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Description
San Bruno City Council Meeting June 28, 2011
10a. Energy Rebates
A
C
Well,
good
evening,
mayor
members
of
the
City
Council,
it's
a
pleasure
to
be
before
you
tonight
to
discuss
a
exciting
energy
efficiency
rebate
program
that
we
have
for
our
residents
here
in
San
Bruno,
just
as
it
go
back
in
time
a
little
bit.
The
a
couple
years
ago,
the
City
Council
was
approving
an
application
to
receive
some
stimulus
funding
from
the
Department
of
Energy
in
an
amount
of
160
thousand
dollars.
C
And
so
we
have
with
us
our
County
Partners
here
in
Douglas,
alfaro
and
Apollo
Gomez
summer,
who
will
sort
of
given
a
overview
of
the
energy
upgrade
program.
California,
which
is
a
sort
of
a
rebate
program
that
provides
sort
of
set
amount
for
different
types
of
energy
efficiency,
upgrade
packages
and
then,
from
there
I'll
talk
a
little
more
specifically
about
how
that
program
will
be
tailored
and
provide
a
benefit
for
Santa
Bruno
residents
and
then
we'd
be
happy
to
answer
any
question
that
you
have
so
that
further
ado
Douglas.
D
D
So
as
Jim
was
mentioning,
the
energy
upgrade
program
is
a
statewide
effort.
It's
a
partnership
between
the
California
Energy
Commission
California,
Public,
Utilities
Commission,
along
with
the
utilities
and
local
governments,
all
the
way
down
to
the
city
levels,
who
are
partners
in
helping
reach
the
on
the
ground
level
in
the
neighborhoods
making
sure
people
know
about
the
program.
The
energy
upgrade
program
is
a
program
that
promotes
energy
upgrades
to
people's
homes,
so
it
helps
people
make
energy
improvements
to
their
homes
by
providing
rebates
of
up
to
four
thousand
dollars
for
energy
improvements.
D
Another
great
feature
about
the
program
is
that
there
are
participating
contractors
that
meet
all
the
proper
certifications
and
trainings
to
do
quality
installation
of
these
projects.
It
used
to
be
that
utilities
offered
individual
items
for
with
small
rebate
amounts
like
for
light
bulb
or
insulation.
Energy
upgrade
thinks
of
our
encourages
homeowners
to
think
of
their
home
as
a
whole
when
they're
making
improvements
going
further
in
their
energy
efficiency
and
being
able
to
help
them
achieve
those
goals
and
also
create
a
more
comfortable
energy-saving
home.
D
D
Please
homeowner
would
be
able
to
enter
their
zip
code
or
the
name
of
their
county
next
slide
and
they'd
be
taken
to
the
county
landing
page
where
they
find
local
information,
all
rebates
available
to
them
in
state
of
California,
as
well
as
being
able
to
find
a
contractor
and
contact
them
and
learn
more
about
what
they
can
do
in
their
home.
There's
a
good
virtual
tour
there
and
that's
where
they'll
be
able
to
find
some
local
information
pertinent
to
where
they
live.
So
some
of
the
program
goals
are
first
and
foremost,
to
create
comfortable
homes.
D
So
we
have
when
we
have
situations
like
surprise
winters.
In
the
middle
of
summer,
people
can
be
warm
in
their
house
or
in
the
summer
when
we're
having
these
heat
waves
be
able
to
stay
comfortable,
we've
all
been
in
a
home
where
there's
one
room
that
just
doesn't
really
fit
in
people.
Don't
want
to
be
there,
because
it's
really
cold,
really
hot,
also
lower
utility
bills,
help
people
that
have
more
manageable
utility
bills
from
month
to
month,
and
then
the
overall
goal
is
sustainability.
E
So,
to
build
a
broad
positive
awareness
of
this
program,
we've
been
engaging
in
a
number
of
strategic
efforts
throughout
the
county.
That's
talking
to
service
groups,
that's
having
a
presence
at
farmer's
markets
or
high-traffic
events.
We
were
at
the
county
fair.
Recently,
we
are
looking
for
opportunities
to
help
make
sure
that
every
resident,
not
only
here
in
San
bruna
but
all
over
the
County
of
San
Mateo,
is
aware
of
this
program
and
aware
of
the
benefits
so
I
know
we'll
be
working
in
coordination
with
Jim
to
help
promote
the
program.
