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Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). May 19, 2009 Environmental Protection Division. Presentation Outline. Background on grant Recommended Projects Recommended Strategy Action Requested. Presentation Outline. Background on grant Recommended Projects

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Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

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  1. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant(EECBG) May 19, 2009 Environmental Protection Division

  2. Presentation Outline • Background on grant • Recommended Projects • Recommended Strategy • Action Requested

  3. Presentation Outline • Background on grant • Recommended Projects • Recommended Strategy • Action Requested

  4. Background • Purpose • Reduce fossil fuel emissions; • Reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; • Improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors; and • Create and retain jobs.

  5. Background Funding $3.2 Billion total $2.7 B via formula • $7,522,900 for Orange County $400 M via competitive grants Funds committed within 18 months, expended with 36 months

  6. Background

  7. Background Important Outcomes • Energy Efficiency • New jobs & retained jobs • Accelerated deployment • Improved air quality & health indicators • Coordination across jurisdictions • Increased energy security • Leveraging of resources • Transform markets

  8. Presentation Outline • Background on grant • Recommended Projects • Recommended Strategy • Action Requested

  9. Recommended Projects • Community Projects • Transportation Projects • Energy Efficiency in County Buildings • Capture of Methane • Administrative Costs

  10. Recommended Projects Community Projects - $2,522,900 • Launching Community-wide Climate Change Program • More Efficient Lighting at County Ballfields • Community Incentive Programs • Waste Reduction Plan – Class III & C&D • Photovoltaic at Cooperative Extension • Science Center- energy efficient A/C

  11. Recommended Projects Transportation Projects - $1M • Upgrade remainder of traffic signals to LED • 100% “green” traffic lights • LED saves energy and labor costs

  12. Recommended Projects Energy Efficiency - $3M • Energy Efficiency & LED lighting retrofits in County Buildings • OCCC • Corrections • Cooperative Extension • RCC Building • Software monitoring

  13. Recommended Projects Capture of Methane Project - $.5M Biogas Project at County WW Treatment Plant • Capture methane gas for energy • Install grease receiving station • Cogeneration system - electricity on-site • Cost savings to pay for project

  14. Recommended Projects Administrative Costs Max allowable ~$750,000 over 3 years • Make sure we have resources in place to meet timetables

  15. Presentation Outline • Background on grant • Recommended Projects • Recommended Strategy • Action Requested

  16. Recommended Strategy Submittal requires an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) Two Options: • Request $250,000 to develop EECS • Submit EECS and if approved, obtain 50% of allocation. Due by June 25, 2009

  17. Presentation Outline • Background on grant • Recommended Projects • Recommended Strategy • Action Requested

  18. Action Requested Approval of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) and Project List and Authorize the Environmental Protection Manager to submit the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Application.

  19. Environmental Protection Division 800 Mercy Drive Orlando, Florida 32808 407.836.1400 FAX 407.836.1499

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