HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-266RESOLUTION NO. 2004-266
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE EXISTING LODI
ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENT REBATE
PROGRAM, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THIS
PROG RAM
WHEREAS, the state has mandated that beginning January 1, 1998, the City of Loch 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 Lodes Public Benefits Program is comprised of four segments
or customer groups: commercial/industrial, residential, community/non-profit, and municipal;
and
WHEREAS, the Lodi Energy Efficient Home Improvement Rebate Program provides
rebates to residential customers who install designated and approved energy conservation
measures; and
WHEREAS, the current list of eligible measures are: programmable thermostats, ceiling
fans, attic fans, whole house fans, air duct repair, air duct replacement, swimming pool
pumps/motors, windows, shade screens, and/or window tinting. The rebates for these items
vary; however, residential customers may receive a total rebate ranging from $300 to $600
depending on the total number of improvements installed; and
WHEREAS, Electric Utility staff requests to add three (3) new energy conservation
measures to the Lodi Energy Efficient Home Improvement Rebate Program, which are as
follows:
1) Electric on -demand hot water systems ($50 rebate);
2) Exterior, EnergyStarQ Timed Security Lighting ($50 rebate); and
3) Thermal Shield/Radiant Barrier Roofing Materials ($200 rebate when
applied to residential structures).
WHEREAS, staff further requests an additional $50,000 in Public Benefit Program
funds be allocated to continue the Lodi Energy Efficient Home Improvement Rebate Program
for residential customers.
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Electric Utility staff respectfully recommends approval of
the Lodi Energy Efficient Home Improvement Program as a qualifying component of the City of
Lodi Public Benefits Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the addition of three (3) new energy conservation measures to the Lodi Energy
Efficient Home Improvement Rebate Program, which are as follows:
1) Electric on -demand hot water systems ($50 rebate);
2) Exterior, EnergyStare Timed Security Lighting ($50 rebate); and
3) Thermal Shield/Radiant Barrier Roofing Materials ($200 rebate when
applied to residential structures).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City
Manager to provide an additional $50,000 in Public Benefit Program funds to continue the Lodi
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Program.
Dated: !December 1, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-266 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held December 1, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2004-266