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5. I ~~ ~œording to a 'water factor" which determines how many gallons of water are used by each cubic foot of laundry. The lower the water factor the more efficient the washer is. A typical clothes washer has a water factor rating of 12 to 13. High efficiency clothes washers have water factor ratings of 9.5 or less. Super-efficient clothes washers have ratings below 6.0. Under the revised BMP #6, three levels of efficiency for high efficiency washers were identified by CUWCC: Level 1, with a water factor of 9.5 to 8.6; Level 2, with a water factor between 8.5 to 6.1 and Level 3, with a water factor below 6.0. . To promote super-high efficiency clothes washers, water agencies will be offering two levels of rebates; 1) A lower rebate amount for the washing machines with a water factor between 6.1 and 9.5, and 2) A higher rebate for super-efficient machines with a water factor of 6.0 or less. Staff recommends that for Fiscal Year 2004/2005 the residential washing machine rebate program be funded in the amount of $67,000 to support a total of 600 rebates (plus administrative costs) and to offer two tiers of rebates to encourage the purchase of super- efficient machines, as follows: . Tier 1, a $150 rebate for high efficient washing machines, with a water factor between 6.1 and 9.5, with a contribution of Redwood City of $75 and a $75 State matching amount. . Tier 2, a $250 rebate for super-efficient washing machines, with a water factor of 6.0 or less, with a contribution of Redwood City of $125 and a $125 State matching amount. Alternatives 1. One alternative would be to continue to offer a single, $150 rebate for all high efficient washing machines, regardless of their efficiency level. (Redwood City rebate amount for the last 3 years) 2. Another alternative would be to withhold application to the high efficiency clothes washer rebate program for Fiscal Year 2004/2005, and set up a stand-alone city program for BMP #6. Staff would not expect this approach to be as cost effective or produce tangible water savings on the scale of the BAWSCA regional program. Fiscal Impact Funds for this project are available in the Water Enterprise Fund Conservation Rebates Account (in the Capital Improvement Program) established by the Council. The current carry-over balance is approximately $146,168. Peter Ingram ~ - / flU Manny Rosas Ed Everett Public Works Superintendent Director, Public Works Services City Manager Attachment: Application to Participate in High Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate Program for Fiscal Year 2004/05.