EUC Resource Planning Working Group Recommendations for the “Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035” Clean and Carbon-Free Energy for an Affordable and Livable Austin Presentation to the Resource Management Commission March 19, 2024 Alison Silverstein & Paul Robbins, RMC members 1 AE initial resource generation plan update process • Technology readiness assessment (readiness, affordability, local use to reduce congestion, high availability, dispatchability) Scenario modeling (including risks re extreme weather, local congestion and regulatory changes) • Balance goals of environmental sustainability, reliability, affordability & cost stability, with • • carbon-free mix by 2035 Initial recommendations Looked at a variety of supply and demand technologies plus new and upgraded transmission 2 AE resource generation plan “key take-aways” generation scenario modeling risk • Only one technology satisfies all criteria – hydrogen-capable natural gas-fired • No one technology can solve all our resource needs • All technologies that meet the readiness criteria (in green) were included in the • Only portfolios w/o high %s of solar or storage overcome extreme weather • Only portfolios incl hydrogen-capable combined cycle meet affordability goal and enable more renewables • Only portfolios w/ local supply overcome local congestion problems • Do more demand response, EE, DER (mostly Evs?), transmission • Move away from MW to GHG reduction to improve overall impact and effectiveness. 3 EUC-RMC Working Group recommends AE meet demand w/ renewables, demand response, energy efficiency, existing nuclear & batteries Local Solar Storage Coal & Nuclear Gas Generation Year 2027 Energy Efficiency Demand Response Renewable Energy 75 MW 65% 2030 200 MW 76% 10% Winter & 18% Summer Peak Reduction 15% Winter & 23% Summer Peak Reduction 20% Winter & 28% Summer Peak Reduction Retire Fayette ASAP & use REACH to limit use as much as allowed; No additional Nuclear No additional Nuclear Reduce emissions by 33% using REACH. No new gas generation Reduce emissions by 66% using REACH. No new gas generation 350 MW, with at least 150 MW behind- the-meter 150 MW, with at least 100 MW located in the Austin Energy load zone 500 MW, with at least 200 MW behind- the-mete 400 MW, with at least 200 MW located in the Austin Energy load zone 700 MW, with at least 250 MW behind- the-meter 500 MW, with at least 300 MW located in the AE load zone - at least 100 MW of long-duration storage Greenhouse Gas Reduction between …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/01/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 44 108 8 15 26 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “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. b. “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. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 03/01/2024 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$74k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Installation Lincoln Oaks 263.3 766,330 $257,806 11700 Metric Blvd 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617 Measures Planned Phase 1 (Complete): Water Saving Devices, Phase 2 (In Progress): LED Lighting, Plenum Remediation & Seal, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats Total # of Units 296 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting Multifamily Installation 1281017 Multifamily Installation 1275428 305.4 669,612 $279,173 Low-E windows, Smart Thermostats, HVAC replacement 99.9 349,027 $213,038 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting Multifamily Installation 1299445 San Marin Apartments 4025 DUVAL RD 65.8 58410.710 0 $126,813 Attic Insulation Multifamily Installation 1301185 Elan East 59.0 327,616 $121,687 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Water Saving Devices, ECAD …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240319-003 Resolution Passive House Design Challenge WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the critical need for sustainable and affordable housing solutions to address the diverse housing challenges faced by our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin, in alignment with its commitment to climate action, has established a comprehensive Climate Equity Plan aimed at addressing environmental and social inequities in the community; and WHEREAS, the City’s Climate Equity Plan includes a goal of reaching net-zero GHG emissions by 2040 and a goal of achieving net-zero carbon for new buildings and reducing emissions by 25% for existing buildings by 2040; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has also developed a robust Climate Resilience Action Plan, outlining strategies to enhance the resilience of the community in the face of climate change impacts; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin seeks to encourage and support the development of affordable housing projects that adhere to the highest standards of energy efficiency, sustainability, and equity; WHEREAS, passive houses are the world's most energy-efficient standard and are designed so that most of the air exchange with the exterior is done by controlled ventilation through a heat exchanger to minimize heat loss; and WHEREAS, passive building design can help keep a building cool in hot and humid climates through several strategies including shading, insulation, ventilation, orientation, and shape; and WHEREAS, passive house design saves significantly on heating and cooling compared to traditional buildings, and over 25% compared to average new builds which help reduce energy costs and create a smaller carbon footprint; and WHEREAS, in 2009, Vancouver took an important first step toward their goal of becoming the greenest city in the world, as the first jurisdiction in North America to go beyond green building codes and use architecture itself through passive design to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs); and WHEREAS, starting in 2024, the City of Boston adopted a set of sustainability standards that required every new multifamily building to meet passive building requirements, WHEREAS, in the past years New York City, Chicago, and several states