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W A T E R I E N E R G Y I l I E E RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Board Memorandum P U B L I C U T T I I T T F $ BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: May 21, 2010 ITEM NO: 10 SUBJECT: THE PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PROJECT ON THE NEW MARCY LIBRARY ISSUE: To request Board of Public Utilities'conceptual approval for the construction of a photovoltaic(PV)system on the roof of the new Marcy Library located at 6927 Magnolia Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve funding for the construction of a photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of the new Marcy Library located at 6927 Magnolia Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. BACKGROUND: Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) is committed to increasing the level of renewable resources in its power portfolio. Multiple PV demonstration projects are located throughout the City of Riverside providing clean, reliable energy and educating customers of the City's commitment to renewable energy sources. A key component of local renewable generation is high visibility so that it provides educational impact to the community over the life of the project. Similar solar projects have previously been constructed at the Utilities Operations Center, La Sierra Metrolink Station, Autumn Ridge apartments, the Islander, Hunt, and Shamel park pools, the Janet Goeske Center, City Hall and the Casa Blanca Customer Service Center. The Marcy Library location would offer an additional suitable PV site in a highly visible location. The$100,000 will be used for a rooftop PV system at the new Marcy Library. The total cost of the PV installation is expected not to exceed $100,000. The Development Department staff has researched the feasibility of a PV structure that covers the roof area of the library. The building's large flat roof has been identified as a suitable location for this project. The flat roof area would provide about 7,000 square feet of space to support the structure and allow for a system that is approximately 15 kW depending on bid proposals received. The work will be performed by the contractor that is awarded the bid for the construction of the new library. This structure would continue to represent the City's commitment to clean power for current and future generations. It would be a visible reminder of Riverside as a"Green City",with a renewable energy structure on civic buildings. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds up to $100,000 are included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11 budget, Public Benefits Un- programmed Funds Account 6020100-453001. Prepared by: Michael J. Bacich, Customer Relations/Marketing Manager and Sustainability Officer Approved by: David H. Wright, Public Utilities General Manager Approved by: Belinda J. Graham, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney