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City Manager’s Report
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: UTILITIES
APRIL 2, 2001 CMR: 163:01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF THE ENERGY
STAR® LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING PARTICIPATION
IN THE ENERGY STAR® PROGRAM CREATED BY THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT
OF ENERGY TO PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND TO
REDUCE POLLUTION.
REPORT IN BRIEF
This report recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or the Director
of Utilities to sign the attached ENERGY STAR® License Agreement and adopt a
resolution acknowledging the City’s continued partnership in the program. This
voluntary program is intended to educate .and inform the residential and business
community of the benefits of energy conservation to save on their utility costs and to help
curb greenhouse gas pollution.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager or the Director of Utilities to:
1)Sign the ENERGY STAR® License Agreement between the City of Palo Alto, the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, and
2)Approve the attached.resolution supporting the City’s participation in the ENERGY
STAR* Program.
BACKGROUND
The ENERGY STAR* Program was created by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the Department of the Energy. (DOE) as mandated by the President and
Congress to reduce the national rate of greenhouse .gas emission and consumer energy
consumption and cost.
The EPA and DOE award the ENERGY STAR* label to products that are energy
efficient. The Federal agencies involved in the program set the energy efficiency criteria
for specific consumer and commercial products. These criteria exceed the minimum
national efficiency standards where such standards exist. Manufacturers volunteer to
place the ENERGY STAR* label on models that meet or exceed the criteria set by EPA
and DOE.
This voluntary .program is a collaborative effort between retailers, manufacturers and
utilities to educate the public about purchasing and using high efficiency appliances,
consumer electronics, office equipment, windows and lighting.
DISCUSSION
The key requirement for participating in the ENERGY STAR* Program is to sign and
execute the License Agreement between the EPA, DOE, and the City of Palo Alto. The
License Agreement (LA) outlines each signatory’s responsibilities and requirements, and
provides guidelines for proper use of the ENERGY STAR* name and logo. The
Agreement is valid from the date of its signature through February 28, 2002 but may be
extended beyond that date.
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Utility partner responsibilities are:
a. Designate a contact person,
b. Develop a local program plan within two months of signing the LA,
c. Promote products as indicated on the ENERGY STAR* Commitment Form,
d. Use the ENERGY STAR* name and logo in accordance with the LA, and
e. Provide the DOE and EPA with sales information, where such exist, that can
be used to evaluate the national ENERGY STAR* Program.
The ENERGY STAR* program provides several benefits to the City of Palo Alto Utilities
and the City’s customers. The ENERGY STAR* Program would complement the current
Public Benefits Program. Criteria for past and future demand-side-management
programs would be that products purchased be part of the ENERGY STAR* approved
list, where applicable. In addition, by encouraging residents and businesses to purchase
ENERGY STAR* products through fact sheets, bill inserts, web page, etc., the City is
able to educate utility customers about energy conservation and about savings
opportunities through lower utility costs.
RESOURCE IMPACT
Actions taken to support the ENERGY STAR* Program are included within the budget
for Public Benefits Program and are estimated to be a maximum of $5000 annually.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The recommendation is consistent with Council direction and past policy .regarding
energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources and the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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ATTACHMENTS
A: License Agreement
B: Resolution
PREPARED BY:
ANTHONY
Utility Account Representative
ENERIO
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:
’.H
of Utilities
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
HARRISON
Assistant City Manager
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Partnership Agreement between
ENERGY STARe
and
City of Palo Alto Utilities,
an ENERGY STAR® Partner
Through this agreement City of Palo Alto Utilities, ("ENERGY STAR Partner") joins in partnership with
ENERGY STAR in one or more areas. ENERGY STAR Partner recognizes ENERGY STAR as a broad partnership
designed to promote buildings, products, and homes that use less energy while providing the same or better
performance than conventional designs. ENERGY STAR Partner wishes to use the ENERGY STAR name and/or
label in association with qualified products or homes. ENERGY STAR Partner agrees to use the partnership and
the ENERGY STAR label to promote energy efficiency as an easy and desirable option for organizations and
consumers to prevent pollution, protect the global environment, and save on energy bills. ENERGY STAR
Partner agrees that it is important to build and maintain the meaning of the ENERGY STAR label as a
trustworthy symbol that makes it easy to make a difference for the environment while saving money.
Partner Commitments
ENERGY STAR Partner is committed to taking action in the area(s) indicated on the ENERGY STAR
Commitment Form. For the designated program area(s), ENERGY STAR Partner agrees to fulfill all
requirements as outlined in the following supporting documents.
ENERGY STAR Program Re~.uirements, defining requirements for being recognized as a partner in
each program area, such as manufacturing, selling, or promoting ENERGY STAR labeled products to
consumers or organizations. Specific requirements include identifying a responsible party for each
area of participation and updating ENERGY STAR on the efforts undertaken through the partnership.
Where applicable, these include ENERGY STAR eligibility criteria defining the energy and other
performance specifications that must be met for use of the ENERGY STAR label on and/or in
association with buildings, homes, and products; and
ENERGY STAR Logo Use Guidelines. describing how the ENERGY STAR name and label may be used.