including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut have also instituted passive building requirements; and WHEREAS, although no southern state or city has adopted passive building standards to date, a study performed by Science Direct showed that passive building strategies in warm humid climates can achieve substantial energy and cost savings over standard building techniques; and WHEREAS, sustainable …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240319-005 Resolution on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendations WHEREAS, the City of Austin has numerous sustainability incentive programs aligned with the goals of Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, many of these programs are underutilized, especially among low-income households; and WHEREAS, additional community outreach by trusted organizations can increase the effectiveness of these programs, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that a minimum of $320,000 be allocated to the Office of Sustainability for: a. A Community Engagement Specialist (1 FTE) to coordinate community outreach and partnership activities associated with promoting the full suite of City of Austin sustainability incentives (i.e., home weatherization and repair, water conservation, rainwater collection, landscape, and green infrastructure programs), with a focus on building relationships with low-income communities, communities of color, and related organizations and service providers. (est. $120,000). b. $200,000 for grants, contracts, and stipends for community leaders and community-based organizations to do direct outreach to promote sustainability incentive programs in targeted Austin communities, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability. Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Carugati; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Vote: 8-0 For: Against: None Abstentions: None Off Dais: None Vacancies: Mayor Absences: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240319-006 Resolution on Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, the climate crisis continues to worsen and is causing harm to the Austin community. Immediately reducing greenhouse emissions is essential; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan established a goal for the Austin community to reach net- zero greenhouse gas emissions, with approximately 75 percent reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 established that Austin Energy would achieve 100% carbon-free energy by 2035 and that Austin Energy would no longer invest in fossil fuel resources; and WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution 20221201- 040, which directed Austin Energy to collaborate with the Electric Utility Commission (EUC) to update the 2030 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan; and WHEREAS, the electric market and federal incentives have changed significantly since the last update, and the financial viability of battery storage (as evidenced by widespread investment within the ERCOT market), as well as opportunities to improve energy efficiency and demand response programs and increase deployment of local solar make a transition to clean energy possible; and WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group consisted of 16 energy experts, including members of the Resource Management Commission and other community members, who met 14 times between September 2023 and January 2024 to learn about and discuss a wide variety of energy topics; and WHEREAS, the existing Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 includes a goal to achieve carbon-free generation by 2035, which implies that Austin Energy’s gas- burning generation would be shut down, but the plan does not include details on how to fully replace those resources; and WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group identifies a robust suite of clean energy resources that can be used to allow Austin Energy to achieve a full transition away from fossil fuels and other polluting resources, while maintaining reliability and affordability; WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Group could benefit from further refinement and input from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, full the implementation of strategies to enable the transition to clean energy takes time, so moving from planning to implementation in a timely manner is important; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s mission is to deliver clean, affordable, …
GreenChoice Repurposing Proposal Resource Management Commission Paul Robbins March 19, 2024 • Started in 2001 to Allow Customers to Virtually Buy 100% Green Power • Currently 0.75¢/kwh More/ About 6% Increase in Total Bill • 984 Million Kwh Sold in 2022 / 7% of Total Austin Energy Consumption • About $7.4 Million in 2022 Additional Revenue • About 28,000 – 5% – of 2022 Customer Base In Austin, Renewable Energy has Increased from Almost Nothing in 2000 to Half Of Electric Supply in 2023 And It is Projected to Hit About 80% by 2035. Why Should We Ask Customers to Pay More for What the Utility Is Doing Anyway? But All the Renewable Energy in the World Will Not Allow It To Be ”Dispatchable” – To be Used When It Is Needed Denmark is world leader in use of intermittent renewable energy. Only 31% of its electricity is dispatchable. How do they do it? Leveraging Funds • 20% from Austin Energy • 20% from Storage Company Balance from: • Grants (Federal, State, Non-profit) • Other Utility/Government Partners • Private Investors Arbitrage Example: 1.5¢ Overnight Power 50¢ Peak Demand 5 PM Perhaps New GreenChoice Program Can Deliver A “Dividend” to Subscribers Austin Energy Defends Current Program 1. Allows customers to purchase 100% wind 2. Customer Satisfaction Survey showe participants were happy with the program 3. Program is not making money at this time because of flawed structure Answers 1. There is no country in the world running on anything close to 100% intermittent wind or solar energy. 2. No survey has been conducted asking GreenChoice participants if they want dispatchable renewable energy. 3. GreenChoice revenue shortfall is being corrected and phased in.
