CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                CITY COUNCIL AGENDA




Agenda Date:           June 15, 2020

Action Required:       Appropriation of Funds

Presenter:             Kirk Vizzier, Energy Management Coordinator

Staff Contacts:        Kirk Vizzier, Energy Management Coordinator
                       Kristel Riddervold, Environmental and Facilities Development Manager

Title:                 2020 Energy and Water Management Program (E.W.M.P.) Fund -
                       $1,429.47

Background:
The City’s Energy and Water Management Program has identified opportunities to generate revenue
that can be invested in projects that support the enhancement of energy and water management in the
City. Examples include but are not limited to payments from participation in an energy efficiency
program offered by the utility grid (P.J.M.) and from events that raise awareness and support
conservation and efficiency throughout the community.

Discussion:
Since January 2020, the City has received $1,429.47 from participation in a P.J.M. energy efficiency
program (CPower), which provides a quarterly payout for each qualifying energy efficiency project. We
can expect to receive this amount at a minimum over the next year (payments continue up to 4 years
after completion of project) and additional income will be added to this payment as more completed
projects are submitted. Allocating these funds to a dedicated energy and water management account
will provide opportunities to support internal program initiatives. Should any money be carried over, it
will remain in this dedicated account for future efforts.

Alignment with Council Vision Areas and Strategic Plan:
This aligns with Goal 3.4 “Be responsible stewards of natural resources” in the City’s Strategic Plan.

Community Engagement:
No community engagement occurred with these payments.

Budgetary Impact:
There is no fiscal impact. Initiatives such as participation in the P.J.M. energy efficiency program
generate revenue.

Recommendation:
Staff recommends the appropriation of these funds to the dedicated account.

Alternatives: N/A

Attachments: Appropriation
                                     APPROPRIATION
                         Energy and Water Management Program Fund
                                          $1,429.47


       WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville, through the Department of Public Works, has
received payments from the PJM energy efficiency program and may conduct other activities that
result in payments.
       WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville adopted an internal Energy and Water Management
Policy in June 2019 that established a foundation for the Energy and Water Management Programs
to realize commitments regarding reductions in emissions and resource waste;
       NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville
funding is hereby appropriated in the following manner:

Revenue
    $1,429.47         Fund: 105    Internal Order: 2000157               G/L Account: 451020


Expense:
    $1,429.47         Fund: 105    Internal Order: 2000157               G/L Account: 599999



               BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any remaining funds will carry over into the
following fiscal year and future income received in this account for the purposes of supporting
energy efficiency and water efficiency measures will be automatically appropriated unless
otherwise altered by Council.