HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 29-10 ABAG Lead App EnergyRESOLUTION NO. 29 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS TO ACT AS LEAD
APPLICANT FOR A STATE ENERGY PROGRAM GRANT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RETROFIT PROGRAM (SEP 2) ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
DUBLIN
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that it is in the interest of the local, regional,
state, and federal agencies to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce fossil fuel
emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has committed to the Alameda County Climate Protection
Project and embarked on an ongoing, coordinated effort to reduce the emissions that cause
global warming, improve air quality, reduce waste, cut energy use and save money; and
WHEREAS, State Energy Program (SEP) funds are available through the California
Energy Commission's SEP Funding Opportunities for grants to eligible local governments for
cost-effective energy efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS, the SEP allows for public agencies or non-profit entities to apply for funds on
behalf of eligible local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is eligible for SEP funding under the California Energy
Commission's SEP Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has collaborated with the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) to submit a regional application to implement the energy efficiency
projects described in Exhibit A for the purpose of qualifying for SEP funds from the California
Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has considered the application of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of the energy efficiency projects described in
Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council of the City of Dublin finds that the approval
of the energy efficiency projects described in Exhibit A is a "project" under CEQA that is exempt
under California Code of Regulations, Title 21, sections 15301 (repairs and minor alterations to
existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities),
15306 (information collection), 15308 (actions to protect the environment), 15309 (inspections),
and 15322 (training programs) because the project would develop standards for resource
conserving and energy saving retrofits of existing structures in conformance with existing
building codes; train contractors, homeowners and other building professionals; encourage
participation in the green retrofit program; provide rebates for tested and certified retrofit
projects; and monitor and evaluate environmental performance of projects; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if recommended for funding by the California Energy
Commission, the City of Dublin authorizes ABAG to accept a grant award on its behalf and to
enter into all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments thereto, on its behalf to
implement and carry out the projects described in Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Dublin recognizes StopWaste.Org as the
lead local implementer for the projects described in Exhibit A for all of the local governments in
Alameda County, and that ABAG, as the fiscal agent, will disburse the funds to StopWaste.Org
to implement and carry out the projects described in Exhibit A.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 2010, by the following
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City Clerk
Mayor
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Exhibit A
Retrofit Bay Area
Summary of proposal submitted to the California Energy Commission on December 21, 2009 (SEP2)
Description of Proposed Program
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is collaborating with the Bay Area's eight counties to
establish a comprehensive residential single-family and multifamily building retrofit program (Retrofit
Bay Area) that leverages regional cooperation and funding while enabling autonomy at the local level.
The proposed ABAG program aligns with local, regional and national goals of promoting economic
vitality through an increase in green jobs, reducing U.S. oil dependency through increases in energy
efficiency and deployment of renewable energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
On behalf of 109 local governments, ABAG has submitted a proposal to the California Energy
Commission's State Energy Program (SEP) to request $10.75 million in American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Energy. This grant
program, known informally as SEP 2 to distinguish it from three other elements of California's SEP
program, runs from February 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. The ARRA/SEP 2 grant funds would be used by
ABAG program participants to carry out local and Bay Area-wide consumer outreach and education
campaigns and workforce development activities that will accelerate demand for home energy retrofits
and expand the regional building industry's capacity to deliver high quality, cost-effective retrofit
services. The program has a goal of retrofitting 15,000 single-family homes and 2,000 multifamily units
in the region, and creating 1, 739 jobs.
Retrofit eay Area will complement existing and planned local retrofit activities, including the Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing districts that enable homeowners to finance energy efficiency
retrofits and renewable energy improvements through assessments paid via their property taxes. This
ABAG program will leverage and complement other local, regional and federal funding sources for
energy retrofits, including anticipated grant funds from the State Energy Program's Municipal Financing
Program (known as SEP 1) and the federal Retrofit Ramp-Up program.
Program Participants and Roies
Participant Role
Association of Bay Area Governments Lead, fiscal agent and contract administrator
Alameda County (StopWaste.Org)snd Sonoma Regional tasks and local retrofit program
County (Sonoma County Transportation Authority) implementation
Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Local retrofit program implementation
Santa Clara and Solano Counties
Bevilacqua Knight, Inc., Build It Green and Regional and local implementation assistance,
California Building Performance Contractors Assn. quality assurance and reporting
StopWaste.Org Role
Retrofit BayArea allocates $2,831,786 to StopWaste.Org to manage specific loca{ and regional tasks
through StopWaste.Org's Green Packages program. Green Packages, a green retrofit program for
existing buildings and landscapes in Alameda County, is supported by Alameda County and all 14 of its
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cities. Green Packages consists of a set of verifiable standards and specifications to be used for financing
and conducting energy efficiency retrofit projects. These standards will be supported with professional
training of retrofit contractors, quality assurance mechanisms, systems for tracking and evaluating
results, and a comprehensive consumer outreach campaign.
Local jurisdictions in Alameda County have already committed to funding the core Green Packages tasks.
The table below lists additional Green Packages tasks that StopWaste.Org anticipates will be funded
through the ARRA/SEP 2 grant program.
Green Packages ARRA/SEI
Program Local
Elements
Standards & $85,186
Resources
~ 2 Grant Funds
Regional StopWaste.Org
Task Details
Integrate Green Packages into PACE districts,
coordinate funding sources and city programs,
establish countywide bulk purchasing program
$127,400 Develop multifamily Green Packages, establish
regional bulk purchasing program
Capacity Building $555,056 Offer additional orientation workshops for
& Green Jobs contractors and building inspectors, conduct gap
analysis and develop workforce training plan, update
single-family training curriculum, launch contractor
program and conduct outreach, sponsor trainings in
county, provide rebates for Building Performance
Institute certification, provide training scholarships
for residents of economically disadvantaged areas.
$306,550 Develop multifamily curriculum and training for
contractors, develop real estate training and advocacy
program, develop multifamily asset manager tools
Marketing & $1,080,000 Implement countywide media campaign and social
Outreach marketing/community-based outreach strategies,
develop retailer channel for delivering energy
retrofits, offer homeowner do-it-yourself package,
-- conduct multifamily property owner outreach
$398,560 Conduct regional market surveys and focus groups,
create templates for local media campaigns, conduct
and monitor regional media relations/PR, develop
retailer channel for delivering retrofits
Quantification & $68,644 Provide accountability and progress reports to
Accountability funders
$210,390 Integrate projects into GreenPoint Rated tracking
system and climate calculator, develop multifamily
quality assurance plan and verification procedures
Funds Requested $1,788,866 $1,042,900 Total: $2,831,786