HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: Ipecember 18, 2012
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City supporting participation in the South Bay
Energy Action Collaborative, funded through San Diego Gas & Electric and the California Public
Utilities Commission, to help promote energy efficiency opportunities at municipal facilities and in the
community.;
PREPARED BY: Raymond Pe'; / DEPARTMENT: Cpr■ 'evelopment
PHONE: 336-4421 APPROVED BY:
EXPLANATION:
The proposed South Bay Energy Action Collaborative (SoBEAC) is intended to leverage the subregion's
unique resources and relationships to promote energy efficiency in South Bay communities. It is a joint
effort between the Cities of Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, and Coronado, with funding
support through the City of Chula Vista and SANDAG's Local Government Partnerships with San Diego
Gas & Electric and the California Public Utilities Commission. The 2-year pilot program would enable
the City of National City to implement some of the energy efficiency opportunities outlined in the recent
"Energy Roadmap" created for the City by SANDAL.
There would be no financial cost commitment by the City to participate as a member agency in the
South Bay Energy Action Collaborative. The program would offer a menu of services and resources
from which the City could choose specific measures as it deems appropriate to implement energy and
conservation policies.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED: Finance
ACCOUNT NO. Not Applicable. APPROVED: MIS
The SoBEAC would be funded through the City of Chula Vista and SANDAG's Local Government
Partnerships with SDG&E and the PUC. There would be no cost to the City to participate..;
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 [Actions by Regulatory Agencies for
Protection of the Environment] of the CEQA Guidelines because the program will contribute to reducing
natural resource use and improving air quality. Therefore, no_further CEQA review is required.
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION: FINAL ADOPTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.,
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Background Report
2. SoBEAC Scope of Work
Attachment 1
BACKGROUND REPORT
Many communities across California and the nation have been working to increase their
energy efficiency as a means to reduce utility costs and improve local air quality. Since
2006, the California Public Utilities Commission and Investor -Owned Utilities (such as
San Diego Gas & Electric) have been directly assisting cities and counties with energy
efficiency efforts through their "Local Government Partnership" program. Local
Government Partnerships provide resources to jurisdictions to help integrate energy
efficiency into municipal policies and community programs. Local Government
Partnerships, similar to statewide energy efficiency education and rebate programs, are
funded through a Public Purpose Program charge on ratepayers' monthly energy bills.
Over the last 3 years, the City of National City has been working with the San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG) to develop an "Energy Roadmap." The
Roadmap identifies some initial opportunities that the City could pursue to further
promote energy efficiency at its municipal facilities and throughout the community. The
Energy Roadmap was presented to the City Council on December 18, 2012.
To build off of the Energy Roadmap, staff is proposing to participate in a new South Bay
Energy Action Collaborative (SoBEAC), a joint effort between the Cities of Chula Vista,
National City, Imperial Beach, and Coronado. The goal of the South Bay Energy Action
Collaborative is to empower participating jurisdictions to implement portions of their
Energy Roadmap (as each jurisdiction deems appropriate) and to leverage the
subregion's unique resources and relationships to more comprehensively promote
energy efficiency throughout South Bay communities. Some of the optional SoBEAC
resources include:
• Certification of municipal buildings through the ENERGY STAR program (if
eligible)
• Development of South Bay -specific information packets and brochures
highlighting general energy efficiency tips and available resources for
community members.
• Creation of a joint South County marketing campaign to facilitate local
businesses' participation in SDG&E no -cost Direct Install program.
• Compilation of books and other print materials for distribution through South
Bay libraries focused on energy efficiency and "green" living
• Training for municipal staff on emerging energy -related requirements for
community planning documents
The 2-year SoBEAC initiative would be fully funded through the City of Chula Vista's
Local Government Partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric and the California Public
Utilities Commission. In addition, SANDAG would provide additional technical and
programmatic support to ensure successful implementation. Finally, SoBEAC would
serve as a pilot program for utilizing regional collaborations to more broadly educate
communities about energy efficiency and to help inform future statewide energy
efficiency programming and related funding priorities.
