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• Over the next five years, Clean Energy CVAG seeks to invest $220 million in
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• Clean Energy CVAG has the potential to generate measurable and meaningful economic and
• environmental outcomes: 3,300 new jobs, $580 million in economic activity and a tremendous
• reduction in carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming.
• The fully-funded, turnkey solution offered exclusively by Ygrene is the only PACE program that can
• produce these outstanding results. We look forward to working with you to kick-start the region's
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• Agenda Item 7A: Initiate Development, Administration and Financing of a
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• Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
Chair, Executive Committee
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments
73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert, CA 92260
• Agenda Item 7A: REGIONAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM
• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members,
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• On behalf of Ygrene Energy Fund, thank you for your careful consideration today of initiating
the development, administration, and financing of a regional Property Assessed Clean Energy
• (PACE) program. On February 25, 2013, the Executive Committee took important steps
• toward establishing a regional PACE program, and today we are pleased that the Executive
• Committee is considering opportunities for the CVAG region to continue its national leadership
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• The letters of support provided herein are a sampling of our many conversations with
contractors, property owners, local building suppliers and distributors, industry associations,
• and individual regional leaders, all of whom represent area residents who are eager and ready
• to take advantage of an SB 555 financing program. Across all these groups, one need is clear:
the need for immediate financing that will provide these stakeholders with the opportunities to
• make their properties energy and water efficient. Ygrene Energy Fund stands ready to meet
• this need and is ready and able to deliver private financing on day one of the Clean Energy
CVAG program. This forward thinking initiative will result in local jobs and efficiencies that will
• help the Coachella Valley and Palo Verde Valley thrive- economically and environmentally.
The letters herein confirm that businesses and residents in CVAG member cities and the
unincorporated areas will take advantage of energy efficiency financing when it 1) is easy to
• access and understand, 2) broadens the list of eligible properties and projects, 3) offers quick
• approval for qualifying properties, and 4) provides local staff to guide property owners and
contractors through the process. Ygrene's program meets all of these requirements and more.
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• Ygrene respectfully requests that the Executive Committee take the actions detailed in the staff
report to initiate the development, administration, and financing of the Clean Energy CVAG
• program. By beginning the process of forming the SB 555 clean energy district today, you can
• ensure that the program offered by Ygrene Energy Fund is available before year-end.
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• Regional Director, Southern California
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• ITEM 7A: REGIONAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM
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1. Mike Lemyre, Program Development Director, Ygrene Energy Fund
• 2. Dan Schaefer, President, Ygrene Energy Fund
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• 4. Ronald D. Phillips-Martinez, Executive Director, Desert Contractors' Association
• 5. Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO, Desert Valleys Builders Association
• 6. Wes Ahlgren, COO, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
7. Mike Collins, President, Desert Contractors' Association
• 8. Pat Whitcomb, Director, Desert Contractors' Association
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• 9. Patrick Adamson, Southern California Territory Manager, MI Windows & Doors,
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• 11. Paul J. McCreesh, Owner, Green Guys Construction, Palm Springs
• 12. Nate Otto, President, Hot Purple Solar, Palm Springs
• 13. David Herdinger, Vice-President, Hot Purple Solar, Palm Springs
14. Alan Solomon, Sales Division, California Cool Roof, Palm Desert
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• REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
• 1. Desert Contractors' Association by Ronald D. Phillips-Martinez, Executive Director
2. Desert Valleys Builders Association by Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO
• 3. Coachella Valley Economic Partnership by Wes Ahlgren, COO
• 4. College of the Desert by Joel L. Kinnamon, Superintendent/President
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• CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, BUILDING TRADES & EFFICIENCY CONSULTANTS
• 5. Hyde's Air Conditioning, Indio, by Michael Hyde, General Manager
6. General Air Conditioning & Heating, Thousand Palms, by Frank Harrison,
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• 7. MI Windows & Doors by Patrick Adamson, Southern California Territory Manager,
• La Quinta Office
8. American 180 Synergies, Palm Desert, by Monica Sanderson, President & CEO
• 9. RMC Energywise Homes, La Quinta, by Richard E. Powell, Owner
• 10. Green Guys Construction, Palm Springs, by Paul J. McCreesh & Christopher Lucas,
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• 11. Esser Air Conditioning & Heating, Cathedral City, by Tim Esser, Owner
• 12. W.L. Vickers Construction, Inc., Yucaipa, by Walt Vickers, Owner
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• 13. Benjamin Druyon, Indio
• 14. Mark Wasson, Palm Desert
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• APPENDIX— PACE Program Cost and Features Comparison: Ygrene & HERO
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Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
• Chair, Executive Committee
Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• 73.710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert, CA 92260
• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
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• This letter is sent on behalf of our association. Established in 1984, the Desert Contractors'Association
(DCA)is an association of contractors, builders, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants who work in the
• Coachella Valley construction industry. Our association represents 160 business members who support
"Hire Local/Buy Local" and the value of using licensed contractors in our industry.
We are writing to urge the Executive Committee to move forward with the immediate creation of an SB 555
• PACE program and with the selection of Ygrene Energy Fund as the program administrator for the Coachella
• Valley Association of Governments PACE program. Moving forward with creating a region-wide PACE
program and a robust, effective PACE program is essential to jumpstarting economic activity, creating jobs
• in the construction industry, and making the Coachella Valley a more efficient region for the future.
We have evaluated the differences between AB 811 and SB 555 PACE programs as well as the program
benefits provided by the Ygrene model, and we concur with the selection committee's recommendation of
• Ygrene. We are very encouraged by Ygrene's commitment to opening LOCAL energy centers staffed by
• LOCAL personnel who will interact with Coachella Valley property owners and contractors. One of the
DCA's primary objectives is supporting the local construction industry. We would much rather see a
• program staffed and run from the Coachella Valley rather than having a program run from the Western
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offered by Ygrene. It is the only program that offers elements essential to making the program a success: •
Committed and Available Funding: Ygrene offers a fully funded program, meaning a property owner •
will never have to waste time and energy trying to secure financing. Properties are pre-approved, projects •
receive final approval within 24 hours and funding is available immediately. •
No Cost to Government/Lowest Cost to Property Owners: Ygrene's program will not cost CVAG or •
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has the lowest total cost to property owners of any PACE program in the state.
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Successful Program Model: Ygrene's program builds upon both the Palm Desert Set to Save •
Program and the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program, the most successful PACE programs in •
existence. Building upon these proven models will help ensure that the Coachella Valley program can fund
projects and achieve success. •
Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Local energy centers, local contractor training, •
grassroots marketing, and property owner outreach are key to creating the unique program that the •
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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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BMC Select Build
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Eileen Eske
• Pacific Premier Bank
VICE PRESIDENT Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
• OF ASSOCIATES Chair, Executive Committee
Allan Levin
• Allan Levin&Associates Coachella Valley Association of Governments
PASTPRESIDENT 73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Mario Gonzales Palm Desert,CA 92260
GHA Companies
• CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
• Gretchen Gutierrez .RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA
• DIRECTORS VALLEY
Wesley Ahlgren
• The Hemminguay Group Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
• Fred Bell
Nobell Energy Solutions LLC This letter is sent on behalf of the Desert Valleys Builders Association DVBA
• Brian Benedetti y (DVBA).
B A B Contracting Established in 2010, the 150+ members of the DVBA represent building industry
• Andy Bmkcbill professionals involved in all aspects of the construction industry. Our builders,
Coachella Valley Printing developers, architects, engineers, bankers, and local government members are
• Tom DuBose
Development Design&Engineering committed to ensuring that building of all types remains vibrant and strong in the
• Margaret Drury Coachella Valley region. We are dedicated to providing excellence in community
• Margaret Drury Construction development while protecting the natural beauty of the Coachella and Imperial
Tommy Fowlkes
Coachella Valley Water District Valleys.
• Todd Hooks
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians DVBA actively monitors local, state, and federal legislation and policy matters
Dave Lippert Lippert Construction.Inc affecting the building industry, and we advocate for policies furthering our
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Heather Loutsenhizer mission. We are writing today to urge the Executive Committee to move forward
• Petta Building Group with the creation of a CVAG SB 555 PACE program administered and funded by
Bruce Maize Y rene Energy Fund. Creating a region-wide PACE
• Fidelity Title Insurance g g g program and a robust,
Tom Noble effective PACE program will boost economic activity, create jobs in the
• Noble&Company,LLC construction industry, and make the Coachella Valley a more efficient and
• Dan Olivier sustainable region.
