Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: March 3, 2026
TITLE: APPROVE A MORENO VALLEY UTILITY ENERGY
INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH ROSS STORES, INC. ,
FOR THE LIGHTING RETROFIT PROGRAM PROJECT
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) (DISTRICT 4)
TITLE SUMMARY: Approve The Moreno Valley Utili ty Energy Incentive Agreement Between The City Of Moreno Valley And Ross
Stores Inc ., Associated With The Business Rebate
Application For The Lighting Retrofit Program Project At The Moreno Valley Ross Distribution Center Lighting Project, Located At 17800 North Perris Boulevard
DISTRICT: District 4
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Moreno Valley Utility Energy Incentive Agreement Between the City of Moreno Valley and Ross Stores Inc., associated with the Business Rebate Application for the Lighting Retrofit Program project at the Moreno Valley Ross Distribution Center Lighting Project, located at 17800 North Perris Boulevard; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Energy Incentive Agreement in the amount of $204,711.19, with Ross Stores, Inc ., subject to approval of the City Attorney . The agreement is associated with a Business Rebate Application submitted on behalf of the Moreno Valley Ross Distribution Center for the Lighting Retrofit Program project and will be funded by the Public Purpose Fund (Fund 6012) in compliance with the Public Purpose Program.
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SUMMARY
This report seeks authorization to approve an Energy Incentive Agreemen t with Ross Stores, Inc. relating to a Business Rebate Application submitted for the Lighting Retrofit Program project at the Moreno Valley Ross Distribution Center, located at 17800 North Perris Boulevard. This rebate is part of the Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s (MVU) Energy Efficiency Reb ate Incentive Program , which aligns and is compliant with State of California Public Purpose Program mandates.
DISCUSSION
Public Purpose Programs cover both residential and commercial customers and offer a variety of program options to satisfy the needs of the MVU customer base. Programs fall under the following mandated categories: Low Income Assistance, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Resources, and Research Development.
In 1996, under AB 1890, California mandated investor -owned electric utilities to implement changes for public benefit programs to support energy efficiency, low-income assistance, and renewable energy. In 2004, AB 2021, further required electric utilities to identify all potentially achievable cost-effective energy savings and prioritize them before new energy procurement. This reconstruction also included publicly owned electric utilities to report energy savings with the California Energy Commission through SB 1037.
MVU has established and maintained Energy Efficiency Programs through its Public Purpose Programs Fund. Public Purpose Programs Funds were created to cover benefits for both residential and commercial customers.
A public purpose charge is assessed on each customer’s electric bill based upon consumed power. These funds collected support financial assistance programs available to low-income customers for bill assistance, and to support energy efficiency programs that encourage moderate to affluent residential and business customers to opt for more energy-efficient renewable options.
To qualify, c ustomers must meet all eligibility requirements and rules. Additionally, the applicant must be the customer of record (account holder), submit an application, and provide all required documentation. All applications are subject to inspection and/or verification. Upon approval, any determined credits and rebates will be issued to the account holder or property owner.
As the customer of record with MVU, Ross Stores, Inc. submitted a Business Rebate Application for a lighting retrofit project at the Moreno Valley Ross Distribution Center located at 17800 North Perris Boulevard. MVU conducted a thorough inspection of the existing fixtures and replacement fixtures by reviewing the specifications sheets and conducting a pre -inspection walkthrough to determine the accuracy of the submitted request.
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Previous Equipment
(manufacturer, model, number,
year, wattage, tons, HP, etc.
Annual operating hours)
New Equipment
(manufacturer, model, number,
year, wattage, tons, HP, etc.
Annual operating hours)
Demand
(kW)
Savings
Annual
(kWh)
Energy
Savings
20 - 4' 16-Lamp T5HO Flood. 20 - LL-SL1-LG-300WD-50K-F60- HV
12.48 109,325
892 - 4' 3-Lamp T8 Troffer (2x4) 2676 - 9.5T8/4F/840/HE/DIR 44.60 390,132 12 - 4' 4-Lamp T5HO High Bay 12 - AH10S-A2-15K-SM-50-80-FR- HV-CRM-PIR Sensor
1.53 19,200
1056 - 4' 6-Lamp T5HO High
Bay
1056 - AH10S-A2-15K-SM-50-80-
FR-HV-CRM-PIR Sensor
259.04 2,528,081
1331 - 4' 6-Lamp T5HO High
Bay
380 - AH10S-A2-40K-LG-50-80-
FR-HV-CRM-PIR Sensor
362.76 3,421,047
154 - 400W Metal Halide High
Bay
154 - Remove & Recycle. 69.76 611,115
280 - 225 Watt LED High Bays. 242 - Leaving 242 as is, removing & recycling 38 fixtures.
4.92 43,099
A tentative rebate amount was reached contingent upon the following:
A successful final inspection by MVU post construction to verify the replacement and installation of the fixtures as per the submitted plans. Approval of the permit by the City of Moreno Valley Building and Safety Division. A satisfactory inspection by the City of Moreno Valley Building and Safety Division. Approval by the Moreno Valley City Manager and City Council.
After a thorough walk-through inspection of the completed project, it has been determined that all requirements have been met for the program. MVU recommends approval of the agreement to distribute a rebate in the amount of $204,711.19 to Ross Stores, Inc., for completion of their lighting project at the Moreno Valley Ross Distribution Center.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve and authorize the recommendations as pres ented in this report. This alternative will allow the eligible MVU customer to receive energy-saving benefits and aligns with MVU’s target to reach its energy savings goals in compliance with State of California Public Purpose Program mandates . Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. This alternative will hi nder the eligible MVU customer from receiving energy -saving benefits, and may impair the Utility’s ability to reach its energy savings goals and comply with State of California Public Purpose Program mandates. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
MVU Public Purpose Programs were formally adopted by the City Council in January 2004 and are funded through the collection of state -mandated funds through the Public
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Purpose Program . Funding for the Moreno Valley Electric Utility’s (MVU) Energy Efficiency Rebate Incentive Program was approved in the FY 2025/26 Adopted Operating Budget and is in the Energy Efficiency account, 6012 -70-80-45511-710144. There is no impact to the general fund.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Tanya Dunlap Melissa Walker, P.E.
Electric Utility Program Coordinator Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By:
Jason Niccoli, P.E.
Electric Utility Division Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Mor eno Valley's future and potential ly help contribute to reduction of the stat e’s reliance on fossil-fueled generation.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_MVU_ROSS_STORES_INC_ENERGYREBATE.
docx
Attachment
s:
- Energy Incentive Agreement_Ross.doc
Final
Approval
Date:
Feb 25, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez