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Approved Minutes — original pdf
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday September 14, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Monday September 14, 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); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); and James Babyak (District 6). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: Shane Johnson (District 4) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the August 17, 2020 meeting was approved on Commissioner Blackburn motion, Commissioner Dielmann second. 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, (Commissioners Smith and Babyak away from the meeting) 1 vacancy. NEW BUSINESS 2. Authorize issuance of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2020-21, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,050,000. The motion to approve the request for Council Action was approved on a commissioner Dielmann motion seconded by Commissioner Blackburn. 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent, (Commissioners Smith and Babyak away from the meeting) 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing regarding the Austin Climate Equity Plan by the Office of Sustainability. Zach Baumer, Climate Program Manager for the City of Austin Office of Sustainability, presented information on the Austin Climate Equity Plan. 4. Staff Presentation on the Austin Sustainable and Holistic Integration of Energy Storage and Solar Photovoltaics (SHINES) project. William Kelly, Manager of Distribution Processes for Austin Energy, presented information on the SHINES storage and solar project. 5. Update on Implementation of the Resource Management Commission Access to Solar Working Group Recommendations. Tim Harvey, Manager of Customer Energy Solutions for Austin Energy, provided an update on the upcoming community solicitation that was recommended by the Access to Solar Working Group. OTHER BUSINESS: 6. Discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Climate Equity Plan. After discussion among commissioners, no action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 2 OLD BUSINESS: 7. Update on Texas Gas Service rate structure as it relates to energy conservation. Rondella Hawkins, Telecommunications …
Agenda — original pdf
Special Meeting of the Resource Management Commission August 17, 2020 Resource Management Commission to be held on Monday, August 17, 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 Sunday, August 16, 2020. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 17, 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 than12 noon, Sunday August 16, 2020. 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 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 on the Resource Management Commission , please call Jamie Mitchell (512) 694-1073. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Special Called Meeting August 17, 2020 Time: 3:00PM– 4:30PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas MEMBERS: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) James Babyak (District 6) Jonathan Blackburn (District 8) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Leo Dielmann (District 7) Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up by 12 noon on August …
CES RMC Savings Report — original pdf
Residential EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate and Loan 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- Engineering Support 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 07/31/2020 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 7.38 17.83 8.98 4.19 1.10 0.52 3.73 3.05 13.00 34.57 6.40 0.60 0.30 1.87 0.20 9.37 1.81 0.55 0.26 0.09 1.15 0.13 0.89 0.43 4.77 10.07 5.06 0.95 1.35 3.80 5.24 17.51 33.90 5.65 0.47 0.08 6.21 70% 42% 36% 870% 66% 6% 63% 83% 65% 56% 56% 23% 260% 102% 172% 135% 98% 88% 78% 27% 66% Customers Customers Customers Customers Houses Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers Customers Customers Customers Projects Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Devices Devices Devices Customers Customers Projects Projects Projects 2,773 412 212 4,792 187,449 399 2,944 622 3,684 15,838 96 91 2,980 6,745 3,818 12,566 9,912 3,982 723 58 4,763 3,537.37 765.55 384.56 620.03 6,720.53 148.56 2,408.45 718.00 6,238.00 21,541.04 16,801.11 2,536.10 3,429.00 9,497.00 12,451.00 46,075.00 90,789.21 8 $ 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 $ 1,486,500 688,652 Spent to Date 920,750 $ $ 933,005 $ - $ $ - $ $ $ $ $ - - $ $ 4,886 441,608 136,660 945,586 4,071,147 Spent to Date 1,425,874 439,564 5,279 $ $ $ $ - $ - $ - $ …
Customer Energy Solutions Program Update — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions Program Update Data through July 2020 Customer Energy Solutions & Corporate Communications August 2020 © 2018 Austin Energy CES Rebates & Incentives FY20 July 2 Overall Participation & MW Savings FY20 July 3 Residential Participation & MW Savings FY20 July 4 Commercial Participation & MW Savings FY20 July 5 Demand Response Participation & MW Savings FY20 July 6 Residential Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 July 7 Commercial Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 July 8 Local Solar MW Inception to Date - FY20 July 9 Electric Vehicles Charging & Adoption 10 10 Weatherization FY20 July 11 Weatherization FY20 July Homes Completed and in Current Weatherization Process: 315 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.
