REPORT TO COUNCIL
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Action on Call No. 19-1 Agreement for Professional Services with Energy & Resource Solutions, Inc. to Provide Business Energy Efficiency Program Management Services
Report
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 385 covering Public Benefits Charge (PBC), with the City's Public Benefits Program Policy Statement adopted by Council on May 12, 1998, staff developed energy efficiency programs to benefit Silicon Valley Power's (SVP) commercial and industrial customers. There has been a significant increase in pressure in the past several years from the legislature, California Energy Commission, and environmental agencies to boost the level of energy efficiency programs in the municipal utilities, with recent legislation looking to double the amount of energy efficiency achieved in California. Based on the load profile in the City, nearly all of the energy efficiency potential comes from the business customer class. In addition, the City is required by state law to expend all PBC funds collected on appropriate energy efficiency, renewable energy, low-income, or new electric technology. For these reasons, SVP seeks to continue to enhance the business efficiency programs.
In November 2016, staff issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) and selected Energy & Resource Solutions, Inc. to provide services as administrator of the business energy efficiency programs, as well as assist in the development of new programs and increase customer outreach. City Council approved a Call Agreement with Energy & Resource Solutions, Inc. in December, 2017 and this Call is subject to the terms and conditions of that Call Agreement. Call 19-1 allows Energy & Resource Solutions, Inc. to provide Business Energy Efficiency Program Management Services for 17 months. The services to be performed will be completed within the time period beginning on July 1, 2019 and ending on November 30, 2020. These services include, providing free e...
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