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Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Westminster Manor Assisted Living for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4300 Bull Creek Road, Austin, Texas 78731, in an amount not to exceed $144,936.
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Lead Department
Austin Energy
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $144,936 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget.
For More Information:
Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
November 13, 2023- Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez, Blackburn and Seibert absent and one vacancy.
November 14, 2023 - Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Bren, Davis, Johnson, and Stone absent and one vacancy.
Additional Backup Information:
Austin Energy requests approval to issue this Capacity Based Incentive (CBI) to Westminster Manor Assisted Living (the Customer) for the installation of solar electric system(s), detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits.
Solar System Details*
Total System Size (kW-DC)
161
Total System Size (kW-AC)
134
Annual Estimated Production (kWh)
223,283
Total System Cost ($)
$313,401
Total Incentive ($)
$144,936
Percent of Cost Covered
46%
Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies***
Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons
105
Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds
156
Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds
156
Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven
244,189
Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways
21.2
Equivalency of Trees Planted
1,575
Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added
0.632
*All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirem...
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