Item #3- Water Conservation Quarterly Report — original pdf
RMC Monthly Report July 2020 FY20 Mark Jordan Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 249 242 200 185 353 207 20 16 19 14 54 47 31 19 10 8 7 5 4 2 2 4 114 92 91 43 121 68 Irrigation Audits Pressure Reduction Irrigation Upgrade Valve WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Landscape Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – July 2020, FY20 02 70 60 50 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 64 17 8 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 Commercial Process Commercial Audit Irrigation Efficiency RMC Monthly Report – July 2020, FY20 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, FY20 YTD FY20 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $62,959.36 $65,000 $51,242.11 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – July 2020, FY20 04 162 250 200 150 100 50 0 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Warnings and 311 Reports 217 199 131 130 109 100 72 71 59 63 62 63 49 4 2 8 9 20 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Warnings 311 Reports RMC Monthly Report – July 2020, FY20 05 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Administrative Fines Residential Commercial Multi-Family Fines Issued: 13 Fines Disputed: 1 Fines Dismissed: 1 Administrative Fines for water waste suspended March through July due to Covid-19. s e i t r e p o r P f o r e b m u N 3.5 2.5 3 2 1 0 1.5 0.5 1st Fine 2nd Fine 3rd Fine 4th Fine RMC Monthly Report – July 2020, FY20 06 Public Outreach Activity Number of Events FY19 FY20 Populations Reached FY19 FY20 76 24,073 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 48 45 20 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 12,825 7,845 1,273 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – July 2020, FY20 07 Social Media Activity, FY20 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar …
Multifamily & Commerical Project Pipeline — original pdf
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 8/11/2020 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 61 66 319 207 122 Pre-Approval in Approved: Installation FY20 Paid Progress and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY20 Paid Verification 9 5 21 5 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY20 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY20 (since Oct. 10, 2019) 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects with proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: The number of new projects received has decreased, but staff continue to process rebates payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. t n u o C t c e o r P j 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 8/11/2020 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$61k) Program Latest Enrollment Location Workflow # Name Installation Address Council District Estimated Estimated kW w TDS kWh w TDS Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Installation 5 243.0 943,752 $327,791 1189801, 1198825, 1198322 Retreat at Barton Creek 3816 S LAMAR BLVD SB Multifamily Installation 1184360 Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1190789, 1198380, 1186819 Iron Horse Flats* Bridge At Northwest Hills* 1930 W RUNDBERG LN 3600 GREYSTONE DR 4 58.4 204,004 $95,630 10 117.1 298,917 $186,636 Table 2: Commercial and Small Business – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for …
Solar Monthly Report — original pdf
Total31218,719Goal (MW-AC)Customer-SitedUtility Scale In ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Overall Local Solar375873315026972%Goal (MW-AC)RooftopCommunity SolarIn ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Local Solar (Customer Sited)20083469346%MonthFYTDITDFY Forecast% of FY Forecast799219,6721,20077%1334364083%MonthFYTDReserved$192,500$2,368,500$1,431,852$3,000,00079%$26,135$182,328$242,139$1,000,00018%MonthFYTDReserved5015,9172,509NANA3342,2282,999NANAMonthFYTDITD419519,4801,20079%2163094040%00101NANANA3551,237NANA431,32211,127NANAMonthFYTDITD$108,500$3,133,761$66,467,328$3,000,000104%$234,872$1,649,411$11,613,987$2,500,00066%$0$0$6,143,408NANAMonthFYTDITD2596,08147,5497,00087%8434721,2145,0007%001,099NANANA3,20012,875NANA3429,62882,73712,00080%Projects Completed kWh/yr.MonthFYTDITD435,36010,174,31771,901,43111,830,00086%134,944569,51831,966,2038,450,0007%570,30410,743,835103,867,63420,280,00053%CurrentITD160$241,6207618NANANANA$84,329NANANANA1,183NANANANANANANANA$2,425,228NANANANA7,504,685NANANANA3,348,287NANANANACommercial PBIProjects Completed #Residential Com Capacity kW-acProjected Total PBI FY18 Exposure (Modeled $/Year)Applications Submitted That Have Not Received LOIsTotal kW ACResidential Commercial Total kWh # of Residential Residential Commercial PBIProjects Complete kW-ACCommercial CBIUn-Incentivized SolarModeled kWh Production- Res Modeled kWh Production - Com Monthly ModelingRes Requested Rebate $Res Requested Capacity kW-ac # of Commercial Com Requested Rebate $ (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)LOI Issued #Residential RebatesCommercial PBI Paid Commercial CBIProjects Completed $LOI Committed kW-ACLOI Committed $ Commercial CBIUn-Incentivized SolarTotal Completed ProjectsResidential Commercial ResidentialCommercial PBICommercial (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)ResidentialRenewable Energy Programs ReportJuly FY20CAP Customers159Residential CustomersSolar Incentive Programs18,217153Residential Customers502Commercial CustomersGreen Energy ProgramsCommunity SolarGreen Choice2030 Solar Goals1602069518Application PendingWork CompletionPendingFinal InspectionPendingPayment ApprovalPendingResidential -Application Status$0.0$0.5$1.0$1.5$2.0$2.5$3.0MillionsPBI Modeled FY ExpenditureFY20Fy19Fy18FY17FY16FY15FY14FY13FY12FY11FY10Notes:-Thereis an error in the EECP database that is producing the wrong data for the completed Residential projects for the month of July. The correct number should be around 50-60 but will be rectified by next month's report.-Thehigh number of applications that have not received LOIs is due to a 15 business day wait for LOI issuance due to the summer influx of applications.-The spike in unrebated capacity is due to a neighborhood developer who installed solar on ~50 houses but did not seek the rebate.
