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 …
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 & 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) …
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.
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 …
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 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 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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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