E
I'm
sure
that
some
of
your
constituents
might
you
know,
benefit
from
the
program,
and
so
that's
why
Douglas
and
I
wanted
to
be
here
to
go
over
the
program
and
we're
happy
to
provide
a
little
write-up.
If
you,
if
you
have
I
know
a
lot
of
council
members
happen
to
have
newsletters
they
send
out
to
their
constituents,
would
be
happy
to
provide
a
very
brief
overview
of
the
program.
E
I
think
that's
a
good
way
to
reach
a
critical
mass
of
folks
and,
at
the
end
of
the
day,
Douglas
and
I
are
here
as
resources
again
I
work
for
a
non-profit,
we're
here
to
be
a
very
objective
perspective
on
this
program.
I
feel
that
there's
a
lot
of
benefits
to
it
and
again,
please
visit
the
website
and
I.
Think
that's
next
slide.
I
think
that's
pretty
much
it
yeah!
That's
our
contact
information!
There
is
a
resource
number
as
well
that
the
county
developed
set
the
bottom
number
there
Douglas
my
personal
okay.
E
A
D
D
Jim
is
going
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
what
Sam
Bruno's
efforts
are
going
to
be
we're
very
interested
in
tailoring
our
message
when
we're
in
san
bruno
to
let
people
know
what
what
leadership
that
the
city
has
taken
in
taking
this
program
in
on
even
offering
larger
resources
for
people
to
be
able
to
incorporate
some
of
these
energy
efficient
measures
into
their
home.
Great.
C
Alright,
so
some
of
those
additional
resources
I
want
to
take
some
time
to
outline
so
San
Bruno's
programs,
sort
of
in
a
compliment
what
energy
upgrade
California
does
for
most
other
residents.
San
bruno
is
relatively
unique
in
that,
as
a
local
government
agency
were
we're
providing
further
incentive
for
our
residents
to
make
sure
some
of
these
improvements
really
happen.
In
a
nutshell,
the
city,
through
it's
funny
that
it's
secured
through
the
federal
grant
dollars,
will
be
able
to
match
the
rebates
under
the
energy
upgrade
program
of
the
energy
up.
C
The
actual
funding,
specifically
for
San
Mateo
County,
comes
from
PG&E
for
those
rebates,
so
the
city
will
match
those
rebates
on
a
one-for-one
basis.
Up
to
a
certain
dollar
amount
pay
for
half
of
the
cost
of
a
home
energy
audit,
which
will
determine
which
improvements
are
most
appropriate
for
that
particular
home
will
also
fund
the
permit
fees
that
would
normally
apply
for
your
regular
building.
C
So
there
are
two
basic
packages
we
have
the
the
basic
upgrade
and
we
have
the
advanced
upgrade
package
for
the
basic
upgrade
homeowner
can
receive
up
to
a
thousand
dollars
from
energy
upgrade
and
an
additional
thousand
dollars
from
the
city
of
San
Bruno
to
perform
some
of
the
cookie-cutter
basic
improvements,
such
as
adding
insulation
in
your
attic
duck,
duck
ceiling,
weather
stripping.
That
sort
of
basic
package
is
is
what
they
call
the
basic
upgrade
for
a
more
customized
plan.
We
have
the
advanced
upgrade
where
first,
a
home
energy
audit
is
conducted
on
residence
home.
C
We
do
have
this
opportunity
as
well,
for
those
residents
that
have
completed
the
advanced
upgrade
or
have
done
a
home
energy
audit,
and
that
audit
has
determined
that
the
next
most
cost-effective
step
is
the
installation
of
solar
panel
other
normal
sort
of
photovoltaics.
Then
we
could
provide
a
rebate
of
up
to
five
thousand
dollars,
depending
on
the
size
of
the
system
installed
and
again.
I
want
to
mention
that
all
of
this
funding
is
funded
through
that
federal
grant,
allotment
and
I
would
just
remind
cancel
out
of
that.
C
One
hundred
and
sixty
thousand
dollars
that
we
have
a
thousand
is
dedicated
toward
this.
This
program
we've
got
another
40,000
toward
the
climate
action
plan,
another
twenty
thousand
dollars
for
energy-efficient
streetlights
and
another
twenty
thousand
dollars
for
a
renewal,
energy
efficiency
study
for
utility
facilities.
But
the
bulk
of
that
money
is
to
be
directed
toward
this
program
and
we
would
distribute
rebates
on
a
first-come,
first-served
basis
until
either
the
funding
is
expired
or
the
program
runs
out
by
December,
31st,
2012
and
I.
Believe.