Item 3. AWU 3rd Quarter Water Conservation Update — original pdf
Conservation Quarterly Update 3rd Quarter FY20 Mark Jordan Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Resource Management Commission August 17, 2020 AMI PROJECT CONSERVATION ORDINANCES in the Land Development 01 04 02 Code 05 03 PROPOSED Conservation Ordinances 06 INCENTIVE PROGRAM REVISIONS NEW INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FURTHER PROGRAM EVALUATION 01 AMI Pilot Project AMI PILOT PROJECT 5,000 residential customers split between River Place and Mueller Locations chosen to test : Transmitting capabilities in difficult terrain Compatibility with different transmission infrastructure Sept. 14 – AMI meter installation begins with WaterSmart customer portal Full deployment over next five years www.MyATXWater.org 02 WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCES IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 01 WATER USE BENCHMARKING WATER CONSERVATION ORDINA THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CO 23-9D-1040 Development Project Requirements (A) Water Benchmarking and Water Balance Calculation. (1) Applicability. This subsection applies to a small or large development project for which a site plan application under Division 23 -6B-2 (Site Plan Review) is submitted on or after June 1, 2020. (2) Director’s Review and Approval. and water balance calculator. (a) A site plan application must include a completed water benchmarking application (b) Approval of the water benchmarking application and water balance calculator by the director is required as a condition of site plan approval. (B) Director Consultation Required. In addition to the requirements in Subsection (A), an applicant requesting approval of a large development project must meet with the director prior to site plan release to discuss water efficiency code requirements, water use benchmarking data, and incentives and rebates for alternative water use. 02 RECLAIMED WATER USE & DUAL PLUMBING 23-9D-1030 Reclaimed Water Connection Requirements WATER CONSERVATION ORDINA THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CO (A) A small development project located within 250 feet of a reclaimed water line shall connect to a reclaimed water line and use reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling, toilet flushing, and other significant non -potable water uses identified in the water balance calculator. (B) A large development project shall connect to a reclaimed water line and use reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling, toilet flushing and other significant non -potable water uses identified in the water balance calculator if the large development project is located within 500 feet of a reclaimed water line. (C) The director may grant a variance for the requirements of this section for: 1) Small development projects if site conditions are such that compliance would …
Item 4. Texas Gas Service Presentation — original pdf
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights • COVID-19 protocols have greatly impacted commercial program activities • CLEAResult long-term planning - Open job completions - Phased approach to resuming normal business • Targeted outreach to commercial transportation customers operations - Hospitals - Hotels - Multi-family 2 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights • Behavioral education - Year-round energy-saving tips - Energy calculator • 3,060 water-saving kits claimed • 190 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR off-season incentives claimed - October 15 - April 15 • 44+ participating builders 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Participation 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income Free Equipment Program Highlights • 100 families assisted • 148 appliances replaced YTD • 15% of budget remaining • 50% increase in families helped and appliances replaced from Jan-June 2019 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Education and Outreach Initiatives Efficient Living Newsletter Water Saving Kit Promotion 6 Questions?
Approved Minutes August 17, 2020 — original pdf
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday August 17, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Monday August 17, 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); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Leo Dielman (District 7); and Shane Johnson (District 4).; Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) . There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); James Babyak (District 6) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the July 22nd, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the July 22, 2020 meeting was approved on Commissioner Dielman motion, Chair Harmon second. 6 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent, (Commissioners Smith and Johnson away from the meeting) 1 vacancy. OLD BUSINESS: 2. Establish a working group of Resource Management Commissioners to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability regarding the Austin Community Emissions Dashboard as it relates to Commission goals. The commission established a working group to work on the Emissions Dashboard of the Office of Sustainability consisting of Commissioners Babyak, Fralin, Brenneman, White, and Blackburn. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS: 3. Quarterly report and update on water conservation programs by Austin Water Utility. Mark Jordan of the Austin Water Utility provided an update on water conservation programs. Mr. Jordan also informed the Commission that he would return to seek input on upcoming program changes in October or November. 4. Quarterly report and update on natural gas conservation programs by Texas Gas Service. Jasmine King‐Bush of Texas Gas Service provided an update on Texas Gas Service’ conservation programs. 5. Update on Austin Community Climate Plan revisions. Commissioner White provided a brief update on the Austin Climate Equity Plan that will be presented to the Commission for discussion and possible action during the September meeting. NEW BUSINESS: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Page 1 of 2 6. Discuss potential topics for future agendas. Commissioner White requested an update on a recent Texas Gas Service rate approval. She also requested an update on any changes forthcoming in Austin Energy’s rate structure. Commissioner Smith requested Commission action on future Austin Water ADJOURN – Chair Harmon moved to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Page 2 of 2
Special Called Meeting Agenda — original pdf
Special Meeting of the Resource Management Commission July 22, 2020 Resource Management Commission to be held on Wednesday July 22, 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 July 21, 2020. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 22, 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 than12 noon, Tuesday, July 21st. 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 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 on the Resource Management Commission , please call Jamie Mitchell (512) 694-1073. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Special Called Meeting July 22, 2020 Time: 3:00 PM– 4:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas MEMBERS: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) James Babyak (District 6) Jonathan Blackburn (District 8) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Leo Dielmann (District 7) Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up by 12 noon on July …
