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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide funding in the amount of $30,000 to
extend the Public Benefits Program Grant Lodi Small Business Energy Services Partnership
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2002
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide a
Public Benefits Grant in the amount of $30,000 to extend the Lodi Small Business
Energy Services Partnership.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Since 1999, the City of Lodi 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 efficiency improvements:
ceiling fans;
attic ventilators;
➢ weather-stripping, attic insulation and/or air duct repairs;
➢ window tinting, shade screens and/or awning covers;
➢ HVAC/refrigeration (such as a one-time diagnostic & preventative maintenance service for each HVAC unit);
➢ lighting improvements or retrofits;
In addition, eligible customers may receive a rebate of 15 percent or $750 (which ever figure is less) for installing high
efficiency mechanical systems (air conditioning upgrades), or an approved white, sun -reflective roof coating product.
Participating customers must be on the G-1 or G-2 electric rate schedule, current on all City of Lodi utility charges, and
consent to potential pre- and post -installation inspections. The program is available to a maximum of eight (8) eligible
customers per month, and the program will run until funds are exhausted. To date, over 410 small business
owners/managers have participated in this rebate program. The average small business customer can anticipate
energy savings from 5% to 25% annually, depending upon the energy efficiency measure(s) installed.
The City of Lodi Electric Utility respectfully recommends approval of this item as a qualifying component of the City of
Lodi Public Benefits Program.
FUNDING:
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
PREPARED BY:
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Alan N. allow
Electric Utility Director
Rob Lechner, Manager of Customer Programs
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-231
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 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 a
historical electric revenue requirement; and
WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $1M 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 has provided energy efficiency rebates for small
business owners/managers through a program called the "Lodi Small Business Energy
Services Partnership." This program provides dollar -for -dollar rebates of up to $250.00 for the
purchase and installation of any/all of the following energy efficiency improvements:
➢ ceiling fans;
attic ventilators;
➢ weather-stripping, attic insulation, and/or air duct repairs;
➢ window tinting;
➢ HVAC/refrigeration (such as a one-time diagnostic & preventative maintenance
service for each HVAC unit); and
➢ Lighting improvements or retrofits.
WHEREAS, in addition, eligible customers may receive a rebate of 15 percent or
$750.00 (whichever figure is less) for installing high efficiency mechanical systems (air
conditioning upgrades), or an approved white, sun -reflective roof coating product; and
WHEREAS, participating customers must be on the G-1 or G-2 electric rate
schedule, current on all City of Lodi utility charges, and consent to potential pre- and
post -installation inspections. The Program is available to a maximum of eight (8) eligible
customers per month, and the program will run until funds are exhausted. To date, over
410 small business owners/managers have participated in this rebate program. The
average small business customer can anticipate energy savings from 5% to 25%
annually, depending on the energy efficiency measure(s) installed; and
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department recommends providing the Public Benefits
Grant in the amount of $30,000.00 extending the Lodi Small Business Energy Services
Partnership grant and continuing until designated funds are exhausted.
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
extend the Lodi Small Business Energy Services Partnership Program.
Dated: November 20, 2002
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2002-231 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held November 20, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Pennino
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2002-231