July 10 2013 AB 1318 Mitigation Fees Fund Program Update on Projects Background CA Assembly Bill 1318 VM Perez Facilitated transfer of emission offsets from the SCAQMD to CPV Sentinel power plant project ID: 805083
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Clean Cities – Coachella Valley Region
July 10, 2013
AB 1318Mitigation Fees Fund ProgramUpdate on Projects
Slide2Background
CA Assembly Bill 1318 (V.M. Perez)Facilitated transfer of emission offsets from the SCAQMD to CPV Sentinel power plant project
Approximately $53 million transferred to the SCAQMDPlaced in a mitigation fees fundapproved by the Board June 2011Designated to fund emissionsreduction projects
Slide3Emissions Mitigation Funds Use
AB 1318 specifies use of mitigation fees for emission reduction purposes
At least 30% “within close proximity” to the power plant project, which the SCAQMD Governing Board has determined to be the radial distance of 6 milesAt least 30% in EJ Areas under SCAQMD jurisdictionRemaining 40% can be used anywhere in the SCAQMD jurisdiction
Slide4RFP Development
January 2012In conjunction with development of an RFP for expending the funds, staff held two public consultation meetings in the Coachella ValleyFebruary 2012
Determined that all funds are to be used in the Coachella Valley, that is the area that is both within SCAQMD jurisdiction and the Salton Sea Air BasinDefined “close proximity” and EJ areasAuthorized the release of the RFP (issued February 9, 2012)Proposal submittal period extended from normal 60 days to 120 days (deadline - no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 8, 2012)
Slide5Environmental Justice Area Definition per AB 1318
Refers to SCAQMD Rule 1309.1 – Priority Reserve (adopted August 2007)
Areas where at least 10% of the population is below the poverty level (2000 Census); ANDDisproportionate impacts from fine particulate (PM10) exposure (> 46 µ
g/m
3
)
Slide6Project Site
Close Proximity = Six Mile Radial Distance
Slide7Available Funding
Available funding for project is based on the Mitigation Fees Fund Deposit of $53,318,358.30, less 5% for administrationTherefore, minimum 30% funding for close proximity and EJ Areas = $15,195,732.12Interest earned from the fund will be used to fund additional projects under the program as approved
Slide8RFP Process
Year long processExtensive Public Outreach2 Bidders Workshops (one in Palm Desert)
Noticing in inland newspapers in both English and Spanish print versionsAdditional Newspaper Noticing newspapers specific to the desert communities (1/4 advertisements in English & Spanish)4 two-day “office hour” sessions held throughout valley region
7 technical staff available for ~50 hours each
Special web page created with video (English & Spanish), FAQ, checklist, etc.
Slide9Summary ofMitigation Projects Submitted
75 proposals received containing >$375M in projects submitted, including:
~$173M in close proximity (6-miles) to the power plant~$190M in EJ areasSubmittals generally fell into the following categories:Solar: ~$132MAlternative fueled vehicles and infrastructure: ~$41M
Air Filtration: ~$22.5M
Paving: ~$27M
Gardening: ~$12.5M
Weatherizing buildings and homes: ~$20.5MOther: ~$121M (e.g., congestion relief & alternative energy)
Slide10Panel Recommendations Regarding Evaluations
Award 5 additional points to local governments and schools, as was done for local businesses doing at least 90% business in the SCAQMD jurisdictionSet a minimum technical score of 70 points for funding considerationSeveral proposals have multiple projects or layers therefore partial funding of some was awarded
Slide11Governing Board Process
Held two meetings of the Administrative CommitteeOctober 18, 2012 in Coachella ValleyDecember 14, 2012 in Diamond Bar Combined ~9 hours of testimony by more than 100 individuals
Resulted in numerous action items resulting in modified staff recommendations resulted in >$11 million being reallocated and funding 9 additional projectsGreater consideration for non-profitsRemove grid scale projects from considerationForwarded for full Board consideration on January 4, 2013
Slide12January 4, 2013 Governing Board Actions
Approved updated funding proposal as directed by Administrative CommitteeIf contracts are not executed, move to the back-up list, ensuring AB 1318 minimums are met
Utilize interest earned to fund projects, consistent with AB 1318 RequirementsUpdate Administrative Committee semi-annually, or more frequently if neededThree-year cumulative report to the Governing Board
Slide13Funding Awards vs. AB 1318 Minimum Funding Requirements
Category
Close ProximityEJ
Other
Total
Minimum Funding
$15,195,732.12$15,195,732.12
≤$20,260,976.15
$50,652,440.39
Recommended Funding
$15,311,336.00
$15,196,169.00
$20,144,935.00
$50,652,440.00
Minimum Funding Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Note: Does not include interest accrued to date.