CES RMC Savings Report — original pdf
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 05/31/2020 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 7.38 17.83 8.98 4.19 1.10 0.52 3.73 3.05 13.00 34.57 6.40 0.60 0.30 1.87 0.20 9.37 1.63 0.52 0.26 0.09 1.06 0.13 0.89 0.39 4.32 9.28 4.56 0.90 0.86 3.40 4.44 14.95 29.11 5.44 0.47 5.91 63% 40% 36% 870% 60% 6% 63% 75% 59% 52% 51% 22% 165% 91% 146% 115% 84% 85% 78% 63% 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 2,519 392 212 4,792 176,760 399 2,630 566 3,684 15,194 86 84 2,278 6,172 3,023 11,096 8,620 3,832 723 4,555 3,219.00 728.37 384.56 620.03 6,308.18 148.56 2,398.37 653.00 5,653.00 20,113.07 15,281.65 2,403.83 1,492.00 8,341.00 8,645.00 38,797.00 74,960.48 8 $ 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 792,525 $ $ 855,163 681,987 $ - 4,886 441,608 122,379 929,881 $ $ $ $ $ - $ - $ 3,828,429 Spent to Date 1,230,980 404,543 5,279 $ $ $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,640,802 Spent to Date $ 588,285 441,238 $ - 686,781 $ $ - $ 1,716,304 …
Customer Energy Solutions FY 20 Quarter 3 Report — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions FY20 – Quarter 3 Report As of 06/30/2020 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 06/30/20. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • Program to be relaunched in July. • Currently 159 homes are completed, with another 102 in pipeline or to be assigned. • Working with the North Lamar Mobile Home Park to potentially weatherize homes of residents. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • The program was able to continue operating through the COVID-19 stay at home order. The program has observed a slight decrease in participation, but has remained relatively steady. • The program team is planning website updates for implementation in the fourth quarter of FY20. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • Due to COVID-19 the program marketing and outreach was suspended with the exception of the program website. The program marketing budget was diverted to the broader Austin Energy messaging of the utility’s response to COVID-19. The program anticipates resuming limited program marketing in the fourth quarter of FY20. 1 • Due to COVID-19, the program’s new handbook and EECP configuration was not launched as planned in March of FY20. The program is monitoring the situation and will attempt to launch the new program at the start of FY21. • Despite COVID-19 the program was able to continue operating throughout the stay at home order. The program observed about a 30% drop in participation from the start of the stay at home order in March, but anticipates an increase in the fourth quarter of FY20. Demand Response Programs Power Partner Thermostat • 1,160 thermostats were enrolled in demand response this quarter. Load Coop/Automated Demand Response (ADR) • Trained AE staff on calling DR events with new DRAS. • Received approval on incentive structure updates. o Gives our customers more budget certainty when estimating expected incentive. o Gives AE greater flexibility on calling DR events. • Scheduled coaching sessions with existing and potential participants. • The program remains at 78% of the way to its MW goal due to COVID-19 and mandates to prevent its Water Heater Timers spread. Green Building Awards Outreach • Honored by HIVE 50 Innovation in Housing as "The Pioneer" • City of Austin honored by Green Builder Media as Sustainable City of the Year with …
Customer Energy Solutions Program Update — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions Program Update Data through June 2020 Customer Energy Solutions & Corporate Communications July 2020 © 2018 Austin Energy CES Rebates & Incentives FY20 June 2 Overall Participation & MW Savings FY20 June 3 Residential Participation & MW Savings FY20 June 4 Commercial Participation & MW Savings FY20 June 5 Demand Response Participation & MW Savings FY20 June 6 Residential Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 June 7 Commercial Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 June 8 Local Solar MW Inception to Date - FY20 June 9 Electric Vehicles Charging & Adoption 10 10 Weatherization FY20 June 11 Weatherization FY20 May Homes Completed and in Current Weatherization Process: 234 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.
Item #3- CES Proposed Budget Presentation — original pdf
FY 2021 CES Proposed Budget - Overview Deborah Kimberly VP, Customer Energy Solutions Revised 7-16-2020 © 2018 Austin Energy Achieve Council-Established Goals Efficiency: Achieve energy efficiency savings equal to at least 1% per annum of retail sales, targeting a total of at least 1,200 MW DSM by 2030 (of which 225 MW economic peak demand response capacity by 2030). Solar: 375 MW local solar by 2030 with 200 MW customer sited. Carbon Free: 86% of Austin Energy’s electricity generation will be carbon-free by year-end 2025, 93% will be carbon-free by ear-end 2030, and all generation resources will be carbon-free by2035. DSM Budget Low Income: Target serving at least 25,000 residential and business customer participants per year for all CES programs (Energy Efficiency, Austin Energy Green Building, Demand Response and Solar) with at least 25% of those customers being limited-income customers. 2 FY 2021 Customer Energy Solutions Budget Summary $ f o s n o i l l i M $60.0 $50.0 $40.0 $30.0 $20.0 $10.0 $0.0 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 s e e y o p m E l $ f o s n o i l l i M $10.0 $8.0 $6.0 $4.0 $2.0 $0.0 O&M Budget Employees CIP Plan CIP Actual FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 Estimate Proposed FY 20 FY 21 • FY21 proposed budget meets or exceeds all Council and GenPlan goals annual savings • Demand side management budget of $39M – 73 MW target; 1% • Solar incentive budget totals $5.275M – 12 MW target • 2 new FTEs included in Green Building/EVET Proposed Budget • DC fast charging stations expenses of $0.5M in FY2021 Labor and Benefits Contractuals Energy Efficiency Incentives Solar Program 3 On track to achieve 1,200 Megawatts (MW) of demand reduction savings and 375 MW of local solar by 2030. COMMUNITY BENEFIT CHARGE - ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES BUDGET COMPONENT Customer Assistance Program Weatherization Direct Install COMMUNITY BENEFIT CHARGE (CBC) CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) RECOVERABLE INCENTIVES TOTAL AE Weatherization - Direct Install Multi-Family Rebates Multi-Family Weatherization-Direct Install Loan Options Commercial-Existing Construction Small Businesses Green Building Commercial Power Partner Residential Solar Program Commercial Solar Performance Based Incentive Residential Power Partner-Aggregate Load Coop Thermal Energy Storage Home Performance with Energy Star School Based Education Appliance Efficiency Program Water Heater Timers Electric Vehicle Incentives Direct Install Partners and Events SPUR Strategic Partnership with Utilities & Retailers Municipal Conservation Program …
