Equitable Building
Decarbonization Plan
City Council
January 17, 2023
Equitable Building Decarbonization Plan
Transportatio
n
70%
Other
3%
Building
Energy
27%
Decarbonization Pathway
3 Decarbonize
Electric Grid
Energy
Efficiency
Electrify
Buildings
Opportunities
• Improved health and safety
• Reduced emissions and air pollution
• Lower energy bills
• Build in energy resilience with solar + batteries
• Related upgrades for safe, green and healthy buildings • Mold, asbestos, lead paint removal
• Seismic and flood retrofits
• Solar and battery storage
• EV charging
• Good paying jobs
4 Equity Principles
Everyone, especially low to moderate income households, should be able to affordably switch to modern electric equipment, reducing their energy burden.
Ensure building decarbonization policies and programs do not have disproportionate impacts on low income households and communities of color.
Electrification policy should also support healthy, safe, affordable housing and quality, good payingjobs.
The electrification process should be as simple and seamless as possible. We should act ambitiously and expeditiously while being also realistic about the challenges we face in transitioning Alameda’s buildings.
Elements and Phases of the
Plan
Education &
Outreach
Policies &
Programs
Financing &
Funding
Alameda
Municipal
Power
Outreach Process
• Educational Information
• Electrification Workshop
Series
• Alameda + Old Town
Oakland Farmers Market
• Interactive Poster at Library
• Electrification Survey
• Emails, social media
• Public Review period
• Planning Board and Public
Utilities Board review
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Planning Board and Public Utility Board
Feedback
• Support for addressing climate change
• Support for concept of building decarbonization and investing in AMP • Concerned about cost of implementation
• Strengthen equity principles and make sure implementation provides benefit for vulnerable populations, communities of color, renters and small landlords • Need for additional guidance and information to support voluntary adoption 8 Opportunities for outreach and education
• Decarbonization social marketing campaign
• Targeted educational material (flyers, handouts, newsletters, bill inserts) • Materials to help residents understand variety of programs and braid them together for maximum impact.
• Webinars and workshops – Electrification 101, induction cooking • Pilot and case studies to demonstrate decarbonization process and better quantify real world benefits
• Electrification Expo
• Targeted stakeholdermeetings
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Existing Programs
Provider Appliance Key features
AMP Heat Pump Water
Heater
$1,500 rebate for Energy Start certified heat pump water heater; $4,000 for central heat pump water heater on a commercial account
AMP Central HVAC
Heat Pump
$1,500 rebate to switch gas central HVAC unit to electric heat pump HVAC AMP Electric Dryer $100 rebate per Energy Star unit
AMP Electric Panel
Upgrade
$2,500 to upgrade to 200Amp panel and switch at least one appliance from gas to electric
BayREN Insulation and
Ductwork
$100 - $1,000 rebate to seal air leaks, add insulation and repair ductwork to improve home’s energy efficiency
BayREN
BAMBE
Energy and
Water Efficiency
Cash back and consulting for multi-family property owners 11 Existing Programs
Provider Appliance Key features
AMP EAP+ Energy
Efficiency
Free direct-install energy efficient equipment and services for income qualified households.
Low Income Home
Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP)
Energy
Efficiency
Bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization and energy-related home repairs for low income households
Weatherization
Assistance
Program (WAP)
Energy
Efficiency
Support low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes
California Self-
Generation
Incentive Program
(SGIP)
Heat Pump
Water
Heater
• 15-20% rebate for battery storage systems (residential and commercial) • Heat pump water heater incentive anticipated 2023 – up to $4,885 for low-income customers and $3,800 for other customers
• Additional $1,500 for systems using “low global warming potential” refrigerants
12 Inflation Reduction Act - Anticipated
Program Key Features When
Available
HOMES Rebate
• Max rebate for <80% AMI
$2,000 to $8,000 – capped at 50% project cost
Rebate based on percentage energy savings
Rebate is increased for measured energy savings
Expected
mid-2023
High-Efficiency Electric Home
Rebate Program (HERA)
• Up to 100% of project cost
for <80% AMI
• Up to 50% of project cost
for 80% to 150% AMI
Up front rebates (up to $14,000 total)
• $1,750 – Heat pump water heater
• $8,000 – Heat pump HVAC
• $4,000 – Electric panel
• $840 – Electric stove, dryer
• $2,500 – Electric wiring
• $1,600 - Weatherization
Expected
mid-2023
Tax Credits 30% on PV and battery storage (available now) $600 – electric panel
$2,000 – Heat pump water heater
$1,200 - Weatherization
2023
Recommendation
Recommend Council Adoption of the Equitable Building
Decarbonization Plan
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