Slide14Funding Summary
Project
TypeNo. of Projects$(M)
Percent of Total
Solar
7
12.123.7Paving and Dust Control
3
7.1
13.9
Alternative
Fuel Infrastructure & Vehicles
6
4.3
8.5
School Bus/Infrastructure
4
2.4
4.6
Air Filtration/Weatherization
4
4.7
9.2
Transportation
(parkway & synchronization)
2
20.4
40.1
Slide15AB 1318
Emission Mitigation Projects
Approved
for Funding
Project #
Project Proponent
Project Type
Requested Funding Amount ($)
Recommended Award
Status
w/in 6-Mile Vacinity ($)
w/in EJ Areas ($)
Award in Other Areas ($)
69
Border Valley Trading
LNG/CNG stations
$900,000.00
$900,000.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
15
Renova Energy
Solar
$1,572,917.00
$314,584.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
33
Riverside County
Paving & dust control
$5,089,011.00
$4,097,114.00
Awaiting Contractor Signature
22
City of Desert Hot Springs
CNG vehicles & station upgrade
$1,024,641.00
$594,290.00
$430,351.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
63c
-1
Desert Sands USD
CNG/Propane Buses (5)
$3,535,500.00
$650,000.00
Contract Executed
41a
-2
Coachella Valley USD
CNG Buses (7)
$12,994,700.00
$1,235,500.00
Contract Executed
41c
Coachella Valley USD
Air filtration at schools
Mecca
and Saul Martinez elementary schools
$337,200.00
$337,200.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
41b
Coachella Valley USD
CNG Fueling Facility
$1,618,400.00
$300,000.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
35
Sun Power
Solar at College of the Desert
$2,000,000.00
$2,000,000.00
Awaiting Contractor Signature
57c
City of Coachella
CNG station/solar carport
$2,120,000.00
$1,895,000.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
63c
-2
Desert Sands USD
CNG station upgrade and school bus replacements (only CNG station upgrade recommended)
$3,889,250.00
$174,250.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
24a
City of Palm Springs
Solar
Visitor
Center, train station, fire station and Unity Center buildings
$1,175,225.00
$1,175,225.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
14
CVAG
Parkway 1e11 (main trunk)
$38,000,000.00
$17,400,000.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
61a
IQ Air
Air Filtration for schools in EJ area
$13,698,732.00
$921,235.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
5
Angel View
CNG vehicles (5)
$270,817.50
$270,817.50
Awaiting Contractor Signature
20
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
Paving & dust control
$999,989.00
$999,989.00
Awaiting Contractor Signature
74
Sun
Wize
Solar at Boys and Girls Clubs
$1,232,696.00
$785,881.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
57a
City of Coachella
Signal synchronization
$3,000,000.00
$3,000,000.00
Approved
by CC,
Awaiting Signature
47
Palm Springs USD
Solar project at high school
$13,168,818.00
$3,000,000.00
Partial Funding, Revising Designed
38
Quality Interiors
Weatherization
$7,950,000.00
$1,554,164.00
$800,000.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
18
Summit Insulation
Weatherization
$4,196,151.00
$1,054,164.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
46
City of Desert Hot Springs
Dust control
$2,000,000.00
$2,000,000.00
Awaiting Contractor Signature
13b
St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Food Pantry
CNG Vehicles
$53,995.00
$53,995.00
SOW Under Review by Contractor
45
City of Desert Hot Springs
Solar
$1,484,329.00
$1,484,329.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
62
Mission Springs Water District
3 MW solar project
$9,800,000.00
$3,330,546.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
36a
FIND Food Bank
Gas to Gas replacement
$164,623.00
$164,623.00
Contract
Language Being Finalized
Slide16Overall Status as of July 5, 2013
2 contracts executed5 awaiting contractor signature17 contract language being finalized
1 partial funding requiring revised design1 SOW in progress* All contracts expected to be executed by September 2013