Mueller/Olivier/Whittaker LLP
• Alan Pace
• Petra Geotechnical
Marvin Roos
MSA Consulting Inc
• Greg Smith
• Smith-Kandal Insurance(Real Estate
Phil Smith
• Sunrise Company
Patrick Suarthout
• Imperial Irrigation District
Jeff Wattcnbarger
• W'attenbargerConstruction 75100 Mediterranean • Palm Desert • CA 92211
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First sank DVBA has evaluated the benefits of the improved SB 555 PACE legislation and.the
SECRETARY/TREASURER Eileen Eske program offered by Ygrene. We concur with the selection committee's •Pacific Premier Bank recommendation of Ygrene as the administrator for the CVAG PACE program. As •
VICE PRESIDENT the only SB 555 program, Ygrene can offer PACE financing and refinancing to all
OFASSOCIATES property types in the Coachella Valley. In addition, we believe that local Ygrene •
Allan Levin
Allan Levin&Associates Energy Centers staffed by local residents who know the Coachella Valley, its
PASTPRESIDENT property owners, cities, and contractors, is a superior model and offers clear •
Mario Gonzales advantages and benefits to the region including:
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Gretchen Gutierrez • Committed and Available Funding:Ygrene offers a fully funded program,
meaning a property owner will never have to waste time and energy •
DIRECTORS trying to secure financing. Properties are pre-approved,
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The Hemmingway Group final approval within 24 hours and funding is available immediately.
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Nobel]Energy Solutions LLC • No Cost to Government / Lowest Cost to Property Owners: Ygrene's
Bran Benedetti B A B Contractingprogram will not cost CVAG or the member cities a dime of public money. •
Andy Brakebill Just as important is that this program, as compared to others, has the •
Coachella valley Printing lowest total cost to property owners of any PACE program in the state. •
Tom DuBosc
Development Design&Engineering Margaret Drum ' Successful Program Model: Y rene's program builds upon both the Palm
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Tommy Fowlkes Independence Program, the most successful PACE programs in existence.
Coachella Valley Water District Building upon these proven models will help ensure that the Coachella •
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Dave Lipper •
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Heather Loutsenhizer
Penta Building Group contractor training, grassroots marketing, and property owner outreach •
Bruce Maize are key to creating the unique program that the Coachella Valley •
Fidelity Title Insurance deserves.
Tom Noble •
Noble&Company,LLC
Dan Olivier DVBA strongly urges the committee to support the adoption of this SB 555 •
Mueller/OlivierAVhitlaker LLP program now so that the Ygrene Energy Fund program and SB 555 PACE financing •
Alan Pace Petra Geotechniu-tI can be available by Fall 2013.
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MSA Consulting Inc Thank you,
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Imperial Irrigation District CEO
Jeff Wattenbarger
Wattenbarger Construction 75100 Mediterranean • Palm Desert • CA 92211
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Chairman Joseph DeConinck
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments
73-710 Fred Waring Drive,#200
• Palm Desert, CA 92260
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• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
• Dear Chairman DeConinck:
This letter is sent on behalf of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership [CVEP]. Our mission is to build
a diversified, year-round economy by promoting regional job growth with local companies, business
• attraction and by developing a well-trained and educated workforce. We partner closely with a cross-
section of the private, public and educational sectors. CVEP supports this committee moving forward
with Clean Energy Coachella Valley by Ygrene as Coachella Valley Association of Government's [CVAG]
• SB 555 program option.
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• We urge you to complete the selection process and move forward with creating a region-wide PACE
program. Unemployment remains high in the Coachella Valley, and the stakes for contractors and local
businesses are high. Over the next five years, a successful PACE program could create 3,000 new jobs,
• more than $200 million in project financing,and another$500 million in related economic benefits for
the Coachella Valley. Having a robust, effective PACE program would jumpstart economic activity,
• create jobs in the construction industry, and help make the Coachella Valley a more efficient region for
the future. This is a huge opportunity—and the key is selecting a PACE program model that works and a
• provider dedicated to making the program work locally.
We are excited about how the Clean Energy Coachella Valley program offered by Ygrene would benefit
our region. It is the only program that offers elements that are essential to making the program a
• success:
• • Committed and Available Funding: Ygrene offers a fully funded program, meaning a property
• owner will never have to waste time and energy trying to secure financing. Properties are pre-
approved, projects receive final approval within 24 hours and funding is available immediately.
• Successful Program Model: Ygrene's program improves upon both the Palm Desert Set to Save
Program and the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program, the most successful PACE
• programs in existence. This proven model will help ensure that the Coachella Valley program
• can fund projects and achieve success.
• • Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Local energy centers, local contractor training,
• grassroots marketing,and property owner outreach are key to creating the unique program that
the Coachella Valley deserves.
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vacant Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Area 4
73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Suite 200
.nr.Andrew Campbell Student Trustee Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Mr. Kirk,
1 am writing to express support for a Coachella Valley-wide PACE program and to
• encourage CVAG members to consider including both residential and commercial
Dr.Joel Klnnamon services. Having this State-approved financing option available for Coachella
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Valley homeowners and businesses, and to the contractors that do the work, will
encourage increased use of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in
• the valley. This in turn, will create employment opportunities for the students
• College of the Desert (COD) is currently training.
As you may be aware, COD has been providing skills training in energy efficiency
auditing and building retrofitting. It has also been preparing students for
• occupations in renewable energy. COD is playing an important role in developing a
workforce for tomorrow's clean energy jobs. Financing strategies such as PACE
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• April 18,2013
• Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
• Chair, Executive Committee
Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• 73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert,CA 92260
• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 5S5 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
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• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
• I'm writing to you as one of the owners of Hyde's Air Conditioning. My family has been in business for over
• thirty years providing HVAC and related services to residential and commercial customers in Palm Desert,
• Bermuda Dunes,Palm Springs,Cathedral City,Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Rancho Mirage,Thermal, La
Quinta and surrounding towns. We area third-generation,family owned business headquartered in the
• Coachella Valley.
• We are proud to be a member of the local construction industry employing over 24 Coachella Valley residents.
• A successful PACE program like Clean Energy CVAG program offered by Ygrene Energy Fund would create
• opportunities for Hydes to grow and add employees and would allow us to offer financing for energy
• efficiency upgrades to more residents in our region. This is a huge opportunity for the region—and the key is
selecting a PACE program model that works and a provider dedicated to making the program work locally.
• We are already familiar with PACE financing. Our company has participated in the City of Palm Desert"Set to
• Save" PACE program from its inception, and many of our customers took advantage of the financing. However,
• the Palm Desert program has been challenging because payments are very slow. It is not uncommon for us to
wait for up to eight(8)weeks after project completion for payment,and in one case the property owner kept
• the funds without paying Hyde's for the project.
• We are familiar with the Ygrene program and are looking forward to taking advantage of the program's
• contractor training,software tools,and the commitment to payment in no more than five (5)business days
• following project completion. We have no objection to the three percent(3%)fee that Ygrene charges
participating contractors. As a small business, Hydes will gladly pay a 3%fee in exchange for prompt payment.
• The 3%fee is similar to what we already pay when customers use their credit cards to pay Hydes for services
• rendered and is already built into our pricing schedule.
• In summary,we know from experience that property owners will use PACE financing for energy efficiency and
• other upgrades. But PACE will mean nothing for our business if the program doesn't successfully fund projects.
We support Ygrene's Clean Energy program because it is the only program with these essential elements:
• • Committed and available funding. Customers won't follow through with a project unless financing is
• easily accessed,available up front,and projects can get started immediately. Ygrene's easy to
• understand program pre-approves properties,approves projects within 24 hours,and has immediately
• available funding.
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• Local Contractor Support and Local Jobs: Ygrene's program makes the entire process simple and easy •
for contractors,and supports us from start to finish. The program provides comprehensive training,will •
support us in marketing PACE to property owners throughout the Coachella Valley, and gives us the •
tools and resources to efficiently manage projects and help us grow our business.
