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
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 …
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 …
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 …
Recommendations on Austin Energy Procurement of Utility-Enabled Distributed Solar and Program Design for Underserved Customers March 10, 2020 The Access to Solar Working Group supports the creation of a utility-enabled distributed solar program and urges Austin Energy to move forward with implementation without delay. The Resource Management Commission created an Access to Solar Working Group to develop recommendations for how best to expand access to solar for customers who are low-income, renters, live in multifamily housing or are otherwise underserved by existing solar programs. Austin Energy assembled a Utility Enabled Rooftop Solar for Underserved Markets team, which included two members of the Resource Management Commission, to participate in the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) e-Lab Forge workshop on September 16-18, 2019. Following the workshop, these two teams merged and met twice more to develop specific criteria for selecting host sites and program development. These recommendations are the result of consensus from that collective group. The working group recommends that Austin Energy issue an RFP that allows developers to select host sites for Power Purchase Agreements. The working group recommends the following criteria related to project selection: ● Minimum qualifications for proposed projects: ○ If proposing ground mount installation(s), provide evidence that solar is the Highest and Best use for the site ○ Utilize local workforce (at least 80% of workers reside in 5 county Central Texas ○ Developer covers costs from (including) the transformer to the point of generation ○ Meet federal requirement for end of life for solar panels ● Preferred criteria for proposed projects (When proposals are economically competitive Austin Energy will use these criteria to determine highest value.): ○ Low-income customers, renters and/or nonprofit organizations receive monetary ○ Faster development timeline ○ Prefer inclusion of MBE/WBE companies ○ Participating in local workforce development and/or diversity and inclusion ○ End of life plan for recycling solar panels ○ Demonstrable policy or approach to reduce systems’ life cycle environmental ○ Provide tangible benefits (in addition to monetary) to low-income/underserved communities region) benefit program impact The working group recommends the following criteria be used to develop the energy user side of the program: ● Subscription model ● Provide cost savings for lower-income customers (200% of federal poverty level and below) ● Extra outreach to renters ahead of program opening for subscriptions
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200520-003 Date: Subject: May 20, 2020 Recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone in the 5-year Capital spending plan. Chairman Leo Dielmann Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith Motioned By: Recommendation: The Resource Management Commission recommends approval of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The Commission further recommends that these projects be included in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. Vote: 9-0-1 For: Chair Dielmann, Vice Chair White, Commissioners Babyak, Blackburn, Brenneman, Chavarria, Fralin, Harmon and Smith Against: None Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Shane Johnson Off Dais: None Vacancies: One Attested by : Jamie Mitchell, Austin Energy, Staff Liaison for Resource Management Commission 1 of 1
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday May 20th, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20th, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); James Babyak (District 6); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); Dana Harmon (District 9); and Shane Johnson (District 4).; Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) . There is one vacancy (District 3). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Dielmann called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Paul Robbins and Catherine O’Toole each spoke on Item 4 (Austin Energy Green Building Standards). Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve minutes of the March 9th, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the March 9th, 2020 meeting was approved on Chair Dielmann motion, Commissioner Harmon second. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, (Commissioner Smith away from the meeting) 1 vacancy. ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (6/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc D/B/A CLEAResult, to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000. Approved on motion of Chair Dielmann and seconded by Commissioner Smith. 10 ayes, O nays, 1 vacancy STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing by Austin water to include discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone. Presented by Aurora Pizano of Austin Water Utility. Recommendation of Austin Water Utility was approved on a motion by Chair Dielmann seconded by Commissioner Smith. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Johnson) and 1 vacancy. 4. Briefing by Austin Energy Green Building on New Standards. Presented by Heidi Kasper of Austin Energy Green Building. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUP 5. Update from members of the Resource Management Commission Access to Solar Working Group (Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon and Johnson and Vice Chair White). Members provided update, and requested action on proposed recommendations at the next RMC meeting. Page 1 of 2 6. Dana Harmon nominated by Vice Chair White for Chairmanship of Commission. 10 ayes, O nays, 1 vacancy. Kaiba White nominated by Commissioner Smith for Vice Chair. 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacancy. ELECTION …
Special-Called Joint Commission Meeting Electric Utility and Resource Management Commissions March 9, 2020 6:30 p.m. Town Lake Center, Shudde Fath Conference Room 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas AGENDA EUC Members: Cary Ferchill, Chair (Adler) Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair (Casar) Jim Boyle (Pool) Carrie Collier-Brown (Ellis) RMC Members: Leo Dielmann, Chair (Pool) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (Garza) James Babyak (Flannigan) Jonathan Blackburn (Ellis) Rebecca Brenneman (Alter) Lisa Chavarria (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Garza) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Rachel Stone (Harper-Madison) Dave Tuttle (Alter) Matt Weldon (Flannigan) Stefan Wray (Renteria) Nakyshia Fralin (Harper-Madison) Dana Harmon (Tovo) Shane Johnson (Casar) Tom “Smitty” Smith (Kitchen) Vacant (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc or www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation and discussion regarding the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030. ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (3/26) [Austin Energy] Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, including long-range planning through 2030. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information, please call (512) 322-6505.
