HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-143RESOLUTION NO. 2004-143
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC BENEFITS
PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 TO EXTEND
THE LODI SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY SERVICES
PARTNERSHIP, 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 an
historical electric revenue requirement; and
WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $1 million 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, since 1999, the City of Loth has been providing energy efficiency rebates
for small business owners/managers. The Lodi Small Business Energy Services Partnership
provides dollar -for -dollar rebates of up to $250 for the purchase and installation of any/all of
the following energy conservation and efficiency improvements:
• ceiling fans;
• attic ventilators;
• weather-stripping;
• attic and/or wall insulation;
• air duct replacements or repairs:
> window tinting, shade screens, and/or awning covers; and
HVAC/refrigeration (such as a one-time diagnostic and preventative maintenance
service for each HVAC unit and/or refrigeration system).
WHEREAS, in addition, eligible customers may receive a rebate of 15 percent or
$750 (whichever is less), for installing high -efficiency mechanical systems (air
conditioning upgrades), an approved white, sun -reflective roof coating product, or a
lighting improvement or retrofit; and
WHEREAS, participating customers must be on the published G-1 or G-2 electric
rate schedule, current on all City of Lodi utility charges, and consent to a potential pre -
and post -inspection. The program is available to a maximum of seven (7) customers per
month and will be offered until funds are exhausted; and
WHEREAS, during the fiscal year just completed, fifty small businesses
participated in the Lodi Small Business Energy Services Partnership, and since the
program's inception back in 1999, the City of Lodi has provided rebates to nearly 475
small businesses. The average energy savings that can be achieved is 5 percent to 25
percent annually, depending upon the energy efficiency measure(s) installed; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department recommends providing the Public Benefit
Program funds in the amount of $25,000 extending the Lodi Small Business Energy Services
Partnership and continuing until designated funds are exhausted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes
the City Manager to provide Public Benefits Program funds in the amount of $25,000 to extend
the Lodi Small Business Energy Services Partnership Program and continuing until designated
funds are exhausted.
Dated: July 21, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-143 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held July 21, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Howard
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2004-143