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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt rnolutlon authorizing the City Manager too allocate a $21,807 Public BeneAte
Program grant to the LOEL Foundation/Senior Center for the purchase and
Installation of a 3kW photovoltaic system (EUD)
MEETING DATE: Sepiernber 7, 2005
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOAMIENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to allocate a
$21,807.00 Public Benefits Program grant to the LOEL Foundation
for the purchase and installation of a 3kW photovoltaic system.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Earlier this summer, LOEL Foundation representatives contacted
the City of Lodi Electric Utility requesting information regarding the
possible installation of a photovoltaic system. LOEL Foundation
representatives were also seeking ways to reduce monthly energy consumption. Following a brief
overview of photovoltaic options to the LOEL Foundation Board by Electric Utility staff, LOEL
representatives then contacted several solar installation contractors to solicit project descriptions and
bids.
Based upon their research, and the information provided by these solar installation professionals, the
LOEL Foundation Board approved pursuing a 3kW photovoltaic system. The LOEL Foundation, by way
of this Council agenda item, is seeking a Public Benefits Program grant in the amount of $21,807.00.
This amount reflects the most competitive price provided by one of the solar installation contractors that
bid on the proposed LOEL Foundation project. As has been the practice, the City of Lodi Public Benefits
Program provides direct grants to non-profit organizations (such as the LOEL Foundation), for such
projects as demand-side management/energy conservation, and new S emerging/renewable energy
technologies (this proposed solar project).
Electric Utility staff has reviewed the scope of work for the proposed photovoltaic project, and is
supportive of this grant request. The LOEL Foundation has agreed th allow their project to be listed as a
"solar demonstration site," whereby the location will be listed on the Electric Utility's website, and
appropriate signage/information will be placed at the LOEL Foundation touting the project. Electric Utility
staff is hopeful that such a project, located at a highly visible locale, will spur more citizen interest in
solar/photovoltaic technology.
In summation, this project accomplishes three important goals: 1) the LOEL Foundation reduces monthly
utility expenses, and can then shift those savings to clients programs and needs; 2) the project serves as
another solar demonstration site for the citizens of Lodi to examine; and 3) the 3kW photovoltaic system
will assist the Electric Utility, by generating electricity during the mid-day and aftemoon "peak utility
hours," thus reducing the need to purchase more costly electricity during this time period ("peak" is
generally 12:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday).
APPROVED: /
Blafi3ft, City Manager
Adopt resoludon authoring the city Marg to allocate a $21,807 Public Benefila Progra n grant to the LOEL
i=oundadoriftnior CmW for Nie purchase and lrmbAatlon of a 3kW photovoltaic system (EUD
Septeaftr 7, 2006
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Electric Utility staff respectfully recommends approval of this grant request, as a qualifying component of
the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program, in the category of Renewable Energy Resources &
Technologies.
FISCAL IMPACT: The exact fiscal impact to the City of Lodi will be determined after 12 months;
however, based upon current projections, the proposed 3kW photovoltaic system
will offset approximately 6% of the LOEL Foundations annual energy provided by
the City of Lodi Electric Utility. This 6% equates to roughly 5,100 kWh of electricity (with a $0.10/kWh
electric utility rate, the City of Lodi will see an annual decrease in revenue of approximately $510.00;
formula: $0.101kWh `x' 5,100kWh = $510.0.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: 164608 -- Public Benefits Program (Category: Renewable Energy
Resources and Technologies)
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James R. Krueger, Finance Director
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Electric Utility Director - Interim
Prepared By: Rob Lechner, Manager, Customer Service and Programs
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-191
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE A PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM GRANT TO
LOEL FOUNDATION/SENIOR CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF A 3kW PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
WHEREAS, LOEL Foundation representatives contacted the City of Lodi Electric Utility requesting
information regarding the possible installation of a photovoltaic system; and
WHEREAS, LOEL Foundation representatives were also seeking ways to reduce monthly energy
consumption. Fallowing a brief overview of photovoltaic options to the LOEL Foundation Board by Electric
Utility staff, LOEL representatives then contacted several solar installation contractors to solicit project
descriptions and bids; and
WHEREAS, based upon research and information provided by solar installation professionals, the
LOEL Foundation Board approved pursuing a 3kW photovoltaic system; and
WHEREAS, the LOEL Foundation has requested a Public Benefits Program grant in the amount of
$21,807.00, which reflects the most competitive price provided by one of the solar installation contractors that
bid on the proposed LOEL Foundation project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program provides direct grants to non-profit organizations
for such projects as demand-side managementlenergy conservation and new and emerging/renewable energy
technologies; and
WHEREAS, Electric Utility staff has reviewed the scope of work for the proposed photovoltaic project
and is supportive of this grant request; and
WHEREAS, this project accomplishes three important goals: 1) the LOEL Foundation reduces monthly
utility expenses and can then shift those savings to clients' programs and needs; 2) the project serves as
another solar demonstration site for the citizens of Lodi to examine; and 3) the 3kW photovoltaic system will
assist the Electric Utility, by generating electricity during the mid-day and afternoon 'peak utility hours," thus
reducing the need to purchase more costly electricity during this time period ("peak" is generally 12 p.m. to
6 p.m., Monday through Friday); and
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility staff respectfully recommends approval of this grant request as a
qualifying component of the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program in the category of Renewable Energy
Resources and Technologies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager
to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant in the amount of $21,807.00 to the LOEL Foundation as a
qualifying component of the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program in the category of Renewable Energy
Resources and Technologies.
Dated: September 7, 2005
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2005-191 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a
regular meeting held September 7, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and Mayor Beckman
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
SUSAN J. f3LA KSTON
City Clerk
2005-191