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Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Westminster Presbyterian for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3208 Exposition Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, in an amount not to exceed $82,215.
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Lead Department
Austin Energy
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $82,215 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget.
For More Information:
Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
November 13, 2023- Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez, Blackburn, and Seibert absent and one vacancy.
November 14, 2023 - Recommended by the Resource Management Commission on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Bren, Davis, Johnson, and Stone absent and one vacancy.
Additional Backup Information:
Austin Energy requests approval to issue this Capacity Based Incentive (CBI) to Westminster Presbyterian (the Customer) for the installation of solar electric system(s), detailed in the table below at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits.
Solar System Details*
Total System Size (kW-DC)
82
Total System Size (kW-AC)
68
Annual Estimated Production (kWh)
116,753
Total System Cost ($)
$208,003.95
Total Incentive ($)
$82,215
Percent of Cost Covered
40%
Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies***
Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons
55
Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds
82
Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds
82
Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven
127,909
Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways
11.1
Equivalency of Trees Planted
825
Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added
59.5
*All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements.
** Environme...
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