1 RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, REALLOCATING $3,394,937 IN REMAINING PUBLIC BENEFITS
CHARGE (PBC) FUNDS, PLUS ALL ADDITIONAL UNSPENT PBC REVENUES COLLECTED THEREFROM THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2024, TO THE “HOME ENERGY AND WATER SAVINGS REBATE PROGRAM” TO FUND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENTS
WHEREAS, Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (GMC) Section 13.44.425, in accordance with State of California mandates, authorizes Glendale Water and Power Department (GWP) to apply a public benefits charge (PBC) to its customers’ electric charges, the funds from which must be used for: 1) cost-effective demand side management (DSM) services to promote energy efficiency and energy conservation; 2) new investment in renewable energy resources and technologies; 3) research, development and demonstration programs; and 4) services provided for low-income electricity customers, including but not limited to, targeted energy efficiency service and rate discounts; and
WHEREAS, Glendale Water and Power Department (GWP), in response to SB- 1890 has implemented a PBC since January 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS, in February 2008, GWP raised its PBC from 2.85% to 3.6% of annual electric revenues in response to Senate Bill 1 (SB-1), which mandated new solar programs and set statewide expenditure requirements for such programs requiring municipal utilities to offer incentives to all customer classes starting January 1, 2008 and to meet certain California Energy Commission guidelines starting January 1, 2009; and WHEREAS, the SB-1 portion of the PBC was to be implemented by municipal utilities for a period of ten years at which time the PBC rate containing the SB-1 portion would default back to the state mandated rate of 2.85%; and WHEREAS, the PBC rate was not defaulted back to 2.85% in 2018 resulting in over-collection of PBC funds in the amount of approximately $9.2 million between Fiscal Years 2018-2019 and Fiscal Years 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS, GWP expended a total of $21.1 million on solar initiatives and programs from 2008 through 2024, of which $5.8 million was out of the over-collected funds, which leaves an overcollection of $3.4 million in PBC rates; and WHEREAS, the Report dated October 1, 2024 by the Interim General Manager of GWP recommends that the remaining $3,394,937 in over-collected PBC funds, plus any additional revenue therefrom through November 6, 2024, be allocated towards energy efficiency enhancements to the existing “Home Energy and Water Saving Rebates Program” to accelerate the deployment of energy efficient appliances, which will provide ongoing energy savings, bill reductions, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions air conditioning loads significantly contribute to GWP’s peak load during the summer, and efficient air conditioners will achieve peak-load reductions. Finally, the structure of the $400 portable and room air conditioning rebates pay for almost 100% of 2 the units (maximum of two per household), which will help low-income and multi-family customers participate in the above benefits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
Section 1. The recitals above are incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of the findings in support of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council hereby reallocates the remaining $3,394,937 in over-collected PBC rates, plus any additional revenue therefrom through November 6, 2024, to enhance the existing “Home Energy and Water Saving Rebates Program,” with the following rebate modifications:
•ENERGY STAR® Refrigerator/Freezer: Increase rebate from $80 (inside Glendale)/$60 (outside Glendale) to $200, regardless of purchase location •ENERGY STAR® Room or Portable Air Conditioner: Increase rebate from $60 (inside Glendale)/$50 (outside Glendale) to $400 per unit, regardless of purchase location with total not to exceed $800.
•ENERGY STAR® Central Air or Mini-Split Air Conditioner/Heat Pump: Increase rebate from $250/Ton (inside Glendale)/$230/Ton (outside Glendale) to $500/Ton, regardless of purchase location with total not to exceed $2,500. •ENERGY STAR® Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters: Increase rebate from $525 (inside Glendale)/$500 (outside Glendale) to $1000, regardless of purchase location
•ENERGY STAR® Ceiling Fans: Increase rebate from $30 (inside Glendale)/$25 (outside Glendale) to $100 regardless of purchase location •Electric Range, Range/Oven Combo, or Wall Oven: Increase rebate from $220 (inside Glendale)/$200 (outside Glendale) to $400, regardless of purchase location.
Section 3. The above adjusted rebates shall remain in effect until the over-collected funds are exhausted, at which time the original rebate amounts will be re-established.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this ___ day of _________, 2024.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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I, Suzie Abajian, PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _______________ was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of ______________________, 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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City Clerk