Partner will adhere to these guidelines and ensure that its authorized representatives, such as
advertising agencies, dealers, and distributors, are also in compliance.
ENERGY STAR will undertake a variety of efforts to build awareness of the ENERGY STAR name and
label, maintain the credibility of the ENERGY STAR label and name, and promote the benefits of energy-efficient
homes, buildings, and products. ENERGY STAR will strive to:
increase awareness of the ENERGY STAR label and name across the residential and commercial
sectors by distributing key messages on the benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified buildings, homes, and
products;
make current versions of ENERGY STAR LOgO Use Guidelines and ENERGY STAR Program
Reauirements easily accessible through the Int.ernet and other means;
maintain a web site where ENERGY STAR Partner can furnish information on its program efforts and
responsible key contacts as outlined in the ENERGY STAR Program Re(~uirements; and
provide ENERGY STAR Partner with public recognition through the web and other mechanisms for its
efforts in the ENERGY STAR Partnership and its role in protecting the environment.
ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement
Disclaimers
Partner will not construe, claim, or imply that its participation in the ENERGY STAR program constitutes
federal government approval, acceptance, or endorsement Of anything other than Partner’s commitment to the
program. Partner understands its participation in the ENERGY STAR program does not constitute federal
government endorsement of Partner or its buildings, homes, or products. Partner understands that the activities
it undertakes in connection with the ENERGY STAR program are voluntary and not intended to provide services to
the federal government. As such, Partner will .not submit a claim for compensation to any federal agency.
Dispute Resolution
Partner and ENERGY STAR will assume good faith as a general principle for resolving conflicts under the
ENERGY STAR program, Both parties will endeavor to resolve all matters informally, so as to preserve maximum
public confidence in ENERGY STAR.
In the event informal channels do not produce¯ a mutually agreeable resolution to a matter in dispute,
either party to this agreement shall notify the other in writing as to the nature of the dispute, the specific
corrective action sought and their intent to terminate the Partnership Agreement, either as a whole or in part,
unless specific corrective actions sought are undertaken:
within 20 days of receiving formal notification from ENERGY STAR indicating intent to terminate the
Partnership Agreement, either as a whole or in part, Partner will reply, agreeing to either (1) undertake
in a timely and effective manner the corrective actions sought by ENERGY STAR, or (2) terminate the
Partnership Agreement, either as a whole or in part;
within 20 days of receiving formal notification from Partner indicating its intent to terminate the
Partnership Agreement, either as a whole or in part, ENERGY STAR will reply, either (1) agreeing to
undertake in a timely and effective manner the corrective actions sought by Partner, or (2) explaining
why such corrective actions cannot be undertaken;
if Partner fails to respond within 20 days of receiving formal notification of ENERGY STAR’S intent to
terminate the Partnership Agreement, either as a whole or in part, or if Partner responds but does not
agree to undertake corrective actions sought by ENERGY STAR, or if Partner agrees but does not initiate
the corrective actions in a timely manner, then this agreement is terminated, either as a whole or in part.
Entry into Force and Duration of Agreement
Both parties concur that this agreement and the terms outlined in the supporting documents will become
effective when signed by both parties. This agreement may be updated at any time to add new areas for which
ENERGY STAR Partner wants to be recognized as a partner. Both parties concur that this agreement is wholly
voluntary and may be terminated by either party at any time, and for any reason, with no penalty. Failure to
comply with this Partnership Agreement and Logo Use Guidelines can result in termination of this agreement
and authorization to use the label. ENERGY STAR will actively pursue actions for resolving issues of
noncompliance.
The undersigned hereby execute this Partnership Agreement on behalf of their party. The signatories of
this agreement affirm that they have the authority to execute this agreement on behalf of ENERGY STAR Partner
and ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement 2
Partnership Agreement Signatory for ENERGY STAR:
Signature(s):
Name(s):
Title(s):
Partnership Agreement Signatory for City of Palo Alto Utilities:
Date:
Name:
Title:
Address:
City:
Zip:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Web site:
ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement
ENERGY STAR® Commitment-Form:
Program Area(s)Where ENERGY STAR Partner
Commits to Fulfill Program Requirements
¯" ......" CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIESPartner Name:
Date~3/1/01
Partner agrees to fulfill the program requirements of each program area below, where an ’~X" has
been placed.
’ Improve the Energy Performance of Buildings
¯ *See Program Requirements for
Business/Public sector
Label (and Promote) Qualified Products
*SeeProgram Requirements for
Appliances - White Goods
_~_Clothes Washers .
X Dishwashers
X Refrigerators
Room Air Conditioners
Consumer Electronics¯
Audio Equipment and DVD Products
Set-top Boxes
Televisions and VCRs
Heating, Ventilation, and AC Products
X
X
X
X
Boilers
Central AC and¯Air-s0urce Heat Pumps
Furnaces " . ¯ .
