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Home My WebLink About9 Conservation portfolio update and Rebate approval ACTION ITEM #9 New Projects for FY19Consideration of Conservation Rebates and and Conservation New Projects for FY19Consideration of Conservation Rebates and and Conservation April 3, 2019 Conservation Program Update and Rebates Renewable energy•Research and development•Low income programs•Energy efficiency and conservation programs•AB 1890 mandates 2.85% of annual Electric retail sales to be used on BACKGROUND / HISTORY Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Historic Statistics 24,636,036= $programs efficiency savings from customer bill Total 0.04$ 246,460,35525,405,553$7,717,412Total $ 0.04 17,532,7401,242,635$745,3392017$ 0.05 15,249,7161,056,141$709,8332016$ 0.08 10,268,244995,452$788,6542015$ 0.06 13,449,4781,687,453$830,0702014$ 0.04 22,413,2932,491,682$994,6152013 $ 0.03 26,687,9742,734,763$871,3092012$ 0.03 30,698,9363,390,914$967,8362011$ 0.02 38,838,9623,775,270$739,0812010$ 0.02 34,528,7063,575,636$577,3632009$ 0.01 36,792,3064,455,607$493,312200 8kWh$/Avg Program (kWh)Lifetime Net (kWh)1st Year Net Budget ($'s)Program BACKGROUND / HISTORY Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Categoryby Energy Efficiency Savings Install programs-Direct•Rebates•Product giveaways•throughPrograms have supported customers 26%ProjectsCommercial 7%ProgramsWater Savings 11%Programsand Recycling Appliance Rebate 12%ProgramsEducation Energy Surveys + 44%Lighting Programs BACKGROUND / HISTORY Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Participation by Program CustomBuilding EfficiencyIrrigation rebateWindow replacementElectric water heaterGround source heat pumpProgramsLow Participation Lighting RetrofitsPartnersGreenEnergy Savings ProgramWater leak rebateToilet rebate/exchangeRefrigerator recyclerebateApplianceHome SurveyGreen PartnersLighting rebateProgramsHigh Participation CommercialResidential BACKGROUND / HISTORY Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Marketing and Customer Participation BACKGROUND / HISTORY Programs (# Programs)in Multiple Conservation Participation Participation at Public Events•Radio•Local ads•Bill stuffers•Front counter and CSR calls•throughProgram Marketing conducted least one conservation programlocations have participated in at Approximately 37% of service 12%4+14%326%248%1 Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates avings and Program participationSDeclining Annual End of Commercial T12s2016 Title 242013 Title 24 1st Year Net Savings (kWh)2017201620152014201320122011201020 0920085,000,0004,500,0004,000,0003,500,0003,000,0002,500,0002,000,0001,500,0001,000,000500,0000 new technologiesMarginal incremental value from •changesto new regulations and code Popular programs phased out due •ROI’s)access to financing and longer more expensive (i.e. requires Next tier of measures are much •reached saturationLow cost improvements have •Reasons for declining participation BACKGROUND / HISTORY Conservation Program Update and Rebates NEW INFORMATION Electrification programs•Prepaid Metering•rogramIncome pLow •Commercial lighting audits•Custom commercial projects•new programsand Projects FY19 Summary and Future Projects Conservation Program Update and RebatesConservation Program Update and Rebates NEW INFORMATION Proposed $20,000 District rebate for FY19isolation individual programming and control of sprinklers, and improved sensors to eliminate excessive water usage, allow for the a modern irrigation controller with weather and ground Utilizes drive controlled pumpsariable frequency vReplaces a single 50hp fixed speed motor with Replaces end of life and obsolete equipmentPonderosa Golf Course–Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District Conservation Program Update and RebatesConservation Program Update and Rebates NEW INFORMATION District rebate for FY19Proposed $20,000 messagingLED lighting, and water conservation native & drought tolerant plants, Includes a playgroundamphitheater, and a large grass area with tables, an Replaces Water conservation education opportunityCenterthe Community Art and sensory community park at Interactive effortsthe Downtown revitalization Supports Downtown Community Project–Tahoe -Contractors Association Truckee Conservation Program Update and RebatesConservation Program Update and Rebates NEW INFORMATION Timing of Town’s project may delay some rebates to FY20Proposed $60,000 District rebate for FY19Estimated savings of 263,000 kWh/yrboiler controls, HVAC upgrades, weatherization, and the replacement of a commissioning of -Projects will include LED lighting retrofits, retroto identify cost effective energy efficiency opportunitiesTown has completed a comprehensive evaluation of their facilities –Town of Truckee Conservation Program Update and RebatesConservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates NEW INFORMATION•warehouse and along the exterior of the main office Staff are developing a project to upgrade the lighting in the •identify LED upgrade opportunitiesStaff will complete free lighting audits for customers to proactively •LED light savings The new standard will make FY19 the last year the District can claim •2020 Federal Light Bulb Efficiency Standard Commercial Lighting Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Energy Savings Programs FY19 Program Changes annually30% assistance -Utilities that provide 25benchmarking with sister Public Program changes driven by •energy survey savingsassistance annually on top ~10% from Program change provides ~15% •Customers must requalify every 2 years •in the past year (up to $200)credit up to their largest bill annualan Qualified customers may now receive •NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates mitigate for high bills and delinquent accountsEngaged customers will be more proactive, conserve more, and •their energy useProviding better information about •New tools•Improved communications•Increasing customer engagement opportunities through •about their utilities Paying bills once a month is typically the only time customers think •ngagementeCustomer NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Overview-Prepaid Metering and energy usage updates more timely account balance Prepaid Metering will provide •usageto customers on their energy consistent and accurate data on a car, providing more be analogous to the gas gauge AMI metering information will •Prepaid Metering programBoard meeting to allow for a District code at April 4, 2018 Board approved changes to •NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Prepaid SmartHub portal•and text messagesUsage and financial emails •Daily usage graphs and data•access toPrepaid customers will have Daily energy usage graph Sample Tools–Prepaid Metering NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates Implementation Timeline–Prepaid Metering Launchprogram potential Earliest •Nov 2019customerswith select Beta test •Oct-Septemployeeswith Alpha test •Aug-Junetestingsetup, and design, Program •May-March NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates below 1990 levels by 2030Greenhouse Gas Emissions to 40% California Statewide goal of reducing Assembly Bill 32 (AB32) sets of •Assembly Bill 32-Electrification NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates District study will evaluate efficiency in Truckee•humidityhigher average temperatures and relative Past studies all based in milder climate zones with •water heatersand up to 4x more efficient than resistant electric 3x more efficient than gas -HPWH’s found to be 2•Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Evaluation Building-Electrification NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates Conservation Program Update and Rebates planned20+ public charging stations plus more •stations5 District owned community charging •Community charging stations•home (EV) charging station at their installation of a Level 2 Electric Vehicle receive a rebate of up to $500 for the Residential Electric customers may •EV charger rebate•Transportation –Electrification NEW INFORMATION Conservation Program Update and Rebates FISCAL IMPACT budget for the proposed conservation projectsSufficient funds exist in the Board approved FY19 Conservation •Total recommended rebates for FY19 are $100,000•Conservation Program Update and RebatesConservation Program Update and Rebates RECOMMENDATION Provide input and direction to staff on 2019 program design2.Truckeeand Town of Tahoe, -District, Contractors Association TruckeePark Recreation and Truckee Donner the total amount not to exceed $100,000 for a conservation rebates for Authorize the General Manager to approve 1.Conservation Program Update and RebatesConservation Program Update and Rebates