HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2025-24 - Amending Code Section 13.04.084 and 13.04.210 related to energy efficiency and and energy conservation feesORDINANCE NO. , cS �Li
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION
13.04.084, TITLED "ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
ENERGY CONSERVATION FEE" AND 13.04.210, TITLED
"TEMPORARY ELECTRIC METER AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE TRIP FEE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown (the "City") owns and operates a municipally owned
electric utility for the provision of electric services; and,
WHEREAS, in 2024, the City adopted a fee schedule to fund energy efficiency and
conservation programs that encourage residential and commercial customers to reduce energy
consumption and conserve energy; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined it necessary to repeal the requirement of the funds
associated with this fee to be deposited into a special revenue fund; and,
WHEREAS, combining these funds with the electric fund improves financial metrics
associated with the utility's bond rating; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined it is still able to appropriately account for and apply
these funds towards energy efficiency and conservation programs without depositing them into a
separate fund; and,
WHEREAS, separately, the City originally adopted an Electric Line Extension and
Electric Meter Connect Policy in March 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the Line Extension Policy is reviewed and updated annually to ensure cost
recovery for customer -driven electric infrastructure additions and includes fees and costs
associated with temporary electric meters and service; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined it necessary to repeal pricing codified in ordinance
associated with temporary electric meter and electric service trip fees; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined it necessary to regularly update these fees as part of
the annual review of the Line Extension Policy.
Ordinance No.:
Description: Electric Rates Clean Up
Date: MaAA�='1 , _
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted
in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 3. Section 13.04.084 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and replaced as
shown in Exhibit "A."
Section 4. Section 13.04.210 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and replaced as
shown in Exhibit `B."
Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect on June 1, 2025 and
apply to all billings after that date in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Georgetown. 2
PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE /flA- DAY OF MAY
2025.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING ON THE
MAY 2025. /
ATTEST:
Ro yn De more, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye Aasson, City Attorney
ITY
DAY OF
GEORGETOWN
Schroeder, Mayor
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Descripti n. Electric Rates Clean Up
Date:
"EXHIBIT A"
Sec. 13.04.084. Energy efficiency and energy conservation fee.
A. Availability. This monthly fee will be charged to all electric meters for all rate classes.
B. Monthly rate.
Rate Class
Fee
Residential
$1.00
Net Energy Metering —Residential
$1.00
Small General
$1.00
Net Energy Metering —Small General
$1.00
School
$5.00
Municipal Water and Wastewater Pumping
$5.00
Municipal
$5.00
Large General
$10.00
Commercial & Industrial
$15.00
Large Commercial & Industrial
$25.00
Very Large Commercial & Industrial
$25.00
C. Sales taxes. Sales taxes, where applicable, will be charged to the consumer in addition to the
above fee.
D. Use of funds. Use of funds collected from the energy efficient and energy conservation fee,
including all funds previously collected pursuant to this Section, shall be limited to energy
efficiency and conservation program costs, activities, and financial incentives, including, but
not limited to the following:
1. Program design and administration costs.
a. Staffing and administrative costs. Salaries and benefits for program managers,
coordinators, analysts, and administrative support personnel, along with the
associated administrative costs to support such personnel.
b. Consulting fees. Costs for hiring external consultants or firms to assist with program
design, evaluation, and implementation.
2. Incentives and rebates.
a. Direct incentives. Payments or rebates provided to consumers, businesses, or utilities
for adopting certain energy -efficient technologies or practices.
b. Equipment. Costs for purchasing and dispersing certain energy -efficient appliances
to certain customers.
3. Marketing and outreach costs.
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Description: Electric Rates Clean Up
Date:
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a. Public awareness campaigns. Costs associated with advertising, media outreach, and
educational materials to promote energy efficiency among consumers and
businesses.
b. Workshops and training. Expenses related to organizing workshops, seminars, and
training sessions for stakeholders related to energy -saving practices.
4. Evaluation and measurement costs.
a. Impact evaluation. Costs associated with conducting studies or evaluations to
measure the effectiveness and outcomes of energy efficiency programs.
b. Data collection. Expenses for collecting and analyzing data related to energy
consumption, savings, and program participation.
5. Regulatory and compliance costs. Fees or costs associated with regulatory filings,
compliance reporting, and meeting regulatory requirements set by state or local
authorities.
6. Long-term maintenance and monitoring costs. Costs associated with ongoing
maintenance, monitoring, and evaluation of installed energy -efficient measures or
technologies.
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Description: Electric Rates Clean Up
Date:
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EXHIBIT "B"
Sec. 13.04.210. Reserved
Ordinance No.:
Description: Electric Rates Clean Up
Date:
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Sec. 13.04.084. Energy efficiency and energy conservation fee.
A. Availability. This monthly fee will be charged to all electric meters for all rate classes.
B. Monthly rate.
Rate Class
Fee
Residential
$1.00
Net Energy Metering —Residential
$1.00
Small General
$1.00
Net Energy Metering —Small General
$1.00
School
$5.00
Municipal Water and Wastewater Pumping
$5.00
Municipal
$5.00
Large General
$10.00
Commercial & Industrial
$15.00
Large Commercial & Industrial
$25.00
Very Large Commercial & Industrial
$25.00
C. Sales taxes. Sales taxes, where applicable, will be charged to the consumer in addition to the
above fee.
D. Use offunds. Use of f iunds collected lion the energy efficient and energy conservation fee,
including all funds previously collected pursuant to this Section, Nvill be (let)ositl ice+
eci�e�+x�ef�cl:-��i t+sh�I) br limited to energy efficiency and conservation
program costs, activities, and financial incentives, including, but not limited to the
following:
Program design and administration costs.
a. Staffing and administrative costs. Salaries and benefits for program managers,
coordinators, analysts, and administrative support personnel, along with the
associated administrative costs to support such personnel.
b. Consulting fees. Costs for hiring external consultants or firms to assist with
program design, evaluation, and implementation.
2. Incentives and rebates.
a. Direct incentives. Payments or rebates provided to consumers, businesses, or
utilities for adopting certain energy -efficient technologies or practices.
b. Equipment. Costs for purchasing and dispersing certain energy -efficient
appliances to certain customers.
3. Marketing and outreach costs.
(Supp. No. 31, Update 1)
Created: 2025-04-23 07:02:37 [EST]
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a. Public awareness campaigns. Costs associated with advertising, media outreach,
and educational materials to promote energy efficiency among consumers and
businesses.
b. Workshops and training. Expenses related to organizing workshops, seminars, and
training sessions for stakeholders related to energy -saving practices.
4. Evaluation and measurement costs.
a. Impact evaluation. Costs associated with conducting studies or evaluations to
measure the effectiveness and outcomes of energy efficiency programs.
b. Data collection. Expenses for collecting and analyzing data related to energy
consumption, savings, and program participation.
5. Regulatory and compliance costs. Fees or costs associated with regulatory filings,
compliance reporting, and meeting regulatory requirements set by state or local
authorities.
6. Long-term maintenance and monitoring costs. Costs associated with ongoing
maintenance, monitoring, and evaluation of installed energy -efficient measures or
technologies.
(Supp. No. 31, Update 1)
Created: 2025-04-23 07:02:37 [EST]
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