HomeMy WebLinkAbout16. Adopt Reso-SCE Energy Leadership PartnershipFROM: OFFICE OF
BY: EDWIN J. • .. DIRECTOR • •
DATE- JUNE 26, 2018
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That the City Council adopt:
On September 25, 2012, the City entered into an agreement with Southern California Edison
Company (SCE) to participate in the Gateway Cities Energy Leader Partnership Program.
Subsequently on January 14, 2014, the City entered into a similar agreement with the Southern
California Gas Company (SCG). The purpose of the Partnership was for the City to receive
additional benefits, such as having no cost third party audits at selected facilities, one-on-one
technical support through the Partnership's technical assistance consultants, strategic planning
support on energy efficiency and sustainability, and marketing/outreach materials for the
community. The City also receives incentive rebates for energy efficiency projects implemented
at City facilities. Other cities that are members of this partnership currently include Norwalk,
Lynwood, and South Gate.
Since entering into this agreement, the City has received an enhanced level of incentives for
participation in various SCE energy efficiency programs resulting in advancement from the
starting "Valued Partner Level" to the "Platinum Level". This re -categorization will provide
increased financial incentives on all energy saving projects and programs the City chooses to
implement in the future.
Adopt SCE Resolution For Gateway
Cities -• .•- Partnership
June 26, 2018
The original agreement with SCE expired on June 30, 2013. Since then, three Amendments
were approved by City Council with the last SCE Amendment expiring June 30, 2017.
The City was recently notified that SCE has requested adoption of a Resolution instead of an
Agreement or Amendment. SCE is making revisions to the Energy Leader Partnership Program
and they anticipate new contracts will be ready to roll out sometime next year. In order for the
City to continue in the Partnership the attached Resolution must be adopted.
Staff recommends City Council adopt the attached Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact from partnership program activities
Attachments:
• Resolution
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RESOLUTION OF • OF OF DOWNEY
DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN
SOUTHERN i iN COMPANY AND THE CITY TO BE
KNOWN
WHEREAS, the Energy Leader Partnership (ELP) supports "energy efficiency"
initiatives, policies, and construction standards in order to ensure that our communities follow
and encourage sustainable practices and desires, among other things, to work with Southern
California Edison Company ("SCE") to accomplish these goals; and
WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown, and "itis expected that demand for
electricity will continue to grow in the near future to support a growing population and economy;
and
WHEREAS, residents and businesses spend` significant amounts for energy, it makes
economic sense and good public policy to encourage energy efficiency in the City of Downey
and our community; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency programs enhance our environment by improving air
quality, reducing greenhouse gases and other pollution, and conserving natural resources; and
WHEREAS, it is vital for our community to keep spending locally and to encourage
innovations in the way we behave, build, and incorporate energy into our everyday business
and personal lives; and
WHEREAS, there is a growing movement within California communities and businesses
to improve everyday practices and create more sustainable and "greener" cities; and
WHEREAS, the community of the City of Downey seeks to promote innovative methods
and state-of-the-art technologies used in the design and construction of new residential and
commercial buildings within the City of Downey, in order to bring energy and natural resource
consumption in line with our sustainability goals.
•Wo THEREFORE; THE CITY COUNCIL OF OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVEHEREBY f •
SECTION NO. 1. That the aboverecitations are true and correct.
SECTION NO. 2. That the City of Downey designates Director of Public Works
or designee to implement the mission of the ELP.
SECTION NO. 3. That the City of Downey supports a commitment to sustainable
practices through energy efficiency, and will provide leadership and guidance in promoting,
facilitating, and instituting such practices in the region.
SECTION NO. 4. That the City of Downey supports and endorses the City of Downey
ELP an effective method to help meet long-term regional economic and environmental goals.
SECTION NO. 5. That the City of Downey will name one or more individuals to the
partnership working group that will review progress regularly with SCE.
SECTION NO. 6. That the City of Downey with the assistance of SCE, will identify and
support implementing the suite of programs and projects within the City of Downey municipal
facility and community energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council
of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 26th
day of June, 2016, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN-
Council Member:
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk