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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2024-48 - Energy Efficiency and ConservationORDINANCE NO. 2 d24 -qi? AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 13.04.084 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown currently operates energy efficiency and energy conservation programs to benefit utility customers; and WHEREAS, under Section 39.9051 of the Texas Utilities Code, the State of Texas encourages municipally owned utilities to promote energy efficiency, administer energy savings incentive programs, and provide incentives sufficient for municipally owned utilities to acquire additional cost- effective energy efficiency; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 39.9051, the City must report to the State Energy Conservation Office information regarding the combined effects of the City's energy efficiency activities from the previous calendar year, including the utility's annual goals, programs enacted to achieve those goals, and any achieved energy demand or savings goals; and WHEREAS, the City has created energy efficiency and conservation programs that that encourage residential and commercial customers to reduce energy consumption and conserve energy; and WHEREAS, the programs implement demand -side management programs that provide customers with tools and incentives to reduce their energy consumption and offer financial assistance to encourage customers to invest in energy -saving upgrades; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to modify the energy efficiency and energy conservation fee, as set out herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. Section 3. Section 13.04.084 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as shown in Exhibit A. -LVZLA -y$ opt 11,0 l tb 7-Lk Section 4. All ordinances or resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other ordinances or resolutions of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance, or application thereof, to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect on October 1, 2024 in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Georgetown. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 27th of August, 2024. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the loth of September, 2024. ATTEST: Robyn De smore, ity Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: kye asson, City Attorney ,zPvq - 49 1 *14 111 1.11 W.1 Sec. 13.04.084. Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation fee. A. Applicability. This monthly fee will be charged to all electric meters for all rate classes. B. Monthly Rate. Rate Class Fee $1.00 Residential Net Energy Metering — Residential $1.00 Small General $1.00 Net Energy Metering — Small General School Municipal Water and Wastewater Pumping Municipal $1.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Large General $10.00 Commercial & Industrial $15.00 Large Commercial & Industrial $25.00 Very Large Commercial & Industrial $25.00 C. Sales Taxes. Sales taxes, where applicable, will be charged to the consumer in addition to the above fee. D. Use of Funds. Funds collected, including all funds previously collected pursuant to this Section, will be deposited in a special revenue fund, with use limited to energy efficiency and conservation program costs, activities, and financial incentives, including but not limited to the following: Program Design and Administration Costs: a) Staffing and Administrative Costs: Salaries and benefits for program managers, coordinators, analysts, and administrative support personnel, along with the associated administrative costs to support such personnel. b) Consulting Fees: Costs for hiring external consultants or firms to assist with program design, evaluation, and implementation. 2. Incentives and Rebates: a) Direct Incentives: Payments or rebates provided to consumers, businesses, or utilities for adopting certain energy -efficient technologies or practices. b) Equipment: Costs for purchasing and dispersing certain energy -efficient appliances to certain customers. 3. Marketing and Outreach Costs: a) Public Awareness Campaigns: Costs associated with advertising, media outreach, and educational materials to promote energy efficiency among consumers and businesses. b) Workshops and Training: Expenses related to organizing workshops, seminars, and training sessions for stakeholders related to energy -saving practices. 4. Evaluation and Measurement Costs: a) Impact Evaluation: Costs associated with conducting studies or evaluations to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of energy efficiency programs. b) Data Collection: Expenses for collecting and analyzing data related to energy consumption, savings, and program participation. 5. Regulatory and Compliance Costs: Fees or costs associated with regulatory filings, compliance reporting, and meeting regulatory requirements set by state or local authorities. Long -Term Maintenance and Monitoring Costs: Costs associated with ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and evaluation of installed energy -efficient measures or technologies.