HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing City staff to partner with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Pay As You Save (PAYS) feasibility studyRESOLUTION NO. 25-225
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PARTNER WITH THE IOWA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO COMPLETE
A PAY AS YOU SAVE (PAYS) FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently approached
staff, seeking support for the development of PAYS in Iowa. IEDA proposed a PAYS feasibility
study for Ames Electric Services, conducted in partnership with the Energy Efficiency Institute
(EEI); and,
WHEREAS, EEI invented PAYS and is among the foremost experts on the model. The
City's commitment includes staff time to form a working group that would meet regularly
throughout the project. The working group’s purpose is to provide necessary information, review
findings, and decide on key program components; and,
WHEREAS, conducting the feasibility study does not commit the City to implementing a
PAYS program. If the study results are favorable, staff will return to the City Council for further
guidance on implementing PAYS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorizing City staff to partner with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete
a PAYS feasibility study is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of May, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Corrieri
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 May, 2025.