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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 21, 2001 E-22B • CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend the Public Benefits Program - Lodi Energy Efficient Windows & Shade Screen Program in the amount of $30,000 (EUD) MEETING DATE: November 21, 2001 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manger to extend the Public Benefits Program - Lodi Energy Efficient Windows & Shade Screen Program in the amount of $30,000. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In June of this year, the City Council approved a resolution creating the Lodi Energy Efficient Windows & Shade Screen Program. This program provides rebates to residential customers that install designated energy efficient windows and/or shade screens. To date, nearly one hundred customers have participated in this energy conservation program. By way of this resolution, the Lodi Energy Efficient Windows & Shade Screen Program will be extended until funds are exhausted. Other specific program criteria includes: ➢ one rebate per customer service address in any twelve month period; ➢ rebates are $1.25/square 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. 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. FUNDING: 164605 — Public Benefits Program (Category — Demand-side Management) Funding Approval: Vicky McAthie, Finance Director Alan R Vallow / Electric Utility Director PREPARED BY: Rob Lechner, Manager of Customer Programs ANV/RUlst C: City Attorney APPROVED' If. Dixon Flynn - City Ma ager