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ENERGY SAVINGS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM - ESAP
City Council
December 12, 2023
Customer Engagement
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2 1. In 2012 RPU and SoCal Gas entered into Inter-Utility Agreement to create the Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP)
2. In 2022 the Inter-Utility Agreem ent between RPU and SoCal Gas for Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP) was amended and restated, the current term expires December 31, 2023
3. Cost-effective program to provide energy efficiency measures for low-income homeowners and renters
A. Wide range of measures
B. Qualification 250% of Federal Po verty Guidelines (since May 2022)
BACKGROUND
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3 Co-branded partnership to provide free direct-installation of a range of measures including:
- LED lighting
- Nightlights
- Refrigerators
- A/C tune-ups
- Duct sealing and testing
- HVAC fan control switches & motors
- Ceiling insulation
- Occupancy sensors
- Smart thermostats
- Computer smart power strips
DISCUSSION
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4 1. Two additional new program enhancement measures:
A. Whole house fan 2500 CFM (cubic feet)
B. Whole house fan 3300 CFM
2. Program participation
* FY 21/22 - program was only available for 4 months due to Covid restrictions and contract expiration
DISCUSSION
FY 22/23 FY 21/22* FY 19/20 Program Details
709 470 1,286 Homes Served
884,862 642,570 2,120,768 kWh Saved
$443,591 $313,942 $591,162 Program Cost (RPU)
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5 Strategic Priority 4 – Environmental Stewardship
Program deliverables will focus on helping customers maximize energy efficiency practices and support the Priority goals of championing proactive and equitable climate solutions based in science to ensure clean air, safe water, a vibrant natural world and a resilient green new economy for current and future generations
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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6 That City Council:
1. Approve the ESAP Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute the Master Inter-Utility Agreement with
Southern California Gas Company including the ability
to make any minor, non-substantiative changes.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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