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02/12/2013 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 7:05 p.m. Council Chambers Agenda I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 p.m. II. Adopt Agenda 7:07 p.m. III. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 11, 2012 7:09 p.m. IV. Visitors to be Heard 7:15 p.m. V. Committee Reports A. Water Conservation 7:17 p.m. B. PACE/Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency 7:37 p.m. C. Communications Committee 7:57 p.m. D. Home & Leisure Show 8:02 p.m. E. Waste Haulers Rate Reporting 8:07 p.m. F. Ordinance Related to Renewable Energy 8:12 p.m. 1. Low Maintenance Landscaping 2. Coal Tar Sealant 3. Solar G. Active Living/Complete Streets – Meeting Reschedule for March 14th 8:17 p.m. VI. Staff Reports 8:22 p.m. A. City Council Workshop Scheduled for June 11th B. Commission Applications C. GreenSteps Survey D. Solid Waste Regulations E. Correspondence Updates 1. Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies That Result in Air Quality Improvements 2. Chamber Email on Dart Transit Company 3. Going Green Partnership with Eagan/Lakeville Resource Center 4. Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-up 5. Weatherization Plus Loan Program 6. Eden Prairie Fleet Reports 7. Food Recovery Challenge Achievement Award VII. Old Business 8:37 p.m. VIII. New Business 8:40 p.m. IX. Roundtable 8:45 p.m. X. Adjournment 9:00 p.m. The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids. JOINT MEETING WITH APrC THURSDAY MARCH 14th FROM 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. NEXT REGULAR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 TO: THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (EEAC) FROM: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2013 SUBJECT: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2013 A meeting of the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) will take place on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. To ensure that a quorum is present, please contact Juli Seydell Johnson at 651-675-5006 or jsjohnson@cityofeagan.com if you are unable to attend this meeting. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Pages 3-5 The minutes of the December 11, 2012 EEAC meeting, these minutes, pending any modifications, are in order for adoption by the Commission. IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the beginning of public meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not addressed on the regular agenda. Items that will take more than ten minutes or that require specific action can be scheduled for a future meeting agenda. V. COMMITTEE UPDATES Pages 6-30 A. Water Conservation (Amir, Jeff, Ross) Pages 6-24 – Subcommittee Report and Discussion. B. PACE Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (Amir, Ross, Tim) Pages 25-26 – Subcommittee Report and Discussion. C. Communications (Kari, Jon, Tim) – Subcommittee Report and Discussion D. Home & Leisure Show - Superintendent Mesko will present an update on efforts to include a focus of sustainable practices and solutions for home owners in this year’s event. E. Publication of Waste Hauler Rate Schedules Pages 27-28 - Written report provided by City Clerk Scipioni. F. City Ordinances Related to Renewable Energy (Amir, Jon, Mike) 1. Low Maintenance Landscaping – City Attorney’s office is preparing a draft of ordinance changes for staff and EEAC review at a future meeting. 2. Coal Tar Sealant – City Attorney’s office is researching issue and will be preparing a response concerning City options for achieving this recommendation. 3. Solar – The Minnesota Solar Project is completing a technical review of City ordinances relating to solar installations. Results will be presented to EEAC at a future meeting. G. Active Living/Complete Street – Joint meeting with Parks Commission has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. VI. STAFF REPORTS Pages 29-40 - Director Johnson to give verbal updates on items listed below. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 1 A. City Council Workshop - Time has tentatively been scheduled with the City Council at their Tuesday, June 11 Workshop for the EEAC to present all recommendations and progress reports related to 2012/13 EEAC Goals. This will also be a time to transition to new members of the EEAC and discuss goals for 2013/14 rather than wait for the fall as we have in past years. Another benefit to the timing of this meeting is that it will provide a nice introduction of the EEAC’s work to the new City Administrator. This workshop will replace the regularly scheduled EEAC meeting on that evening. B. Commission Applications - Commission appointments for members LeClair, Palmer and Bintner expire in April. All three are eligible to reapply for appointment to the EEAC. Applications are available on the City website. C. GreenStep Survey - Director Seydell Johnson recently participated in an on-line survey from the GreenStep Cities program to gather feedback concerning future program design. Staff will continue to monitor changes to the program. D. Solid Waste Regulations Meeting - City staff representatives will be meeting with staff members from Burnsville and Apple Valley along with Dakota County Recycling representatives to discuss how best to address changes to State Regulations regarding disposal of solid waste. An article by the Star Tribune outlines the issue: http://www.startribune.com/local/188503961.html. E. Correspondence Updates 1. Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies That Result in Air Quality Improvements – Page 29-31 2. Chamber Email on Dart Transit Company – Page 32 3. Going Green Partnership with Eagan/Lakeville Resource Center – Page 32 4. Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-up – Page 33 5. Weatherization Plus Loan Program – Page 34 6. Eden Prairie Fleet Reports – Pages 35-38 7. Food Recovery Challenge Award – Pages 39-40 VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. ROUNDTABLE The Roundtable is scheduled as an opportunity for Commissioners to ask questions, make requests for future agenda items, or provide informative updates to the Commission pertaining to energy and environment initiatives. X. ADJOURNMENT /s/Juli Seydell Johnson Director of Parks and Recreation Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 2 Subject to Approval EAGAN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 11, 2012 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2012 A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission was held on Tuesday December 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Water Treatment Plant preceding a facility tour. Those present were Amir Nadav, Jeff LeClair, Kari Palmer, Michael Wisniewski, Tim Harder and Ross Bintner, Member Drucker was not present. Staff present was Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation, Russ Matthys, Director of Public Works, Jon Eaton, Superintendent of Utilities, and Amy Grannes, Office Supervisor. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Director Seydell Johnson stated there are no changes to the agenda. Member Harder moved to approve the agenda as presented, Member Palmer seconded with all present members voting in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2012 Member Nadav recommended the following change: Page 2 under presentations add “CDA Representatives to look into providing home energy performance scores for the Commission”. Member Palmer moved, Member Wisniewski seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve the October 9, 2012 minutes as amended. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES City Ordinances Related to Renewable Energy (Amir, Jon, Mike) – Low Maintenance Landscape - Director Johnson gave a verbal update. City Attorney has EEAC and Staff recommendations and it working on revisions. Revised ordinance will be return for review and recommendation for the EEAC in early 2013. Solar – Director Johnson gave a verbal update the City has been approved for technical assistance from the Minnesota Solar Challenge. Analysis report will be provided by Consultant for review. PACE Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (Ross, Amir, Tim) – Director Johnson gave a verbal update. Several meetings took place to gather information for possible formats for implementing the PACE program in Eagan. City Staff is still working with various agencies on a development plan. Water Conservation (Amir, Ross) – Questions and concerns gathered from EEAC members will be addressed in the presentation portion of the meeting. Rate Schedules from Licensed Waste Haulers – Director Johnson gave verbal update. Initiative has been executed and completed by City Staff and can be shown as complete on the 2012-2013 goals. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 3 Energy and Environment Commission December 11, 2012 Page 2 Communications (Kari, Jon, Tim) – As requested by the EEAC this will remain as a constant agenda item. Director Johnson gave a verbal update on the pumpkin and shoe recycling programs. Commission requested any program results to be announced and posted on various communication outlets. STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT Director Johnson gave verbal updates on the following information included in the Commission packets. Government buildings energy enhancement project, the City is using McKinstry Company to conduct an annual measurement and verification of cost savings generated through energy conservation in our buildings. Member Bitner questioned how the information gathered could tie in and work with our B3 data and for reporting trends. Dakota Electric rebates, more rebates have been discovered and the City will continue to monitor these rebates. Update of Hybrid vs. Gas vehicle, memo provided in Commission packet. Commission Members had a variety of questions regarding exploring alternate sources of fuel, vehicle usage beyond 100,000, and on creating an initiative to improve the fuel efficiency on fleet vehicles. Director Johnson stated one initiative we are working on is trading vehicles down through other departments to downsize the need to purchase new vehicles. ECC food recovery challenge, we have received a region 5 achievement awards for the success of this program. Member LeClair would like post a communication on this success. City drop off sites for recycling CFL bulbs, drop off bins are located at two locations City Hall and the Community Center. Shoes recycling, over 11,092 pounds of shoes were recycling through Dakota County Recycling, in effort with Eagan, Apple Valley, and Burnsville. Update on ULI – Public Indicators Report, The Urban Land Institute has just completed their first draft report of the Regional Indicators Initiative Project. A report will be provided once it is finalized to the City Council and EEAC. Update on NESHAP regulations related to diesel generators, City staff has been working with vendor(s) in preparation for an EPA mandate that will take effect May 3, 2013 in which existing stationary diesel generators will need to have emissions control equipment installed to reduce hazardous air pollutants. CDA Weatherization Plus Program, the City Council approved an application for FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant funding. $80,000 was requested to be made available to Eagan residents meeting certain income guidelines for residential weatherization projects. The program will continue to be administered by the Dakota County CDA. OLD BUSINESS Director Johnson gave a verbal update on GreenSteps City program, MCPA is working on updates to the program more information will be provided once available. Member Nadav is working on gathering information from step 3 cities. NEW BUSINESS Director Johnson introduced this item and provided a verbal update for Commission on the following topics. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 4 Energy and Environment Commission December 11, 2012 Page 3 Active Living, there will be a joint meeting with the APrC in February to discuss active living goals and complete streets plan. Coal Tar Sealers (Kari, Jon, Ross), Member Bitner requested a more thorough definition of Car Tar Sealers be added to the model ordinance. Member Bitner will provide the definition to be added. Member Nadav requested more educational purpose statement to be added. Member Nadav will provide the update purpose statement. Member Palmer motion, Member Bitner seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve the model ordinance as amended and to forward the City Attorneys for review. PRESENTATIONS Jon Eaton, Superintendent of Utilities, provided a presentation on Water Conservation. Commission Members provided a list of questions prior to the meeting that were covered during the presentation. Jon covered a wide spectrum of topics ranging from water production, supply, conservation, infrastructure, well field protection plan, treatment, and various other areas. Members also inquired various other topics such as lawn irrigation, restrictions, researching ways to reduce landscape irrigation, rain barrels & gardens and other options to consider. Surface water vs. ground water use, the Seneca Waste Water Treatment Plant, could some of this water be used. Jon Eaton stated the main expense with using the water from this facility would be in the infrastructure. Laying pipes in the ground is very costly. Member Nadav inquired about a toilet and showerhead retrofit plan. Along with referencing an irrigation plan that Rogers, MN does to check their irrigation systems. We should consider adding rain sensors as a part of our current ordinance. Member Nadav commented on reinvesting in our housing stock. As housing stock is updated water conservation should be more emphasized and promoted, such as more efficient appliances, education in cost savings. The Commission requests an electronic copy of the presentation for their use from Superintendant Eaton. ROUNDTABLE There were no further items discussed during the Roundtable. ADJOURNMENT After further brief discussion, Member Palmer moved, Member Harder seconded with all members present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. ____________________________ _______________________________ Date Secretary Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 5 ALL EPA THIS AREA Advanced Search WaterSense Partnership FAQs What is WaterSense? What’s special about WaterSense? Who can become a WaterSense partner? How much does it cost to become a WaterSense partner? How do I become a WaterSense partner? Why is my organization not eligible to become a partner? What can I do to promote WaterSense if my organization is not eligible to become a partner at this time? What is a partnership agreement? What’s the difference between partner types? What do partners do? What are some of the benefits of becoming a partner? Why do I have to submit annual data? What are the Partner of the Year awards? Why would private utilities want people to use less water? If my utility is part of a larger organization that is already a WaterSense partner (such as a water district that oversees several water utilities), does my individual utility need to submit a separate partnership agreement? I am a utility or a government agency and already have an extensive water conservation (or efficiency) program, which is publicized. Why should I join WaterSense? My organization has a very small water conservation program or does not have an existing water conservation program at all. Is WaterSense a good fit for me? What specific types of publicity will WaterSense provide? Can I advertise my partnership with WaterSense? Can I quit the program? Will WaterSense ever become mandatory? What types of costs would I incur as a WaterSense partner? Will my information be kept confidential? What is WaterSense? EPA launched WaterSense in June 2006 as a national, voluntary partnership program designed to help reduce municipal water use across the country through water-efficient products, new homes, and programs. The WaterSense program labels products that use 20 percent less water and perform as well as—or LOOKING FOR SOMETHING A BIT MORE TECHNICAL? Click here if you are part of the media, an educator, manufacturer, professional or promotional partner. An EPA Partnership Program About Us ProductsOutdoor New Homes Commercial Our Water Partners Product Search Meet Our Partners Contact Us FAQ Partner Login Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 6 better than—conventional models. The WaterSense label makes it easy for consumers to identify products that have been independently certified to meet EPA’s efficiency and performance criteria. Top of page What’s special about WaterSense? For each product eligible to earn the label, EPA has developed rigorous water efficiency, performance, and testing requirements. Before earning the label, WaterSense labeled products must be certified to meet the specification by an independent certifying body licensed by EPA and accredited by a program administrator. Backed by the credibility of EPA and third-party certification, consumers can have confidence that WaterSense labeled products use at least 20 percent less water and perform as well as or better than their standard counterparts. Top of page Who can become a WaterSense partner? The following categories reflect the types of organizations that are currently eligible to become WaterSense partners. Promotional Partners: Promotional partners assist EPA in educating others about the value of water, water efficiency, and the WaterSense brand. Organizations are prohibited from earning a profit from the use of WaterSense program tools and materials. To be eligible to become WaterSense partners, organizations must educate or work with consumers or organizations located in the United States and Canada. These partners fall into one or more of the following organization types: Nonprofit Organizations: Examples include environmental organizations, nonprofit certifying organizations, and consumer advocacy groups. Professional and Trade Associations: Associations whose members are eligible to join as a WaterSense partner may also join as promotional partners. For example, because water utilities are eligible for partnership, the American Water Works Association, whose membership includes several thousand utilities, is also eligible. Home builder associations are also eligible for WaterSense partnership. Utilities/Water Districts/Government Agencies: Environmental departments, municipal programs, water agencies, water districts, wholesalers, public utilities, private utilities, wastewater treatment facilities, water boards, and public utility commissions of federal, state, provincial, and local agencies. Manufacturers: Upon issuance of specifications for new product categories, EPA will announce a timeline for organizations that produce products in those categories to join as partners. This timeline may be released with the draft or final specification depending on the product category. All manufacturing partners must manufacture at least one WaterSense labeled product that will be