AGENDA ITEM NO. 12
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of July 23, 2024
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:
Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and CPA (Clean Power Alliance) for the Energized Communities Program for Building Electrification Assistance Program RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with CPA (Clean Power Alliance) for the Energized Communities Program for Building Electrification Assistance Program and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Energized Communities program through CPA will significantly benefit new developments such as the City Hall expansion project, the Senior Center and the City Yard. By providing up to $250,000 in funding for gas-to-electric alternatives, this program will enable these projects to incorporate modern, energy-efficient systems, enhancing their sustainability and reducing longterm operational costs.
Eligible expenses for project funding from CPA include the purchase of electric equipment and appliances to replace fossil fuel-fired equipment (such as furnaces, water heaters, pool heating, water pumps wastewater treatment, and kitchen appliances), electrical equipment for major renovations or new construction replacing fossil fuel-fired equipment, and energy management devices. Funding also covers warranties, service contracts, subscription fees for energy management software (subject to CPA approval), installation costs for electric equipment and energy management devices (including removal and disposal of existing equipment), and construction costs for electrical panel or energy infrastructure upgrades, including capping or demolishing existing natural gas supply lines.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This agreement is a result of the City working closely with utility providers to ensure services are maintained at a high standard. This is part of the City’s exploration of alternative distribution and technologies by incorporating modern, energy-efficient systems, improving reliability and reducing long-term operation costs. It will increase the quality of life in the City by enhancing environmental sustainability and ensures that improvements to infrastructure are kept apace o wear and tear as well as technological advances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Building Electrification Assistance Program Participation Agreement