Background Report Page 1
Attachment 2
SOUTH BAY ENERGY ACTION COLLABORATIVE
Scope of Work
PARTNERSHIP GOAL
The South Bay Energy Action Collaborative's (SoBEAC) goal is to leverage the
subregion's unique resources and relationships to promote energy efficiency at
participating jurisdictions' facilities and throughout South Bay communities. It is a
joint effort between the Cities of Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, and
Coronado, with funding support through the City of Chula Vista and SANDAG's Local
Government Partnerships with San Diego Gas & Electric and the California Public
Utilities Commission.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The following SoBEAC Scope of Work is specifically designed to build upon each
jurisdiction's SANDAG Energy Roadmap and to directly facilitate implementation of
energy efficiency upgrades, programs, and/or policies. While all the participating
South Bay jurisdictions generally support energy efficiency efforts, it is understood
that each jurisdiction will only pursue the specific SOW items that it feels are most
suitable for their communities:
I. Municipal Retrofits
SoBEAC will assist South Bay jurisdictions in managing energy consumption
and costs at their municipal facilities. Specific programs and services offered
will include:
A. ENERGY STAR Building Certification
- Review of facility energy benchmark information within EPA
Portfolio Manager for completeness and accuracy.
- Engineering review and submission of buildings' Statement of
Energy Performance Report, if eligible, to EPA for formal
ENERGY STAR certification.
Resources Available: Consultant & ENERGY STAR plaques
B. Energy Management Credentials
- Enrollment of municipal facility staff in Building Operator
Certification (Northwest Energy Efficiency Council) or Certified
Energy Manager (Association of Energy Engineers) training.
Resources Available: Training & testing fees
C. Building Retrofit Project Development
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Attachment 2
- Training session(s) for municipal capital project and finance
staff on energy efficiency upgrade steps & processes.
- Development of a contractor RFP for selected energy efficiency
upgrades, as prioritized by each jurisdiction.
- Completion of applicable SDG&E incentive, rebate, and On -Bill
Financing applications.
Resources Available: Peer -to -peer support
II. Energy Efficient Codes & Standards
SoBEAC will provide opportunities for South Bay jurisdictions to further
integrate energy efficiency into building and development processes. Specific
programs and services offered will include:
A. Sustainable Buildings Information & Kiosks
- Training session(s) for municipal building and planning staff
on energy efficiency and sustainable building opportunities
and rebate programs applicable to permit applicants and
developers.
- Development of kiosks and display racks for permit counter
areas to showcase available sustainable building resources.
Resources Available: Kiosks & peer -to -peer support
B. Green Building & Energy Plans Examiner Credentials
- Enrollment of municipal building and planning staff in Energy
Plans Examiner Certification (California Association of Building
Energy Consultants) and LEED Accreditation (US Green
Building Council) trainings.
Resources Available: Training & testing fees
C. General Plan & Housing Element Components
- Training session(s) for municipal planning staff on emerging
energy -related requirements for community planning
documents.
- Review of each jurisdiction's current General Plan and Housing
Element sections dealing with energy efficiency and
sustainable development.
- Creation of suggested energy -related language and topics
(menu style) for inclusion into community planning
documents.
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Resources Available: Consultant & peer -to -peer support
III. Community Outreach & Education
SoBEAC will help South Bay jurisdictions educate their local community
members on energy efficiency opportunities. Specific programs and services
offered will include:
A. Energy Efficiency Collateral & Community Outreach
- Development of South Bay -specific information packets and
brochures highlighting general energy efficiency tips and
available resources for community members.
- Creation of marketing collateral and give-aways for general
energy efficiency outreach and education efforts.
- Hosting outreach booths at community events to distribute
collateral and assist South Bay community members with
energy efficiency information.
Resources Available: Marketing materials & outreach staffing
B. Sustainable Energy Library Kits
- Compilation of books and other print materials for distribution
through South Bay libraries focused on energy efficiency and
"green" living.
- Development of public programming curriculum to support
sustainable energy resources.
- Signage for library interiors to market the available books and
print materials.
Resources Available: Books, signage, & peer -to -peer support
C. South County Green Business Support
- Training session(s) for municipal economic development staff
on integrating energy efficiency opportunities into outreach
efforts.
- Creation of a joint South County marketing campaign to
facilitate local businesses' participation in SDG&E no -cost
Direct Install and Summer Saver programs.
- Recognition of successful, participating businesses in each
jurisdiction through "SoBEAC Business Energy Leadership"
awards.
Resources Available: Marketing materials & peer -to -peer support
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