• Local Marketing and Outreach. Ygrene is the only program provider that will offer robust marketing •
tailored to the individual cities and designed to ensure maximum participation in the program. Read: •
more projects, more jobs. •
As NAG considers options for creating a regional PACE(Property Assessed Clean Energy)financing district,we
urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley program by Ygrene. Its the only program
that can make PACE a large-scale reality for our region,and it is essential to jumpstarting activity and creating •
jobs in the construction industry. In short,it works and it will put local businesses and their employees back to •
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• April 15, 2013
• Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
Chair, Executive Committee
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• 73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert, CA 92260
• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SIB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
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• I'm writing to you as the Owner and President of General Air Conditioning& Heating. We have been a licensed
• HVAC contractor doing business in the Coachella Valley since 1984. Like many in the building and HVAC
industry, our company is now more focused on evaluating the"whole building"and making properties more
• energy efficient, more comfortable,and more valuable for the owner. But oftentimes,owners need readily
• available and affordable financing in order to make needed improvements. It is critical for contractors and
• consumers to have access to the PACE financing program developed by Ygrene.
• As a member of the Coachella Valley construction industry,General Air Conditioning&Heating takes our
business seriously. We currently employ over 40 local residents and have an onsite training program to ensure
• the highest customer service and satisfaction. A successful PACE program like Clean Energy CVAG would
• create opportunities for our company to grow and add employees and would allow us to offer energy
• efficiency upgrades to more residents in our region. This is a huge opportunity—and the key is selecting a PACE
program model that works and a provider dedicated to making the program work locally.
• Our company knows from experience that property owners in the Coachella Valley are interested in using this
• financing tool for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. But PACE will mean nothing for my
• business if the program doesn't successfully fund projects. That's why we support Ygrene's Clean Energy
program. Ygrene offers the only program with these essential elements:
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• • Committed and available funding. Customers won't follow through with a project unless financing is
easily accessed, available up front, and projects can get started immediately. Ygrene's easy to
• understand program pre-approves properties,approves projects within 24 hours, and has immediately
• available funding.
• • Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Ygrene's local energy centers, local contractor training,
• grassroots marketing, and property owner outreach are key to creating the unique program that the
• Coachella Valley deserves.
• • Local Contractor Support and Local Jobs: Ygrene's program makes the entire process simple and easy
• for contractors, and supports us from start to finish. The program provides comprehensive training,will
support us in marketing PACE to property owners throughout the Coachella Valley, and gives us the
• tools and resources to efficiently manage projects and help us grow our business.
• . Local Marketing and Outreach. Ygrene is the only program provider that will offer robust marketing
• tailored to the individual cities and designed to ensure maximum participation in the program. Read:
• more projects, more jobs.
• 31-170 Reserve Drive•Thousand Palms, CA 92276
• (760)343-7488 • Fax(760)343-7494
• www.callthegeneral.com
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As CVAG considers options for creating a regional PACE(Property Assessed Clean Energy)financing district, I
urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley program by Ygrene. It's the only program
that can make PACE a large-scale reality for our region,and it is essential to jumpstarting activity and creating •
jobs in the construction industry. It's also the only program I want to work with and will recommend to my
customers. In short, it works and it will put local businesses and their employees back to work.
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• Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
• Chair, Executive Committee
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• 73-710 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
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• As a Territory Manager in Southern California of MI Windows and Doors, I enthusiastically support moving
• forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley PACE(513 555) program by Ygrene.
• As CVAG considers next steps for PACE in the region, I urge you to move forward with the Ygrene program. Your
• support for this program is essential to jumpstarting economic activity, creating jobs in the construction and
supporting industries,and preparing cities throughout the Coachella Valley for the future.
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• As a Manfacturer of energy efficient windows and doors and a supplier of hundreds of Contractors in the region,
• Midwest Glass and Aluminum (In Palm Desert) is among the many potential beneficiaries of this program. But
we also see this as an opportunity to contribute to the Coachella Valley's economic recovery and environmental
• leadership.
Our company is committed to manufacturing energy efficient windows and doors that meet or exceeds the most
stringent Department of Energy standards. As Territory Manager, (and home owner in Coachella Valley) I know
• firsthand how property owners, contractors, manufacturers and the larger business and environmental
• communities need a PACE financing program that works,and works for us. Importantly, the Ygrene program, as
compared to others, has the lowest total cost to property owners of any PACE program in the state. I believe
• Clean Energy Coachella Valley by Ygrene is the clear choice for PACE programs,and urge you to make it available
• to all property owners,commercial and residential, in the region.
• Our company is also committed to Habitat for Humanity. Please keep in mind, should you move forward on the
• Ygrene program, MI Windows and Doors will donate our top of the line most energy efficient windows
• engineered specifically for the harsh desert climate.
• Ygrene's program will provide property owners with the best program option and provide manufacturing
• partners the most opportunities to participate and contribute to the program. I strongly urge the committee to
• support the adoption of this SB 555 program now so that the Ygrene Energy Fund program and SB 555 PACE
financing can be available by fall 2013.
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• Thank you
• Patrick Adamson
Southern California Territory Manager
• padamson@miwd.com
• Cell#760-799-8922 www.mienergycore.com
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• Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
• Chair, Executive Committee
Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• 73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert, CA 92260
• RE: SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
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• In your consideration of creating a regional PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing district,
1 urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley program by Ygrene.
• Unemployment remains high in the Coachella Valley, and the stakes for contractors couldn't be higher.
• Over the next five years, a successful PACE program could create 3,000 new jobs, more than
• $200 million in project financing, and another$500 million in related economic benefits for the
• Coachella Valley. This is a huge opportunity—and the key is selecting a PACE program model that
works and a provider dedicated to making the program work locally.
• As a local Coachella Valley contractor, we have experienced other PACE programs on a very limited
• basis. It is exciting it will now be available throughout the Coachella Valley including the almost always
• left out unincorporated areas. The PACE program is crucial and will mean nothing for my business if
the program doesn't successfully fund projects. This is why I support Ygrene's Clean Energy program.
• Ygrene offers the only program with these essential elements:
• • Committed and available funding. Customers won't follow through with a project unless
• financing is easily accessed, available up front, and projects can get started immediately.
Ygrene's easy to understand program pre-approves properties, approves projects within 24
• hours, and has immediately available funding.
• • Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Ygrene's local energy centers, local contractor
• training, grassroots marketing, and property owner outreach are key to creating the unique
• program that the Coachella Valley deserves.
• • Local Contractor Support and Local Jobs: Ygrene's program makes the entire process
simple and easy for contractors, and supports us from start to finish. The program provides
• comprehensive training, will support us in marketing PACE to property owners throughout the
• Coachella Valley, and gives us the tools and resources to efficiently manage projects and grow
our business.
Local Marketing and Outreach. Ygrene is the only program provider that will offer robust
marketing tailored to the individual cities and designed to ensure maximum participation in the
• program. Read: more projects, more jobs.
• Please make the right decision— include Clean Energy Coachella Valley by Ygrene as a PACE
• financing option to property owners in our region. In short, it works and it puts local contractors back to
• work.
• Regards,
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• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
As CVAG considers options for creating a regional PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)financing
district, I urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley program by Ygrene.
• Unemployment remains high in the Coachella Valley,and the stakes for contractors couldn't be higher.
Over the next five years,a successful PACE program could create 3,000 new jobs, more than$200
• million in project financing,and another$500 million in related economic benefits for the Coachella
. Valley. This is a huge opportunity—and the key is selecting a PACE program model that works and a
provider dedicated to making the program work locally.
• As a local Coachella Valley contractor, I could not be more enthusiastic about the potential of PACE. We
• know from experience that property owners in our region need financing options for energy efficiency
• and renewable energy upgrades. As I urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley
• program by Ygrene. I also urge you to ensure that the basic energy efficiency measures of Building
envelope sealing,Quality insulation installment,Combustion safety testing and correct equipment
• and duct sizing including ventilation.These are the basic tenets of residential energy efficiency that are
• oft overlooked and the most important.These basic tenets should be incorporated into the P.A.C.E
funding process in the Coachella valley under CVAG leadership with the work being done by qualified
• contractors that have had Building Science training.
