HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 2009 Conservation Programs Agenda Item # 10
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ublic Utility District
WORKSHOP
To: Board of Directors
From: Steven Poncelet
Date: June 03, 2009
Subject: Review of FY09 Conservation Programs
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This workshop item is before the Board to provide a mid-year update on the status of
the FY09 Conservation Department programs.
2. HISTORY
The District has been investing in new conservation programs and capacity. This
included the creation of the Conservation Department and the addition of new staff.
The approved FY09 budget included funding for existing programs as well as for new
energy and water conservation programs. Staff has been working on continuing to
optimize our existing programs and develop and bring to our customers the new
programs.
3. NEW INFORMATION
FY09 year-to-date performance of the existing Conservation Department programs is
on schedule and the mid-year results will be presented to the Board at the meeting.
New energy conservation programs that have been developed and are being
implemented include: Keep Your Cool, Residential Green Partners, Portable/Take
Home Energy Meter Loan Program, and the LED MR-16 Business Lighting Pilot. The
Home & Business Electronics Education Program, LED Exit Sign Program, Energy
Saving Program (ESP), and the Power of Conservation Website/Green Challenge
Program are in development.
New water conservation programs that have been developed and are being
implemented include the Smart Water Controller Program and the Green Partners
Water Program. The TDPUD Water-Wise Demonstration Garden, Web-Based Water-
Wise Garden Resource, and Water-Efficient Toilet Program are in development.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this workshop item.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Receive this report and provide comments.
even Poncelet Michael D. Holley
Public Information & Conservation Manager General Manager