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MEMORANDUM
To: Michael Holley
From: Lisa Hall, Andrew Au
Date: November 26, 2018
Subject: Sole-Source Justification for Sierra Energy Professionals
The District originally developed the Residential Energy Surveys (RES) program to support our
low-income customers in 2008, but has since been expanded to include all District customers and
remains one of our most successful programs. Since September 2012, the District has worked with
Sierra Energy Pros to provide in-home audits and education, and they have performed very well
as measured by program results along with frequent glowing customer testimonials. In addition
to the energy savings, they have helped market the Districts’ other conservation programs and
shared other important safety and reliability messaging for our Water and Electric utility servic e.
The evolution and success of this program has required a significant investment by both the District
and Sierra Energy Pros to get the program to the high performing level that exists today.
The current Sierra Energy Pros contract will expire at the end of the year. Sierra Energy Pros is
uniquely positioned to continue delivering this program to the District given their cost
effectiveness, positive relationship with the community, and their knowledge of our programs and
systems. Given our established relationship with Sierra Energy Pros and their excellent
performance, Staff recommends an annual sole-source authorization at the last year’s terms and
conditions.
Directors Joseph R. Aguera Jeff Bender Bob Ellis
Paul Warmerdam Tony Laliotis
General Manager
Michael D. Holley