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Discussion informing City Council that the Public Works Department will not be re-subscribing to the American Municipal Power Energy Efficiency Program for the 2014-16 term.
Executive Summary: As part of the 2010 EPA settlement to close down the American Municipal Power (AMP) Gorsuch coal generation power plant, all participating owners of the plant (Hudson being one of those participants) were required to participate in a three (3) year Energy Efficiency Program developed and managed by AMP. The program was subsequently developed as the "Efficiency Smart Program". As of December 31, 2013 the City will have met its legal obligation to participate in the Efficiency Smart Program. The Public Works Department will not be renewing the program subscription at this time.
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Purpose & Explanation
History
The 2010 settlement requirements for the closing of the Gorsuch Coal Power Plant mandated that AMP develop and implement an energy efficiency program on behalf of the 48 participants and commit to investing $15 million into energy efficiency over a three (3) year period.
The Efficiency Smart program offers cost saving opportunities to Hudson Public Power commercial and industrial customers by providing energy audits, recommended efficiency projects, and rebates. Residential customers are offered free energy efficient light bulbs, appliance recycling and sustainability/recycling education programs.
In 2013, Efficiency Smart program participants had met, and/or exceeded the total MWh reduction requirements outlined in the initial program. Additionally, AMP will meet the $15 million dollar investment goal by the end of the current contract period (12/31/13). The City of Hudson has met its three (3) year obligation to participate in the program.
Program Participation
Currently there has been over $155,000 in rebates and incentives paid to program participants by AMP. There are currently thirteen (13) local businesses active in the pro...
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