HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-1.1. Low Income EE Audit and DI Pilot ProgramINFORMATION ITEM G-1
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
FROM: TIKAN SINGH, GENERAL MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 23, 2025
SUBJECT: LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY (EE) AUDIT AND DIRECT
INSTALLATION (DI) PILOT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
Synergy Companies (Synergy) was previously approved by the Azusa Light & Water (ALW) Utility
Board (UB) to provide Energy Efficiency Audits and Direct Installation services for all customer segments
within the ALW electric utility service territory. As part of the current Synergy program, Synergy offers
a residential, multi-residential, and manufactured home program consisting of on-site assessments and the
direct installation of energy efficiency products and measures. Based upon the assessment and customer
approval, Synergy can directly install and distribute energy efficiency measures and products, as pre-
determined by ALW. In addition, Synergy coordinates with Southern California Gas Company to provide
low-income single-family, multifamily, and manufactured-housing residential customers with multi-
utility direct installation weatherization services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Utility Board take the following action:
1)Receive and file informational report.
ANALYSIS:
ALW currently provides an $80 annual bill credit to low-income qualified residential customers through
the Electric Payment Assistance Program. ALW plans to supplement the annual bill credit program with
The Low-Income Residential EE Audit and DI Pilot Program, which will offer “No Cost” energy
efficiency measures and products to income qualified customers who normally do not participate in the
Residential Energy Star Appliance and Weatherization Program.
Approved
Utility Board
06/23/2025
Low Income EE Audit and DI Pilot Program
June 23, 2025
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To accomplish this effort, ALW plans to utilize Synergy to provide on-site energy efficiency audits and
direct installation services to the low-income customer segment who are currently enrolled in the Electric
Assistance Program. During the on-site visit, Synergy will assess the opportunity for the installation of
energy efficiency measures. Based upon the assessment and customer approval, Synergy shall directly
install and distribute energy efficiency measures and products, as pre-determined by ALW within the
Program Pricing Worksheet.
In addition, Synergy will coordinate with Southern California Gas Company to provide low-income
single-family, multifamily, and manufactured-housing residential customers with multi-utility direct
installation weatherization services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The program funding is included in the previously approved total multiyear contracted amount of
$450,000 for the Synergy Energy Efficiency (EE) Audit and Direct Installation (DI) for Residential and
Non-Residential Program budgeted under Public Benefits Fund account number 24-40-739-082-6625.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Paul Reid Danny Smith
Environmental Programs Manager Utilities Admin & Finance Manager
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Tikan Singh Sergio Gonzalez
General Manager City Manager