• In 2005 the California Solar Initiative was developed by the California Public Utilities Commission.The
• California Energy Commission developed the New Solar Homes Partnership in 2006.
• The primary goals of the New Solar Homes Partnership and California Solar Initiative are to help create a
• self-sustaining market for energy efficient, new and existing solar homes.Additional goals include home
builders incorporating high levels of energy efficiency with high performing solar systems as standard
• features,and home buyers demanding energy efficient solar homes.The Energy Commission intends to
• provide financial incentives and non-financial assistance in the form of builder and market support as
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In the Coachella Valley,for a year round resident,the HVAC system and Pool pumps can be close to •
equal in power usage measured over the entire year. For the no pool homes with comfort systems •
installed the HVAC system is a large percentage of the electrical load. •
The Pool pump is a simple problem and the fix is to install a variable speed pump for less than$1500
that will show immediate savings of up to 75%. •
The HVAC system is a bit more complex with the need to address the sizing of the equipment and duct
system on every change-out or new install.The correct sizing of the HVAC system includes the BTU
(heat)transfer through the building shell via air leakage and the BTU transfer(conduction) between the
walls, attic and floors into the conditioned space. •
This is a load on which our comfort system has to "do work"for and can be completely controlled by a •
properly trained contractor. Reducing the BTU load also requires downsizing the equipment to meet the
reduced load. Energy savings coming from the comfort system are realized by using correctly sized
systems that are generally smaller and run for longer periods. •
These 2 systems along with increasing plug loads from appliances and convenience products create •
most of the demand for power in our desert communities. •
1 believe this program should incorporate both Contractor and Homeowner training to help this program •
reap its highest benefits. Homeowners should be informed on their best options to ensure that they will
gain the most in efficiency and comfort from their home. The Contractors need to be trained to inform •
their client on the best course to achieve their goals and to be proficient in the skills necessary to •
provide them. •
But PACE will mean nothing for my business if the program doesn't successfully fund projects. That's •
why I support Ygrene's Clean Energy program. Ygrene offers the only program with these essential
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also the only program I want to work with and will recommend to my customers. In short, it works and
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• Palm Desert, CA 92260
• Re: Moving Forward with SB 555 PACE Program for the Coachella Valley
• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
• As CVAG considers options for creating a regional PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)financing
• district, we urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley program by Ygrene.
• Unemployment remains high in the Coachella Valley, and the stakes for contractors couldn't be higher.
Over the next five years, a successful PACE program could create 3,000 new jobs, more than$200
• million in project financing,and another$500 million in related economic benefits for the
• Coachella Valley.This is a huge opportunity—and the key is selecting a PACE program model that
works and a provider dedicated to making the program work locally.
• As a local Coachella Valley contractor, we could not be more enthusiastic about the potential of PACE.
• We know from experience that property owners in our region need financing options for energy efficiency
and renewable energy upgrades. But PACE will mean nothing for my business if the program doesn't
• successfully fund projects. That's why we support Ygrene's Clean Energy program. Ygrene offers the
• only program with these essential elements:
• • Committed and available funding. Customers won't follow through with a project unless
financing is easily accessed, available up front, and projects can get started immediately.
• Ygrene's easy to understand program pre-approves properties, approves projects within 24
• hours, and has immediately available funding.
• Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Ygrene's local energy centers, local contractor
• training, grassroots marketing, and property owner outreach are key to creating the unique
program that the Coachella Valley deserves.
• • Local Contractor Support and Local Jobs:Ygrene's program makes the entire process simple
• and easy for contractors, and supports us from start to finish. The program provides
comprehensive training, will support us in marketing PACE to property owners throughout the
• Coachella Valley, and gives us the tools and resources to efficiently manage projects and grow
• our business.
• Local Marketing and Outreach. Ygrene is the only program provider that will offer robust
• marketing tailored to the individual cities and designed to ensure maximum participation in the
program. Read: more projects, more jobs.
• Please make the responsible decision—include Clean Energy Coachella Valley by Ygrene as a PACE
• financing option to property owners in our region. Its the only program that can make PACE a large-scale
• reality, and it is essential to jumpstarting activity and creating jobs in the construction industry. Its also the
only program we want to work with and will recommend to my customers. In short, it works and it puts
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• April 26,2013
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• Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
• Chair,Executive Committee
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments
73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert,CA 92260
RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE
COACHELLA VALLEY
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• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
• As CVAG considers options for creating a regional PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
• financing district, I urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley
• program by Ygrene.
• Unemployment remains high in the Coachella Valley, and the stakes for contractors couldn't be
• higher. Over the next five years, a successful PACE program could create 3,000 new jobs,
more than $200 million in project financing, and another$500 million in related economic
• benefits for the Coachella Valley. This is a huge opportunity and the key is selecting a PACE
• program model that works and a provider dedicated to making the program work locally.
• As a local Coachella Valley contractor, I could not be more enthusiastic about the potential of
• PACE. We know from experience that property owners in our region need financing options for
energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. But PACE will mean nothing for my business
• if the program doesn't successfully fund projects. That's why I support Ygrene's Clean Energy
• program. Ygrene offers the only program with these essential elements:
• • Committed and available funding. Customers won't follow through with a project
• unless financing is easily accessed, available up front, and projects can get started
• immediately_ Ygrene's easy to understand program pre-approves properties, approves
projects within 24 hours,and has immediately available funding.
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• • Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Ygrene's local energy centers, local
contractor training,grassroots marketing, and property owner outreach are key to creating
• the unique program that the Coachella Valley deserves.
• • Local Contractor Support and Local Jobs: Ygrene's program makes the entire
• process simple and easy for contractors, and supports us from start to finish. The
• program provides comprehensive training,will support us in marketing PACE to property
• owners throughout the Coachella Valley, and gives us the tools and resources to
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construction industry. It's also the only program I want to work with and will recommend to my •
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• Councilmember Joseph De Coninck
Chair, Executive Committee
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• 73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert, CA 92260
• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY
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• Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
As CVAG considers options for creating a regional PACE(Property Assessed Clean Energy)financing
• district, I urge you to move forward with the Clean Energy Coachella Valley program by Ygrene.
• Over the next five years,a successful PACE program could create new jobs, provide$200 million in
• project financing, and another$500 million in related economic benefits for the Coachella Valley. This is
a great opportunity for all concerned.
• As a authorized PACE Contractor, I could not be more enthusiastic about the potential of PACE. We
• know from experience that property owners in our region need financing options for energy efficiency
• and renewable energy upgrades. That's why I support Ygrene's Clean Energy program. Ygrene offers
• the only program with these essential elements:
• • Committed and available funding. Customers won't follow through with a project unless
financing is easily accessed,available up front, and projects can get started immediately.
• Ygrene's easy to understand program pre-approves properties,approves projects within 24
• hours, and has immediately available funding.
• • Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Ygrene's local energy centers, local contractor
• training, grassroots marketing, and property owner outreach are key to creating the unique
• program that the Coachella Valley deserves.
• • Local Contractor Support and Local Jobs: Ygrene's program makes the entire process simple
• and easy for contractors,and supports us from start to finish. The program provides
comprehensive training,will support us in marketing PACE to property owners throughout the
• Coachella Valley, and gives us the tools and resources to efficiently manage projects and grow
• our business.
• Local Marketing and Outreach. Ygrene is the only program provider that will offer robust
• marketing tailored to the individual cities and designed to ensure maximum participation in the
• program. Read: more projects, more jobs.
• Please include Clean Energy Coachella Valley by Ygrene as a PACE financing option in our region-it works
• and puts local contractors back to work.
• Sincerely,
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• www.wivickersconstruction.com www.vickersconstructiongrp.com www.americanl80svnergies.com
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• Councilman Joseph De Coninck
• Chair, Executive Committee
Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• 73-710 Fred Waring Drive
• Palm Desert, CA 92260
• RE: MOVING FORWARD WITH SB 555 PACE PROGRAM FOR THE
• COACHELLA VALLEY
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• Dear Councilman De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
• 1 have been involved with PACE since its birth. I worked for the City of Palm Desert for
• nine years where the Energy Independence Program (EIP)was first implemented. I know
• its value. I have seen it firsthand. I believe the Coachella Valley needs to implement a
PACE program,and now. During my time with the City of Palm Desert I received a
• staggering amount of phone calls and email inquiries about the Palm Desert EIP. These
• calls came in from all over the country and some even from out of the country. A vast
• amount of these inquiries came from residents in our own Coachella Valley, wondering
why they couldn't take advantage of Palm Desert's EIP and how they could get their
• respective city involved. I know the interest in this program is already there.
