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acEnaa Report
C I T Y OF S A N L U I S O B I S P O
FROM: Carrie Mattingly, Utilities Director
Prepared By: Ron Munds, Utilities Conservation Manager
SUBJECT: PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION'S
ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. The City of San Luis Obispo's participation in the California Energy Commission's
Energy Partnership Program.
2. The Utilities Director to execute all the necessary documents to implement and carry out
the purposes of the program.
DISCUSSION
A representative from the California Energy Commission (CEC) contacted City staff at the end
of 2008 offering technical assistance to the City in identifying energy efficiency projects at City
owned facilities through its Energy Partnership Program. Cities, counties and special districts
are eligible for up to $20,000 in energy auditing services through the program. The purpose of
the program is to provide energy auditing services that will identify cost effective energy
reduction opportunities and recommend projects to achieve those savings. Though it is not
mandatory the City implement the recommendations coming from the energy audit, it is the
GEC's expectation that the City will support and consider implementing any cost effective
projects that are identified in the study. Staff has selected the Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF) as a prime candidate for these services since the facility consumes large amounts of
electricity when treating the community's wastewater. In addition, much of the electricity used
by the facility occurs during peak demand times when energy costs are the highest.
One of the conditions to participate in the program is the adoption of a resolution which states
the City's commitment to the program and authorizes a person within the organization to execute
any necessary agreements. If the Council approves the City's participation in the program, upon
completion of the audit, staff will return to the Council with the results and a recommendation on
any preferred projects, energy and cost savings, and funding alternatives.
CONCURRENCES
The Community Development Department concurs with the recommendation since the action
supports the following General Plan policies:
COSE 4.3.1: The City will employ the best available practices in energy conservation,
procurement, use and production.....
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COSE 4.3.2: City buildings and facilities will be operated in the most energy - efficient manner
without endangering public health and safety and without reducing public safety or service
levels.
COSE 4.3.3: The City will continue to identify efficiency improvement measures to the greatest
extent possible.....
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with adopting the resolution to participate in the
Energy Partnership Program. The program offers up to $20,000 in technical assistance which is
an amount adequate to cover the cost of the energy audit at the WRF. Any projects identified
through the audit will be brought back to the Council at a future date for consideration.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council could decide not support the recommendation and direct staff to explore other
energy saving opportunities for the WRF. This alternative is not recommended since the CEC
will cover the entire cost of the energy audit and related energy savings report.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution
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Attachment 1.
RESOLUTION NO. (2009 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUTHORIZING THE CIT.Y'S PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION'S ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
WHEREAS, California Energy Commission's Partnership Program provides technical
assistance in identifying energy efficiency improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo's City Council authorizes the Utilities
Department to apply for technical assistance from the California Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo's City Council recognizes that the California
Energy Commission ha_ s limited funds for technical assistance and that the primary consideration
will be given to those that are committed to implementing the recommended projects identified
through the Energy Partnership Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of San Luis Obispo will consider the implementation of the cost
effective: energy efficiency projects identified through the Energy Partnership Program_contingent
on the project's scope and funding availability.
SECTION 2. The Utilities Director is authorized to execute all the necessary documents
to implement and carry out the purposes of this resolution.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of
Mayor David F. Romero
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ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jon an well
City Attorney