HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.114-17 RESOLUTION NO. 114
Series of 2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS GENERATED THROUGH THE RENEWABLE ENERGY MITIGATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on December 13, 1999,the City Council approved Ordinance No. 55 Adopting the
Aspen/Pitkin Energy Conservation Code, and
WHEREAS,the Aspen/Pitkin Energy Conservation Code allows that funds collected through the
Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP)be spent in accordance with a resolution passed by the
Aspen City Council and the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on July 20, 2017,the Board of Trustees of the Community Office for
Resource Efficiency(CORE)approved the REMP'spending proposals described herein, and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Aspen finds that the funding requests are appropriate.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO that the following REMP funding is approved, and the Community Office for Resource
Efficiency (CORE) is authorized to negotiate and secure contracts and manage the installation and/or
implementation of the following projects and programs:
I. Projects supported by CORE Board of Trustees for funding from REMP
2017/2018 Randy Udall Energy Pioneer Grants:
Grant Applicant Project Description Recommended
Aspen Waldorf Foundation Replace 3 boilers with condensing units $20,000.00
City of Aspen APD 47 KW PV,LEED Gold compliance $135,000.00
CRMPI Off grid cabin for teaching,housing $50,000.00
Pitkin County Landfill 128 KW PV- 100%offset $75,000.00
Roaring Fork Conservancy Windows;PV;Boiler,lighting and roof upgrades $50,000.00
Roaring Fork School District— 336 kW Solar PV- 100%offset $100,000.00
Riverview School
St Benedict's Monastery 202KW PV-100%offset $75,000.00
Town of Snowmass Village 18.6KW PV,HRV for IAQ system,Energy Dashboard,Improved $501000.00
glazing+daylighting
TOTAL $555,000.00
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1. ASPEN WALDORF FOUNDATION
The mission of the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork is to inspire the spirit of the child and elicit academic excellence through
educational artistry. The school serves students from early childhood through 8th grade. Our vision is to educate children for
intellectual ingenuity, moral character, and global citizenship. Alongside Waldorf schools worldwide, we graduate lifelong
learners who give purpose to the lives and communities. The Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork has a mission to make our
education accessible to anyone who seeks it.Over 55%of our student body is on tuition adjustment based on family income. In
addition,we strive to keep tuition affordable so the education is not exclusive.
The school seeks to upgrade the 3-remaining atmospheric cast iron high temperature boilers that supply in-floor radiant heat and
hot water in our buildings. Two boilers serve our 6,200 square foot Community Hall,and one serves our 2,300 square foot Early
Childhood Center. The goals of this project are to improve energy efficiency;to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;to employ the
latest technology to complement our green building design and intentions;to improve reliability;and to leverage funds approved
for this upgrade. The school prides itself in being energy efficient and a green campus. During school tours, our straw-bale
campus and existing solar is highlighted to promote our eco-friendly values. We can add this project to what we highlight for
awareness of overall sustainable systems on campus.
Total Project Cost:$45,550 Amount requested:$20,550 Recommended Funding: $20,000
Annual Energy Savings: 111,562 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 126 MtCO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2e:$159
2. CITY OF ASPEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Aspen Police Department will serve as a welcoming facility for community interaction and outreach. The building is '
designed to reflect the scale and material fabric of Aspen with the use of stone, wood and brick throughout the facade. The
character has been developed with the intent to eliminate the institutional feel normally associated with Police Department
buildings. The APD will contain a public plaza, lobby and public meeting room with exterior deck facing Aspen Mountain, all
serving the community and encouraging interaction between the Department and the public.
The sustainable goals of this visible project have been set high with the pursuit of LEED Gold. The design also incorporates the
WELL Building Standards for creating a healthier environment for the inhabitants. The form of the building has been designed
specifically to maximize daylight,utilize passive cooling and ventilation,and connect the interior to the onsite landscape garden.
Rooftop photovoltaics of 47Kw cover the majority of the roof and will be linked to a display in the lobby for public education of
the sustainable performance of the building.
The ambitious energy efficiency and renewable energy achievements of this project will be in support of the Aspen community's
greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, to reduce our GHG emissions 30%by 2020, and 80% by 2050, compared to a 2004
baseline. Energy used in the built environment is Aspen's largest source of GHG pollution, at 56% of the total. The energy
savings realized by the above-code energy saving aspects of this building will be in direct support of the community's aggressive
goals.
Total Project Cost:$22,544.932 Amount requested:$200,000 Recommended Funding:$135,000
Annual Energy Savings: 1,137,732 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 753 MtCO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2e:$179
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3. COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE(CRMPI)
Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) has played a leading role in sustainability education and sustainable
economic practices in the Roaring Fork Valley and internationally since 1986. CRMPI is a 501(c)(3)non-profit,established and
operated by founder and director, Jerome Osentowski, on Basalt Mountain. CRMPI's mission is to provide research,
demonstration, and education in permaculture design, high-altitude greenhouse design and management, energy and water
conservation systems, and sustainable living. Permaculture is a design process based on observing nature with the goal of
building agricultural (and other) systems that follow the principles of care for the earth, care for people, and production of
abundant surpluses to be shared fairly.
The project will include two major components: an addition to the existing cabin; and an improved, water-saving irrigation
system. These upgrades will demonstrate near-net-zero energy consumption; renewable energy and energy-efficiency
technologies;and water conservation,treatment,'and irrigation systems.The upgrade to the cabin will provide affordable housing
for young farmers living and working cooperatively at CRMPI, and a better experience for students of CRMPPs courses and
workshops, with more comfortable and secure lodging. and expanded and improved classroom space. Building and installation
will begin in September of 2017 and be completed by September 2018.
Total Project Cost:$218,000 Amount requested:$109,000 Recommended Funding: $50,000
Annual Energy Savings: 210,000 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 871 MtCO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2e:$57
4. PITKIN COUNTY LANDFILL
Pitkin County Landfill is a County owned landfill that services the upper Roaring Fork Valley.
The proposed project is to complete a final design and complete installation of approximately 128kW of photovoltaic solar panels
at the Pitkin County Landfill. This project is being contemplated using the current fee tariff pricing structure offered by Holy
Cross.This program was extended into 2017 and it is not known if it will be carried through to 2018.
Total Project Cost: 5300,000 Amount requested:$150,000 Recommended Funding: $75,000
Annual Energy Savings: 611.456 kBTU '
Lifecycle Carbon Savings:2,536 MtCO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2c: $30
5. ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY
Like the nature centers of the 1960s and 1970s, that formed in response to the growing disconnect between people and their
environment,the River Center aims to strengthen the connections among people,their local rivers,and the watershed,by creating
an inviting space in a highly visible conscientious facility to engage the public on Colorado's rivers. Strategically located in the
heart of the watershed at the confluence of Gold Medal streams,Roaring Fork Conservancy looks to capitalize on the opportunity
to educate the diverse residents and visitors on how to best protect the valley's and the West's most precious resource.
True to our mission of valuing natural capital, one of our top priorities is to incorporate replicable sustainable elements. Our
planning committees and architects discussed incorporating the most sustainable features we can afford with input from advisors
at Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI)and Community Office for Resource Efficiency(CORE).The River Center design includes: _
landscaping that requires minimal irrigation,low Row toilets and water fixtures,alternative energy systems such as solar electric,
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radiant floor heating, and low wattage LED lighting. In addition, beyond code insulation levels in walls and roof. high
performance windows. and passive solar shading with high performance envelope design and natural ventilation will eliminate
the necessity for mechanical cooling while still providing an acceptable comfort level.
Total Project Cost:$301,254 Amount requested:$200,000 Recommended Funding: $50,000
Annual Energy Savings: 124,694 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 287 MICO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2e:$174
6. ROARING FORK SCHOOL DISTRICT RIVERVIEW SCHOOL
The Roaring Fork School District is committed to maintaining excellence in its mission and facilities. The district engaged in a
community-wide facilities planning process in 2014 to analyzing current needs and anticipate future demands on the physical
spaces where our students learn.By engaging local residents,students,staff and professionals in the planning process,the School
District builds strong community.
