HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Modifications to the Smart Energy Rebate Program RESOLUTION NO. 20-247
RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO
THE SMART ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City's Smart Energy program is an energy-efficiency program designed to
reduce electric demand and consumption, keep electric rates low, and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions; and,
WHEREAS, programs like Smart Energy should be periodically adjusted as the available
technology and markets for energy-efficient technology change; and,
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the current incentives and have developed the following
proposed changes:
- Increase Occupancy Sensor rebate amount and add Daylight Sensors to $10-
20/controller.
- Increase minimum efficiency for Air Conditioner rebate to 16 SEER.
- Create a rebate for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment.
- Create a rebate for Drain Water Heat Recovery System.
- Retire the LED Rebate Program.
WHEREAS,the proposed changes to the Smart Energy Rebate program are generally within
the range of rebates offered by neighboring utilities; and,
WHEREAS,on April 27,2020,the Electric Utilities Operations Review and Advisory Board
(EUROAB)discussed the proposed changes to the Smart Energy Rebate Program and recommended
that the City Council proceed with adopting them.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the aforementioned modifications to the Smart Energy Rebate Program, as proposed by City staff are
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12'day of May, 2020.
Dian-FTC Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t' day of May, 2020.