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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation - Conservation Policy Rebates ElementWater Conservation � Rebates Program MARANA AZ Karn Boyce, Conservation Analyst Asia Philbin, Water Resources Administrator What? noun 1. a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund. verb 2. to allow as a discount. 3. to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total. Why? Save Blue, Save Green. Program element to engage customers in water conservation that serves utility goals while benefitting the customer and community. 4=e M Proposal - April 2023 • Researched other programs • Prepared pilot rebate budget and funding options • Received direction from Council C7 Putting pieces in place - through 2023 Created position and hired new Water Conservation Analyst Continued R&D, procedures Applied for grants L J Water Meter Replacements $ 80,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 Brochures $ 9,000 $ 65000 $ 31000 Demonstration Sites $ 23,000 $ 23,000 $ - Equipment Rental $ 27000 $ 27000 $ - Contractor $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ - Audits $ 207000 $ 20,000 $ - Analysis Tools $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ - Rebates $ 142,500 $ 1257000 $ 17,500 TOTAL $ 302,500 $ 2427000 $ 60,500 a M Council Retreat - February 2024 *Shared information on grant award • Received additional guidance from Council E Prepared Rebates Policy • Pilot • Evaluation matrix • Townwide review process • Council oversight costs, ending VI UUIJ. 111 f I;z;y i Cl ll ICJJ Team Review O POLICY WORKFLOW Learn Moni Council: 11 Annual Budget Advertise Rebates Process 7 Accept applications Assess efficacy of implemented rebates Water/ Drought Preparedness Team Administrative Process Adjust Review with Rebates Drought Program Preparednel Team 9 Council: Annual Conservation Program Report Estimated Water Portfolio Benefit (annual acre-feet) AF/YR 1 to 3 Cost for Customer Cost for Water Saved (Customer + Rebate) Other / Co Benefits - Environmental, Educational, Etc. Consistency with other local and regional water providers Consistency with other Town efforts and policies 0 $ 1 to 3 $/A F 1 to 3 Description 1 to 3 Description 1 to 3 Yes / No DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS Estimated Water Portfolio Benefit (annual acre-feet) Cost for Customer Cost for Water Saved (Customer + Rebate) Other / Co Benefits - Environmental, Educational, Etc. Consistency with other local and regional water providers Consistency with other Town efforts and policies E 0.221 AF / YR / UNIT X 150 UNITS _ 'VA FY $0 to $? ... 150 per UNIT 3 High 680 / AF one ear 3 $ ( year) Efficient Disposal of old unit - , everyday 2 y p () y y Toilet use (+) Offered by all local providers 3 offering rebates Yes