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CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
TITLE:
ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 71,
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT Resolution No. 2006-195 APPROVING City Council Policy No. 71.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad has a Strategic Goal emphasizing environmental
management. This goal encompasses all aspects of the environment from clean water to
cost effective and efficient use of energy including alternative energy sources. The intent of
City Council Policy No. 71 is to clearly state the City's commitment to energy conservation
and environmental management through a variety of means.
If adopted, this policy would enact the following:
• Require all new and/or replacement HVAC and electrical equipment to be energy
efficient, e.g. "Energy Star" labeled products.
• Require all newly constructed facilities and equipment to be evaluated and
selected based on total lifetime construction and operation costs; and that all such
equipment be reviewed occasionally to verify that the most current and effective
energy products are in place.
• Energy production using renewable technologies is encouraged to be developed
on-site, whenever financially feasible, to promote environmental sustainability.
• All civic facilities are to be maintained and operated at peak energy consumption
performance levels to maximize energy conservation.
• Support a diverse supply of energy sources, e.g. solar energy, in an effort to
reduce demand to the energy grid.
D • Continuously revise the Building Code to reflect the most current energy
conservation regulations.
• Investigate potential non-financial incentives for developers of private property who
demonstrate the same commitment to sustainable building, site design, and for
projects that exceed the minimum standards in the State of California Title 24
Energy Regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
O This activity is not a project and is therefore not subject to State CEQA pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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Action Options for the City Council
Staff believes that there are several options for action by the City Council at this time. The
options are set forth below for consideration:
1. Adopt Council Policy #71 encouraging energy conservation and management.
2. Return policy to staff and provide further direction to explore energy conservation and
management without adopting a formal city policy; while continuing to upgrade all
existing civic facilities to perform at increased levels of energy efficiency.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If adopted, this policy would have fiscal impact on each project brought forth in Carlsbad.
The cost attributed to efficient energy management will not be a standing or predictable
price point; rather it would be determined on a case by case basis and could ultimately
require additional funding for each project. It is common for energy efficient products to
carry a higher purchase price, but over the life of the equipment it will actually save money
through reduced energy consumption.
Among some of the fiscal benefits associated with energy conservation are: reduced
operating costs, lower maintenance costs and extended equipment lives, reduced impact on
municipal infrastructure, increased market for recycled content materials, enhanced
environmental quality, and decreased pollution. When considering long term positioning for
the City, the theory is to reduce money spent on operational utility costs energy and to
ultimately improve our fiscal position moving towards economic and environmental
sustainability.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2006-195
2. Council Policy No. 71
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Pat Kelley, (760) 602-2716, pkell@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-195
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CITY COUNCIL
3 POLICY NO. 71 REGARDING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT
4 TO ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
5 ..WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad is furthering its commitment to
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their strategic goal of sound environmental management; and
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WHEREAS, Council Policy No. 71 contributes and endorses sustainable civic facilities8
and communities for the future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is promoting the efficient use of natural resources.
11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
12 California, as follows:
13 1. That the above recitations are true and correct
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2. That City Council Policy No. 71 is adopted as shown on Exhibit "2" to this
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resolution.
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3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of Policy No. 71 to all city
departments and to those interested persons who have previously requested a copy.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 11th day of July, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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Subject: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
CITY OF CARLSBAD
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
DATED: June 6, 2006
Policy No.
Date of Issue:
Effective Date
Cancellation Date
Supersedes No.
Page 1 of 3
71
June 6, 2006
July 1,2006
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department Heads and Division Heads,
Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
PURPOSE:
It is the intent of the City Council that the City of Carlsbad exemplify the efficient use of energy and
that measures are taken to successfully reach goals established by the City's Energy Conservation
and Management Program.
BACKGROUND:
The citizens of the City of Carlsbad are entitled to an efficient use of resources. Inefficient use of
energy contributes to energy shortages, negatively affecting the local economy and hampering the
delivery of essential public services. It is therefore necessary that the City, within the areas of its
authority, establish guidelines for the conservation of energy.
POLICY:
The extent of the City's influence on energy conservation varies with the degree of its authority in
specific areas of energy consumption. The policy of the City and City-owned subsidiaries, in the
categories of City Operations, and City Regulated Activities are as follows:
A. City Operations
1. Purchasing
It is the policy of the City to maximize energy conservation measures when purchasing equipment
and products, e.g. "Energy Star" labeled products or products equivalent to this efficiency level
whenever practicable.
2. Construction of Civic Facilities
It is the policy of the City that design and specifications for new civic facilities be evaluated and
selected on the basis of total lifetime costs of construction and operation and that such specifications
be reviewed continually so that the most current energy conservation techniques, materials, and
appliances are utilized in their construction. The goal is that, whenever practicable, and within a
reasonable cost/benefit ratio, new facilities will be designed to be at least 25% more energy efficient
than required by the State of California, Title 24 Energy Regulations. The following principles will be
encouraged for all newly constructed facilities and major building renovation projects for City facilities:
The City of Carlsbad strives to achieve LEED "Silver" Level Certification or the equivalent for all new
City facilities. In addition to achieving LEED "Silver" Level Certification or its equivalent,
CITY OF CARLSBAD
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
DATED: June 6, 2006
Policy No.
Date Issue
Effective Date
Cancellation Date
Supersedes No.
Page 2 of 3
71
June 6, 2006
July 1,2006
Subject: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department Heads and Division Heads,
Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
Council Policy 71 encourages the following sustainable building measures for all newly constructed
Civic Facilities and major renovation projects:
a. Whenever practicable and within a reasonable cost/benefit ratio, design and construct
mechanical and electrical systems to achieve the maximum energy efficiency achievable with
current technology. Project designers shall use computer modeling programs to analyze the
effects of various design options and select the set of options producing the most energy
efficient integrated design. Designers will strive to include energy efficiency measures to create
a facility that is at least 25% more energy efficient than current California's Title 24 standards
for both new construction and major renovation projects.
b. When ever practicable and within a reasonable cost/benefit ratio, incorporate on-site self-
generation of energy using renewable technologies to reduce environmental impacts
associated with fossil fuel energy use. Newly constructed City facilities shall strive to generate
a minimum of 10% of the project's energy demand, with a goal of 20% from renewable
technologies (e.g., photovoltaic, wind, fuel cells). City buildings will be designed to take the
maximum advantage of passive and natural sources of heat, cooling, ventilation and light.
c. In order to maximize energy efficiency measures within these requirements, projects will
combine energy efficiency measures requiring longer payback periods, with measures
requiring shorter payback periods to determine the overall project period.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
DATED: June 6, 2006
Policy No.
Date Issue
Effective Date
Cancellation Date
Supersedes No.
Page 3 of 3
71
June 6, 2006
July 1,2006
Subject: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department Heads and Division Heads,
Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
3. Building Maintenance and Operation
It is the policy of the City that all its buildings will be maintained and operated in such a fashion that
the minimum amounts of energy are consumed. Standardized energy management and control
systems shall be utilize in all Civic Facilities to minimize energy consumption.
4. Energy Reliability and Independence
It is the policy of the City to reduce demand on the energy grid and to enhance energy reliability and
independence for City facilities. The City will pursue the innovative application of new non-depleting
energy sources including but not limited to solar energy in the provision of its regular municipal
functions.
B. City Regulated Activities
1. Building Code Revisions
It is the policy of the City to continually evaluate and update the Building Code so that the most
current energy conservation regulations are incorporated in the plans for construction of buildings by
the private sector.
2. Incentives
It is the policy of the City to create non-financial, building permit processing incentives (e.g priority
building permit processing and inspections) to developers of private property that demonstrate a
commitment to building projects that exceed the minimum standards in the State of California, Title 24
Energy Regulations.
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ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
Energy Management
•Energy Cost Benefit Analysis of
current and future projects
•Council Policy 71-
Energy Management
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Energy Goal Team
•Pilot Program
•Collaborative Partnerships
•Feasibility Studies
•Goal: Increase energy efficiency
throughout all municipal facilities
Facilities Audit Process
•Partnerships
•Criteria:
1) projected life span
2) energy consumption
3) cost benefit analysis
4) enhance comfort for patrons
•Upfront Costs < Lifetime Savings
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Audit Results
•Evaluated 14 structures citywide, facilities
ranging from pump stations to community
centers:
- Lighting Retrofits
- Heating Ventilating and Air
Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
- Programmable Thermostats
Received Rebates: $122,102
Projected Savings Over Life: $1,129,431
Retrofit Projects
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Senior Center, Municipal Water District Office, City Hall, and Stagecoach Community Center
Energy Opportunity
Gross Cost of
Project ($)
Facilities
Department
Estimated
Annual
Dollar
Savings
Simple
Payback
(Years)
ROI
(%)
Estimated
Life of
Retrofits
Total Savings
over life (less
implementation)
4 Lighting Retrofit Totals $45,063 $17,989 4.6 38.5 10.0 $134,827
PROPOSED RETROFIT PROJECTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy Opportunity
Gross Cost of
Project ($)
Facilities
Department
Estimated
Annual
Dollar
Savings
Simple
Payback
(Years)
ROI
(%)
Estimated
Life of
Retrofit
Projected
Total Savings
Over Life (less
implementation)
HVAC/VFD controls and Duct
work $150,000 $54,300 2.8 36.2 20 $936,000
Lighting Retrofit $19,989 $7,859 2.5 39.3 10 $58,604
TOTALS $169,989 $62,159 2.7 37.8 $994,604
Requested $ $215,052 $80,148 $1,129,431
SAFETY CENTER
CALAVERA COMMUNITY CENTER
RETROFIT PROJECTS
Council Policy No. 71
•Council Goal of Environmental Management,
furthering the commitment towards energy
conservation.
•Internal:
ÆEncourage 25% energy savings on
all municipal projects.
•External:
ÆPromote energy efficiency to the
building community.
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Fiscal Benefits
•Reduced
operating costs
Building a Sustainable Future!
•Extended
equipment lives
•Enhanced
environmental quality
•Lower
maintenance costs
Future Projects
•Scheduled Equipment Replacements
•New Construction
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Recommended Council Action…
•Appropriation of additional funding to
complete SDREO retrofits and authorize
Staff to finish citywide retrofits.
•Adopt Council Policy No. 71, which
demonstrates the Council’s commitment to
Energy Management and Conservation.
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