REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement for Services with Energy & Resource Solutions, Inc. for Commercial and Industrial Energy Audit and Rebate Management Services
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 385 covering Public Benefits Charge (PBC) and 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 municipal utilities, with recent legislation seeking 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. Additionally, 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 programs. Accordingly, SVP seeks to continue to enhance the business efficiency programs and add electrification programs to address the statewide greenhouse gas reduction goals.
The energy efficiency and conservation programs provide SVP's commercial and industrial customers with incentives and assistance in purchasing and installing energy efficient equipment. These programs also help the City implement energy efficiency measures and assist business customers in reducing their electric bills and peak energy requirements. The increased energy efficiency benefits the entire community and contributes toward meeting the City's Climate Action Plan goals. It also assists in achieving state-mandated energy efficiency goals for the electric utility.
The City has...
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