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HomeMy WebLinkAbout057-2015RESOLUTION NO. 57-2015 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ON -BILL FINANCING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH PG&E TO REPLACE AND INSTALL 238 NEW LED FIXTURES WITHIN TOWN FACILITIES, STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE A-482 WHEREAS, PG&E provides opportunities to convert existing public outdoor lighting to energy-efficient LED (Light Emitting Diode) fixtures; and WHEREAS, conversion of existing public outdoor lighting to LED lighting is consistent with the Town's Sustainability Action Plan, specifically Measures EG -3 (increasing outdoor lighting efficiency), EG -4 (partnering with PG&E on energy conservation measures) and EG -7A (utilize available rebate and incentive programs to promote energy efficiency); and WHEREAS, PG&E is proposing a loan agreement wherein they will replace existing lights with LED fixtures with a one-time up -front cost of $25,677. In exchange, PG&E will retain savings in electricity consumption to repay their initial investment until the loan is eventually retired after an estimated 111 months; and WHEREAS, replacement of existing lights with energy-efficient LED fixtures will improve light quality and output while reducing both electricity consumption and on-going maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, the Town is expected to realize annual cost savings of approximately $26,970 according to PG&E once the loan is retired; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council authorizes the Town Manager to enter into a General On -Bill Financing Loan Agreement with PG&E for the LED replacements including up to 238 fixtures. APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on July 7, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: Doyle, Stepper, Arnerich, Morgan, Storer NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None APPR ED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY yF MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CL