6476; Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 9, 2020- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 (“Resource Plan”). The Resource Plan was developed by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group in collaboration with Austin Energy staff. The Working Group is composed of community members representing the Electric Utility Commission and Resource Management Commission; advocates for the environment, low-income customers and small businesses; and representatives of large commercial customers. The Working Group met 10 times over a period of 6 months and approved the Resource Plan unanimously. The process of updating the Resource Plan involves extensive analysis of the expected risks, costs and opportunities regarding Austin Energy’s generation fleet. The Resource Plan is a road map for the management of Austin Energy’s generation resources and is intended to be flexible and dynamic, allowing it to reflect changing circumstances. It brings together demand and energy management options over the planning horizon. As always, execution of individual elements of the Resource Plan will be subject to affordability impacts and Council approval. Strategic Outcome(s) Government That Works for All

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Item 2: Resource Plan original pdf

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FINAL DRAFT 03/06/20 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 On August 12, 2019, the Electric Utility Commission (EUC) created the Resource Plan Working Group1 (Working Group) to provide leadership and guidance to Austin Energy and the Austin City Council on technical and market issues to meet environmental, efficiency and affordability goals established by the Austin City Council.2 This Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 (2030 Plan) outlines the Working Group’s recommendations and strategic goals and represents an extensive effort of the Austin community working through the Working Group and Austin Energy staff. The 2030 Plan is based on analysis of the risks, costs and opportunities to meet future demand for electricity. The 2030 Plan is intended to be flexible and dynamic in order to respond to changing circumstances, including customer electric load, economic conditions, energy prices, and technological development, while strictly committing to firm carbon reductions. The 2030 Plan updates and replaces the Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2027.3 To the extent the provisions of this 2030 Plan are inconsistent with prior resource plans for Austin Energy or related City Council resolutions adopting such plans, this 2030 Plan will prevail upon its adoption by the City Council. The Working Group believes this 2030 Plan is groundbreaking in its approach and can serve as a model for others in achieving immediate, large-scale environmental benefits and reducing emissions, while maintaining affordable electricity rates. Vision Statement This 2030 Plan commits Austin Energy to continuing to provide affordable, dependable and safe electricity service to residents and businesses while pursuing the City of Austin’s climate protection and sustainability goals4 and the directives set forth in the Austin Climate Emergency Resolution.5 As a part of its commitment, Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council. Austin Energy commits to providing access to the benefits of this 2030 Plan for limited-income communities and communities of color. 2 The Working Group Charter can be found at: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/2febfc53-8bad-4029-aabe- 1 The Working Group members are listed at the end of this 2030 Plan. The Resource Plan Working Group met ten times 3 See: Austin City Council Resolution No. 20170817-061, https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/6dd1c1c7-77e4- in late 2019 and early 2020. a9e5461fb516/EUCWG-Sep26-Agenda-Packet.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mRKMujG . 43e4-8789-838eb9f0790d/gen-res-climate-prot-plan-2027.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mNO-55U. _OOS_AustinClimatePlan_061015.pdf . …

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20200309-002: Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20200309-002 Resource Plan March 9, 2020 Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 Date: Subject: Motioned: Leo Dielmann Seconded: Tom “Smitty” Smith Recommendation: Resolve that the 2030 Plan as presented to the Resource Management Commission be recommended to City Council for approval. Further resolved that the following additional items are recommended to the City Council: 1. We recognize that there is no established process for appointment of members for the Working Group that ensures equity, and while efforts were made in 2020, challenges were identified. For this reason, we recommend that Austin Energy and the Electric Utility Commission work with the City of Austin Equity Office to establish a process that ensures future resource planning advisory or stakeholder groups include broad based customer representation, including representatives of residential and limited-income customer advocacy organizations and communities of color; and establishes open and transparent communications procedures providing access to all community members. 2. We recommend that the community group meetings provided for on page 5 of the 2030 Plan should also include groups representing limited-income communities and communities of color. 3. The City should ensure that the risks of the 2030 Plan do not disproportionality fall on limited income communities or communities of color. 4. Austin Energy should report annually at the end of the fiscal year to the Electric Utility Commission with respect to progress on the research provided for on page 6 of the 2030 Plan. 5. At the end of 2022 the EUC will initiate a review process for the 2030 Plan, to take place in 2023. Chair Leo Dielmann, Vice Chair Kaiba White, Commissioners James Babyak, Jonathan Blackburn, Rebecca Brenneman, Lisa Chavarria, Nakyshia Fralin, Dana Harmon, Shane Johnson and Tom “Smitty” Smith 10-0 Vote: For: Against: None Abstentions: None Absences: None Vacancies: One Attest: Jeff Vice, Staff Liaison

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Agenda original pdf

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MEMBERS: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 2020  6:30 PM TOWN LAKE CENTER – SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 721 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) James Babyak (District 6) Jonathan Blackburn (District 8) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Dana Harmon (District 9) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the January 21, 2020 meeting. NEW BUSINESS 2. Discussion with Texas Gas Service regarding rebates for new construction. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Update on the City’s review of the Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency/Conservation program. (Rondella Hawkins, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs Officer) UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUPS 4. Update from members of the EUC Resource Planning Working Group: Commissioners Dielmann and White 5. Update from members of the Resource Management Commission Access to Solar Working Group: Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon and Johnson and White OTHER BUSINESS 6. Revise the 2020 RMC meeting schedule to cancel the March 10, 2020 Regular Meeting and set a Special Called Joint Meeting with the Electric Utility Commission for March 9, 2020 for briefing, discussion and possible action on the Resource Plan 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information, please call (512) 322-6505.

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Austin Energy Renewable Energy Programs Report original pdf

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Renewable Energy Programs Report January FY20 Green Energy Programs Residential Customers CAP Customers Residential Customers Commercial Customers 174 17,958 171 1,197 ITD FY Forecast Total 345 19,155 % of FY Forecast Residential Commercial (Estimated Annual PBI Payments) $148,500 $1,320,500 $1,592,138 $3,000,000 $100,867 $1,000,000 Solar Incentive Programs LOI Issued # LOI Committed $ LOI Committed kW-AC Projects Completed # Projects Completed $ Projects Complete kW-AC Community Solar Green Choice Residential Commercial Residential Commercial PBI Residential Commercial PBI Commercial CBI Residential Rebates Commercial PBI Paid Commercial CBI Residential Commercial PBI Commercial CBI Total kW AC Residential Commercial Total kWh Projects Completed kWh/yr. Applications Submitted That Have Not Received LOIs # of Residential Res Requested Rebate $ Res Requested Capacity kW-ac # of Commercial Com Requested Rebate $ (Estimated Annual PBI Payments) Com Capacity kW-ac Monthly Modeling Projected Total PBI FY18 Exposure (Modeled $/Year) Modeled kWh Production- Res Modeled kWh Production - Com $2,425,228 6,990,701 3,309,367 Residential - Application Status 232 82 108 27 Application Pending Work Completion Final Ins pection Payment Approval Pending Pending Pending Month 68 5 Month $90,238 Month 382 1174 Month 201 0 0 Month $632,882 $129,054 $0 Month 1,284 0 0 0 1,284 Month 2,148,028 2,148,028 Current $182,680 82 494 15 865 $57,697 s n o i l l i M $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 FYTD 488 14 FYTD FYTD 2,983 1,284 FYTD 452 1 0 $0 FYTD 2,831 100 0 2,932 FYTD 9,213 416 Reserved $184,121 Reserved 2,881 2,301 ITD 8,981 294 101 ITD ITD 44,292 20,968 1,099 66,359 ITD 1,200 40 NA NA 1,200 40 NA 7,000 5,000 NA 12,000 FYTD $1,510,138 $605,238 $64,840,205 $10,569,814 $6,143,408 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 NA 4,734,432 161,821 4,896,253 66,995,226 31,599,275 98,594,501 11,830,000 8,450,000 20,280,000 FYTD Residential Participation ITD $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 NA NA NA NA $182,680 NA NA $1,592,138 $0 $1,000,000 $1,510,138 NA NA NA Residential Paid NA Residential Requested NA NA NA NA NA NA PBI Modeled FY Expenditure NA NA NA Residential Reserved NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 41% 35% 44% 10% NA NA 38% 3% NA 50% 24% NA 40% 2% NA 24% 40% 2% 24% NA NA Fy19 Fy18 FY17 FY16 FY15 FY14 FY13 FY12 FY11 FY10

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