The new Riverview School is located between the communities of Glenwood Springs and Carbondale. It was identified in the
facility strategic planning as a needed PreK—8th grade school that will meet the growing residential population between the two
towns, reduce overcrowding in the Glenwood Springs PreK—8th grade schools, and reducing traffic in and through Glenwood
Springs. The new Riverview School will have an enrollment of 362 students in preschool, kindergarten through 8th grade, and
employ 38 faculty and staff.
Total Project Cost: $604,800 Amount requested:$200,000 Recommended Funding: SI00,000
Annual Energy Savings: 1,667,411 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 7,226 MtCO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2e:$14
7. ST.BENEDICT'S MONASTERY
St. Benedicts Monastery is part of a Monastic Order that has a history of over 1,000 years. More immediately our monastery
was founded from the Cistercian/Trappist monastery in Spencer,Massachusetts in Old Snowrnass,in the Capitol Creek Valley,in
1956. We have been here 61 years. We are a Colorado Non-Profit Organization,501(c)3. The monks themselves have built a
beautiful and substantial monastery in Capitol Park. It is our intention to be here into the indefinite future and certainly not to
move any place else. Therefore,we certainly expect to be here for the full life expectancy of the Solar Panels.
The monks of St Benedicts Monastery are working towards further reducing their carbon footprint on the planet and would like to
install a grid tied photovoltaic system that would provide 100%of the electrical energy consumption for all of the buildings and
meters located on the St Benedicts Monastery campus. The Monastery is located on 3,700 acres of beautiful and pristine ranch
land in Snowmass, CO and hosts many visitors throughout the year at the Retreat House. The resident monks recognize the
connection between fossil fuel energy use and climate change and are responding to the call to action as outlined in Pope Francis'
encyclical on the environment. They see the PV system as an effective way to reduce fossil fuel emissions and preserve the
environment for future generations.
Total Project Cost:$498,600 Amount requested:$198,600 Recommended Funding: $75,000
Annual Energy Savings: 1,136,107 kBTU
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Lifecycle Carbon Savings:4,712 MtCO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2e:$16
8. TOWN OF SNOWMASS VILLAGE DISCOVERY CENTER
Snowmass Base Village Building 6(Discovery Center)will be conveyed to the Town of Snowmass Village upon its completion
(at Certificate of Occupancy).The designated purpose of the building is identified as"Base Village Community Purpose Building
6", or simply community purpose space. CORE has been working with the Town of Snowrnass Village since 1994 on
decarbonizing its buildings and infrastructure;SBV6 follows in that vein of that partnership.
While the Discovery Center exhibitions are indicative of the deleterious effects of climate change;the building will further show
through its use of renewable of energy sources and unique design strategies how it may be an exemplary setting for documenting
and demonstrating climate change. With the potential non-profit customer featuring exhibitions focused on ice age discovery and
extinction;we knew that demonstrable energy savings,through data visualization and visible energy saving devices would unite
the story of the tenants mission with our architectural and engineering pursuits. Part of the project has become the possibility of
a building that tells a story about climate change. Demonstrating climate change and creative ways to make sustainable
technology an accepted and beautiful element of the project. 'Approval of this grant is contingent upon the Town of Snowmass
Village assuming ownership and operating the building as the"Discovery Center'.
Total Project Cost: $237,493 Amount requested:$198,136 Recommended Funding: $50,000
Annual Energy Savings: 328.553 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings:616 MtCO2e Recommended Funding Cost per MtCO2e:$81
2017/2018 REMP Programs
CORE continuously works to increase adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy across all
sectors. CORE and our partners serve the residential and commercial market with rebates and technical
assistance through a variety of programs. Through 2017 and 2018 CORE's energy efficiency and
renewable energy rebates will continue to be administered through the Energy Smart Program.