Item #3- FY 21 CES Budget Memo — original pdf
Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions Budget Overview FY21 Budget Overview Austin Energy has led the nation in customer distributed energy resource and renewable energy program offerings for over 35 years and will strive to continue to lead from the front. As defined herein, distributed energy resource refers to energy efficiency and demand response (demand side management) programs, distributed solar, electric vehicles, and storage. Austin Energy’s renewable energy offerings also include GreenChoice® and Community Solar programs. The purpose of these programs is to: 1. Save all customers energy and money while deferring the need to acquire and deliver more ‘supply side’ resources. 2. Enhance customer satisfaction and customer collaboration by reducing barriers to installing cost-saving measures (appliances, highly efficient lighting, solar, etc.). The programs reach all customer demographics and geographic areas. 3. Achieve Council-established goals: Efficiency i. Achieve energy efficiency savings equal to at least 1% per annum of retail sales. i. Achieve a 1200 MW demand reduction goal by 2030, with least 225 MW coming from demand response at programs, subject to affordability. ii. Target serving at least 25,000 residential and business customer participants per year for all CES programs with at least 25% of those customers being limited-income customers. Solar i. Achieve 375 MW of local solar by 2030 (200 MW customer-sited, including both in front of and behind the meter installations). ii. Continue a shared solar pilot program for multi-family housing and upon development of an automated electronic billing system, allow for expansion of this program. a. b. d. e. iii. Provide moderate-to-limited income customers preferential access to community solar. c. Carbon Free i. Austin Energy will not purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon, nor any new additional nuclear generation resources. ii. 86% of Austin Energy’s electricity generation will be carbon-free by year-end 2025, 93% will be carbon-free by year-end 2030, and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035. Storage: i. 30 MW local thermal storage by 2027 ii. 40 MW local thermal storage by 2030 Initiate private and public partnerships that promote, market, and provide support for EVs. Electric Vehicles i. ii. Continue to execute upon the City's Smart Mobility Roadmap and the revised Community Climate Action Plan. iii. Evaluate equitable growth of public and private charging station deployments by offering rebates, operational support, outreach, and special public charging rates that includes support for limited-income populations f. Green …
Multifamily & Commerical Project Pipeline Summary — original pdf
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 7/9/2020 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 67 67 354 118 169 Pre-Approval in Approved: Installation FY20 Paid Progress and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY20 Paid Verification 8 4 16 4 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY20 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY20 (since Oct. 10, 2019) 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects with proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: The number of new projects received has decreased, but staff continue to process rebates payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Installation. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 7/9/2020 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$61k) Program Latest Enrollment Location Workflow # Name Installation Address Council District Estimated Estimated kW w TDS kWh w TDS Estimated $ Incentive Multifamily 1184360 Installation On Hold Iron Horse Flats* 1930 W RUNDBERG LN 4 58.4 204,004 $95,630 Total # of Units 200 Measures Planned Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up (installation on hold) Phase 1: Solar Screens (completed) Phase 2: HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, and lighting (in- progress) Phase 3: Plenum Redesign and Remediation (planned) Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Bridge At Northwest Hills* 3600 GREYSTONE DR 1190789 (Phase 1) …
Solor Monthly Report — original pdf
Total33019,695Goal (MW-AC)Customer-SitedUtility Scale In ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Overall Local Solar375873314926972%Goal (MW-AC)RooftopCommunity SolarIn ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Local Solar (Customer Sited)20083459346%MonthFYTDITDFY Forecast% of FY Forecast518439,6051,20070%1324344080%MonthFYTDReserved$127,500$2,173,500$1,269,972$3,000,00072%$1,080$156,208$216,019$1,000,00016%MonthFYTDReserved3255,4192,699NANA111,8952,665NANAMonthFYTDITD709109,4391,20076%1143074035%00101NANANA2311,154NANA711,15511,001NANAMonthFYTDITD$186,476$3,025,261$66,358,828$3,000,000101%$215,927$1,414,539$11,379,115$2,500,00057%$0$0$6,143,408NANAMonthFYTDITD4095,82347,2907,00083%5926321,1315,0005%001,099NANANA1,20813,677NANA4687,29483,19712,00061%Projects Completed kWh/yr.MonthFYTDITD684,2459,738,95771,509,60711,830,00082%94,100434,57431,844,7538,450,0005%778,34510,173,531103,354,36020,280,00050%CurrentITD104$104,12044010NANANANA$126,618NANANANA1,799NANANANANANANANA$2,425,228NANANANA7,463,852NANANANA3,335,099NANANANASolar Incentive Programs18,468163Residential Customers1,227Commercial CustomersGreen Energy ProgramsCommunity SolarGreen Choice2030 Solar GoalsRenewable Energy Programs ReportJune FY20CAP Customers167Residential CustomersLOI Issued #Residential RebatesCommercial PBI Paid Commercial CBIProjects Completed $LOI Committed kW-ACLOI Committed $ Commercial CBIUn-Incentivized SolarTotal Completed ProjectsResidential Commercial ResidentialCommercial PBICommercial (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)ResidentialModeled kWh Production- Res Modeled kWh Production - Com Monthly ModelingRes Requested Rebate $Res Requested Capacity kW-ac # of Commercial Com Requested Rebate $ (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)Commercial PBIProjects Completed #Residential Com Capacity kW-acProjected Total PBI FY18 Exposure (Modeled $/Year)Applications Submitted That Have Not Received LOIsTotal kW ACResidential Commercial Total kWh # of Residential Residential Commercial PBIProjects Complete kW-ACCommercial CBIUn-Incentivized Solar1042141221Application PendingWork CompletionPendingFinal InspectionPendingPayment ApprovalPendingResidential -Application Status$0.0$0.5$1.0$1.5$2.0$2.5$3.0MillionsPBI Modeled FY ExpenditureFY20Fy19Fy18FY17FY16FY15FY14FY13FY12FY11FY10Notes:Thehigh number of applications that have not received LOIs include two multifamily projects (not shared solar), which are waiting on some finalized information before processing.