sold in the United States or Canada within 12 months of execution of a partnership agreement. Manufacturers of component parts of a labeled product category are not eligible to sign on as WaterSense partners. Retailers/Distributors: Upon issuance of specifications for new product categories, EPA will announce a timeline for organizations that sell products in those categories to join as partners. This timeline may be released with the draft or final specification depending on the product category. All retailer and distributor partners must sell, market, and encourage the use of WaterSense labeled products to customers in the United States or Canada within 12 months of execution of a partnership agreement. Partners must sell directly to consumers (e.g., retail stores, showrooms, online stores, or another type of public interface) without requiring installation or consulting services along with the products. Types of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, home improvement stores, hardware stores, appliance retailers and distributors, plumbing supply houses, decorator showrooms/specialty stores, and commercial irrigation distributors. Retailers/distributors wishing to sell WaterSense labeled products under their own brand (private labeled products) agree to work with the manufacturer(s) of any labeled products to ensure that both the retailer/distributor’s and the manufacturer’s information are included in the WaterSense certification file and that the WaterSense Program Mark Guidelines are followed. Professional Certifying Organizations: Organizations that sponsor professional programs in the United States that meet WaterSense specifications for certification programs. Irrigation Professionals: Individuals who have been certified under a WaterSense labeled program and agree to promote water efficiency to customers and provide water-efficient services to customers Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 7 can join WaterSense. To be eligible for partnership, the certified professional must provide service to at least one customer in the United States or Canada. At present, irrigation partners are the only type of certified professional covered under the WaterSense program. Licensed Certification Providers: Organizations that commit to hire or contract with water- efficiency inspectors can partner with WaterSense. Licensed certification providers are also approved to train inspectors, oversee new home inspections, and issue certification decisions for inspected homes in the United States in accordance with the WaterSense New Home Certification System . The certification provider must signify such commitment by signing a licensing agreement and a WaterSense partnership agreement with EPA and must be approved by a program administrator. Builders: Home builders that construct or plan to construct new homes in accordance with the most currrent version of the WaterSense New Home Specification , promote WaterSense labeled products and WaterSense labeled homes to customers, and provide other support as specified in the certification system can join WaterSense. To be eligible for partnership, the builder must commit to build at least one home that is certified to conform to EPA’s WaterSense new homes criteria within 12 months of execution of the partnership agreement and at least one home in the United States each year thereafter. Top of page How much does it cost to become a WaterSense partner? There is no partnership fee; joining WaterSense is free. For manufacturers, there are costs associated with developing new products to meet specifications and costs assessed by the licensed certifying body for product testing and certification. For builders, there are costs associated with an inspection to ensure the home meets the requirements of the WaterSense New Home Specification . Top of page How do I become a WaterSense partner? Identify the partner category that best suits your organization. Fill out a partnership agreement for that partner category. Send the completed form to the WaterSense Helpline Top of page Why is my organization not eligible to become a partner? Currently, WaterSense is only partnering with the organizations listed in the Who Can Become a WaterSense Partner section of this FAQ. The following types of entities are ineligible for participation as partners until such time when EPA has established a formal role and/or draft specification for these new types of partners: Consultants Home inspectors Realtors Commercial, institutional, and industrial facility owners and operators Plumbers Manufacturers are not eligible to partner with WaterSense until a draft or final specification for a product category their company produces has been released by WaterSense. For more information, please go the Product and Program Specifications section of the website In the future, EPA may invite additional types of organizations and individuals to partner with WaterSense. In the interim, EPA encourages ineligible stakeholders to sign up to receive the WaterSense Current newsletter, participate in the specification development process, and/or contact the WaterSense Helpline at watersense@epa.gov or (866) WTR-SENS (987-7367) to discuss other ways they would like to collaborate with EPA on water efficiency. Top of page What can I do to promote WaterSense if my organization is not eligible to become a partner at this time? Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 8 Use materials and tools on the WaterSense website to promote the program. Recommend and install WaterSense labeled products. Recommend WaterSense irrigation partners for irrigation system installation and audits. Recruit new WaterSense partners. Implement the Best Management Practices to reduce water use in your facility. Top of page What is a partnership agreement? A WaterSense partnership agreement includes a discussion of the WaterSense program goals, a partner pledge, EPA’s commitment to WaterSense partners, and general terms and disclaimers. The partner pledge varies slightly depending on the type of partner. The WaterSense Program Guidelines briefly describe the differences in expectations for different partner types, as well as EPA’s commitment to its partners. Partnership agreements are tailored to each partner type and outline the requirements of participating in the program for each category type. Each organization or certified professional signing a partnership agreement agrees to uphold the requirements of the guidelines for use of the WaterSense label, promotional label, partner logo, or program logo, as appropriate. Top of page What’s the difference between partner types? Manufacturers design and create products to meet WaterSense specifications. Licensed certification bodies test and label products. Retailers/Distributors help get WaterSense labeled products into the marketplace. Builders construct water-efficient homes using the WaterSense New Home Specification . Licensed certification providers coordinate inspections and issue the WaterSense label to qualifying new homes. Irrigation partners help homeowners use water more efficiently outdoors. Promotional partners such as water utilities, state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and home builder associations help spread the word about WaterSense. Top of page What do partners do? Promote indoor and outdoor water efficiency and WaterSense labeled products and programs. Participate in national outreach campaigns such as Fix a Leak Week and quarterly partner-only webinars. Provide input for the program by submitting a brief annual update on water-efficiency activities. Apply for WaterSense Partner of the Year awards by submitting an application. Top of page What are some of the benefits of becoming a partner? Access to free materials and tools to help promote WaterSense labeled products and water efficiency. Use of the WaterSense program marks (including the partner logo). Membership in a network of water-efficiency experts to learn new strategies and collaborate with other types of partners. Receive recognition from EPA as a water efficiency leader. And best of all, it’s free to join! Top of page Why do I have to submit annual data? Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 9 Data reporting allows the program to measure results, such as total products labeled and water saved, to demonstrate the success of the WaterSense program. Annual data reporting gives partners an opportunity to give feedback to WaterSense while updating their rebate, product, and contact information. Partner input helps drive the direction of the program. An annual data form is a requirement for submitting an awards application. Top of page What are the Partner of the Year awards? The Partner of the Year awards are a way to recognize partners who help advance the overall mission of WaterSense, increase WaterSense brand awareness in a measurable way, and demonstrate overall excellence in the water efficiency arena. Top of page Why would private utilities want people to use less water? Maintaining and replacing water supply infrastructure is a major cost for many local communities. Water efficiency can help communities extend the life of their infrastructure. Conserving water is much cheaper than building new supplies. Top of page If my utility is part of a larger organization that is already a WaterSense partner (such as a water district that oversees several water utilities), does my individual utility need to submit a separate partnership agreement? Individual utilities and local governments must submit an individual partnership agreement regardless of their affiliation with another organization that is already a partner. Organizations that have not submitted a partnership agreement may not use the program marks or have access to partner-specific materials. Top of page I am a utility or a government agency and already have an extensive water conservation (or efficiency) program, which is publicized. Why should I join WaterSense? By participating in the WaterSense program, you are eligible to use promotional resources and materials developed by EPA, which helps your organization conserve resources expended on development of new materials. EPA conducted market research to test its messages and design with consumers in different areas of the country. The templates incorporate the findings of this market research to best reach and connect with the public. Partners are eligible to tap into the expertise and lessons learned in promoting water efficiency by other partners. If your organization is a leader in promoting water efficiency, you can share the results of your efforts to others and help the other localities across the nation protect our water resources. Partners are also eligible to participate in national outreach campaigns organized by WaterSense. Partners have access to campaign specific materials and are connected to publicity done across the country. Fix a Leak Week and We’re for Water are examples of major WaterSense outreach campaigns. Top of page My organization has a very small water conservation program or does not have an existing water conservation program at all. Is WaterSense a good fit for me? Yes, WaterSense can help your organization get started promoting water efficiency. WaterSense makes Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 10 many free tools and resources available to all partners to help them develop and expand a water efficiency program. WaterSense partners also have many opportunities to get ideas from other partners with established programs during quarterly webinars and through the WaterSense partner website. Top of page What specific types of publicity will WaterSense provide? WaterSense posts the names of participating partners on its website. It also includes a web registry of WaterSense labeled products and programs and WaterSense partners, including individuals that have been certified through a WaterSense labeled certification program. EPA will periodically develop case studies and articles on the WaterSense program, including information on selected partners with their permission. Top of page Can I advertise my partnership with WaterSense? Upon execution of the partnership agreement (signed by both the partner and EPA), partners are eligible to use the WaterSense partner logo in accordance with the WaterSense Program Mark Guidelines . Partners may not use the partner logo as an endorsement of a particular product or program by EPA. Partners may also use a press release to announce their partnership with WaterSense. A sample is provided on the WaterSense partner website. Top of page Can I quit the program? Because WaterSense is a voluntary program, your organization may terminate partnership at any time. There is no penalty for leaving WaterSense, and an organization may rejoin the program at any time. Organizations or individuals that drop out can no longer use the WaterSense partner logo and will not be eligible for WaterSense recognition through publicity or awards. Top of page Will WaterSense ever become mandatory? WaterSense was founded as a voluntary partnership program and will always remain that way. The purpose of the program is to voluntarily transform the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practices. Top of page What types of costs would I incur as a WaterSense partner? There is no partnership fee; joining WaterSense is free. For manufacturers, there are costs assessed by the licensed certifying body and costs associated with developing new products to meet specifications. For builders, there are costs associated with an inspection to ensure the home meets the requirements of the WaterSense new homes specification. Top of page Will my information be kept confidential? Partner names will be posted on the website. Certified products will be listed on the web registry. Telephone numbers and addresses for contacts, partner goals, and reporting results are not released without prior authorization from the partner organization. Any data submitted to WaterSense marked as “confidential” will be handled as Confidential Business Information. Sensitive business information may be claimed confidential under 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 11 div div div div EPA Home Privacy and Security Notice Contact Us Last updated on Friday, December 21, 2012 B. WaterSense has an EPA-approved security plan in place to protect confidential business information from unauthorized disclosure. All data submitted as confidential will be handled as such. Helpline: (866) WTR-SENS (987-7367) | Contact Us | Office of Water WaterSense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Wastewater Management (4204M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20460 Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 12 OMB Control Number 2040-0272 Approval Expires 06/30/2013 Partnership Agreement: Promotional Partners Section I: EPA WaterSense® Program Goals The EPA WaterSense program aims to use water resources more efficiently to preserve them for future generations and to reduce water and wastewater infrastructure costs by reducing unnecessary water consumption. Through WaterSense, EPA provides reliable information on high-performing, water-efficient products and practices, raises awareness about the importance of water efficiency, ensures water-efficient product performance, helps consumers identify products and servic­ es that use less water, promotes innovation in product development, and supports state and local water-efficiency efforts. Section II: Partnership Pledge As an EPA WaterSense promotional partner, _________________________________ (name of organization), shares EPA’s goals as outlined above and is proud to commit to the following activities to further these goals: 1. Educate consumers, residents, businesses, and institutions on the value of water efficiency, the importance of saving water, and the meaning of the WaterSense label. Where feasible, undertake activities and events to achieve mutual WaterSense goals. 2. As appropriate, encourage eligible constituents, members, or affiliates to participate as partners in the EPA WaterSense program. 3. For utilities and governments: On an annual basis, provide data to EPA on promotional activities and incentive programs to assist in determining the impact of the program in promoting labeled products. 4. For applicable trade associations: Provide aggregate data to EPA on market share of WaterSense labeled prod­ ucts and programs in relevant industry. Compile data submitted by members who are also WaterSense partners into a summary report to assist EPA in evaluating market trends and the success of the WaterSense program, with­ out disclosing any proprietary information from members. 5. Adhere to all policies and procedures contained in the Program Guidelines. 6. Feature the WaterSense promotional label and partner logo on website and in other promotional materials. 7. Adhere to WaterSense program mark guidelines and ensure that authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, distributors, and subcontractors, also comply. Help EPA maintain program integrity by alerting EPA to possible misuse(s) of the WaterSense program marks. 8. Grant the EPA WaterSense program permission to include partner’s name on a list of participating partners on the WaterSense website, program materials, and announcements. Partners understand that from time to time, EPA will be interested in profiling partner accomplishments in case studies and articles. If selected for such promotion, partners will have the opportunity to provide input and review the final print or web document before EPA releas­ es it to the public. Further, the partner understands that EPA might refer media contacts interested in publicizing water efficiency to partners for information about products and accomplishments. Section III: EPA WaterSense Program’s Commitments to Partners 1. Develop national specifications for water-efficient products and programs through an open, public process. 2. Increase awareness of the WaterSense brand by distributing key messages on the benefits of labeled products and programs, and the importance of water efficiency. 3. Provide current EPA WaterSense program news, information, and reference documents (via the program website, WaterSense Helpline, e-mail, or other means), including a listing of labeled products and programs on the website. 4. Provide WaterSense partners with public recognition for their involvement in the program and role in protecting the environment through online listing of partners, special awards, publications, and other efforts. 5. Respond swiftly to partner requests for information or clarification on EPA WaterSense program policies. 6. Provide materials, templates, and program marks for promotional use, consistent with the WaterSense Program Guidelines. 7. Review pre-press promotional items, draft websites, packaging, or other materials that use the WaterSense marks upon request. EPA Form Number 6100-06 Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 13 Section IV: General Terms and Disclaimers 1. The partner will not construe, claim, or imply that its participation in the EPA WaterSense program constitutes fed­ eral government (EPA) approval, acceptance, or endorsement of anything other than the partner’s commitment to the program. 