Austin Climate Equity Plan Phillip Duran, Sr Climate Analyst March 2024 1 Austin Climate Equity Plan Overview • How the Climate Equity Plan was developed • What’s in the Plan • Where we are now 2 3 Why lead with Equity in Climate? • Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate hazards Experience climate shocks on top of existing economic stressors • Have less resources to bounce back from event Suffer long-term impacts to mental and physical health • • Plan Development Process Diverse participation • • Community ownership approach • Mandatory Equity training Joint Sustainability Committee Steering Committee Climate and Environment Leadership Team Transportation Electrification Transportation and Land Use Sustainable Buildings Food and Product Consumption Natural Systems Staff + Stakeholder Advisory Groups 5 Community Climate Ambassadors 2020-2021 Cohort • 50% African American/Black • 25% Latino/Hispanic • 8% Asian • 8% Pacific Islander • 8% Two or more races • Over 50% under 24 years old • Over 75% female Participating Stakeholder Organizations 7 What’s in the Plan? 8 Climate Equity Plan Overview Adopted by City Council in September 2021 Net-zero by 2040 5 Sections - Sustainable Buildings - Transportation Electrification - Transportation and Land Use - Food and Product Consumption - Natural Systems 17 Goals – To be accomplished by 2030 to keep on track 75 Strategies - Progress in next 5 years Equity Throughout, particularly in Strategies • • • Prioritize incentives + target communications towards low-income & communities of color Just transition to green jobs for new industries & technology Prioritize health & other benefits 9 Climate Equity Plan Summary 17 Goals What needs to be accomplished by 2030 to keep us on track 75 Strategies What should be implemented in the next 5 years to make progress 10 Austin is a National Leader in Climate Action • Austin is 1 of 4 Major US Cities (+ Denver, Kansas City, San Francisco) that have adopted the most aggressive GHG Reduction goal — Net Zero by 2040. • Austin is 1 of 5 Major US Cities (+ DC, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle) that have put equity at the center of their climate initiatives. • The Austin Energy Goal of 100% Carbon Free electricity generation by 2035 is in the top echelon of utility goals in the US, very few are more aggressive. • Austin community-wide GHG emissions decreased 25% since 2011 (15.1 MMT in …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240319-006 Resolution on Austin Energy Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, the climate crisis continues to worsen and is causing harm to the Austin community. Immediately reducing greenhouse emissions is essential; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan established a goal for the Austin community to reach net- zero greenhouse gas emissions, with approximately 75 percent reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 established that Austin Energy would achieve 100% carbon-free energy by 2035 and that Austin Energy would no longer invest in fossil fuel resources; and WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution 20221201- 040, which directed Austin Energy to collaborate with the Electric Utility Commission (EUC) to update the 2030 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan; and WHEREAS, the electric market and federal incentives have changed significantly since the last update, and the financial viability of battery storage (as evidenced by widespread investment within the ERCOT market), as well as opportunities to improve energy efficiency and demand response programs and increase deployment of local solar make a transition to clean energy possible; and WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group consisted of 16 energy experts, including members of the Resource Management Commission and other community members, who met 14 times between September 2023 and January 2024 to learn about and discuss a wide variety of energy topics; and WHEREAS, the existing Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 includes a goal to achieve carbon-free generation by 2035, which implies that Austin Energy’s gas- burning generation would be shut down, but the plan does not include details on how to fully replace those resources; and WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Working Group identifies a robust suite of clean energy resources that can be used to allow Austin Energy to achieve a full transition away from fossil fuels and other polluting resources, while maintaining reliability and affordability; WHEREAS, the plan recommended by the Electric Utility Commission Resource Planning Group could benefit from further refinement and input from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, full the implementation of strategies to enable the transition to clean energy takes time, so moving from planning to implementation in a timely manner is important; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s mission is to deliver clean, affordable, …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2024 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Vice