CES RMC Savings Report Revised — original pdf
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 06/30/2020 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 7.38 17.83 8.98 4.19 1.10 0.52 3.73 3.05 13.00 34.57 6.40 0.60 0.30 1.87 0.20 9.37 1.63 0.52 0.26 0.09 1.06 0.13 0.89 0.39 4.32 9.28 4.56 0.90 0.86 3.40 4.44 14.95 29.11 5.44 0.47 5.91 63% 40% 36% 870% 60% 6% 63% 75% 59% 52% 51% 22% 165% 91% 146% 115% 84% 85% 78% 63% 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 2,519 392 212 4,792 176,760 399 2,630 566 3,684 15,194 86 84 2,278 6,172 3,023 11,096 8,620 3,832 723 4,555 3,219.00 728.37 384.56 620.03 6,308.18 148.56 2,398.37 653.00 5,653.00 20,113.07 15,281.65 2,403.83 1,492.00 8,341.00 8,645.00 38,797.00 74,960.48 8 $ 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 792,525 $ $ 855,163 681,987 $ - 4,886 441,608 122,379 929,881 $ $ $ $ $ - $ - $ 3,828,429 Spent to Date 1,230,980 404,543 5,279 $ $ $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,640,802 Spent to Date $ 588,285 441,238 $ - 686,781 $ $ - $ 1,716,304 …
Approved Minute July 22, 2020 — original pdf
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday July 22, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday, July 22nd, 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); James Babyak (District 6); Shane Johnson (District 4) and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the June 17t , 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the June 17th, 2020 meeting with corrections was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner Johnson second on a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Babyak) ,1 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. .Briefing and presentation by from the city of Austin Equity Office. Josh. Robinson, Commissions Liaison, City of Austin Equity Office, gave a presentation on equity and inclusion in Austin. After which, the Commissioners discussed how to increase equity and inclusion in their work including the scheduling of a workshop and a request to staff to investigate the feasibility of holding meetings in various locations throughout the City. Immediately upon completion of the presentation, the Commission took up Item 4 which is discussed below. 3. Presentation of 2021 Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions Budget. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions for Austin Energy provided an overview of the upcoming budget for energy efficiency, solar, and other customer programs as well as a discussion of achievements from the previous year. Mrs. Kimberly also discussed the affect the COVID 19 pandemic has had on certain programs which require extensive in-home contact with customers. NEW BUSINESS 4. Discussion and possible action on increasing equity and inclusion though a workshop of commissioners and developing processes to increase equity and inclusion within the Commission. The Commission voted unanimously to establish a workshop of the Commission with the City of Austin Equity Office on racial equity and inclusion. 9 ayes, 1 absent (Fraylin). 5. Establish a working group of Resource Management Commissioners to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability regarding the Austin Community Emissions Dashboard as it relates to Commission goals. This item was not …
Item # 2- Equity Presentation — original pdf
Resource Management Commission Equity Intro Workshop 1 Introduction and Ice-Breaker Why does Resource Management Commission exist? What role do you play in this commission, your mission, the goals/outcomes you want to achieve? 2 All men are created equal... ...was revolutionary at the time, but when Jefferson spoke these words, they applied to White male property owners. 3 Of the people, by the people, and for the people... ...yet our leaders across all industries don’t come close to the diversity of our communities. Women didn’t get the right to vote until 1920. Until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 People of Color were guaranteed access to their vote 4 Who we are: Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity. Often confused… ...But NOT the same 5 Our framework for Equity: Equity Lens 6 Map of Poverty: 7 Who Pollutes, Who is Impacted? A study published in the Academy of the Sciences in 2019 found that although White Americans are the majority polluters, it is Black and Latinx people who are impacted This increases risk of cardiovascular problems, respiratory illness, diabetes and even birth defects 8 An Example of “Colorblindness” Replicated Study done by Southampton University 19,000 emails to public service departments including Libraries, Schools, Sheriffs, County Treasurers and Clerk’s Offices Identical email requests apart from names. Black sounding names were both: •less likely to receive a response •less likely to have a cordial, respectful response Susan Smith LaKesha Washington Source: Racial Discrimination in Local Public Services: A Field Experiment in the US 9 What would equitable recommendations look like from the Resource Management Commission 10 Thank you! Any questions? 11
Annual Internal Review — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION The Resource Management Commission’s mission statement per the City Code is: (A) Maintain an overview of all programs, studies and proposals concerning the efficient use of energy, alternate energy technologies, renewable energy resources, including solar and wind, and the conservation of energy, excluding the use of conventional coal, nuclear, natural gas, or petroleum technologies. (B) Serve as a liaison with other city commissions, including the Electric Utility Commission. (C) Receive citizen input on alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and on energy conservation. (D) Review and analyze: (1) energy conservation technologies and renewable energy sources as to their short-term and (2) energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in (3) water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other long-term feasibility in the city; other cities and states; cities and states; and (4) City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (E) Advise the City Council: (1) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. (2) as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; (3) on energy conservation, on alternate energy technologies, and on renewable energy sources and report to City Council on the status of its activities at least annually; (4) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs that encourage water conservation as it relates to water consumption from the tap to customer and within structures or building; and, (5) regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (1) the conservation of energy, the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources in City-owned facilities; and Page 1 of 4 (F) Encourage: Resource Management Commission Annual Internal Review Report 2019-2020 (2) the private and public sectors to develop and to use alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and to conserve energy. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The …