2. Nothing in this agreement, in and of itself, obligates the EPA to expend appropriations or to enter into any con­ tract, assistance agreement, interagency agreement, or incur other financial obligations that would be inconsistent with Agency budget priorities. The partner agrees not to submit a claim for compensation for services rendered to EPA or any Federal Agency in connection with any activities it carries out in furtherance of this agreement. 3. The partner and the EPA WaterSense program will assume good faith as a general principle for resolving conflict and will seek to resolve all matters informally, so as to preserve maximum public confidence in the program. 4. Failure to comply with any of the terms of this partnership agreement can result in its termination and cessation of access to the benefits of the program, including use of the program marks. 5. The EPA WaterSense program will actively pursue resolution of noncompliance related to the use of the program marks. 6. Both parties concur that this agreement is wholly voluntary and may be terminated by either party at any time, and for any reason, with no penalty. Termination will begin effective immediately upon written notice to or from the EPA WaterSense program. Upon termination of this agreement, partners agree to remove program marks in a timely manner, consistent with the WaterSense program mark guidelines. To be completed by partner Authorized Partner Representative1 (printed name):______________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ Organization Name:_________________________________________________ Number of employees: ______________ Organization Type (choose one): ❑ Nongovernmental Organization ❑ Utility ❑ Local Government ❑ State Government ❑ Trade Association ❑ Home Builders Association Industry/SIC/NAICS code: ________________________________ Population served2: __________________________ Primary Contact: Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. __________________________________________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________ Dept.: ________________________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City/State/ZIP:__________________________________ Water District, if applicable:________________________________ Website: ____________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________ Alternate Telephone:__________________________________________ How did you find out about this program? ❑ Website ❑ Referral, Name: ______________________________________ ❑ Periodical: __________________________ ❑ Workshop, Sponsor:__________________________________________ ❑ Mailing:________________________________ ❑ EPA Region: ________ ❑ Other: ____________________________ To be completed by EPA Sheila E. Frace Director, Municipal Support Division watersense@epa.gov Authorized EPA Representative (printed name): __________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ 1 The authorized partner representative should be a person in the organization with signing authority (e.g., vice president). 2 Please indicate the total residential population served rather than the number of hookups. EPA Form Number 6100-06 Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 14 Submit the Partnership Agreement (rewriteable PDF) to WaterSense via: Fax: (703) 841-1440 Mail: WaterSense, c/o ERG, 2300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22201 Electronically: If you have Adobe Acrobat, you can complete the form electronically and e-mail it to: watersense@epa.gov. Please contact the WaterSense Helpline at (866) WTR-SENSE (987-7367) if you have any questions about eligibility, partnership, or for general program inquiries. After signing, EPA will send partners an executed copy of this agreement. The public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of auto­ mated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed Partnership Agreement to this address. EPA Form Number 6100-06 Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 15 1 EAGAN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION WATER EFFICIENCY SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS February 2013 Background information; The City of Eagan uses an average of 3 - 3.5 billion gallons of water each year and sends an average 2 - 2.5 billion gallons of water each year to the Seneca Wastewater Treatment plant. On a typical year, about 30% of the water used in the city of Eagan does not go down a drain, and is mostly composed of water uses classified under Minnesota Statutes as “sixth priority non-essential uses.” While this water goes through an expensive treatment process, some non- essential water uses such as lawn irrigation could be met in part through alternatives such as rainwater, or reduced via rain sensors, water-efficient landscaping, and other mechanisms. In the summer of 2010, the City of Eagan implemented a water conservation rate structure. Average summer water use has trended slightly lower in the first two years, although the impact of the rate structure on annual city-wide water usage has not yet been determined. Eagan’s water use over the past decade has remained relatively constant and trended slightly downward since peaking in 2006. Nearly 70% of Eagan’s housing units were constructed before 1990. In 1992, new federal water efficiency standards were enacted, which reduce per capita water usage for new construction and can improve the water efficiency of existing buildings through retrofits and remodels. As an example, toilets installed before 1990 use anywhere from 3 - 7 gallons per flush. Toilet models today can use 1.6 gallons per flush, and high-efficiency WaterSense-certified toilets use even less. Water efficiencies for dishwashers, washing machines, faucets, showerheads, and other water-using devices have also improved. The City of Eagan’s Water Supply and Distribution Plan projects a roughly 20% increase in average per capita daily water use in Eagan and a 33% increase in per capita maximum day water use, compared to a projected increase in population of around 14%. To meet this growing need, the plan identifies investments in new supply and storage of over $7 million. Communities across the country are achieving significant water savings by implementing water efficiency programs. These programs may include a variety of approaches such as rainwater harvesting, water efficient landscaping, and incentives to encourage private investment in the existing building stock to improve water efficiencies partially in lieu of public investments in new supply. Such an approach in Eagan can offer a cost-effective use of resources with co-benefits and complement, or potentially offset, the 2008 Water Supply & Distribution Plan’s projected investments of over $7 million in new supply and storage. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 16 2 Actions for Consideration The water efficiency subcommittee recommends that the Eagan Energy & Environment Advisory Commission recommend the following items to City Council for consideration: ● Adopt a city-wide goal of reducing average per capita daily water use 10% by 2020 and 20% by 2025 below a baseline of average per capita daily water use from 2005 - 2010. ● Register the City in the free and voluntary WaterSense partnership program and appoint the water utility to administer program implementation. ● Authorize water utility capital budget funds for water conservation education, training, efficiency and conservation upgrades to city facilities, and for rebates, or financing, for rain sensors, rainwater capture and use, and WaterSense certified appliances and devices installed on private property. ● Direct the Eagan water utility, with input from the Energy & Environment Advisory Commission, to develop and implement a water conservation plan to achieve or exceed the city’s water reduction goal. WaterSense Action Item: Recommend to City Council Approval of the WaterSense Partnership Agreement and Designation of Eagan Water Utility as the Implementing Entity Background WaterSense is a free and voluntary national partnership program among federal, state and local government agencies, builders, manufacturers, water utilities, retailers and other entities. The goal of the program is to encourage water conservation. WaterSense offers free educational materials, technical assistance and a national certification for appliances and devices that are 20% more water efficient than conventional models as determined by independent, third-party testing. Since the program’s inception in 2006, WaterSense reports helping consumers save a cumulative 287 billion gallons of water and over $4.7 billion in water and energy bills. As of January 2013, over 3601 organizations across the country were WaterSense partners. Public sector partners in Minnesota include the cities of Farmington, Oakdale, Roseville, Luverne, Marshall Municipal Utilities, Rochester Municipal Utilities, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program. GreenStep Cities provides credit for cities that implement educational programs and incentives for use of WaterSense-labelled appliances. Joining the WaterSense program will provide the city of Eagan with access to materials and assistance that will help the city complete GreenStep best practice action 20.7 and enhance the city’s implementation of GreenStep action 2.5. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 17 3 By joining, the city agrees to promote the value of water efficiency and the meaning of the WaterSense label, provide annual data about city activities to promote water efficiency, feature the WaterSense label on the website and promotional materials, and allow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to recognize the city’s participation in the program. In return, partners receive access to a partners-only website with free resources (such as tutorials, public education materials, and access to a peer network of examples from other locales) that the city may use to implement its water savings program. Attachments ● WaterSense Partnership FAQs http://www.epa.gov/watersense/faq_partners.html ● WaterSense Partnership Agreement: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/partnership_promopartners508.pdf Proposed Water Conservation Plan Elements ● Install rain barrels, cisterns or surface water reuse on city facilities, where appropriate, and utilize rainwater for grounds irrigation. Provide public education signage at high visibility demonstration sites ● Install and expand low-water landscaping on city facilities, where appropriate, and provide educational signage and tours at high visibility demonstration sites ● Provide regular water saving tips on city facebook page, newsletter, Eagan TV, city utility bills ● Partner with Minnesota Energy Resources on the promotion and distribution of their free water-saving kits for Eagan households ● Provide educational seminars or tours for the public on water conservation, reuse, and rainwater capture and use ● Offer water assessments for private properties to help identify opportunities for water efficiency, conservation, and reuse ● Develop a financial incentive program to encourage water efficiency and conservation upgrades on private property along with possibilities for reuse, and rainwater use practices by prioritizing water utility capital improvement funds for these activities over investments in new storage and supply ● Explore revisions to the water utility conservation rate structure to encourage conservation and equitable cost-allocation ● Explore enforcement mechanisms and penalties to discourage repeat violations of existing water conservation ordinances Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 18 4 REFERENCE MATERIAL Water Saving Examples from Other Cities Adapted from Report, “Cases in Water Conservation”1 (except the Edina, Eden Prairie and Colorado Spring examples) City Approach Results Colorado Spring, CO2 Residential irrigation equipment rebates, Commercial pre-rinse spray valve retrofits, toilet and urinal rebates, incentives for water-efficient landscaping, conservation rate structure, clothes washer rebate, dishwasher rebate, xeriscaping education and workshops, xeriscaping demonstrations, water use audits, showerheads & faucet aerators, among others 2000 - 2006 System Wide Water Use decreased 13.3% 2000 - 2006 System Wide Per Capita Water Use decreased 20% The 2008 - 2012 Conservation plan is expected to save 3 billion gallons of water per year by 2017, equivalent to 7.58% of projected annual production. Cary, North Carolina Public education, landscape and irrigation codes, toilet flapper rebates, residential audits, conservation rate structure, new homes points program, landscape water budget, and a water reclamation facility. Cary’s water conservation program will reduce retail water production by an estimated 4.6 mgd by the end of 2028, a savings of approximately 16% in retail water production. These savings reduced operating costs and have already allowed Cary to delay two water plant expansions. Barrie, Ontario Rebates to replace inefficient showerheads and toilets and distribution of information kits Barrie was able to save an average of 14.5 gallons per person per day. The reduction in wastewater flows enabled Barrie to defer a capital expansion project. Water conservation efforts saved an estimated $17.1 million (Canadian dollars) in net deferred capital expenditures. Tampa, Florida High efficiency toilet retrofits, conservation kits (containing toilet tank dams, efficient showerheads, leak detection kits, and information), encouraged low-water landscaping, irrigation evaluations and free rain sensors, irrigation restrictions, and increasing block rate structure. From 1989 to 2001, population served increased 20% & water use decreased 26% per capita. Toilet rebate program reduced household water use by 15%. Landscaping evaluations reduced water use by 25%. 1 http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/utilityconservation_508.pdf 2 http://www.csu.org/residential/water/Documents/item14309.pdf Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 19 5 Eden Prairie, Minnesota Rate structure implemented with higher rate for high use tiers. $50,000 from high tier revenue set aside for education & rebates for irrigation controllers, WaterSense toilets, showerheads and faucets, and Energy Star washing machines since 1998 Eden Prairie’s residential rates currently have 5 Tiers ranging from $1.90/1000gal for up to 36k gallons to $4.40/1000gal for use over 78,001 gallons per quarter. Over 2,100 rebates distributed from 2000 - 2012. Over 75% of all residential customers use under 36,000 gallons of water per quarter. Edina, Minnesota Two conservation rate tiers; Base $1.66/1000gal Tier1 $2.19/1000gal (+32%) Tier2 $3.45/1000gal (+108%) Base; use under 8700gal/mo Tier 1 between base and 16200 gal/mo Tier 2 over 16200 gal/mo Alternate rate tier Metropolitan Council Water Conservation Toolbox: Tips and Resources http://www.metrocouncil.org/environment/WaterSupply/conservationtoolbox_residential.htm Toilets, Sink Faucets and Showerheads The 1992 Federal Energy Policy Act required all toilets, sink faucets and showerheads manufactured in the United States after January 1, 1994 be low-volume fixtures. Toilets must use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf); sink faucets no more than 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm); and showerheads no more than 2.5 gpm, respectively. Fixtures installed before 1994 were not required to be retrofitted; therefore, 5 to 7 gpf toilets and 3 to 4 gpm sink faucets and showerheads are still in extensive use throughout the United States. Clothes Washers and Dishwashers The efficiency of clothes washers and dishwashers installed between 1980 and the early 2000s are estimated to range from 27 gallons per load (gpl) to 51 gpl and 7 gpl to 14gpl, respectively. Although recent models (since year 2000) are twice as water-efficient as those of 20 years ago (1980), water conservation measures are still important because as population increases so does total water use. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 20 6 Implementation Status of Relevant GreenStep Cities Actions Best Practice 20.7 Create a demand-side management program to reduce demands on water and wastewater systems. http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=20&aid=883 Status: Eagan has not yet reported completion of this action Implementation Guidance (from GreenStep website) ○ 1 Star: Offer incentives to homes and businesses to reduce use of water and to limit wastewater, such as using WaterSense rated appliances, smart lawn-watering techniques, replacing old toilets, harvesting rainwater for landscaping, and water re-use where appropriate and allowed under Minnesota code. Report building or development code water efficiency, as part of Green Building efforts, under best practice 2, action 5. ○ 2 Stars: Achieve 1 Star rating AND study the cost-savings from deferring capacity additions and reducing energy and maintenance operating costs if demand is reduced. Report demand-reduction savings to residents and businesses. ○ 3 Stars: Achieve 2 Star rating AND modify rate structures to target peak-use times and discourage or defer use, OR create a sustainable water use plan. Best Practice 2.5 Conserve drinking/groundwater resources by adopting a watering ordinance, conservation rate structure, dynamic user feedback, model landscaping ordinance, or WaterSense purchasing program. http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=2&aid=725 Status: Eagan has reported implementing a tiered rate structure and odd-even watering. Implementation is complete at a 1 star level. The city’s information on the GreenStep website appears below. The City of Eagan has permanent conservation program for outside water usage. If your address ends in an odd number such as 311, outdoor watering is allowed on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, etc., day of the month. If your address ends in an even number such as 312, outdoor watering is allowed on the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, etc., day of the month. This permanent system is in effect throughout the entire outdoor watering season. The State has enacted legislation requiring cities with a water utility to adopt a rate structure that encourages water conservation. To comply with the law, most cities, including Eagan, have chosen to adopt a tiered rate structure. Eagan has a two-tier system in place. Effective July 1, 2010 residents pay the same rate they are accustomed to paying$1.40 per thousand gallons for the normal indoor usage. The normal usage level will be defined as water used in the winter quarter, a period void of outdoor use such as watering lawns, washing cars, and filling swimming pools. Water used in the non-winter quarters in excess of Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 21 7 normal will be billed at $1.75 per