Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY ENERGY SAVINGS SMART THERMOSTAT PROGRAM
Brief Description: This project involves participation in the Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program; Hudson Public Power customers volunteer to participate in this energy savings effort by enrolling in a program that strategically alters temperature control settings during peak demand conditions.
Body
Legislative History
“None”
Purpose & Explanation
As a participant in the Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program, Hudson Public Power customers volunteer to participate in this energy savings effort by enrolling in a program that strategically alters temperature control settings during peak demand conditions. These savings are generated by reducing energy consumption during peak events known as Coincidental Peaks “CP” which are used to calculate our annual Capacity and Transmission charges for securing and transporting energy to the Hudson delivery point.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with American Municipal Power for Community Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Kevin Powell, Director of Public Works