HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving changes to Smart Energy Rebate Program RESOLUTION NO. 22-620
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO SMART ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,Ames Electric Services has offered a broad range of energy efficiency rebates
since 2008. This program is popular with customers and helps reduce the utility's peak energy
demand. These changes were presented to the Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory
Board (EUORAB) at their October meeting and were approved for consideration by the City
Council; and,
WHEREAS, one of the six big moves identified as part of the Climate Action Plan process
is Building Retrofits,with a goal of adding air-source heat pumps and replacing hot water heating
systems with electric to all buildings by 2040. Additionally, the big move of Net-Zero New
Construction includes a goal to have all buildings constructed in 2026 and later to be net-zero
ready and that by 2030 all buildings will meet passive house standards. The following updates
align the Smart Energy Program with the Climate Action Plan goals by encouraging adoption of
heating, cooling, water heating and transportation options that can be powered by increasingly
clean, renewable electricity: 1) Add Energy Star freezers, induction stoves, and electric lawn
mowers to appliance rebates; 2) Increase air-source heat pump rebate; 3) Increase geothermal
rebate; 4)Increase electric vehicle(EV)charger rebate; and, 5)New criteria and rebate amount for
Net-Zero Ready New Home Rebate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the changes to Smart Energy Rebate Program are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of December, 2022.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of December, 2022.