2. (1/28) Approve issuance of a rebate to NRE Edge LLC, for performing energy efficiency improvements at The Edge Apartments located at 1515 Wickersham Lane, in an amount not to exceed $83,870 (District 3). 3. (1/28) Approve issuance of a rebate to NRE Zone LLC, for performing energy efficiency improvements at The Zone Apartments located at 4700 East Riverside Drive, in an amount not to exceed $72,945 (District 3). 4. (1/28) Approve issuance of a rebate to Riverside Resources for the installation of energy efficiency measures at its office building located at 10901 Stonelake Blvd., in an amount not to exceed $60,566. (District 9) 5. (1/28) Authorize negotiation and execution of contracts with qualifying vendors for enrollment of and continued access to thermostats participating in Austin Energy’s Power Partner Thermostat Program, in a combined total amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over the two-year contract terms. 6. (2/4) Approve ratification of a contract with ABB, Inc. for the purchase and installation of human machine interface displays and power supply units to replace defective units at Austin Energy’s Fiesta Substation in an amount not to exceed $86,765. 7. (1/28) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract with GE GRID SOLUTIONS, LLC to provide continued maintenance and support of GE Smallworld Electric Office software to add five one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $380,000 per extension option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,904,061. 9. (2/4) Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with TECHLINE INC. to provide decorative luminaires, street lights and poles in an amount not to exceed $731,502, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $243,834 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,463,004.
BRIEFINGS Briefing regarding cost of service/rate review procedures and rate design recommendations.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS Discussion and possible action regarding cost of service/rate review procedures and rate design recommendations. (Osborne, Hadden)
13. Discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, including the 600 MW solar RFP. 15. Discussion regarding Austin Energy Third and Fourth-Quarter Reports. (Osborne, Hadden) 16. Discussion and possible action regarding Navigant Consulting’s report. (Osborne, Hadden) 17. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin Energy Performance Review. (Osborne, Hadden)
OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations included in the Low Income Consumer Advisory Task Force Report and Minority Report, with emphasis on recommendations not supported by Austin Energy, and/or recommendations about which there was not consensus among Task Force members, per Resolution No. 20151210-029.
Jan 25, 2016 Electric Utility Commission
2. (1/28) Approve issuance of a rebate to NRE Edge LLC, for performing energy efficiency improvements at The Edge Apartments located at 1515 Wickersham Lane, in an amount not to exceed $83,870 (District 3). 3. (1/28) Approve issuance of a rebate to NRE Zone LLC, for performing energy efficiency improvements at The Zone Apartments located at 4700 East Riverside Drive, in an amount not to exceed $72,945 (District 3). 4. (1/28) Approve issuance of a rebate to Riverside Resources for the installation of energy efficiency measures at its office building located at 10901 Stonelake Blvd., in an amount not to exceed $60,566. (District 9) 5. (1/28) Authorize negotiation and execution of contracts with qualifying vendors for enrollment of and continued access to thermostats participating in Austin Energy’s Power Partner Thermostat Program, in a combined total amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over the two-year contract terms. 6. (2/4) Approve ratification of a contract with ABB, Inc. for the purchase and installation of human machine interface displays and power supply units to replace defective units at Austin Energy’s Fiesta Substation in an amount not to exceed $86,765. 7. (1/28) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the contract with GE GRID SOLUTIONS, LLC to provide continued maintenance and support of GE Smallworld Electric Office software to add five one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $380,000 per extension option, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,904,061. 9. (2/4) Authorize award and execution of a 36-month contract with TECHLINE INC. to provide decorative luminaires, street lights and poles in an amount not to exceed $731,502, with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $243,834 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,463,004.
BRIEFINGS Briefing regarding cost of service/rate review procedures and rate design recommendations.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS Discussion and possible action regarding cost of service/rate review procedures and rate design recommendations. (Osborne, Hadden)
13. Discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, including the 600 MW solar RFP. 15. Discussion regarding Austin Energy Third and Fourth-Quarter Reports. (Osborne, Hadden) 16. Discussion and possible action regarding Navigant Consulting’s report. (Osborne, Hadden) 17. Discussion and possible action regarding Austin Energy Performance Review. (Osborne, Hadden)
OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations included in the Low Income Consumer Advisory Task Force Report and Minority Report, with emphasis on recommendations not supported by Austin Energy, and/or recommendations about which there was not consensus among Task Force members, per Resolution No. 20151210-029.