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Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to the City of Sunset Valley for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 3203 and 3207 Jones Road, Sunset Valley, Texas 78745, in an amount not to exceed $119,899.
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Lead Department
Austin Energy
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $119,899 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Prior Council Action:
For More Information:
Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
March 18, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission.
March 19, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
Austin Energy requests approval to issue these capacity-based incentives (CBI) to the City of Sunset Valley (the Customer) for the installation of solar electric systems at their facilities to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the combined system sizes, costs, proposed incentives, and environmental benefits:
Solar Systems Details*
Total System Size (kW-DC)
133
Total System Size (kW-AC)
111
Annual Estimated Production (kWh)
173,366
Total System Cost ($)
$243,980
Total Incentive ($)
$119,988
Percent of Cost Covered
49%
Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies***
Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons
77
Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds
87
Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds
121
Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven
179,072
Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways
15.5
Equivalency of Trees Planted
1,155
Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added
83.3
*All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements
** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association's state-wide electricity profile
*** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s G...
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