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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jennifer Mellon, Senior Management Analys
DATE: May 18, 2010 (CC Meeting of June 2, 2010)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution to Participate in 2010-2012 Local
Government Utility Partnership Program with Southern California
Edison, Southern California Gas Company and Ventura County
Regional Energy Alliance
SUMMARY
Staff is requesting Council adopt a Resolution approving participation in the local
Government Utility Partnership Program between the Ventura County Regional Energy
Alliance, Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas Company. In order to
initiate the 2010-2012 program and for Moorpark to access the financial incentives
available for the City and the Community the City Council is required to adopt the
resolution for City participation, lend support to the program with the appointment of key
City representatives, and mandate the City to enter into the demand management program
known as the California Flex Alert program.
BACKGROUND
The Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) is a Joint Powers Agency (JPA)
working to address the availability, reliability, conservation and innovative use of energy
resources in the Ventura County region. Since 2003, VCREA has worked with numerous
public agencies and cities to advance its mission to establish Ventura County, its
communities and neighboring regions, as a leader in developing and implementing
durable, sustainable energy initiatives that support sensible growth, healthy environment
and economy, enhanced quality of life and greater self-reliance for the region by (1)
reducing energy demand and increasing energy efficiency and (2) advancing the use of
clean, efficient, and renewable local resources.
One of the benefits of this effort is the opportunity for cities and the county to participate in
the local government partnership program which has been adopted by the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC), funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by
the Southern California Gas Company (SCG) and Southern California Edison (SCE).
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Since 2004, VCREA has participated in the utility partnership program to support an
energy efficiency information clearinghouse, website, technical and community training
seminars, public agency project support and implementation, and strategic energy
planning. The program also provides residential and small business utility customers with
a direct link to utility rebates, training programs and customer education programs.
Under the terms of the CPUC approved 2010-2012 Local Government Program, SCE has
requested that the City of Moorpark approve a resolution for participation in the program
and authorize VCREA to act on its behalf as necessary to further the Partnership's goals.
In addition to affirming the City's interest to achieve greater energy efficiency, and endorse
the program, the resolution will designate an "energy champion" from the City, to act as the
primary contact for both VCREA and the Utilities in carrying out the program.
DISCUSSION
2010-2012 Program Description
The local government utility partnership program is based on the CPUC Decision (D.09-
09-047) that authorized certain energy efficiency programs and budgets to be delivered to
California utility customers for the years 2010 through 2012 and specifically included the
Ventura County Energy Efficiency Partnership Program. The Partnership Program is
intended to serve the County of Ventura and all cities in the county except Simi Valley,
which has developed its own partnership with SCE.
The program is designed to provide integrated technical and financial assistance from the
utilities to help local cities and the county effectively lead their communities to increase
energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy usage,
protect air quality and ensure that their communities are more livable and sustainable.
The program will provide marketing, outreach, education, training and community sweeps
to connect the community with opportunities to save energy, save money, and help the
environment. The partners will leverage the strengths of each other and the cities/county
to help efficiently deliver energy and demand savings as well as support for elements of
the CPUC's California Long Term Energy Strategic Plan.
The program provides a performance-based opportunity from SCE and access to all SCG
core programs and incentives for cities/counties to increase energy efficiency in their own
government facilities and their communities through energy saving actions, including
retrofitting municipal facilities as well as providing opportunities for constituents to take
action in their homes and businesses.
Under terms of the program, SCG will provide incentives for all public agencies up to $1.00
per therm for the calculated measures. Other incentives for deemed measures are in
accordance with the prescribed incentives for SCG core programs.
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The SCE portion of the program offers the City a tiered incentive structure through
achievement of four separate levels of participation as described in the attached Energy
Leader Partnership Program Description. The City will enter the program at a specific
level indicated on Exhibit A-3 for Energy Leader Partnership Program Level which has
been determined by SCE and is based on past participation in SCE energy efficiency and
demand response programs both at the City local government level and community level.
SCE will track the City's performance against the goals and objectives set forth in the
program and will notify VCREA when the City has achieved the next incentive level.
The City is required to a adopt a resolution supporting and endorsing its participation in the
2010-2012 Program as described in Exhibit B, and authorizing VCREA to act on its behalf
as necessary to further the Partnership's goals and objectives, particularly with respect to
leveraging community programs to the utility. The resolution includes the designation of
an "Energy Champion" who will be the City's primary contact for both VCREA and the
Utilities, and who will be authorized to act on behalf of the City in carrying out the program.
It may be that the duties of "energy champion" are spread between several individuals, or
among one or more departments, and in such case, we would still request a single key
contact for continuity, but certainly look forward to working with the identified "team"
established in the City in order to be effective. Adoption of the resolution and participation
in the program will help return a portion of ratepayer funds to this region that can be
leveraged with other City budgets.
VCREA will manage the day-to-day activities of the Partnership, including
monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, technical activities and comprehensive implementation
of the program on behalf of the City and in accordance with the CPUC adopted local
government program including the SCE Energy Leader Partnership model. VCREA shall
be responsible for achieving its own goals and objectives set forth in the primary contract,
which is available upon request, and for the support to the individual cities in the
achievement of their specific goals as set forth in the City of Moorpark Energy Leader
Partnership Program Level contract addendum, Exhibit A-3.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no Fiscal Impact; however, the designated "Energy Champion" and potentially
other identified City staff will spend time working with VCREA staff on this program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2010-
Attachments:
Resolution 2010-
Exhibit A-3 - City of Moorpark Energy Leader Partnership Program Level (pdf)
Exhibit B - Energy Leader Partnership Program Chart Description (pdf)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY
EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM BETWEEN
VENTURA COUNTY REGIONAL ENERGY ALLIANCE
(VCREA), SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE), AND
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY (SCG).
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Moorpark wishes to participate in a
growing movement within California cities and business communities to improve
everyday practices for greater efficiencies, resource conservation, and long term
sustainability; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the collaborative efforts undertaken by the
Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance toward energy efficiency initiatives, and
authorizes the agency to act on behalf of the City to promote the utility ratepayer funded
partnership programs and objectives; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council working with and through VCREA will utilize the
local government partnership programs of the SCE Energy Leader Program and
complimentary SCG programs to meet the energy reduction, demand response and
sustainability goals set forth in the Ventura Partnership Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council will designate an "Energy Champion" for the City of
Moorpark to be empowered to work directly with VCREA and the Utility Partners to
advance the 2010-2012 program and lend essential coordination.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine to participate and
support sustainable practices through energy efficiency and will work with the VCREA to
provide leadership and guidance in promoting, facilitating and instituting such practices
in its own community and the greater Ventura County region.
SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby appoint the City Manager to
designate an "Energy Champion" for the City of Moorpark on behalf of the City Council.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2010.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A-3 (revised April 2, 2010)
ENERGY LEADER PARTNERSHIP - PROGRAM LEVEL
CITY OF MOORPARK
CURRENT LEVEL: Valued
2004 Baseline 2004-2009 Energy Part icipation/Savtngs Savings Required for
Consumption*(kWh) Savings(kWh) Percentage next Level (kWh)
Murucipal l acilities 323,131 0 000% 41,157
Community 195,226,184 1 12,503,848 640% 7.018,770
Baseline mrmhers are mutually agreed upon for purposes of this Agreement only
Energy Leaders Partnership levels are:
Valued Partner Level This level is the entry level for the partner to develop knowledge and establish goals towards the Silver
Level A budget is available for energy savings projects. for marketing,education,and outreach to the commturity,as well as for
technical assistance toward upgrading or retrofitting partner:' facilities SCE's core program incentives will be offered directly
to the partner The partner will be expected to use the marketing and outreach funds to generate verifiable energy savings in
their own facilities and tit the community and will participate in demand response at a basic level. Valued Level provides the
Partner with 3 cents per kWh paid in addition to what is paid to the Partner under SCE's core program Partner will need to meet
the following HR requirement- Enroll in California's Statewide Flex Alert and implement an internal educational campaign.
Silver Level -To qualify for this level, the partner demonstrates past participation in SCE energy efficiency programs,develops
an energy action plan,sets community and VC'REA energy reduction goals,targets 25 percent of its facilities to complete energy
efficiency upgrades,and participates in demand response. An enhanced incentive is paid at the Silver Level. Silver Level
provides the Partner with 6 cents per kWh paid in addition to what is paid to the Partner under SCE's core program. Partner will
need to meet the following DR requirements I-At least one(1)eligible facility to participate in one(1) SC:F Demand Response
program 2-At least one(1)eligible facility to develop a Demand Reduction Action Plan to be followed during a Flex Alert event
3-Distribute Energy Solutions brochure to partner employees 4-Complete an integrated Demand Side Management(iDSM)
audit at all eligible facilities
Cold Level - To quahfy for this level, the partner demonstrates higher past participation in SCE energy efficiency programs,
establishes higher VC'REA and community program participation and energy savings goals and makes a higher commitment to
participate in demand response Incentive factors are higher for partner facilities energy efficiency projects Gold Level
provides the Partner with 9 cents per kWh paid in addition to what is paid to the Partner under SCE's core program. Partner will
need to meet the following DR requirements I-Have at least 25%of eligible facilities participate in an SCE Demand Response
program 2-Conduct co-branded marketing and outreach to residential customers on SCE's Demand Response programs 3-At
least one(1)eligible facility implement a DR measure recommended from the iDSM audit
Platinum Level - 1'u qualify for this level,the partner demonstrates even higher past participation in energy efficiency
programs,is innovative and integrates Energy Action flan policies,ordinances and procedures All facilities are targeted for
energy efficiency upgrades and the partner makes a higher commitment to participate in Demand Response incentive factor,,
are highest for Partner facilities'energy efficiency projects and additional incentives are made available for cuistomi,-ed
community energy efficiency projects Platinum Level provides the Partner with 12 cents per kWh paid tin addition to what is
paid to the Partner under SCE's core program Partner will need to meet the following DR requirements- 1-At least one(1)
eligible facility must participate in SCE's Auto I)emand Response program 2-Have at least 50%of eligible facilities participate
in an SCE I)emand Response program and develop a Demand Reduction Action Plan for the participating facditie, 3-0rganize
a local outreach event during die Spring/Summei season to promote Demand RespomehDSM
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