HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-268RESOLUTION NO. 2001-268
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFITS
PROGRAM GRANT - LODI ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS AND
SHADE SCREEN PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the state has mandated that beginning January 1, 1998, the City of Lodi is
obligated to fund various programs through a Public Benefits Charge (PBC) based on a
historical electric revenue requirement; and
WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $11M per year that must be
dedicated to qualifying programs such as energy efficiency. A further stipulation is that these
efforts must be done on the customer's side of the meter in order to qualify; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi's Public Benefits Program is comprised of four segments or
customer groups: commercial/industrial, residential, community/non-profit, and municipal; and
WHEREAS, one rebate per customer service address in any twelve month period;
rebates are $1.251square foot for windows, and $.50/square foot for shade screens; customers
may utilize a contractor of their choice, or may install energy efficient windows/shade screens
themselves; windows must display the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) approval
mark, as well as the EnergyStar logo; shade screens must have the capability of blocking 70%
or more of the sun's solar heat gain; and customer must be a City of Lodi Electric Utility
customer; and
WHEREAS, the installation of designated/approved energy efficient windows can reduce
monthly utility costs (both heating and cooling costs) by up to fifteen percent, while the
installation of shade screens can reduce monthly cooling costs by as much as ten percent.
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Electric Utility recommends extending the Public Benefits
Program - Lodi Energy Efficient Window and Shade Screen Program in the amount of
$30,000.00.
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 $30,000.00 to
fund the Lodi Energy Efficient Windows and Shade Screen Program.
Dated: November 21, 2001
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-268 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held November 21, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and Mayor
Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-268