Chair Paul Robbins called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Melissa Carugati; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on February 20, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of February 20, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second on an 7-0-1 vote with Commissioner Sasaridis abstaining, Chair Stone and Commissioner Scaffidi absent, and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to the City of Sunset Valley, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 3203 and 3207 Jones Road, Sunset Valley, TX, 78745, in an amount not to exceed $119,899. The motion to approve a recommendation approving the issuance of a capacity- based incentive to the City of Sunset Valley, was recommended on Commissioner Davis motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on an 8-0 vote with Chair Stone and Commissioner Scaffidi absent and one vacancy. STAFF BRIEFINGS 7. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Climate Equity Plan Overview by Phillip Duran, Climate Analyst, Sr, Office of Sustainability. The briefing was presented by Phillip Duran, Climate Analyst, Sr, Office of Sustainability. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation regarding the creation of a pilot program of multifamily supportive housing projects and assist with the Passive House certification. (Sponsors: Farmer, Robbins, and Stone) The motion to approve a recommendation regarding the creation of a pilot program of multifamily supportive housing projects and assist with the Passive House certification, was recommended on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on an 7-0-1 vote with Commissioner Sasaridis abstaining, Chair Stone and Commissioner Scaffidi absent, and one vacancy. 4. Approve a recommendation on repurposing the GreenChoice Program and increasing dispatchable renewable energy. (Sponsors: Robbins, Stone, and Silverstein) The motion to approve a recommendation on repurposing the GreenChoice …
Customer Energy Solutions FY24 – Quarter 1 Report As of December 31, 2023 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA 6000000.00 5000000.00 4000000.00 3000000.00 2000000.00 1000000.00 0.00 $4.9 M Q1 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Outside COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of September 30, 2022. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of September 30, 2022 and is not a complete year. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • The program is working on implementing the new federal HVAC energy efficiency SEER2, EER2 and HSPF2 levels into the rebate processing software configuration. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • The Appliance Efficiency Program implemented the new federal HVAC energy efficiency SEER2, EER2 and HSPF2 levels into the configuration of the rebate processing software, the Energy Efficiency Collaboration Platform (EECP). The program also simplified the HVAC rebate table and increased the rebates for each HVAC type. • The program team implemented a hard stop in the EECP application process for any new applications generating a zero-dollar rebate. The goal of the hard stop is to reduce staff review time of blank enrollments, enrollments submitted with errors or non-qualifying equipment. 1 • The program worked to revise and reduce the list of participating contractors to only those currently Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) active in the program. SPUR: Instant Savings • Seasonal offer of new hose timers and lawn equipment discounts at Home Depot and Lowes. • The vendor field representative held numerous in-store events this quarter to bring awareness to Instant Savings, Power Partner and other EES programs. He has successfully established relationships with store managers and is having events in retail locations that have not participated before. School Based Education: All-Stars • The summer quarter is quiet due to school being out, we are preparing for a great school year. • We increased the goal from 5,443 to 7,000 and our vendor has decided to add a $50 gift card to teachers who sign up to increase the chances of reaching the annual goal. This incentive is no cost to us. When teachers submit student surveys after participating, they receive a $50 gift card, this can equal $100 for participating. • The revised student kits include Advanced Power Strip, two LED Light Bulbs A19, Return Air Whistle, Showerhead 1.5 gpm, Kitchen …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 02/01/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 145 44 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 44 105 7 14 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “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. b. “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. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 02/01/2024 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$74k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Installation Lincoln Oaks 263.3 766,330 $257,806 11700 Metric Blvd 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617 Measures Planned Phase 1 (Complete): Water Saving Devices, Phase 2 (In Progress): LED Lighting, Plenum Remediation & Seal, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats Total # of Units 296 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 292 Paid 1290576 49.4 199,196 $117,626 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified HVAC Tune-Ups, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, Limited time bonus offerings 330 305.4 669,612 $279,173 Low-E windows, Smart Thermostats, HVAC replacement 308 99.9 349,027 $213,038 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 364 Multifamily Installation 1281017 Multifamily Installation 1275428 Multifamily Installation 1299445 San Marin Apartments 4025 DUVAL RD 65.8 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 20, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Chelsey Scaffidi Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Melissa Carugati Charlotte Davis CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alison Silverstein Vacant Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on November 14, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to KMFA Station, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 41 Navasota St, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $80,676. 3. Recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Kensington Apartments, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3300 Manor Rd Austin, TX, 78723, in an amount not to exceed $184,802. 4. Recommend approving issuance of an incentive to the Texas Solar Energy Society for their Pathways Pilot Program to demonstrate how Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding can be applied to solar installations in Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $90,000. 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 give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email …
Resource Management Commission 1st Quarter Report Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential and Commercial Program Participation 100 s t i n U f o r e b m u N FY22 FY23 FY24 117 99 72 55 31 45 26 0 31 17 1 19 1 2 6 4 6 3 1 0 Pool Cover Cartridge Filter Irrigation Upgrade Watering Timer Rebates Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting 26 0 1 1 Bucks for Business 0 7 3 1 Pressure Reduction Valve RMC Quarterly Report – Q1, Fiscal Year 2023 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 335 330 325 320 315 310 305 Warnings 311 Reports RMC Quarterly Report – Q1, Fiscal Year 2023 Regulated Compliance Program Activity % Compliant % Non-Compliant 14.5% 85.5% 18.1% 17.4% 81.9% 82.6% C O M M E R C I A L F A C I L I T Y I R R I G A T I O N A S S E S S M E N T S C O M M E R C I A L V E H I C L E W A S H F A C I L I T Y E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T C O O L I N G T O W E R E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T S RMC Quarterly Report – Q1, Fiscal Year 2023 Water Conservation Public Outreach Events 2 1 0 s t n e v E y t i n u m m o C f o r e b m u N Oct Oct Nov Community Events Nov Population Reached Dec Dec RMC Quarterly Report – Q1, Fiscal Year 2023 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 l P o p u a t i o n R e a c h e d Reclaimed Water Use s n o l l a G n o i l l i M 1,800.00 1,600.00 1,400.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 800.00 600.00 400.00 200.00 0.00 Quarter IV Quarter III Quarter II Quarter I FY19 616.60 361.47 230.84 284.14 FY20 496.91 389.94 284.04 398.30 FY21 507.97 370.96 345.25 375.67 FY22 630.48 444.20 263.44 302.27 FY23 586.12 264.64 248.48 384.91 FY24 …
WATER FORWARD R E U S E S T R AT E G I E S One City, One Water: A plan for the next 100 years Resource Management Commission - February 20, 2024 Agenda Water Forward Overview Reuse Strategies Addressing Affordability Key 2024 Activities to Advance Reuse 2 Water Forward Water Forward is Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, unanimously adopted by Council in November 2018. Water Forward identifies diverse and environmentally conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community. 3 Austin’s Water Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Colorado River: • Combination of State-granted water rights & long-term contract with LCRA • Up to 325,000 acre-feet per year (afy) LCRA reservation & use fees pre-paid in 1999 • Additional use payments trigger when average for 2 consecutive years exceeds 201,000 afy Centralized Reclaimed System 4 Water Forward Guiding Principles Water Forward is updated on a 5-year cycle. The updated plan will be submitted for Council Approval in November 2024. Resiliency Inclusive approach + Community values Diverse strategies Equity + Affordability Protect the Colorado River Reduce operational risks Focus on local supplies 5 WATER FORWARD One City One Water One Approach Environmental Sustainability & Climate Equity Affordability Reliability & Resiliency 6 Climate Change Planning for Uncertainty Population Growth 7 Combined Storage Lakes Buchanan and Travis 8 Water Forward Strategies Reuse Conservation Supply Partnerships 9 Why Now? Why Reuse? 