Special Called Meeting Agenda — original pdf
Special Meeting of the Resource Management Commission June 17, 2020 Resource Management Commission to be held on Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. 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 June 16, 2020. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 17, 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 June 16th. 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 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 on the Resource Management Commission , please call Jamie Mitchell (512) 694-1073. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Special Called Meeting June 17, 2020 Time: 1:00– 2:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas MEMBERS: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) James Babyak (District 6) Jonathan Blackburn (District 8) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) AGENDA Leo Dielmann (District 7) Nakyshia Fralin (District 1) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Vacant (District 3) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up 24 hours prior to the …
CES RMC Savings Report — original pdf
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 05/31/2020 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 7.38 17.83 8.98 4.19 1.10 0.52 3.73 3.05 13.00 34.57 6.40 0.60 0.30 1.87 0.20 9.37 1.39 0.44 0.12 0.67 0.13 0.80 0.34 5.85 9.74 4.54 0.87 0.86 3.47 4.41 14.59 28.74 4.69 0.47 0.01 5.17 53% 34% 17% 38% 6% 57% 65% 79% 55% 51% 21% 165% 93% 144% 112% 83% 73% 78% 3% 55% 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 2,183 340 103 425 101,329 189 2,386 488 4,517 10,206 86 77 2,278 6,290 2,972 11,096 8,731 3,304 723 6 4,033 2,775.04 612.50 183.29 3,498.29 148.56 2,378.40 565.52 7,647.22 17,808.81 15,213.81 2,325.14 1,492.67 8,609.24 8,586.86 37,869.38 74,097.09 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 673,225 $ $ 741,599 681,987 $ - 4,739 420,845 121,017 856,472 $ $ $ $ $ - $ - $ 3,499,884 Spent to Date 1,228,429 400,796 5,279 $ $ $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,634,504 Spent to Date $ 489,710 411,638 $ - $ …
Customer Energy Solutions Program Update — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions Program Update Data through May 2020 Customer Energy Solutions & Corporate Communications June 2020 © 2018 Austin Energy CES Rebates & Incentives FY20 May 2 Overall Participation & MW Savings FY20 May 3 Residential Participation & MW Savings FY20 May 4 Commercial Participation & MW Savings FY20 May 5 Demand Response Participation & MW Savings FY20 May 6 Residential Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 May 7 Commercial Solar Incentives & MW Tracking FY20 May 8 Local Solar MW Inception to Date - FY20 May 9 Electric Vehicles Charging & Adoption 10 10 Weatherization FY20 May 73 YTD Completed FY 2020: 103 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 30 Numbers are lower than anticipated due to Shelter in Place orders. AEWX CAP Self Referral LWRAP 0 0 11 Weatherization FY20 May 168 Total Numbers are lower than anticipated due to Shelter in Place orders. 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.
Item #2- Community Climate Plan — original pdf
Austin Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision June 17th, 2020 Agenda Goals of this Revision Process Overview & Schedule 01 02 03 04 Equity Tool Next Steps We are Changing the Earth’s Climate Warming over 2℃could be catastrophic to life on earth The City’s Commitment to Equity Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community Our Commitment to Climate Equity Climate Change Racial Equity Eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy & transportation Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces Healthier consumer choices • Health Affordability Accessibility Cultural Preservation Community Capacity Just Transition Accountability Eliminate disparities that can be predicted by race • • • • • • Safety for all at all times No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference Why Equity and Climate? ● Climate change affects everyone, but doesn’t impact all communities equally ● The systems that exploit the environment also exploit people ● Communities of color have wisdom and lived experience ● Designing solutions for those that need them the most will benefit everyone If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice Goals of this Revision 2015 Community Climate Plan Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 130+ actions 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes Goals of this Revision 2019 Climate Policy Directives January May August Process Overview and Schedule A Plan Among Plans 5 Plan Sections: • Sustainable Buildings • Transportation Electrification • Transportation & Land Use • Natural Systems • Consumption Water Forward Plan Austin Energy Generation Plan CapMetro - Project Connect Land Use Code Revision Zero Waste Master Plan Austin Community Climate Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan & Smart Mobility Roadmap Process Overview and Schedule Large Institutions Working Group Steering Committee Transportation Electrification AG Transportation & Land Use AG Sustainable Buildings AG Consumption AG Natural Systems AG Community Climate Ambassadors Process Overview and Schedule Equity-focused Engagement Equity Tool Evaluating Equity Our strategies must prioritize low income communities and communities of color in these ways: Health — Improving mental and physical health. Affordability — Lowering and stabilizing living costs. Accessibility — Increasing access to opportunities, transportation and a healthy environment. …
