pages: CityCouncil/2021-05-18.pdf, 8
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2021-05-18 | 8 | Outlined a recent panel on electrification; stated not many speakers wanted to address renters at the onset of the panel; renters account for more than half of Alameda residents and electric use; if the City wishes to meet its carbon targets, the issues must be addressed; weatherization is a big topic; urged having an equity and inclusion program and electrification being the way to reach out to communities; stated there is a problem with the rate structure; a change is needed; the structure is not equitable; urged Council to keep equity in mind and push the PUB to put rates out soon: William Smith, League of Women Voters. Expressed support for the electrification of homes, weatherization, and increasing incentives for EV charging in multi-unit buildings; stated the issue is ongoing due to the need for electrical updating; a push for EV must be made; electrification affordability needs to be for all: Jeanne Lahaie, Alameda. Expressed support; questioned whether the carve-out language for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) could be changed to allow for attached ADUs to get the exception versus detached units; stated there have been discussions related to removing parking minimums; if parking minimums are kept, the City should provide EV charging as part of the parking plan: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Questioned the reason ADUs were not included and what would restrict ADUs from being all-electric: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she recollected a heatwave occurring during the rolling blackouts; inquired whether calculations are based on 68 degree weather; noted the calculations may not include information for a heatwave; stated the calculations may not include projected increases in temperature. Mr. Farahmand responded simulations are performed using typical meteorological year weather files; the weather files are required by the California Energy Commission to demonstrate performance for the building; the files are being updated to model future impacts of climate change; the models recently run are from the past 20 years; the ordinance allows electrification for heating uses; during hot times, the primary load is for air conditioning, which drives brownouts; during winter, the electrified heating uses are going to be working hardest and will have the largest impact on the grid; the transmission distribution systems are typically sized for air conditioning loads, not winter time loads; staff understands the result will be an increase in winter time peaks, not similar to the summertime peaks. The AMP General Manager stated the grid in California has been designed to accommodate the air conditioning load; Alameda has historically been in a different situation and peaks in the winter time; winter yields more lighting usage, which can cause a higher impact; the grid size will not cause an issue; AMP has structured the system to accommodate the load. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 18, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-18.pdf |