1 am a resident and father of three here in the City of Indio. If there were a PACE
program available for my city right now,my wife and I would already be on board.
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• There are numerous advantages to approving this item and moving it quickly including:
• • Committed and Available Funding: This is the single most important factor
for property owners. Clean Energy CVAG by Ygrene is the only PACE
• program that offers us pre-approved, up-front financing with the lowest fees of
• any PACE program. That means I can get my project financed up front without
• any headache or delay and get the project moving quickly with savings much
• sooner.
• A Successful Program Model: Ygrene's program builds upon the already
• familiar and successful Palm Desert EIP and Set To Save programs.
• . Local Commitment to the Coachella Valley: Local contractors will benefit,
more local jobs will be created, property owners will see the savings instead of
• paying outrageous energy rates,and the money will circulate within the
• Coachella Valley, increasing revenues for the cities(in the form of taxes,permits
• and other fees)ensuring a stronger economic area.
• Property owners need an easy process to get projects done efficiently. They need easy
• approval with no out-of-pocket costs,knowledgeable local staff that can guide them
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offer these things.
I completely support this program and urge you to make a motion to approve this item
now so that the Coachella Valley can finally have a PACE program implemented.
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• Council Member Joseph De Conreck
Chair,Executive Committee
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Katie Barrows
• Director of Eivronnental Resources CVAG
Dear Councilmember De Coninck and Executive Committee Members:
• As a proud resident of Palm Desert not only did I participate in the Palm Desert PACE program(solar and pod pump)but I had the prMlege to work as the Program
• Maager/Comnvz*Outreach Manager for the ground-breaking energy efficiency program,Set To Save.Since 2008 the City of Palm Desert and the Set To Sane
representatives were instrumental in reaching out to the commurey to educate the residents and business owners about the great things the program had to offer,such
as CFL lighting,A/C tyre-ups,sharing Ups and ideas on how to lower utility consumption and informing the residents and business owners about the PACE ban program
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offered to the residents and business owners.I world like to share my experience in dealing with our residents here in Palm Desert. Short and simple,we have a large
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Program Feature YGRENE ENERGY FUND PFM GROUP/CALIFORNIA HERO
Fees Commercial Residential Commercial Residential
Project Amount $100,000 $30,000 $100,000 $30,000
Interest Rate 6.95%' 6.95%' 7.0%2 8.25%2
Project Funding Date April 1, 2013 April 1, 2013 April 1, 2013 April 1, 2013
Security Deposit/Interest Reserve $3,033.003 $921.00' $299.584 $90.17
Capitalized Interests $1,784.53 $541.89 $3,257.76 $1,155.65
Program Admin & Underwriting $250.00 $250.00 $2,773.87' $784.916
Recording Fee $250.00 $250.00 $95.00 $95.00
Application Fee (Ygrene)/Annual
Admin Fee (HERO) $50 _ $50 $300.00 $25.00
Energy Pro Software (Ygrene) _ $450' $50' _ - -
$1,275,98: ($1,212.19 $427.76: ($261.06(WRCO%
Cost Recovery/Conduit Issuer $100.00 (CVAG) $100.00 (CVAG) (WRCOG), $63.79 (CVAG)) $16.70 (CVAG))
Total Closing Costs - $2,952.668 $817.839
Total Financed/Bonded $105,917.5310 $32,162.89'0 $110,954.85 $33,396.32
Annual Payment $9,881.22 $3,000.54 $10,773.35 $3,490.01
Term 20 years 20 years 20 years 20 years
Total Payment(over 20 years) $194,591.404 $59,089.604 $215,467.00 $69,800.39
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Contractor Fee $3,000.0011 $900.0011
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Interest rate is fixed at the time a property owner enters into a contractual assessment for each project.The interest rate for the Ygrene PACE program is based on prime plus 3.2%;it may
periodically change to be responsive to market conditions and support program sustainability.
' Interest rate is fixed at the time a property owner enters Into a contractual assessment for each project.Investors that have committed capital have set the Initial Interest rate at a level that
has not changed since HERO program launch;future changes will be negotiated by the PFM Group as financial advisor on behalf of participating cities and counties.
3 The Ygrene security deposit is an interest reserve which is fully refundable upon completion of the special tax payments assuming the property owner did not miss any payments over the
term of the loan.The security deposlt would be refunded or applied to the last payment.The security deposlt is a reserve fund that is a credit enhancement required by Ygrene's Initial
funding partners.In California,the interest reserve is currently calculated as three percent(3%)of the sum of the construction amount plus the program fees;it is put up by the property
owner and Is rolled Into the financing.
° PFM has Indicated that the commercial HERO program wlll likely not require a reserve fund.The HERO Interest Reserve Is not refundable.
5 Capitalized Interest Is the amount required for payment of the first Interest payment and is calculated from the closing date of April 1,2013.
6 These program administration and underwriting fees are included in the Closing Costs for each project.For comparison purposes,the Program Admin&Underwriting fees are shown
separately from other closing costs for HERO.
' Ygrene provides Energy Pro software($50(residential)or$450(commercial)
a Commercial:Total closing costs of 5.50%made up of 2.5%for Origination,Marketing and Program Administration(Samas Capital);$1,109.55(1%)for Legal/Bond Counsel(BB&K);$554.77
(0.50%)for Assessment Administratlon(DTA);$388.34(0.35%)for Placement Agent(WCAH); $1,275.98(1.15%)for Conduit Issuer(WRCOG and NAG costs under hybrid HERO-see table);
with the"Hybrid HERO"model,CVAG would receive 0.05%($63.79)to cover administrative costs;$750 flat fee for Financial Advisor(PFM);$150 flat fee for Trustee(TBD).
9 Residential:Total closing costs of 5.63%made up of 2.50%Origination,Marketing and Program Administration(Renovate America(RA));$333.96(1%)for Bond Counsel(BB&K);$166.98
(0.50%)for Assessment Administration(DTA);$116.99(0.35%)for Placement Agent(WCAH); $427.76(1.28%)for Conduit Issuer(WRCOG and CVAG costs under hybrld HERO-see table);
with the"Hybrid HERO"model,CVAG would receive 0.05%($16.70)to cover administrative costs;WRCOG pays$150 flat fee for financial advisor(PFM)from their fee;RA pays Trustee
(TBD)$50 from their fee.
30 Property owner would have option of Including the security deposit and capitalized Interest in the project financing with a total financed amount of$105,917.53 for commercial and
$32,162.89 for residential or pay these costs up front for a total financed amount of$101,100.00 for commercial and$30,700.00 for residential.
11 Contractor Fee is paid by contractor(not property owner)to the District for software,support,marketing,and program operations.