What's
that
more
than
happy
to
answer
any
new
folks
questions.
F
A
B
And
to
the
consultants
that
I'm
all
for
improving
homes-
and
you
know,
as
far
as
for
energy
efficiency
and
lowering
utility
bills
and
jobs
and
everything-
and
everyone
smiling
on
the
slides
question
I
have-
is
what
is
four
thousand
dollar
rebate?
How
much
do
you
have
to
spend
to
get
that
kind
of
rebate?
I
understand
that
some.
You
know
the
basic
basic
improvements.
As
far
as
some
insulation
and
some
duct
sealing,
it's
tough
I
mean
white.
There's
a
homeowner
have
to
look
at
spending
ten
fifteen
thousand
dollars
to
get.
B
You
know
a
couple
thousand
dollars
back
or
now
that
you
got
contractors
involved
and
I
think
the
city
is
doing
a
big
part
in
you
know
waving
permit
fees,
that's
great
and
also
matching
the
rebate,
but
the
bottom
line
is
this:
is
the
big
Bugaboo
and
in
doing
energy
efficiency?
Is
how
much
is
it
going
to
cost
me?
You
know
to
do
this
and
you
know
and
lower
my
rates
and
how
long
is
that
going
to
take
before
I?
You
know
before
it
pays
off
sure.
D
D
Let's
say
if
you
have
an
HVAC
system,
that's
on
its
last
legs,
then
the
cost
of
that
would
be
much
higher
than
if
your
recommended
improvements
or
things
like
wall
insulation.
But
you
can
take
it
to
things
like
new
windows
and
other
improvements,
like
that.
The
cost
of
the
energy
assessment
is
currently
not
met.
D
Sorry,
the
air
that
circulated
in
the
home
so
there's
a
variety
of
factors
and
benefits,
but
we
do
with
this
program,
try
to
communicate
that
if
it
is
indeed
time
for
you
to
make
some
of
these
improvements
to
your
home,
you
have
outsized
utility
bills.
You
have
some
health
issues,
perhaps
or
just
comfort
issues.
Year
round.
There
is
now
money
available
to
help
ease
that
pain,
because
the
reality
is
making
improvements
to
the
home
at
any
point
is
going
to
cause
some
significant
sums
of
money,
but
there
are
now
programs
in
place
to
help
offset.
G
C
Of
course,
we
will
be
partnering
with
the
county
on
this,
but
for
our
outreach
items
such
as
promotion
to
individual
residents,
say
for
a
specific
mailers,
either
a
postcard
or
utility
build
inserts
any
special
production.
We
want
to
do
on
cable,
the
actual
staff,
time
of
handling
and
processing
the
applications
not
expected
to
be
a
huge
function,
but
it
will
be.
It
will
be
portioned,
those
sort
of
just
nuts
and
bolts
of
making
sure
that
people
get
paid
on
time,
making
sure
that
we
don't
run
out
of
money.
C
You
know
keeping
track
of
the
budget,
keeping
those
who
apply
in
a
well
informed
of
you
know
where
the
application
is
I.
Don't
expect
us
to
use
all
that
eight
thousand
dollars
I,
but,
depending
on
you
know
what
level
of
outreach
we
want
to
do,
how
much
print
material
we
wanted
to
that.
Would
that
would
be
more
of
the
determinant
than
thin
staff
time.
I!
Think
and.
C
Would
back
it
would
be
developing
the
owl
city
staff
will
be
developing
the
application
correct
and
actually
what
we
didn't
mention
is
once
you
know,
once
this
program
is
launched,
the
that
rebate
will
actually
appear
on
the
website,
so
both
won't
have
to
guess
or
call
into
City
Hall
to
know
that
they
have
this
available
to
them.
They
punch
into
every
10,
zip
code.
San
bruno
rebate
will
be
alongside
the
standard
energy
upgrade
rebate
as
well,
and
the.
C
What
determines
the
size
of
the
rebate
and
correct
me
if
I'm
wrong
is
the
degree
to
which
it
saves
energy
in
the
home,
and
so
the
actual
final
dollar
amount
is
typically
decided
by
the
rebating
agency,
which
for
us
would
be
as
if
gas
and
electric
they
provide
that
rebate
to
the
homeowner
and
to
take
the
guesswork
out
of
city
staff
to
doing
in
our
own
independent
evaluation.
They
have
to
provide
proof
of
that
rebate
back
to
the
city,
and
then
then
we
make
our
match
got
it.