thousand gallons." found on the Cities web page at http://www.cityofeagan.com/live/page.asp?menu=21444. Implementation Guidance (from GreenStep website) ○ 1 Star: Implement a robust water ordinance OR robust conservation rate structure. Report water use changes (which can be reductions of around 10%) or the rate structure/pricing. ○ 2 Stars: Modify and adopt a model landscaping ordinance that encourages low water- use landscaping, OR arrange for water users to see their water use history/use compared to similar users. ○ 3 Stars: Achieve 1 Star rating AND create a rebate or feebate program to promote purchases of WaterSense- and/or Energy Star-rated appliances, consistent with best practice 20, action 5. Report on rebates granted by appliance type and estimated water/energy savings. Eagan Housing Vintage Data from Metropolitan Council Community Profile http://stats.metc.state.mn.us/profile/detail.aspx?c=02394586 ● Census Number of Housing Units 1990: 18,450 ● Estimated Number of Housing Units in 2011: 26,443 ● Percent of Housing Units in Eagan built before 1990: 69.77% Water Supply and Distribution Plan - City of Eagan http://www.cityofeagan.com/upload/images/PublicWorks/Eng/RSCP%20CompWaterSupply.pdf Year Population Served Maximum Daily Demand (Million Gallons) Average Day (Gallon / Capita) Max Day (Gallons / Capita) 2005 69,226 25.8 140 373 2010 70,500 26.83 144 380 2020 73,000 29.0 150 397 2030 75,500 31.2 156 413 Ultimate 79,000 34.5 169 437 % Change 2005 - Ultimate 14.12% 33.72% 20.71% 17.16% 3 According to the City of Eagan Public Works Annual report, actual maximum daily demand in 2010 equaled 18.7 million gallon/day, http://www.cityofeagan.com/upload/images/PublicWorks/Eng/ARUA.pdf Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 22 8 Capital Improvement Cost Estimates Included in Supply and Distribution Plan New Proposed Investments in new Supply and Storage exceed $7 million. ● Distribution $3,087,400 ● Cliff Rd. Booster Station Improvements $372,400 ● Supply $3,860,000 ● Storage $3,497,800 ● Safari Reservoir Altitude Valve & Booster Pump $137,700 ● Treatment $1,406,100 ● Total $12,361,400 Water Use Priorities State Statute 103G.291 established an emergency water allocation priority system which must be considered in determining pre-reduction procedures. The table below illustrates the priorities as they apply to Eagan's customer uses. ● First Priority Domestic water supply, excluding industrial and commercial uses of municipal water supply. ● Second Priority Water uses involving consumption of less than 10,000 gallons per day. ● Third Priority Agricultural irrigation and processing of agricultural products (does not apply). ● Fourth Priority Power production (does not apply). ● Fifth Priority Uses other than agricultural irrigation, processing of agricultural products, and power production. ● Sixth Priority Non-essential uses such as lawn sprinkling, vehicle washing, park irrigation, and filling swimming pools. Water Conservation Plan Guidelines http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/guide.html Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 23 9 Source: http://www.cityofeagan.com/upload/images/PublicWorks/Eng/ARUA.pdf Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 24 DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 2013- CITY OF EAGAN A Resolution Establishing the City of Eagan as a Property Assessed Clean Energy District WHEREAS, in 2010, the Minnesota State Legislature approved H.F. 2695, authorizing cities and counties to establish voluntary special assessment programs to finance eligible energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric vehicle infrastructure projects proposed by property owners; and WHEREAS, the general name for such voluntary assessment programs is Property Assessed Clean Energy or PACE; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature declared that a public purpose will be served by such programs, giving local governments the authority to finance the installation of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that are permanently affixed to qualifying real property; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 216C.435 and 216C.436 provide procedures for authorizing voluntary assessments to finance the cost of these improvements; and WHEREAS, in examining other such programs around the country, economies of scale are created when multiple jurisdictions work together to implement and administer such a program; and WHEREAS, the City of Eagan recognizes the benefits to its business community by working to unlock savings from energy efficiency and/or renewable energy improvements. Such businesses will operate more efficiently, creating value and helping them be more competitive; and WHEREAS, the installation of such energy efficiency and/or renewable energy improvements can help catalyze job growth in the immediate area, benefiting the local economy; and WHEREAS, the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission’s 2011-2012 work plan included exploration of renewable energy and energy efficiency financing mechanisms and PACE bonds, and 2012- 2013 work plan and goals includes recommending a “program/procedure to the City of Eagan that would provide opportunities for businesses to participate in a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE).” WHEREAS, the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission identified and recommended PACE implementation steps and a goal to launch a program by February 1, 2013. WHEREAS, on October 2, 2012, the City Council approved the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission’s 2012-2013 work plan and goals. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGAN MINNESOTA that 1. The entire City of Eagan (the “City”) is hereby established as a PACE special district. 2. STAFF MEMBER, TITLE, is appointed to serve as the City’s PACE Coordinator. 3. The PACE Coordinator will facilitate program implementation, in consultation with the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission, and following the items recommended in the September 11, 2012 Advisory Commission meeting packet. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 25 4. The PACE Coordinator will facilitate the involvement of community members, civic, business and educational organizations, electric and gas utilities, and other units of government as appropriate in the implementation of the PACE program. ADOPTED this XX day of MONTH, 2013. Attest: Christina M Scipioni, City Clerk Mike Maguire, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF DAKOTA ) CITY OF EAGAN ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Eagan do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Eagan City Council at its meeting of MONTH DAY, 2013, as recorded in the minutes of said meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this XX day of MONTH, 2013 City Clerk Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 26 Residential Hauler Rate Reporting Update The City’s seven residential trash and recycling haulers have submitted their 2013 license applications on the redesigned form, which includes information about rates and container sizes. One of the haulers, due to staffing changes, forgot to include its residential hauling rate information on its renewal application. Once the City has received the rate information from all of the residential haulers, the information will be published on the City’s website under “Recycling and Garbage” and on Dakota Valley Recycling’s website. Staff expects this to be complete by mid-February. A sample of the reporting form is attached. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 27 Garbage, Refuse and Recycling Hauler License Application Name of Company Highland Sanitation & Recycling Inc Phone Number 651-437-0001 Rate Schedule (please do not attach a separate sheet): Container Size Rate (please note monthly or quarterly) 35 Gal 14.00/mo. 64 Gal. 17.00/mo. 96 Gal. 20.00/mo. Recycle 7.00/mo. (all customers pay) Per City Code, residential haulers must offer at least three levels of service, priced on the basis of volume or weight. Haulers are prohibited from charging Residential a greater rate to customers who recycle. Applicants City Code requires haulers to notifythe City if rateschange during the licensing period. Rate information is classified as public and will be posted on the City's website. Certification of Service 1, Susan Stewart name of applicant), hereby certify that Highland Sanitation & Recycling Inc (name of company) services at least 250 residential customers within the City of Eagan. 