TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Maxine Whattam
425-556-2310
Parks
Carrie Hite
425-556-2326
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Program Manager
Parks
Lee Ann Skipton
Facilities Manager
TITLE:
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Puget Sound Energy Commercial Strategic Energy Management Program Grant Agreement
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommend entering into a grant agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to participate in the Commercial Strategic Energy Management Program (Energy Management Program). This three-year program provides financial incentives, data, and training to support the reduction in electricity and natural gas consumption in City facilities through behavior changes, occupant engagement, operational improvements, facility maintenance, and benchmarking.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Facilities Strategic Management Plan, Community Strategic Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
Approve this item be added to the consent agenda at the November 17, 2020, Council Business Meeting
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Participation in the PSE Energy Management Program will provide data, training, and incentives to further support more energy efficient City facilities. Should the City achieve energy savings targets established by PSE, Redmond will receive additional financial incentives.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Participation in PSE's Energy Management Program will rely on staff time and projects already budgeted through the CIP budget. PSE grant funds are disbursed on a performance...
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