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Sustainability Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />August 16, 2023 <br />Page 3of6 <br />that rooftop solar installations are going forward in areas marked in red on Xcel's <br />hosting capacity map. <br />Todd inquired about the status of the energy efficiency and electrification rebates <br />for Louisville residents through EnergySmart. Kayla replied that she hopes to be <br />able to advertise the rebates at the Labor Day harvest festival. <br />Kayla added a staff update concerning City Council's discussion of the internal <br />decarbonization plan. She reported that City Council scheduled a special <br />meeting on 24 October to continue its discussion. Megan asked about issues that <br />City Council had with the internal decarbonization plan. Kayla replied that City <br />Council wants further information on the options for financing this <br />decarbonization. She noted that City staff has begun to plan for the meeting on <br />24 October and that she might engage someone from the Colorado Energy <br />Office to attend. Tiffany inquired about how the 17 October budget meeting and <br />the 24 October decarbonization plan meeting might complement one another. <br />Kayla noted that the City has budgeted $1.5 million in 2023 and 2024 towards <br />implementation of the internal decarbonization plan. City Council will examine the <br />entire budget at the 17 October meeting, work that will inform the 24 October <br />meeting. Tiffany emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and <br />positivity through the 24 October meeting. Kayla added that the financing options <br />do not involve much more than the $1.5 million per year financial commitment <br />from the City. She suggested that the Board could write another letter to City <br />Council in advance of the 24 October meeting. Megan expressed her support for <br />writing a letter. Kayla further added that she is unsure of City Council's primary <br />hesitancy regarding the financing options. Dan suggested that the Board <br />members reach out to City Council members. Kayla added that she does not <br />want all of the internal decarbonization planning work to go to waste. John <br />suggested that City Council members would find helpful a very explicit <br />sequencing of projects and expenses, which is largely included in the plan. Kayla <br />pointed out that the upfront costs of solar arrays appeared to be a concern. John <br />