Solar Monthly Report — original pdf
Renewable Energy Programs Report May FY20 167 18,285 2030 Solar Goals Green Energy Programs Residential Customers CAP Customers Community Solar Green Choice Residential Customers Commercial Customers 163 1,220 2030 Overall Local Solar 2030 Local Solar (Customer Sited) 375 200 Goal (MW-AC) Customer-Sited Utility Scale In Progress Goal (MW-AC) Rooftop In Progress Community Solar Incentive Programs Month ITD FY Forecast Commercial (Estimated Annual PBI Payments) LOI Committed kW-AC $230,000 $2,046,000 $1,196,528 $3,000,000 $155,128 $222,698 $1,000,000 33 Solar 3 FYTD 792 31 FYTD FYTD 5,088 1,884 FYTD 840 14 0 219 1,073 FYTD $0 FYTD 5,406 263 0 820 6,490 FYTD Total 267 Total 90 1,200 40 1,200 NA NA 40 NA NA NA 7,000 5,000 NA NA 12,000 149 5 9,495 433 Reserved Reserved 2,407 2,738 ITD 9,369 307 101 1,073 10,850 ITD ITD 46,867 21,131 1,099 13,458 82,555 ITD $2,832,785 $66,162,852 $3,000,000 $1,198,612 $11,163,188 $2,500,000 $6,143,408 NA 85 83 99 6 Month $20,887 Month 627 248 Month 98 3 0 NA 101 Month $258,174 $200,108 $0 Month 551 107 0 NA 658 Month 921,842 176,377 Current $146,620 67 408 5 747 Total 330 19,505 % Goal 71% % Goal 45% % of FY Forecast 66% 78% 68% 16% NA NA 70% 35% NA NA NA 94% 48% NA 77% 5% NA NA 54% 76% 5% 47% 19 NA NA NA NA NA Pend in g NA NA FY20 Fy19 Fy18 FY17 FY16 FY15 FY14 FY13 FY12 FY11 FY10 Total kWh 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) $58,887 Com Capacity kW-ac Monthly Modeling Projected Total PBI FY18 Exposure (Modeled $/Year) Modeled kWh Production- Res Modeled kWh Production - Com $2,425,228 7,397,090 3,335,100 PBI Modeled FY Expenditure 9,042,508 434,574 70,872,494 31,844,753 11,830,000 8,450,000 1,098,219 9,477,082 102,717,248 20,280,000 Residential - Application Status ITD 219 67 NA NA NA NA Applicatio n Pending Work Comp letion NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Pend in g NA NA NA 64 NA NA Pend in g NA NA Final Ins pection Payment App ro val LOI Issued # Residential Commercial LOI Committed $ Residential Residential Commercial PBI Projects Completed # Residential Commercial PBI Commercial CBI Un-Incentivized Solar Total Completed Projects Projects Completed $ Residential Rebates Commercial PBI Paid Commercial CBI Projects Complete kW-AC Residential Commercial PBI Commercial CBI Un-Incentivized …
Item #3- Recommendations on AE Distributed Solar for Underserved Customers — original pdf
Recommendations on Austin Energy Procurement of Utility-Enabled Distributed Solar and Program Design for Hard to Reach Customers June 15, 2020 The Resource Management Commission (Commission) supports Austin Energy’s work to enable expanded distributed solar programs and urges Austin Energy to move forward with implementation without delay. The Commission created an Access to Solar Working Group to develop recommendations for how best to expand access to solar for hard to reach customers who are limited 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 Commission recommends that Austin Energy issue an RFP that allows developers to select host sites for Distributed Community Solar Installations. The Commission recommends the following criteria related to project selection: ● Minimum qualifications for proposed projects: ○ Ground mount proposals within the City of Austin limits must demonstrate that they are not using land suitable for agriculture. ○ Ground mount systems must demonstrate they are not using land suitable for ○ Developer covers costs from (including) the transformer to the point of generation ○ Require an end of life plan for recycling solar panels and meet any federal housing. requirements. ● Preferred criteria for proposed projects (When proposals are economically competitive Austin Energy will use these criteria to determine highest value.): ○ Plans that demonstrate a greater utilization of local workers compared to non- ○ Rooftop, carport, and other shade structure installations are preferred over local workers are preferred. ground mount ○ Faster development timeline ○ Prefer inclusion of MBE/WBE companies ○ Participating in local workforce development and/or diversity and inclusion ○ Demonstrable policy or approach to reduce systems’ life cycle environmental program impact The Commission recommends the following criteria be used to develop the energy user side of the program, and recognizes that lower cost power purchase agreements will serve to enable programmatic benefits: ● Subscription model ● Enable moderate and limited-income customers to participate without a cost premium to ensure equitable access to community solar programs. ● Ensure that moderate …
20200617-003 Recommendation of Resource Management Commission on Distributed Community Solar Installations — original pdf
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
The approved minutes for the June 17, 2020 Special Called Meeting. — original pdf
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 …
The approved minutes for the June 17, 2020 Special Called Meeting. — original pdf
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 …
20200617-003: Recommendation on Distributed Solar for Underserved Customers — original pdf
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
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING — original pdf
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 …
CES RMC Savings Report — original pdf
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 $ - $ …
Customer Energy Solutions Program Update — original pdf
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.
Item #2 RCA- Energy Efficiency Retail Instant Savings Program — original pdf
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 …
Item #3 DWPZ — original pdf
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 …
Item #4 Green Building — original pdf
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 …
Solar Monthly Report — original pdf
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