CVAG PACE Program Features Comparison: Ygrene & HERO
Program Feat YGRENE ENERGYFUND PFM GROUP/
CALIFORNIA HERO
Enabling legislation SB 555 AB 811
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Eligible Properties Public and private property Existing private property
Time to Launch 6 months 6 months
Interest Rate Prime + 3.2% = 6.95% 7% (commercial), 8.25% (residential)
Property Owner 1. Maximum 85% Loan-to-Value 1. Max 90%loan to value
Eligibility 2. Assessment Maximum 10%of Fair Value 2. Current on mortgage payments and property taxes
3. No Property Tax Delinquency for 3 Years 3. No bankruptcy for 7 years
4. No Mortgage Delinquency for 3 Years 4. Improvement costs< 15% of market value(residential), 20%of
5. Maximum Annual Property Taxes of 5% Fair Market Value market value (commercial)
6. Funding Restricted to Eligible Improvements
7.All Contractors Must be Ygrene Certified
8. Projects Subject to Local Permit Requirements
9. Eligible Rebates and Incentives Deducted from Funding
_ 10. Benefits-to-Cost Ratio Greater than One(Commercial Only)
Program Funding Warehouse line of credit; local bank funding, long-term Warehouse line of credit; Public/private capital markets, Private
securitization placement of bonds issued by California HERO
Risk to local 1. no effect on jurisdiction credit rating 1. no effect on jurisdiction credit rating
Jurisdiction 2. no risk from default 2. no risk from default
Validation Required_ yes yes
Cost to local govt No cost (cost recovery available) No cost
Customercontact Local Energy Center, Website, Call Center? Website, Call Center, Trained Contractors
Physical Presence Local Energy Center CVAG office as point of contact. Energy center would require
additional local funding
Branding Local customization, Clean Energy CVAG HERO brand is an option
Website One Click Pre-Qualification One minute pre-qualification
Contractor Support Free Training, project mgmt. software, individual advisor for Free Training, project mgmt. software,
each contractor, contractors as "sales force' contractors as "sales force'
Opt Out/Out Clause Termination by either party with 2 year transition period to allow Participating cities can opt out at any time
outstanding projects, assessments to be completed
CVAG Exec. CVAG Executive Committee must authorize contracts, . With HERO Hybrid model, CVAG could have limited role
Committee Role establish district, have program oversight
Independent CVAG Yes . CVAG stand alone program not available
Program? Flexibility in design, branding, individual city customization . Under HERO Hybrid, WRCOG is responsible for program
_ implementation. CVAG could participate for our region
Outreach & Marketing Website, direct sales, advertising, workshops Website, PR, outreach, workshops
Program Partners Willdan Financial, Fidelity National Financial Green Samas Capital, BB&K, Renovate America, David Taussig &
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DATE: June 5, 2013 CONSENT
SUBJECT: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COACHELLA VALLEY
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY
(PACE) PROGRAM
FROM: David H. Ready, Executive Director
BY: Office of Sustainability
SUMMARY
Consideration of approving an Implementation Agreement between the City of Palm
Springs and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to implement a PACE
program.
The Executive Director of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)
contacted the CVAG Technical Advisory Committee on May 8, 2013, asking that CVAG
member agencies consider the attached Implementation Agreement for a Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. PACE allows property owners to obtain
financing using their property to fund clean energy projects (e.g. installation of solar
panels). The funding source is private financing available to the property owner through
Ygrene, a private financial company. The CVAG Executive Committee and the Energy
& Environmental Resources Committee both recommended moving forward with steps
to establish the CVAG PACE program which would be accomplished by the approval of
the Implementation Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE COACHELLA VALLEY
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO IMPLEMENT, MANAGE AND
ADMINISTER A PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE)
PROGRAM."
2. Authorize City Manager or his designee to execute all the necessary documents.
BACKGROUND
The City of Palm Springs has sought to implement a viable PACE program for several
years as part of a various energy initiatives and/or programs that may reduce energy
costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide the property owners of Palm
ITEM NO. 1—
City Council Staff Report
(June 5, 2013)--Page 2
(Resolution Approving CVAG PACE Implementation Agreement)
Springs with options for developing clean energy projects, among other programs. One
of the avenues to provide alternative energy options for Palm Springs property owners
is to offer a PACE program. As a member of CVAG, the City has been participating over
the last few months in a process to establish a CVAG PACE program and select a
consultant to administer the program.
As previously reported to the City Council, individual cities wishing to participate in
CVAG's PACE program would be asked to adopt a resolution opting into the program.
According to CVAG and the current PACE financing vendor (YGRENE), there is no cost
to cities to participate in this program; all costs are borne by the property owners
seeking funding for individual projects on their property. Based on this, there is no
financial liability to the City to support or join the program. Those property owners who
do participate will have a "special tax" placed on their property to ensure repayment.
The purpose of the attached Implementation Agreement (Attachment No. 2) is to
authorize CVAG to implement, manage and administer a PACE program. This
Implementation Agreement will allow CVAG to establish a Community Facilities District
within the CVAG jurisdictional boundaries of its member agencies. The formation of the
District in itself DOES NOT impose any tax on properties; it only establishes the District.
The District formation will allow voluntary participation in financing for clean energy
projects by property owners wishing to participate. Those property owners will have the
special tax placed upon their property.
FISCAL IMPACT
The financing and administration of the proposed regional PACE program are funded by
the program implementer (Ygrene Energy Fund) and supported by private funding and
administrative fees. Ygrene will provide reimbursement of administrative and other costs
through the agreement with CVAG. Please refer to the attached information which was
provided by CVAG for more detailed explanation of the PACE program and
Implern ' n Agreement ttachment No. 3).
Michele Mician y Thompson,
Sustainability Manager Chief of Staff
David H. Ready, Esq.
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution and the Implementation Agreement
2. CVAG's Outline of Process and Projected Timeline
3. CVAG'S List of Eligible Improvements
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS TO IMPLEMENT, MANAGE AND
ADMINISTER A PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY
(PACE) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs (the "City") is a party to the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments Joint Powers Agreement dated on or about
November, 1973, as amended and restated on June 26, 1989, and as further amended
and restated on , 1998 (collectively, the "Joint Powers Agreement") pursuant to
which the Coachella Valley Association of Governments ("CVAG") was formed to assist
its members in coordinating and improving the planning and delivery of governmental
responsibilities common to all member entities within the local region;
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement provides that six or more members of
CVAG, or if approved by the CVAG Executive Committee, two or more members of
CVAG, may execute an implementation agreement for the purpose of authorizing CVAG
to implement, manage and administer area-wide and regional programs in the interest
of the local public welfare;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and
is beneficial to its residents to execute and deliver an implementation agreement (the
"Implementation Agreement") authorizing CVAG to implement, manage and administer
one or more clean energy programs (each, a "Clean Energy Program")
(1) by forming a community facilities district within the jurisdictional
boundaries of the parties to the Implementation Agreement and
levying special taxes therein to finance the acquisition, installation,
and improvement of energy efficiency, water conservation, and
renewable energy improvements permanently affixed to or on real
property and in buildings, whether the real property or buildings are
privately or publicly owned, all in accordance with the Mello-Roos
Community Facilities Act of 1982 as amended, including as
amended by Senate Bill No. 555 (Statutes 2011, chapter 493) ("SB
555") and other state laws, and/or
(2) by forming an assessment district within the jurisdictional boundaries of
the parties to the Implementation Agreement and levying special
assessments therein to finance certain energy efficiency
improvements as provided by AB 811, enacted by the State
Legislature on June 30, 2008, and codified at Streets and Highways
Code sections 5898.10 et. seq. ("AB 811
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WHEREAS, the Implementation Agreement authorizes the CVAG Executive
Committee, in its sole discretion, to determine whether to establish a Clean Energy
Program under SB 555 or a Clean Energy Program under AB 811 on behalf of the
parties to the Implementation Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED by the
City Council of the City of Palm Springs, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council (the "Council') finds and determines that the
foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The form of the Implementation Agreement as presented to the
Council is hereby approved. The City Manager (or his or her designee) is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Implementation Agreement on behalf
of the City, which shall be in substantially the form presented to this meeting, with such
changes therein, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as the Finance Director of
the City (or his or her designee) and the City Attorney of the City shall approve, which
approval shall be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery of the
Implementation Agreement.
Section 3. The Finance Director of the City (or his or her designee) and such
other City officers and employees, as appropriate, are hereby authorized and directed,
jointly and severally, to do any and all things, and to execute and deliver any and all
documents, which any of them may deem necessary or desirable in order to implement
the Implementation Agreement and otherwise to carry out, give effect to and comply
with the terms and intent of this Resolution; and all such actions heretofore taken by
such officers are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
Section 4. All consents, approvals, notices, orders, requests and other actions
permitted or required by the City in connection with the implementation, management or
administration of any Clean Energy Program under the Implementation Agreement after
the execution and delivery of the Implementation Agreement may be given or taken by
the Finance Director of the City (or his or her designee) and the City Attorney of the
City, without further authorization by this Council, and the Finance Director of the City
(or his or her designee) and the City Attorney of the City are hereby authorized and
directed to give any such consent, approval, notice, order or request and to take any
such action which such officers may deem necessary or desirable to further the
purposes of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption.