CORE proposes to continue offering Community Grants and Design Assistance Grants. This year we are
requesting funding for 2018.
CORE would like to build on the success of the REACH Grant Program, which serves low-to-moderate
income homeowners. This year's funding request reflects the continuing partnership with Energy
Outreach Colorado, who now provides funds to serve this very important market segment in the Roaring
Fork Valley from Aspen to the Eagle County border along Hwy 82.
• Community Grants(existing program, $50,000 requested)
Community Grants aim to support a broad spectrum of environmental and energy projects with
tangible results for the Roaring Fork Valley. The aim of the Community Grants program is to reduce
energy consumption, reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, offset greenhouse gases, promote the
use of renewable energy, educate the community on energy issues, and develop more sustainable
energy technologies. Community Grants range from $1,000 — $10,000 and are awarded at the
discretion of CORE's Executive Director.
• Design Assistance Grants (existing program, $25,000 requested)
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The Design Assistance Grant is made available to support commercial and institutional development
projects in implementing integrative efficient design. These grants serve the purpose of promoting
new technology and innovation during the design phase of new building construction. These grants
are also awarded on approval from CORE's Executive Director.
• REACH Grant Program (existing program, $75,000 requested)
This program continues to offer assessments, and energy efficiency services to households,whose
incomes are below 80%AM] (Area Median Income). In the past three years we have served over
100 households and have received matching funding from Energy Outreach Colorado to
supplement the funding request.
• Net Zero Homes Grant Program (existing program,no new funds requested)
The Net Zero Homes Grant was initiated in 2016,This program provides design advising services,
and a tiered grant, up to$8,000 for a"net zero"energy use home, and is based on a final HERS
rating. As HERS ratings come in, grant amounts may be lowered, so additional funding could be
made available.
• Energy Smart Program (existing program, $625,000 Requested)
Residential Assessments $ 50,000
Quick Fix Items $ 15,000
Residential Rebates $120,000
Commercial Rebates $200,000
Small Lodge Program $ 50,000
Renewable Energy Rebates $190,000
CORE's Energy Smart program continues to grow at a steady pace. For example: Residential Energy
Assessments increased 12% in 2015 over 2014. This year we are proposing to aggregate Big
Buildings, Commercial, Small Lodge Program and Residential all under this one program category.
Typically, the commercial sector represents approximately 50% of the energy consumption in
buildings. CORE continues to offer incentives to the commercial sector and partners with City of
Aspen Utilities and Holy Cross Energy to expand these efforts. CORE will continue to leverage the
impact of our resources by offering larger rebates to owners of large buildings, which include public
and private buildings and multifamily complexes. This program enables CORE to work directly with
building owners and operators to help them implement big energy savings projects. Funds will also be
used to target multi-family unit complexes since many have sought out our services and we would
like to be able to intent them to invest in a complete building retrofit for the greatest efficiency gains.
• Other Programs
Climate Action Planning ($25,000 requested)
These funds will be used to assist the county and member communities in developing
regional climate action tools.
• Engagement&Marketing ($75,000 requested)
• New Initiatives ($100,000 requested)
The CORE Board and staff have discussed the development of a new initiative that would
contribute significantly to the decrease of carbon emissions in the Roaring Fork Valley. At
this year's CORE Board/Staff strategy meeting, a target of 100% renewable energy was set.
These funds will be used toward that project. The CORE Board of Directors would approve
an expenditure of these funds.
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• Administrative
Program Management ($190,000 requested)
Program Delivery ($650,000 requested)
Total amount requested: $2,370,000
For each of the recommended programs, specific guidelines and eligibility standards will be applied.
CORE staff will continue to work closely with our partners to identify and reach targets with the greatest
need and the greatest opportunity for improvement.
H. This funding approval is effective upon a matching funding approval by the Board of County
Commissioners of Pitkin County,Colorado.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council oft C'ty of Aspen on the 28th day of
August, 2012
Steven Skadro Mayor
1, Linda Manning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true and
accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council e City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting
held on the day hereinabove stated.
Linda Manning, City Clerk
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