HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - February 21, 2001 E-18CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide funding in the amount of
$50,000 to renew the Public Benefits Program - Residential Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning (HVAC) Rebate Program (EUD)
MEETING DATE: February 21, 2001
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager
to provide funding in the amount of $50,000 to renew the Public
Benefits Program - Residential Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Rebate Program. This program is targeted to begin March
12, 2001, and continue until funds are exhausted.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Residential HVAC Rebate is a program familiar to the residents
of Lodi. A similar program was funded through the City of Lodi Public
Benefits Program in late 1999, and came to a close in August of
2000, when a majority of the approved budget was exhausted.
The 2001 version of the Residential HVAC Rebate is once again designed to provide incentive dollars to
residential customers who upgrade their existing central air conditioning systems to a higher efficiency
unit. Specifically, participating customers will receive:
➢ $100 rebate per ton for the installation of a 12.0 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) air
conditioning unit; up to $600 per customer service address;
➢ $150 rebate per ton for the installation of a 13.0 SEER air conditioning unit; up to $900 per customer
service address; and
➢ $200 rebate per ton for the installation of a 14.0 or better SEER air conditioning unit; up to $1,200 per
customer service address.
Air conditioning and heating costs represent some sixty (60) percent of the average annual utility expenses
for residential customers in our community. By removing an aging and inefficient air conditioning system,
and replacing it with a high efficiency unit, customers should significantly reduce their monthly utility bills
(savings will differ depending upon the customer's use of the central air conditioning system during the
annual cooling season).
Based upon the success of the previous residential air conditioner rebate program, Electric Utility staff
respectfully recommends approval of the Residential HVAC Rebate, as a qualifying component of the City
of Lodi Public Benefits Program.
APPROVED: xg.",�PZ ,W - - - 'a,
H. Dixon lynn - C Manager
CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
FUNDING: Public Benefits Program Fund - 164605 (Category: Demand-side Management)
Funding Approval:
Vicky McAthie, Finance Director
Alan N. Vallow
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Rob Lechner, Manager of Customer Programs
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APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn - City Manager
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO RENEW
THE PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM — RESIDENTIAL
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
REBATE 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 $1 M 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, this project is specifically designed for Lodi residential electric customers.
The Residential HVAC Rebate Program will provide 1) a rebate of $100 per ton for the
installation of a 12.0 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) air conditioning unit, (not to
exceed $600 per customer service address); 2) a $150 rebate per ton for the installation of a
13.0 SEER air conditioning unit, up to $900 per customer service address; and 3) a $200 rebate
per ton for the installation of a 14.0 or better SEER air conditioning unit; up to $1,200 per
customer service address.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to
provide funding in the amount of $50,000.00 to renew the Public Benefits Program — Residential
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Rebate Program, specifically designed for Lodi
residential electric customers.
Dated: February 21, 2001
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-41 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held February 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
2001-41