1999 2024 10 Value of Reuse Affordability • $10M+ Annual Cost Savings to Customers Reliability & Resiliency Environmental Sustainability Centralized Reclaimed System 11 AW & COA Leading the Way Advancing Reuse Central Library Permitting & Development Center Austin Energy Headquarters Other Developments • Austin Peace Academy • Waterloo Park Restrooms • Mueller Visitor Center • Travis County Community Center 12 Reuse Strategies Water Forward WF18 Implementation Progress Reuse & Conservation Implementation Highlights Reuse Onsite Water Reuse System (OWRS) regulatory framework and incentive approved by Council New Voluntary Reclaimed Water Connection incentive developed 14 Conservation Water benchmarking, onsite water reuse, and extension of reclaimed water connection requirements approved by Council Investments to Advance Reuse Walnut Creek WWTP Reclaimed Water Initiative Phase 1A&B Central Zone Projects 51st Street Tank Bulk Fill Stations Montopolis Tank & Pump Station Planning and Development Center On-Site …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to KMFA Station, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 41 Navasota St, Austin, TX, 78702, in an amount not to exceed $80,676. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $80,676 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to KMFA Station (the Customer) for the installation of solar electric system, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits. Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 89.64 74.40 132,637 $195,000 $80,676 41% 59 66 93 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 137,211 11.9 885 63.8 KMFA 89.5 is a non-profit, independent, public classical radio station in Austin, TX. KMFA serves approximately 100,000 listeners each week and features locally produced shows like Classical Austin, Early Music Now, and From the Butler School, as well as nationally distributed programming from Public Radio International, American Public Media, and National Public Radio. This proposed system is estimated to offset 53% of the interconnected meters’ historic annual energy consumptions. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Kensington Apartments, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3300 Manor Rd Austin, TX, 78723, in an amount not to exceed $184,802. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $184,802 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to the Kensington Apartments, LLC (the customer) for the installation of solar electric system, detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits. Solar System Details* Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 205 170 290,555 $615,000.00 $184,801.50 30% 130 145 203 302,330 26.2 1,950 141 *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator The Kensington Apartments, LLC consists of over 100 units, all of which are intended for those making at or below 60% of the area’s median income. This proposed system is estimated to offset 43% of the interconnected meters’ historic annual energy consumptions. According to the updated Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, approved by Austin City Council in March 2020, “Austin Energy will achieve a total of 375 MW of local solar capacity by the end of 2030, of which 200 MW will be customer-sited (when including both in-front-of-meter and behind-the meter installations).” In order to meet these goals, Austin Energy has funded the Solar Photovoltaic …
..Title Posting Language Approve issuance of an incentive to the Texas Solar Energy Society for their Pathways Pilot Program to demonstrate how Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding can be applied to solar installations in Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $90,000. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $90,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 20, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) has been selected by the Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Innovation Network to create proof-of-concept pilot programs to demonstrate how Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for weatherization can now also be applied to solar installations for low-income homes. A successful pilot program can serve as an example to the industry of how the new funding source enables residential solar installation at no cost to low-income qualified homeowners. Austin Energy requests approval to issue $90,000 to TXSES for their Pathways Pilot Program to support the installation of 10 solar projects (location yet to be determined). The funding would be used solely to fund solar system equipment and installation for low-income homes that currently qualify for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits. Solar Systems Details* Total System Size for 10 installations (kW-DC) Total System Size for 10 installations (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 30 25 42,000 $90,000 $90,000 100% 19 21 29 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 44,187 3.8 285 0.114 *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator An Austin-based organization, …