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Programmable Thermostats
Light Commercial HVAC (coming soon)
Residential Vent ation Fans .(coming soon)
Home Envelope Products
X Insulation
X Roof Products
X Windows
Lighting Products
X Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
X Exit Signs
X Residential Fixtures
Label and Promote Qualified Products (cont.)
*See Program Requirements for
Office Equipment
Computers
~ CopiersFaxes;-Printers, and Mailing Machines
Monitors "
Multifunction Devices (all-in-one devices)
Scanners
Other Products
Residential Dehumidifiers
Traffic Signals
Transformers
Water Coolers
Financial Products
Mortgages for Energy-Efficient Homes
" Loan Packages for Energy-Efficient HVAC
Label and Promote Qualified Homes
* See Program Requirements for
Home Builders
Promote ENERGY STAR.Labeled Products
* See Program Requirements for
Retailers/E-tailers
Buying Groups
Promote ENERGY STAR as a regional program
implementer in the
Residential Product Market
New Construction Market
Commercial Market
* See Program Requirements for Regional
Program Implementers
¯ ENERGY STAR Commitment Form Page 2
Partner Name:.¯CITY OF PALO ALTO UTILITIES
Date.:3/1/01
Please provide contact information for each program .area-selected on page I.
(Make extra copies of page 2 when joining multiple program areas.)
ENERGY STAR Program Area:
Contact Name:
Title:
Company:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
E-maih
Contact Name:
Title:
Company:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: :
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Appliances; Heating, Ventilation & AC products;
Home Envelope Products;Lighting ,Products
Responsible Agent of Company:- Primary Contact (if different):
Additional Contact (marketing, etc.):Additional .Contact (if appropriate):
Please return to the attention of:partnership@energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR
¯ clo D&R International
1300 Spring Street, Suite 500 ¯
Silver Spring, MD 20910
ENERGY STAR® CommitmentForm:
Program-Area(s) Where ENERGY STAR Partner
Commits to Fulfill Program Requirements
Partner Name:
Date:
Partner agrees to fulfill the program requirements of each program area below, where an "~X" has
’ been placed.
Improve the Energy Performance of Buildings
*See Program Requirements for
Business/Public sector
Label (and Promote) Qualified Products
*See Program Requirements for
Appliances - White Goods
Clothes Washers.
Dishwashers
Refrigerators
Room Air Conditioners
Consumer Electror)ics
Audio Equipment and DVD Products
Set-top Boxes
Televisions and VCRs
Heating, Ventilation, and AC Products
Boilers
Central AC and Air-source Heat Pumps
Furnaces
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Programmable Thermostats
Light Commercial HVAC (coming soon)
Residential Ventilation Fans (coming soon)-
Home Envelope Products
Insulation
Roof Products
Windows
Lighting Products
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
Exit Signs
Residential Fixtures
Label and Promote Qualified Products (cont.)
*See Program Requirements for
Office Equipment
Computers
Copiers
Faxes, Printers, and Mailing Machines
Monitors
Multifunction Devices (all-in-one devices)
Scanners
Other Products
Residential Dehumidifiers
Traffic Signals
Transformers
Water Coolers
Financial Products
Mortgages for Energy-Efficient Homes
Loan Packages for Energy-Efficient HVAC
Label and Promote Qualified Homes
* See Program Requirements for
Home Builders
Promote ENERGY STAR Labeled Products
* See Program Requirements for
Retailers/E-tailers
Buying Groups
Promote ENERGY STAR as a regional program
implementer in the
Residential Product Market
New Construction Market
Commercial Market
* See Program Requirements for Regional
Program Implementers
-ENERGY STAR Commitment Form ~ ’Page 2
Partner Name:
Date:
Please provide contact information for each program area selected on page 1.
(Make extra copies of page 2 when joining multiple program areas.)
ENERGY. STAR Program Area:
Contact Name:
Title:
Company:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
E-maih
Responsible Agent of Company:Primary Contact (if different):
Contact Name:
Title:
Company:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
E-maih
¯Additional Contact (marketing, etc.):
III
Additional.Contact (if appropriate):
Please return to the attention of:partnership@energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR
c/o D&R International
1300 Spring Street, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALO ALTO SUPPORTING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF ENERGY’S ENERGY STARe PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") of
the United States Department of Energy (~’DOE") has created a
collaborative program supported by retailers, manufacturers and
utilities to educate the general public about the use of high
efficiency consumer and office appliances, equipment and
lighting;
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto ("City") has supported
programs that promote energy efficiency and conservation, and
has funded several programs through its Public Benefits Program;
and
WHEREAS, the EPA, DOE and the City wish to enter into a
License Agreement in furtherance of the goals and objectives of
the Energy Stare Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto
does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION i. The Council hereby a~thorizes the City’s
participation in the federal government’s Energy Stare Program,
and further authorizes t~e City Manager to execute the
memorandum of.agreement entitled "Energy Stare License Agreement"
on behalf of the City.
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SECTION 2. TheCouncil finds that the adoption of this
resolution does not constitute a project under the- California
Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines and,
therefore, no environment assessment is required.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:APPROVED:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Senior Asst. City Attorney
Mayor
City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative
Services
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