RMC Monthly Report July 2020 FY20 Mark Jordan Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 353 207 121 94 114 92 91 59 20 16 19 14 54 47 31 5 7 19 10 8 7 Pressure Reduction Valve Home Water Use Monitoring Device Tools Irrigation Upgrade Landscape Survival WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 40 30 70 60 50 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 – August 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 $56,444.64 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 04 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 162 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Warnings and 311 Reports 309 239 217 199 100 131 130 109 72 71 59 63 62 63 49 4 2 8 9 20 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Warnings 311 Reports RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 05 FY20 YTD Water Waste Enforcement Activity Administrative Fines Residential Commercial Multi-Family Fines Issued: 17 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 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st Fine 2nd Fine 3rd Fine 4th Fine RMC Monthly Report – August 2020, FY20 06 Public Outreach Activity Number of Events FY19 FY20 Populations Reached FY19 FY20 24,073 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 48 22 96 76 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 12,825 8,575 1,653 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – August 2020 07 Social Media Activity, FY20 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug …
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 …
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 …
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 & 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 …
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.
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 …
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?
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 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 …
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.
