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Sustainability Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />July 19, 2023 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />resident drives 25 miles per day, they raise their home electric consumption by <br />50%. He wondered if Xcel has rebates for electrical panel upgrades and if they <br />have capacity to accommodate a large increase in EVs. He also wondered how <br />we set up a simple process to navigate resources. Todd responded that the <br />EnergySmart case manager helps to navigate the process for residents. <br />Kayla asked the board to make a recommendation to her, including a <br />recommendation about utilizing some available funds for marketing. The board <br />decided to recommend the City first advertise the program in the utility bill insert <br />and promote it at Ecotoberfest. If there is low adoption with zero cost marketing <br />strategies, the City should revisit marketing strategies and consider low cost <br />marketing solutions, such as yard signs for homes that utilize the rebates with <br />QR codes for their neighbors to learn more about available incentives. <br />Discussion Item — Internal Decarbonization Plan Draft Memo <br />Josh provided the board with a draft Internal Decarbonization Plan memo for <br />review and approval. <br />Public Comment <br />None. <br />LSAB Discussion <br />The board agreed to support the draft memo as written. John emphasized the <br />focus on Plan implementation accountability. Kayla said that it's important to <br />make the point that decarbonization cannot happen until we electrify and remove <br />fossil fuels from buildings and fleet. The City is currently purchasing renewable <br />energy credits to claim 100% carbon -free electricity, but the fossil fuels are <br />prohibiting the City from reaching decarbonization goals. Kayla reminded the <br />board that the Internal Decarbonization Plan is going to City Council on August <br />15 and encouraged members to support the plan's adoption through public <br />comment at the meeting. Megan made a motion to approve the memo. Tiffany <br />seconded the motion. The memo was approved by all members in attendance. <br />Discussion Item — Lawn Equipment Electrification Memo <br />