12/6/12 Signature Date Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 28 From: Juli Johnson Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 8:53 AM To: Amir Nadav; Jeff LeClair; Jon Drucker; Kari Palmer; Michael Wisniewski; Ross Bintner; Tim Harder Cc: Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko Subject: FW: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that Result in Air Quality Improvements EEAC Members: EEAC Member Palmer has forwarded the information below that may be of interest to you as a commission member. Thanks, Juli From: Palmer, Kari (MPCA) [mailto:kari.palmer@state.mn.us ] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 10:09 AM To: Juli Johnson Cc: krspalmer@gmail.com Subject: FW: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that Result in Air Quality Improvements Juli, This may be of interest to the city and the energy and environment commission. Kari From: Amy Royden-Bloom [mailto:aroyden-bloom@4cleanair.org ] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 9:32 AM To: Amy Royden-Bloom Subject: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that Result in Air Quality Improvements TO NACAA GLOBAL WARMING COMMITTEE Please see below for information about a new online tool that helps large and medium-sized cities calculate the health benefits of climate policies that results in air quality improvements and the economic value of those benefits. Amy Royden-Bloom Senior Staff Associate National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) 444 N. Capitol St. NW Suite 307 Washington, DC 20001 202-624-7864 aroyden-bloom@4cleanair.org From: Jette Findsen [mailto:Jette_Findsen@abtassoc.com ] Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:52 AM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that Result in Air Quality Improvements Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 29 Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Introducing a new online tool. AirCounts helps large and medium-sized cities calculate the health benefits of climate policies that result in air quality improvements and the economic value of those benefits. The cities on this map are among the world's largest. Choose one at AirCounts.com to begin calculating the benefits of reducing fine particulate matter emissions. 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Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 30 From: Juli Johnson Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 7:29 AM To: Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko Subject: Info item for EEAC Packet I found this in a Chamber e-mail and thought it would be good to include in the update section of the next EEAC packet: Dart Transit Company, an Eagan-based trucking company, was honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. Dart earned the award for having one of the lowest levels of CO2, NOx and PM emissions in its category. Dart has been a leading transportation provider in Minnesota since it was founded in 1934. Limiting emissions and the effect transportation has on Minnesota's environment is one of the company's ongoing goals. Earlier this year, Dart launched a fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered tractors, opening a whole new way to improve efficiency. As one of the cleanest fuels available, natural gas produces 28% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than diesel.Other measures Dart took in 2012 to improve efficiency include the expansion of Dart's Eco FleetTM. Made up of lightweight Eco TractorsTM and ultra light Eco TrailersTM, the Eco Fleet consumes less fuel, meaning fewer CO2 emissions. Dart also provides lightweight, high mpg diesel trucks for lease purchase to help Dart contractors become more fuel efficient. Dart is one of 40 companies (representing less than one percent of the Partnerships' 3000 Partners) to receive this distinction. The award for truck and multimodal carrier Partners were announced at the American Trucking Association's Annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shipper and logistic company Partners were recognized at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals annual conference held in Atlanta, Georgia. Juli Seydell Johnson | Director of Parks & Recreation | City of Eagan City Hall | 3830 Pilot Knob Road | Eagan, MN 55122 | 651-675-5500 | 651-675-5012 (Fax) | jsjohnson@cityofeagan.com THIS COMMUNICATION MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR OTHERWISE PROPRIETARY MATERIAL and is thus for use only by the intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 31 Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 32 From: Juli Johnson Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 8:38 AM To: Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko Subject: FW: Commercial Sector - Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-Up Here is another addition to the next EEAC Packet. Please copy and paste the e-mail below into the updates section. Amir, Ross and I attended the stakeholder meeting in November. Thanks, Juli From: Rehm, Eric (COMM) [mailto:Eric.Rehm@state.mn.us] Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 10:25 AM Subject: Commercial Sector - Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-Up Dear Stakeholder Meeting Attendees: Thank you for attending the Department of Commerce stakeholder meetings on increasingenergy projects in the private sector on November 13 and 14. The meeting agendas,presentations, and minutes are now available on the Department of Commerce website:http://mn.gov/commerce/energy/topics/financial/Energy-Savings-Program/Stakeholder-Resources/index.jsp The purpose of the meetings in November was to review current efforts in Minnesota tosignificantly increase energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the commercial andindustrial sectors; and to collect stakeholder feedback on financing program models that canhelp overcome barriers, encourage further investment, and make programs more convenientfor customers, contractors and investors. Over 50 individuals representing local governments,contractors and service providers, trade associations, utilities, and investors attended themeetings and provided important feedback in person and in writing. The Department of Commerce is currently in the process of identifying next steps andconducting further research in follow up to the input received. Additional stakeholdermeetings will likely take place in the late winter or early spring. For follow-up questions orinquiries, please reply to Eric Rehm at eric.rehm@state.mn.us . Regards, Energy Savings ProgramsMinnesota Department of Commerce85 7th Place EastSt. Paul, MN 55101 P Before printing this e-mail, think if it is necessary. Think Green. Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 33 December 4, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara M. Swenson Lisa Henning Assistant Director of Administration Weatherization Manager (651) 675-4434 (651) 675-4467 Weatherization Plus Loan Program – Apply Today The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) is seeking applications for the pilot Weatherization Plus Loan Program. The CDA Weatherization Plus Loan Program offers low/moderate-income homeowners in the cities of Eagan and Rosemount an opportunity to receive weatherization services with a zero percent, forgivable loan. Weatherization services will permanently reduce energy bills by helping to make your home more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of family members. Each home will have an energy audit conducted to determine the weatherization works items needed to improve the home. Work items may include: minor and major air sealing; attic insulation; sidewall insulation; high-efficiency heating systems; and general repair and health and safety improvements needed to allow the safe completion of weatherization services. Loans awarded will be a minimum of $4,000 to a maximum of $8,500 and will cover all the weatherization work to be completed on the property. This is a zero percent interest, no monthly payment, forgivable 15 year loan. Eligible applicants must reside within the City of Eagan or the City of Rosemount; own their home; demonstrate ability to make mortgage payments; have a gross annual income within the program income limits; and cannot have assets greater than $60,000. Visit the CDA’s website at http://www.dakotacda.org/homeowners.htm#WeatherizationPlus to download a Weatherization Plus Loan application and review program limits and other details of the program. Hard copies of the application and other required documents can be mailed to the CDA (1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN, 55104 Attn: Lisa Henning). Applications and all documents must be received by Thursday, January 31, 2013. Your application will not be reviewed until ALL documents are received. There are limits spaces in this program, so please submit all necessary documents. -end- Energy & Environment Advisory Commission February 12, 2013 Page 34 From: Juli Johnson Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:34 AM To: Jeff LeClair; 'jon_drucker@hotmail.com'; Tim Harder; Ross Bintner; Kari Palmer; Michael Wisniewski Cc: 'Amir Nadav'; Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko Subject: FW: Fleet & Metrics Resources Attachments: EdenPrairie Fleets Report.pdf EEAC Members: Amir has requested that the following e-mail and attachments be sent to all members for further information on the topic of fleet maintenance as discussed at your last meeting. Thanks, Juli From: Amir Nadav [mailto:amirj09@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 5:15 PM To: Juli Johnson Subject: Fleet & Metrics Resources Juli, Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing the city fleet data with the EEAC at the last meeting. In follow up to the discussion, I'm sending a few items. Please forward these to the EEAC members and your colleagues on staff who oversee fleets. Unrelated, and for informational purposes, I've also included a link to a new report from the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board and several other state agencies on energy and environment metrics for the state. Eden Prairie Report on Fleet Energy Savings (attached) MPR Article about St. Cloud bus powered by 80% recycled vegetable oil http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/16/frenchfry_bus/ Minnesota Environment and Energy Report Card http://www.eqb.state.mn.us/documents/EQB%20Final%202012%20Report%20Card.pdf Thanks! 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