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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: August 15, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the City to accept an Energy Efficiency Incentive in the amount of up to $19,849.00 from ComEd for energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and construction of the new Public Works Facility.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval to accept an Energy Efficiency Incentive in the amount of up to $19,849.00 from ComEd for energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and construction of the new Public Works Facility.
BACKGROUND:
The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program offers incentives for new construction projects that incorporate specific energy conservation measures into the design of new buildings. Working with ComEd's consultants since the early stages of the design of the new Public Works Facility, the City's design team was able to incorporate measures into the new building which will provide a cumulative incentive of up to $19,849.00 as summarized in the attached New Construction Measure Incentive Reservation form and includes: windows, interior and exterior lighting power and controls, efficient cooling equipment, demand-controlled ventilation, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and heating efficiencies in the 28,331 SF office area and interior and exterior lighting power and controls and direct-fired make-up-air units in the 170,696 SF vehicle storage and repair "warehouse".
In addition to the incentive, the City will also see an estimated annual energy cost savings of $29,833.00 as a result of these energy conservation measures.
DISCUSSION:
The incentive described above will be provided to the City upon completion of construction and verification of installation of the conservation measures by contractors certified by the International Code Council (ICC).
Upon receipt, the funds will be deposited into account 510-4058-341-5099 (Other Revenues).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The energy conservation measures incorporated into the new Public Works Facility are estimated to provide an annual energy cost savings of $29,833.00.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the City to accept an Energy Efficiency Incentive in the amount of up to $19,849.00 from ComEd for energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and construction of the new Public Works Facility
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City's design team has incorporated energy conservation measures into the new Public Works Facility which offer an incentive of up to $19,849.00 through ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program; and
WHEREAS, the City will also see an estimated annual energy cost savings of $29,833.00 as a result of these energy conservation measures; and
WHEREAS, the incentive funds will be received upon verification of proper installation of the measures and will be deposited into account 510-4058-341-5099 (Other Revenues).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the City is authorized to accept an Energy Efficiency Incentive in the amount of up to $19,849.00 from ComEd for energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and construction of the new Public Works Facility