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City Council
February 8, 2022
ENERGY SAVINGS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
GAS COMPANY
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2 1. In 2012 RPU and SoCal Gas en tered into Inter-Utility Agreement to create the Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP)
No-cost energy and gas efficiency program for qualifying low-income customers
2. Cost-effective program to weatherize low-income homes A. Utilizing economies of scale
B. Combining interests with another ut ility service provider within the City
BACKGROUND
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3 3. Co-branded partnership to provid e the free direct-installation of:
a. Attic and wall insulation
b. Weather-stripping and caulking
c. Faucet aerators
d. Showerheads
e. LED lighting
f. Air-conditioning tune-ups
g. Energy Star-rated refrigerators
BACKGROUND
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4 1. Assist in offsetting rate increase:
a. Enhanced efficiency measures
1. Electronically commutated motors (ECM) HVAC Motors
2. Smart Programmable Thermostats
3. Computer Smart Power Strips
b. Increased community outreach and marketing
2. Significant participation increase*
DISCUSSION
*Program has been on hold since
March 2020 due to COVID-19
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5 Strategic Priority No. 4 - Environmental Stewardship.
Goal No. 4.4 - Implement measures and educate the
community to responsibly manage goods, products and
services throughout their life to achieve waste reduction.
Cross-Cutting Threads
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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6 That the City Council:
1. Approve the Amended and Restated Program Order of
the Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Program Order with Southern California Gas Company
including the ability to make any minor, non-substantiative changes without exceeding the approved program
budget.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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