R-20-20VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2020- R-20-20
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY SOLAR
CLEARINGHOUSE SOLUTION (CS2) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield ("Village') is a home rule municipality in
accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provides a forum for the chief elected
officials of the Chicago region to develop consensus and act on common public policy issues
and multi -jurisdictional challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' participating Mayors and their
communities have a history of environmental stewardship, from energy efficiency, water
conservation, urban forestry, and participation in Clean Air Counts; and
WHEREAS, it is important for local governments throughout the United States to
take leadership roles to advance sustainability both in their own communities and in concert
with regional, national and global initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus created the Community Solar
Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Program to allow municipalities to support the development of
new solar generation resources in Illinois by offering competitive and fair community solar
subscriptions; and
WHEREAS, the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Program is
consistent with sustainability goals already adopted by leading communities in the region,
which goals align with common regional, state, national and global objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Village has previously partnered with the Metropolitan Mayors
Caucus and the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Program to obtain
community solar subscriptions for the City's electrical needs; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and the Community Solar
Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Program now desire to offer community solar subscriptions
directly to Village residents in order to enhance quality of life, provide protection and
stewardship of the environment, and promote sustainable economic vitality, as more fully
described in the Municipality Sponsored Community Solar Program Description, a copy of
which is attached to and, by this reference, incorporated into this Resolution as Exhibit A;
and
WHEREAS, the Village Board determined that it is in the best interests of the Village
and its residents to support the Community Solar Clearinghouse (CS2) Program as set forth
in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD,
LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
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SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and
made a part of, this Resolution as findings of the Village Board.
SECTION TWO: APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY SOLAR CLEARINGHOUSE
SOLUTION PROGRAM. The Village Board hereby endorses and approves the
Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Program proposed by the Metropolitan
Mayors Caucus, and agrees to work with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to present
community solar subscription options to Village residents within the terms set forth in
Exhibit A to this Resolution.
SECTION THREE: DIRECTION TO SUPPORT PROGRAM. The Village Board
hereby authorizes and directs the Village Manager or his designee to take all actions
necessary to support the Community Clearinghouse Solution (CSI) Program for City
residents.
SECTION FOUR: TRANSMITTAL OF RESOLUTION. The City Clerk is hereby
directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
SECTION FIVE: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution will be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by
law.
AYES: Benton, Jester, Oppenheim, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: August 3, 2020
APPROVED: August 4, 2020
RESOLUTION NO:
Harriet osenthal, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kent S. Street, Vill ge Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Municipality Sponsored Community Solar Program Description
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Municipality Sponsored Community Solar Program
Leading solar developers in Illinois are working with the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) to offer an integrated
community solar experience for qualified residential
consumers in the ComEd territory that provides:
■ Savings. Residential consumers can secure community solar
subscriptions that guaranteed 20% discount from energy
supply price charged by ComEd for up to twenty years.
■ Sustainability. Community solar allows homeowners and
renters to support the development of new solar resources
in Illinois without the planning, construction coordination
and financial challenges associated with installing solar on
their own homes and buildings.
BEFORE COMMUNITY SOLAR
You save $0
Annual Utility Bills
Energy Charges $940
Distribution Charges $240
Taxes and Fees $120
Total Energy Charges $1,300
Annual electric bills
Total Annual Cost $1,300
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■ Competitive. MMC used a competitive bidding process to
negotiated favorable subscription terms that allow for no -
cost early termination; adjust Subscription levels to match
changes in energy use patterns; and Subscription transfers
between accounts.
■ Scale. MMC has secured community solar subscription
options from multiple developers to ensure that large
corporate energy buyers can achieve statewide scale.
■ Simplicity. Residents just need to provide their contact
information and ComEd account number to be placed on a
subscription wait list. Once the community solar projects
come online, they will have the option to subscribe and
start saving money on their monthly ComEd bills.
Recognition. MMC will work with sponsoring municipalities
to ensure they receive the recognition they deserve for
their commitment to sustainability by providing support for
public relations and press outreach highlighting their
participation as Subscribers.
SPONSORED COMMUNITY SOLAR IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Community solar capacity in Illinois is limited. Municipalities
interested in securing cost-saving community solar
subscriptions from certified developers can contact Mark
Pruitt for more information at 219/921-3828 or
markipruittCcDthepowerbureau corn.
You save
Annual Utility Bills
Energy Charges
$940
Distribution Charges
$240
Taxes and Fees
$100
Solar Bill Credits
- $940
Total Energy Charges
$340
Same utility bill, but with annual
solar bill credits applied
Annual Subscription Bills
Solar Bill Credits $940
20% Savings for
Subscriber ($188)
Subscription Charges $752
Pay only $0.80 for every $1.00
in solar bill credits you receive.
New Lower Total Annual Cost $1,092
MUNICIPALITY SPONSOR COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM OFFER KEY TERMS
Account Eligibility Residential and Small Commercial accounts that receive service on the ComEd
Fixed Default rate and have more than 400 kWh in annual metered consumption.
Initial Term:I Up to twenty (20) years, beginning on the successful enrollment of the Subscription
by Utility.
Subscription Size: The Subscription is sized based on Subscriber's historical usage to comply with Net
Metering Law. The Subscription may be adjusted up or down upon mutual
agreement of Subscriber and the Community Solar resource Owner in the future
based on Subscriber's electricity usage. Subscriber will be notified in advance of any
proposed adjustment to the Subscription based on usage and may increase or
decrease its Subscription only upon written agreement.
Monthly Billing: Subscriber will continue to be billed by the Utility and will receive monthly invoices
from the Community Solar Owner's Billing Administrator for 80% of the Bill Credits
received on the municipal utility bill
Subscription Price Estimated Discount: Subscriber will receive 20% of the net Bill Credits. Actual
and Fees: savings—and monthly payments—may vary based on the Net Metering Tariff, the
total production of the Project, and the proportion of the Subscription to the
Nameplate Capacity of the Project.
Fees and Other Charges: Beyond the subscription price payable to Owner above,
there are no other fees payable to Owner.
Security Deposit: $0
Early Termination Subscriber may cancel the Subscription Agreement at any time by providing at least
and Early ninety (90) calendar days' notice to Owner.
Termination Fees:
$0 with ninety (90) calendar days' advance written notice
No Guarantee:
This Agreement does not guarantee a minimum level of performance by the Project
or minimum quantity or value of Bill Credits.
If the Utility Account Service Address identified above changes for any reason,
Transferability:
Subscriber must provide written notice to Owner.
Owner will not provide customer's information obtained under this Agreement to
Privacy Policy:
third parties except as necessary to administer this Agreement.
Actual production will be based on several factors; Owner is not guaranteeing
Project
Production:
minimum or maximum production during any time period.
Community solar projects are anticipated to commence operation starting in the
Resource
Availability:
V and 4t" quarter of calendar year 2020.
Consumers interested in community solar subscriptions can receive more
How to Sign Up:
information
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• Municipalities request access community solar subscription volumes available through the
Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CSZ Program) by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
• Municipalities determine the commercial terms they seek for their residents
• CS' Program suppliers indicate interest in matching the municiality's terms
• Municipalities provide direct mailinglists, approve mailer design and contents
• CS2 Program manages and funds the direct mailing
• Interested residents sign up online to waitlist list
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VA!, fr.�. ' Accounts are reviewed for qualification (size, supply, etc.)
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• As Community Solar Farms come online, residents are contacted and offered a Subscription
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