To that end, the City of Palm Springs adopts this resolution approving the
implementation agreement authorizing the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments to implement, manage and administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy
Program.
ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF JUNE 2013
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David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
AUTHORIZING THE COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS TO IMPLEMENT, MANAGE AND ADMINISTER THE
CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM
THIS IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the day
of , 2013 (this "Agreement') pursuant to Government Code Section 6500 et seq., other
pertinent provisions of law, and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Joint Powers
Agreement entered into on or about November, 1973, as amended and restated on June 26, 1989,
and as further amended and restated on June 16, 1998 (collectively, the"Joint Powers
Agreement'),by and between six or more, or if approved by the C VAG Executive Committee,
two or more, of the following public agencies:
(a) County of Riverside
(b) City of Coachella
(c) City of Indio
(d) City of La Quinta
(e) City of Indian Wells
(f) City of Palm Desert
(g) City of Rancho Mirage
(h) City of Cathedral City
(i) City of Palm Springs
0) City of Desert Hot Springs
(k) City of Blythe
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RECITALS
A. Each member and party to this Agreement is a governmental entity established by
law with full powers of government in legislative, administrative, financial and other related
fields. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments ("CVAG") was formed so that its
members might coordinate and improve the planning and delivery of governmental
responsibilities common to all member entities within the local region.
B. The purpose of this Agreement is to authorize CVAG pursuant to the Joint
Powers Agreement to implement,manage and administer a SB 555 Clean Energy Program
and/or an AB 811 Clean Energy Program as described herein within the jurisdictions of the
parties to this Agreement and to adopt ordinances and resolutions pertaining to same.
C. Each party to this Agreement is a member of CVAG and is also a local agency
defined in the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, including as amended
by Senate Bill No. 555 (Statutes 2011, chapter 493) ( the"Act"). Each party has the power
under the Act and other state laws to establish a clean energy program ("SB 555 Clean Energy
Program")by forming a community facilities district within such party's jurisdictional
boundaries and levying special taxes therein to finance the acquisition, installation, and
improvement of energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy improvements
permanently affixed to or on real property and in buildings, whether the real property or
buildings are privately or publicly owned (the "Authorized Improvements"), all in accordance
with the Act.
D. Section 53316.2 of the Act permits the legislative bodies of two or more local
agencies to enter into a joint community facilities agreement or joint exercise of powers
agreement to exercise any power authorized by the Act if the legislative body of each entity
adopts a resolution declaring that the joint agreement would be beneficial to the residents of that
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entity. Each party to this Agreement has determined that it is in its best interests and would be
beneficial to its residents to join together with other parties to this Agreement and authorize
CVAG to implement the SB 555 Clean Energy Program on behalf of such parties through the
formation of a community facilities district under the Act within the jurisdictions of the parties to
this Agreement and the levy of special taxes therein to finance the Authorized Improvements and
to otherwise authorize CVAG to implement,manage and administer the SB 555 Clean Energy
Program for the parties. This Agreement, together with the Joint Powers Agreement, is intended
to satisfy the provisions of Section 53316.2 of the Act. At the sole discretion of the CVAG
Executive Committee, said SB 555 Clean Energy Program would be in addition to or an
alternative to an AB 811 Clean Energy Program.
E. Assembly Bill 811, enacted by the State Legislature on June 30, 2008, and
codified at Streets and Highways Code sections 5898.10 et seq. ("AB 811") permits cities and
counties to assist property owners who desire to undertake energy-efficient improvements, such
as high-efficiency air conditioners, or install renewable energy projects, such as solar panels.
The CVAG members and parties to this Agreement have the common power to implement and
administer contractual assessment programs pursuant to AB 811 (the "AB 811 Clean Energy
Program") to finance such improvements and projects within their jurisdictions. Each party to
this Agreement has determined that it is in its best interests and would be beneficial to its
residents to join together with other parties to this Agreement and authorize CVAG to implement
an AB 811 Clean Energy Program on behalf of such parties through a contractual assessment
program as permitted by AB 811 to assist property owners in financing the cost of installing
distributed generation renewable energy sources or making energy efficiency improvements that
are permanently affixed to real property. At the sole discretion of the CVAG Executive
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Committee, said AB 811 Clean Energy Program would be in addition to or an alternative to the
SB 555 Clean Energy Program.
I.
PURPOSE AND POWERS.
1.1 Purpose of the Agreement.
Each party to this Agreement has the common power under the Act and other
state laws to establish the SB 555 Clean Energy Program by forming a community facilities
district within such party's jurisdictional boundaries and levying special taxes therein to finance
the acquisition, installation, and improvement of the Authorized Improvements, all in accordance
with the Act.
Each party to this Agreement also has the common power to establish a Clean
Energy Program under AB 811 and other state laws, whereby contractual assessment financing
can be made available to eligible property owners within that party's jurisdictional boundary.
The purpose of this Agreement is to jointly exercise either or both of the
foregoing common powers to implement, manage and administer the SB 555 Clean Energy
Program and/or the AB 811 Clean Energy Program on behalf of the parties to this Agreement,
(1)through the formation of a community facilities district within the jurisdictions of the parties
to this Agreement and the levy of special taxes therein, in the case of the SB 555 Clean Energy
Program, or(2) through the formation of an assessment district within the jurisdictions of the
parties to this Agreement and the levy of special assessments therein, in the case of the AB 811
Clean Energy Program. The CVAG Executive Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine
whether to establish the SB 555 Clean Energy Program and/or the AB 811 Clean Energy
Program on behalf of the parties to this Agreement. Each party hereto consents to the formation
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of a community facilities district and/or establishment of an AB 811 Clean Energy Program by
CVAG within such party's jurisdictional boundaries and consents to the assumption of
jurisdiction by CVAG for the proceedings, the levy, collection and enforcement of the special tax
and the incurrence of debt.
1.2 Powers.
CVAG through its Executive Committee is hereby authorized to perform all
necessary functions to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement. CVAG shall have the power in its
own name to do any of the following:
a. To exercise jointly the common powers of its members under the Act
and/or AB 811 and other state laws to provide for the implementation, management and
administration of the Clean Energy Program;
b. To make and enter into contracts;
C. To contract for the services of engineers, attorneys, planners, program
administrators, financial consultants and separate and apart therefrom to employ such other
persons, as it deems necessary;
d. To incur debts, liabilities or obligations;
e. To adopt rules,regulations, policies, bylaws and procedures governing the
operation of CVAG in accordance with the enumerated purposes contained herein;
f. To apply for an appropriate grant or grants under any federal, state, or
local programs for assistance in developing the Clean Energy Program;
g. To receive gifts, contributions and donations of property, funds, services
and other forms of financial assistance from persons, firms, corporations and any governmental
entity;
h. To acquire, hold, and dispose of property;
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i. To acquire, construct, manage, maintain, and operate any buildings,
works, or improvements;
j. To sue and be sued in its own name; and
k. To the extent not herein specifically provided for, to exercise any powers
in furtherance of the purpose of this Agreement in the manner of and according to the methods
provided under applicable laws.
II.
ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL OF PARTIES
2.1 Admission of New Parties
It is recognized that public entities, other than the original parties, may wish to
participate in this Agreement. Additional Coachella Valley public entities may become parties to
this Agreement upon such terms and conditions as provided by the General Assembly or
Executive Committee.
2.2 Withdrawal
Each party hereto shall participate in this Agreement until the purposes set forth
in this Agreement are accomplished and shall not withdraw until the termination of this
Agreement pursuant to Section 3.1.
III.
TERMINATION AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
3.1 Termination.
The term of this Agreement shall extend to December 31, 2043 or the date on
which a notice of cessation of special tax lien has been recorded with respect to all properties
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participating in the Clean Energy Program and all debt incurred with respect to the Clean Energy
Program is repaid in full and no longer outstanding, whichever is later.
Subject in all respects to the preceding sentence, termination shall be
accomplished by written consent of all of the parties in the event that no communities facilities
district has been formed.
3.2 Distribution of Property and Funds.
In the event of the termination of this Agreement, any property or funds of CVAG
relating to the Clean Energy Program following the discharge of all obligations shall be disposed
of as the Executive Committee shall determine. The Executive Committee shall consider, to the
extent legally possible, the objective of returning to each party a proportionate return on the
contributions made by such parties, less previous returns, if any.
