City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 07 30

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• Better understand Louisville's view of the regulatory and resource planning processes and requirements: Q3 2018 — Q2 2019. • REC accounting summit: Q2 2018. F. Measurement metrics, including what data may be needed: N/A G. Other information deemed necessary by the Parties: None. 2. Project #2: Increase City Energy Efficiency via Louisville Leveraging Existing Xcel Energy Programs Lowering energy consumption reduces operating costs for consumers while decreasing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Energy efficiency is often the lowest cost energy resource and should be utilized across all sectors whenever it is a good fit to achieve the shared vision. Below are some initial ideas for consideration, all within the larger context of the MOU including applicable PUC rules. A. Project objective: Continue internal and external efforts to promote energy efficiency as through the City's and Xcel Energy's prior "Partners in Energy" program work, including: • Residential — continuing coordination with partner agencies, promoting Xcel Energy's energy efficiency programs and rebates and identifying opportunities for outreach. • Commercial/Industrial — continuing to focus on large commercial opportunities, collaborating and sharing resources to raise awareness of Xcel Energy's energy efficiency programs and rebates and identifying opportunities for outreach. • Municipal — developing case studies to highlight completed projects, performing building audits and identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and any finance planning through Xcel Energy's s existing programs. In addition, the Parties would like to explore opportunities and options to collaborate on lighting, such as LED conversions and exploring challenges related to dimming opportunities. B. Anticipated resources needed from Louisville, Xcel Energy and any partners: • Louisville: City staff time and costs associated with programs, as applicable. • Xcel Energy: Provide a detailed overview session for Louisville on current company energy efficiency offerings. Provide in-house resources to answer questions on company programs. • Partners: May include Boulder County's Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE). The Parties will continue to evaluate as appropriate particularly as it relates to any Energy Performance Contracting Program through the state. 3