..De ITEM 2 DRAFT RCA Posting Language ..Title Approve the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note A fiscal note is not required. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Erika Bierschbach, Vice President, Energy Market Operations and Resource Planning (512) 322-6476; Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 9, 2020- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission and the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval of the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 (“Resource Plan”). The Resource Plan was developed by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group in collaboration with Austin Energy staff. The Working Group is composed of community members representing the Electric Utility Commission and Resource Management Commission; advocates for the environment, low-income customers and small businesses; and representatives of large commercial customers. The Working Group met 10 times over a period of 6 months and approved the Resource Plan unanimously. The process of updating the Resource Plan involves extensive analysis of the expected risks, costs and opportunities regarding Austin Energy’s generation fleet. The Resource Plan is a road map for the management of Austin Energy’s generation resources and is intended to be flexible and dynamic, allowing it to reflect changing circumstances. It brings together demand and energy management options over the planning horizon. As always, execution of individual elements of the Resource Plan will be subject to affordability impacts and Council approval. Strategic Outcome(s) Government That Works for All
FINAL DRAFT 03/06/20 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 On August 12, 2019, the Electric Utility Commission (EUC) created the Resource Plan Working Group1 (Working Group) to provide leadership and guidance to Austin Energy and the Austin City Council on technical and market issues to meet environmental, efficiency and affordability goals established by the Austin City Council.2 This Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 (2030 Plan) outlines the Working Group’s recommendations and strategic goals and represents an extensive effort of the Austin community working through the Working Group and Austin Energy staff. The 2030 Plan is based on analysis of the risks, costs and opportunities to meet future demand for electricity. The 2030 Plan is intended to be flexible and dynamic in order to respond to changing circumstances, including customer electric load, economic conditions, energy prices, and technological development, while strictly committing to firm carbon reductions. The 2030 Plan updates and replaces the Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2027.3 To the extent the provisions of this 2030 Plan are inconsistent with prior resource plans for Austin Energy or related City Council resolutions adopting such plans, this 2030 Plan will prevail upon its adoption by the City Council. The Working Group believes this 2030 Plan is groundbreaking in its approach and can serve as a model for others in achieving immediate, large-scale environmental benefits and reducing emissions, while maintaining affordable electricity rates. Vision Statement This 2030 Plan commits Austin Energy to continuing to provide affordable, dependable and safe electricity service to residents and businesses while pursuing the City of Austin’s climate protection and sustainability goals4 and the directives set forth in the Austin Climate Emergency Resolution.5 As a part of its commitment, Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council. Austin Energy commits to providing access to the benefits of this 2030 Plan for limited-income communities and communities of color. 2 The Working Group Charter can be found at: https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/2febfc53-8bad-4029-aabe- 1 The Working Group members are listed at the end of this 2030 Plan. The Resource Plan Working Group met ten times 3 See: Austin City Council Resolution No. 20170817-061, https://austinenergy.com/wcm/connect/6dd1c1c7-77e4- in late 2019 and early 2020. a9e5461fb516/EUCWG-Sep26-Agenda-Packet.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mRKMujG . 43e4-8789-838eb9f0790d/gen-res-climate-prot-plan-2027.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mNO-55U. _OOS_AustinClimatePlan_061015.pdf . …
