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Home My WebLink AboutRES NO 100-91RESOLUTION NO. 1 0 0 - 9 1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN ITS ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Senate Bill 880 has provided funds to the California Energy Commission (hereinafter, "CEC") for energy support to local governments through the Energy Partnership Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield qualifies participate in the CEC's Energy Partnership Program; and to WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that assistance will allow better use of limited staff resources and expertise to deal with energy matters. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: The Public Works director is hereby authorized and directed to file an application with the California Energy Commission for participation in its Energy Partnership Program. .......... O00 .......... - i - I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on 3UN 1 9 199~ , by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS. EOWARDS,,/)eM.(~F~D. SMITH, BRUNN[ PETERSON, McDERMOTT. SALVAGGIO NOES; COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS; ABSTAIN: COUNCiLMEMBERS APPROVED ~UN 1 9 ~991 MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form: CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield LCM/meg CEC.R-3 5/24/91 - 2 - I I I · IIII C I I Program SEPTEMBER 1988 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION Who qualifies? Any city, county, or regional planning agency in California is eligible to participate. MEMO- On-going program, until funds spent. When will assistance be available? Assistance is available now. The program began on July- 15, 1988. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first- served basis through December 31, 1988, or until all allocated funds are spent. Program funds are limited, so apply now. HOW will my application be evaluated? Evaluation will be based on information contained in the application and follow-up contacts using the following criteria: Need The applicant has limited expertise or confronted barriers which require specialized assistance. Compliance Energy options recommended must comply with current federal, state and local regulations. Feasibility Project should show proven technical and sound economic factors. Matching Contribution Demonstrated ability and commitment of the local jurisdiction to provide 25 percent of the cost of carrying out the requested activity. Local government in-kind services may be counted when assessing the required matching contribution to the project. No cash match Is required. Application ~'~ -,~ How do I apply? The CEC requires the following: Application The enclosed application asks basic questions to identify the type of assistance needed. f'"~A res Governing Body Resolution olution from your governing body authorizing you to ~,,,~pply to the Energy Partnership Program. Supplemental Information Copies of any completed studies, reports, and energy audits relevant to the proposed project. Where do I submit my application? Send your completed ao~lication. oovernina body resolutior' and any $uoolemental information to; California Energy Commission Energy Partnership Program Local Assistance Office 1516 Ninth Street, MS 26 Sacrament(~, CA 95814 If you need more information about the Energy Partnership Program, please contact the California Energy Commission, Local Assistance Office, at (916) 324-3338. ]n September 1986, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law, SB 880, authored by Senator Leroy Greene. SB 880 provided funds to the Energy Commission to carry out a variety of energy assistance programs for local governments. Some of the funds were assigned for energy support to local governments through the CEC's Energy Partnership Program. Many local governments are faced with rising energy costs. These costs can be reduced. However, funding to hire specialists to find ways to cut energy costs may not be available. The California Energy Commission (CEC) can provide these specialists through the Energy Partnership Program. F lrl FII-I Who has used the Program? In the first year of the Energy Partnership Program, 120 applicants received assistance ranging from simple one-day site analyses to more complex energy generation project analyses. Most applicants received assistance with: Energy Conservation including energy audits, HVAC analysis, and energy management plans. Alternative Project Generation Analysis including project evaluation, financial and regulatory assistance with small natural gas cogeneration and renewable resource projects. HOW does a local government benefit? Specialized Expertise: Local governments receive assistance from a consultant who can address your specific project issues. On Site Consultation: Consultants visit the project site and work with local government staff. Reduced Administrative Work: The CEC handles most of the administrative work including contractor selection. The local government only has to fill out the application and provide the requested material. Staff Training: With the Program's help, local government staff can develop or enhance energy knowledge and skills. HOW does the Program work? The program provides local governments with consultants who are experts in assessing ways to reduce energy costs. What assistance Is available? A full range of technical assistance is available. Engineering, financial, ar~l legal experts can provide assistance in areas such as: Identifying Energy Issues Identifying Fleet Vehicle Fuel Use Reduction Identifying Conservation Projects Evaluating Alternative Energy Generation Projects Locating Financing Alternatives Negotiating Utility Rates Preparing and Evaluating RFPs Selecting and Negotiating with Contractors Providing Follow-up on Contractor's Activities Conducting Engineering Analyses Providing On-Site Training Providing Legal Assistance Providing Environmental Permit Assistance This is not an exhaustive list. The Program will attempt to meet the needs of all local government applicants. 4. Have you implemented any of the recommendations in the studies identified in item 3? Yes No If yes, please list the things you have done. 5. Have you had an energy conservation audit? Yes No If yes, please list the measures implemented and enclose a copy of the audit. 6. Have you had a vehicle fleet analysis? Yes No 7. Name your electric utility. Name your gas utility. 8. For energy production projects, identify how you will use the energy produced by the project. Use at facility to displace energy purchases Sell to utility Sell to local industrial or institutional customer Undecided 9. Explain how you plan to provide the 25 percent match contribution for eligibility under this program. ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Project Number APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE AGENCY ADDRESS (Mailing Address) CONTACT PERSON TITLE PHONE Applicants: A resolution from your governing board authorizing you to apply to the Energy Partnership Program must be Included with this application. Please answer the following questions clearly and succinctly. 1. What kind of assistance are you requesting, and what do you expect to accomplish using this assistance? 2. At what stage are you? We would like assistance in analyzing our energy options. We have completed some analysis and would like assistance in identifying and/or comparing options. We are developing a project and would like assistance in overcoming a barrier preventing us from moving forward. Other Have any studies, relevant to this request, been previously conducted? Yes No If yes, please include a copy of all studies. California Energy Commission Chairman Charles R. Irabrecht Vice Chair Barbara Crowiey Commissioners Warren Noteware Robert Mussetter Richard A. Bilas Executive Director Stephen M. Rhoads