IV.
MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 Effective Date.
This Agreement shall be effective and CVAG shall be authorized to proceed
under this Agreement when this Agreement has been executed by any six or more, or if approved
by the CVAG Executive Committee, two or more, of the public agencies enumerated herein.
4.2 Partial Invalidity.
If any one or more of the terms, provisions, sections, promises, covenants or
conditions of this Agreement shall to any extent be adjudged invalid, unenforceable, void or
voidable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, each and all of the
remaining terms, provisions, sections, promises, covenants and conditions of this Agreement
shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by
law.
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4.3 Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended from time to time with the approval of not less
than two-thirds (2/3) of the members to the Agreement; provided that no amendment may be
permitted that would impact powers or purpose of this Agreement or have an adverse impact on
the Clean Energy Program.
4.4 Arbitration.
Any controversy or claim between any two or more parties to this Agreement, or
between any such party or parties and CVAG, with respect to disputes, demands, differences,
controversies, or misunderstandings arising in relation to interpretation of this contract, or any
breach thereof, shall be submitted to and determined by arbitration. The party desiring to initiate
arbitration shall give notice of its intention to arbitrate to every other party to this Agreement and
CVAG. Such notice shall designate as "respondents" such other parties as the initiating party
intends to have bound by any award made therein. Any party not so designated but which
desires to join in the arbitration may, within ten(10) days of service upon it of such notice, file a
response indicating its intention to join in and to be bound by the results of the arbitration, and
further designating any other parties it wishes to name as a respondent. Within twenty(20) days
of the service of the initial demand for arbitration, the initiating party and the respondent shall
each designate a person to act as an arbitrator. The two designated arbitrators shall mutually
designate a third person to serve as arbitrator.
The three arbitrators shall proceed to arbitrate the matter in accordance with the
provisions of Title 9 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1280 et. seq. The parties
to this Agreement agree that the decision of the arbitrators will be binding.
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4.5 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the
different parties hereto on separate counterparts each of which, when so executed, shall be
deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.
4.6 Execution.
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside and/or the City Councils of
the cities enumerated herein have each authorized execution of this Agreement as evidenced by
the authorized signatures below respectively.
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
By
Supervisor John J. Benoit
Authorized Representative of the
Board of Supervisors
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CITY OF COACHELLA
By
Mayor Eduardo Garcia
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CITY OF INDIO
By
Mayor Elaine Holmes
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
By
Mayor Don Adolph
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CITY OF INDIAN WELLS
By
Mayor Mary T. Roche
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
By
Mayor Jan Harnik
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CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
By
Mayor Richard W. Kite
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CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
By
Mayor Kathleen DeRosa
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
By
Mayor Stephen Pougnet
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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
By
Mayor Yvonne Parks
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CITY OF BLYTHE
By
Mayor Oscar Galvan
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Outline of Process & Projected Timeline for
Formation of Regional PACE District
Completed
April29—Actions Taken by CVAG Executive Committee
1. Affirmed staff recommendation & RFP award
2. Approved Implementation Agreement— by 11:1 vote of member agencies
3. Approved Joint Representation Agreement -
4. Accepted and approved Cost Recovery Agreement
In Process
Month of May—CVAG staff will provide PACE program briefing to all Member Cities and the County of
Riverside with Request for Review and Approval of Implementation Agreement
May 9, 2013—CVAG Energy and Environmental Resources Committee meeting
May 13. 2013—Technical Advisory Meeting (City Managers) - CVAG staff will provide PACE program briefing,
and review of Third Party Administration (TPA) Agreement and Scope of Work/Exhibit A between CVAG and
Ygrene
June 3, 2013—CVAG Executive Committee Meeting
If the implementation agreement has been approved by CVAG member jurisdictions, then:
1. Approve Resolution of Intention to form a Clean Energy (PACE) District
2. Approve Third Party Administration (TPA)Agreement and Scope of Work/Exhibit A
3. Accept/approve Boundary Map for Clean Energy District
4. Approve local goals and policies relating to Clean Energy (PACE) District
5. Set Second Hearing Date - no less than 30 days and no more than 60 days after first hearing (Schedule
special meeting of Executive Committee)
June 24, 2013—CVAG Executive Committee Meeting
If implementation agreement is still being considered for approval by member jurisdictions as of the June 3
meeting, then the actions listed for completion at the June 3 Executive Committee meeting will be agendized
for completion at the June 24 meeting.
July 29?—Special Meeting of the CVAG Executive Committee (date to be determined)
1. Hold a public hearing regarding formation of a Clean Energy (PACE) District
2. Adopt Resolution of Formation establishing the District (minimum 30 days after adoption of
Resolution of Intention to form a Clean Energy (PACE) District)
2. Adopt Staff Program Report
3. Authorize filing of Validation Action in Superior Court
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CVAG List of Eligible Improvements: Ygrene Energy Fund
List of Eligible Improvements. The following are the Eligible Improvements that will be available under the
CVAG regional Clean Energy(PACE) PROGRAM. Additional and/or alternative improvements may be added
on a case-by-case basis, by mutual agreement of both parties, or the list may be modified to comply with
state law.
i. Energy Efficiency. The following energy-efficiency measures are approved for all building types:
• Air Sealing and Ventilation
• Air Filtration
• Building Envelope
• Duct Leakage and Sealing
• Bathroom,ceiling,attic,and whole house fans
• Insulation
• Defect Correction
• Attic,floor,walls,roof,ducts
• Weather-Stripping
• Home Sealing
• Geothermal Exchange Heat Pumps
• HVAC Systems
• Evaporative Coolers
• Cooler must have a separate ducting system from air conditioning and heating ducting system
• Natural gas storage water heater
• Tank-less water heater
• Solar water heater system
• Reflective insulation or radiant barriers
• Cool roof
• Windows and glass doors
• U value of 0.40 or less and solar heat gain coefficient of 0.40 or less
• Window filming
• Skylights
• Solar tubes
• Additional building openings to provide additional natural light
• Lighting
• Energy Star listed(no bulb,only retrofits)
• Pool equipment
• Pool circulating pumps
ii. Non-residential Building Measures. The following measures are allowed for commercial and non-
residential buildings,in addition to all applicable energy efficiency measures listed above:
• Occupancy-Sensor Lighting Fixtures
• SMART Parking Lot Bi-Level Fixture
• SMART Parking Garage Bi-Level Fixtures
• SMART Pathway Lighting
• SMART Wall Pack Fixtures
• Task Ambient Office Lighting
• Classroom Lighting
• Refrigerator Case LED Lighting with Occupancy Sensors
• Wireless,daylight lighting controls
• Kitchen Exhaust Variable Air Volume Controls
• Wireless HVAC Controls&Fault Detection
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iii. Solar Equipment. Eligible solar equipment for both residential and commercial properties
includes:
• Solar thermal hot water systems
• Solar thermal systems for pool heating
• Photovoltaic systems(electricity)
• Emerging technologies-following the Custom Projects track and subject to CVAG approval.
iv. Custom Projects. The below measures are examples of Custom Projects that will be considered for
PROGRAM funding:
• Building energy-management controls
• HVAC duct zoning-control systems
• Irrigation pumps and controls
• Lighting controls
• Industrial-and process-equipment motors and controls
• Fuel cells
• Wind-turbine power system
• Natural gas
• Hydrogen fuel
• Other fuel sources(emerging technologies)
• Co-generation(heat and energy)
v. Water-Conservation Measures.
• Faucet aerators
• Core-plumbing system
• Gray-water system
• Instantaneous hot-water heater
• Recirculation hot-water system
• Demand initiated hot-water system
• Hot-water pipe insulation
• Irrigation-control system
• Irrigation system
• Rainwater cistern
• Low-flow showerhead
• High-efficiency toilets
• Demand water softener
• Whole-house water-manifold system
• Cooling-condensate reuse
• Cooling-tower conductivity controllers
• Deionization
• Filter upgrades
• Foundation drain water
• Industrial-process water-use reduction
• Pre-rinse spray valves
• Recycled water source
• Urinals,Waterless urinal
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